The money raised will further research to find cures for Menkes and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). To put a face to each disease we would like to honor the Langstraat and Demeyer families in their fight to find a cure for Menkes and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). TJ and Melodie Langstraat have son Taysen who battles Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Jeromy and Amy DeMeyer have son Baker who struggles with Menkes. To read more about their stories, click on their links below. Taysen Langstraat: http://thestoryoftaysen.blogspot.com/
Baker DeMeyer: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/bakerdemeyer
Please join us Saturday December 31, 2011 for a New Year's Auction Gala brought to you by The Reserve Restaurant Lounge located at Homestead Golf Course in Lynden. The night will be filled with music, cocktails, appetizers, and dancing along with a live and silent auction. Doors will open at 7pm, dress code is semi formal and you must be 21 and over to attend. Tickets can be purchased for $25 and will go on sale mid November. If you are a business and would like to donate an item or service for the auctions, please contact us at [email protected] for more information. Cash donations can be made to the "Praying for a Miracle" account at Peoples Bank Main Branch in Lynden. To learn more about these diseases visit their websites below
For SMA: http://gwendolynstrongfoundation.org/
For Menkes: http://themenkesfoundation.org/
