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It's a day that makes you tired and exhilerated at the same time.
Northeast Kansas outdid itself once again with the Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon! The $242,247 figure on the tote board at the end of the day was absolutely amazing!!
Running around all day, I only had time to snap a few pics with my cell phone, but it allows me share with you the faces your donations will help. Check out more behind-the-scenes pics under the WIBW section of Capture Kansas.
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9-year old Clayton from Manhattan so wanted to help - and I think we have a future co-host in the making! Clayton has Duchenne, which means his muscles will get progressively weaker. But MDA research has launched the first human trials on gene therapy that shows promise in getting the body to ignore the defective genes, so our hope is Clayton won't have to slow down!
4-year old Abigail is from Blue Rapids. This was my first time meeting her and what a sweetheart she is! Abby has Charcot Marie Tooth disease. The severity of muscle weakness it creates can vary greatly. MDA recently launched focus support on this condition. Here's hoping it keeps Abby strong!
Our buddy, A.J. lives in Topeka. He has Fredricks Axtaxia. He was busy helping his mom with the behind-the-scenes pledge processing work. Oh - and he's a huge WWE fan!
18-year old Brock graduated from high school last year and was Bern's homecoming king last year. He's a KU fan, much to the annoyance of photog Eric!
18-year old Sarah lives in Topeka and is my long-time friend. We picked out our dresses together - Sarah wanted to find me something pink and we succeeded!
Great volunteers from the Topeka Civitan Club took the first shift on the phone bank again, which means they were there at 6am!
The lovely Loran from Burlington! She also has Fredricks. She's a busy lady, working two jobs!
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RESPONSE: Our fingers are crossed for the day when there is a cure and our efforts will no longer be needed. I missed having you there, but you know you're always in my heart!
RESPONSE: Thanks! I wore one dress Sunday night, and had four for Monday. The reason? A change of clothing gives me a new burst of energy! This year, the dresses were all mine. My secret is to keep an eye on clearance racks throughout the year, so I find some great deals!
RESPONSE: Thanks! And how great that MDA could help instill that early sense of community in your kids. Way to go!!
RESPONSE: Thanks. May I ask which David you're asking about? Our former co-worker, David Oliver, co-hosted the telethon in Springfield, MO again this year and is doing well.
RESPONSE: Thanks, Don! Yes, my birthday is Saturday - and Jeremy will still be older than me :o)
RESPONSE: It's because we have such great support! Thanks for keeping me supplied with a fresh piece of tape :o)
RESPONSE: Thanks, Jan! It's a great team effort.