Spring 2008 Newsletter
CARES Foundation, Inc.
Let’s get warmed up for the 2008 No-Sweat Run for a Cure!
Launching May 1.
Please contact Ellie Avitan, ellie@caresfoundation.org, for details.
Thank you! Thank You!
Member Events Raise Money For Cares
Over the last few months, CARES’ supporters have been very active, finding creative ways to raise money for the organization and our mission. We rely on the generosity of our members, their families and friends and corporate sponsors for our funding, and we appreciate all who pitch in! Here are some of the activities that occurred over the last few months.
We are so grateful for everyone’s support. Each of these events has such a positive impact on our entire community. They serve to not only support us financially, but also raise awareness about CAH. Way to go!
Susan Fry in Massachusetts was wondering how she could raise money for CARES. As an Osborne Books consultant, she realized she could sponsor a vendor fair! She did so in her home town of Pepperall last October. It was a great success!
Marisa Langford formed Team CARES in honor of her son Jake, who has CAH. She ran in the Gasparilla Classic 15K Run in February and enlisted her friend, Eric Rabinovitz to run with her. If you want to read more about Marisa, her family, and this event, you can read her blog at http://icareforjake.blogspot.com/.
Happy Birthday wishes go out to Clay Upchurch. His 3rd birthday was in March. Jessica and Matthew also asked friends and family to make donations in lieu of birthday gifts. Everyone had a wonderful time at his birthday party!
Gary Russell put on his running shoes again and ran in the 2008 Houston half marathon in January. Gary asked friends and family to sponsor him in loving memory of his cousin Nicole Chasson (inset), SWCAH, who passed away in 2005.
Happy 1st Birthday to Kaylin Wentink. Her birthday was in January and her parents asked family and friends to make donations to CARES in lieu of birthday gifts. They handed out brochures and information about CAH and CARES. Kaylin certainly enjoyed her cake that day! Who could resist that “sweet” face?
Rhonda Brittain enlisted the help of Cold Stone Creamery in Oregon for her fundraiser. Cold Stone agreed to donate a portion of the proceeds to CARES for a few hours on April 3. To supplement her fundraising efforts, Rhonda also secured prizes for a raffle drawing held that day! Disclaimer: Any communication from CARES Foundation, Inc. is intended for informational and educational purposes only and in no way should be taken to be the provision or practice of medical, nursing or professional healthcare advice or services. The information should not be considered complete or exhaustive and should not be used in place of the visit, call, consultation or advice of your physician or other healthcare provider. You should not us the information in this or any CARES Foundation, Inc. communication to diagnose or treat CAH or any other disorder without first consulting with your physician or healthcare provider. The articles presented in this newsletter are for informational purposes only and do not necessarily reflect the views of CARES Foundation, Inc.