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Neighbors’ Hope, Generosity Shines at 3rd Annual Garage Sale to Cure SMA
Saturday, September 19 | 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Naperville, Illinois
NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS / 3 September 2009 — In a community fueled by active sports like soccer, running and little league, Naperville neighbors will rally once again in support of a local girl and her challenges with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). The 3rd Annual Garage Sale to Cure SMA will be held Saturday, September 19 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1401 Ambleside Circle in Naperville, Illinois.
The little girl is Angie, an energetic and cheerful 5th grade student who has SMA. SMA is a rare genetic disease that inhibits the body’s ability to move well, and also causes weakened muscles. Angie’s power wheelchair helps her keep up with her friends, including Kyra Scadden – her best friend and the vision behind the Sale to Cure SMA. In 2006, Kyra was very concerned about Angie’s condition, and also that other people didn’t understand it. Kyra decided to hold a garage sale and donate the proceeds to SMA research.
Word of this idea spread quickly, and community collaboration grew the event into a stunning success. The Garage Sale to Cure SMA has raised a total of $21,900 – and every penny of it went to find a cure for SMA.
“I will keep raising money for SMA until a cure is found,” said Kyra.
Kyra’s mother Kris Scadden organizes the annual event. She lets her house be taken over by garage sale treasures, and be filled with dozens of local volunteers donating to their time and talents to the cause.
“No matter what the economy is doing, my amazing neighbors come out in force every year for this sale,” said Scadden, mother of three. “They donate valuable and wonderful items for the sale, rally volunteers, organize, and roll up their sleeves to help. We live in a remarkable community that really pulls together again and again for this worthwhile cause.”
Highlights of this year’s sale include:
- Silent auction – Bid on Chicago Blackhawks tickets, a stay at a Wisconsin Inn, a basket of Tupperware, and more.
- Raffle – Enter to win prizes at the Garage Sale to Cure SMA.
- SMA Merchandise – Show your support for a cure with a new product line of SMA items.
- Vendor Sale – Shop for the Cure. Go to www.angieshope.org for a link to eBay auctions and vendor sites, including Tupperware, Mary Kay, Lia Sophia, Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple, Avon, and Emerald Frog Organic Coffee Beans. A portion of the sales made through the site will be donated to SMA.
How you can help:
- Donate items to sell. Drop off items September 14-18 at 1401 Ambleside Circle in Naperville.
- Donate on the web. Go to www.angieshope.org and make a cash donation.
- Shop. Come to the garage sale on September 19 to take advantage of great deals, enter the raffle and silent auction, enjoy a free cup of organic coffee, and say hello to Angie and Kyra. You can also shop online at the Sale to Cure SMA’s eBay site and Vendor Fundraisers via www.angieshope.com.
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