We, at Kaska Family Farm, have officially declared this coming Saturday, October 24th, 2009 as “Ellie’s Day @ Kaska Family Farm”
Ellie is 5-years-old and has Juvenile Ideopathic Arthritis, she was diagnosed when she was 18-months old, and her symptoms are controlled by medicine.
I was inspired by this little girl. I am turning 40 this year, rather unwillingly. I complain that my knees hurt, or some other ache or pain — but really, I could exercise more often and take better care of myself as I defy aging. This cannot be said of Ellie. She doesn’t really have a choice about whether or not her joints hurt or about managing pain. She does, however, have a choice in trying to do something to help prevent this illness in other children. And she does….
Ellie and her friends and family support the Arthritis Foundation through numerous volunteer and fund raising events. The Arthritis Foundation is the only not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions. They offer information and tools to help people live a better life with arthritis.
This year, Kaska Family Farm, and it’s staff have jumped on board to help Ellie with her fund raising efforts. On Saturday, October 24th we will collect funds all during the day — from 1oam until 10pm– and will make a donation to the Arthritis Foundation fund raising event of Ellie’s choice. She would like for the proceeds to be donated to a well-known event: Jingle Bell Run!
With that said….. we want as many people as we can possibly cram into a 10 acre Corn Maze on the 24th to support Ellie and her efforts to support other children like herself! A portion of every ticket sale will be donated to this very worthy cause! So come on out — I know how ya’ll can rock a food drive; let’s see what we can do to support the Arthritis Foundation!!
The Waco Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation will have it’s annual Jingle Bell Run on Saturday, December 5th. For more information, or to find a Jingle Bell Run/Walk event where you live, please click the logo below!
Thanks for your support!!
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