Fundraising: Ohio Walk, 4H Washes Cars, Facebook...
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July 31, 2007 -- Chiari Research Walk In Ohio Raises Money And Awareness On June 24th, Chiari patients, family members and supporters gathered in Ohio for the First Annual Chiari Walk - Ohio. The event was a big success with a strong turn-out and over $2200 was raised for research. Families came from near and far to raise their voices, raise awareness and raise money to Conquer Chiari.
Special thanks to the organizers, Anna Sherwood and Cristy Workman, and of course a big thanks to all those who participated by walking and raising money.
Way to go everyone!! Hopefully this will be the first of many successful events to come.
For tips on organizing a Chiari Walk in your neighborhood, see Tips For Organizing A Chiari Walk.
4H Group Washes Cars For Chiari
On July 7th, the Dark County, Ohio 4H Canine Capers joined the battle against Chiari by holding a car wash at the Grennville Kmart. In addition to raising money, each person who got their car washed received a Conquer Chiari brochure.
The event was held in honor of Matthew, a Chiarian who was decompressed in January of this year. Matthew's cousin, Taelor (who is a member of the 4H group, came up with the idea of a organizing a Chiari Car Wash for their community service project.
Congratulations to the Dark County, 4H Canine Capers for a job well done!!
Front Row (Left To Right): Brothers Matthew and Anthony Back Row: Dark County 4H Canine Capers (Taelor is second from the left)
Chiari Gets A New Face On Facebook
Facebook is a popular social networking site and thanks to Casey Gray, Conquer Chiari has a new face on Facebook.
Recently Facebook introduced Facebook Causes as part of their platform. According to Facebook, "Facebook platform presents an unprecedented opportunity to engage our generation, most of whom are on Facebook, in seizing the future and making a difference in the world around us. Our generation cares deeply, but the current system has alienated us. Causes on Facebook provides the tools so that any Facebook user can leverage their network of real friends to affect positive change."
Casey, who recently had surgery, immediately thought of Chiari and put together a page for Conquer Chiari. In addition to raising awareness, the page is a great tool for donations and Conquer Chiari has already received its first check!
To visit the Conquer Chiari Facebook page (note you have to sign up for Facebook): Conquer Chiari Facebook Way to go Casey! And if any readers have a presence on Facebook, tell your network about our new page.
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