Directions Spring 2020

Iowa Chapter

Vincent Family Fundraiser Josh and Jamie Vincent hosted a can donation fundraiser at their B’Naj Mitzvah in memory of their sister, Jessica Vincent. Together, they raised $150 for Cure SMA. Thank you to the Vincent family for their continued dedication to Cure SMA and the Michigan Chapter. Detroit Pistons Awareness Game On March 7, 2020, the Detroit Pistons played the Utah Jazz at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. Michigan families and supporters enjoyed a fun evening and an exciting game. The attendees enjoyed a post-game court shot and a special promotional item! 2019 Bommarito Z Car Show The 16th Annual Bommarito Z Club Car Show took place on September 1, 2019, at Bommarito Nissan in Hazelwood, MO. The day included a DJ, door prizes, raffle, food, and a variety of cool cars. This event was in honor of Brittany Carpenter and in memory of Madeline Schmidt, Michael Goodyear, and Brian Goodyear—raising more than $23,096 ! A huge thank you to Janet Hutchinson, all the members of the Gateway Z Club, and the Bommarito Automotive Group for their continued support of Cure SMA. 2019 Turkey Trot The 2019 Turkey Trot celebrated its 6th year in Farmington, MO. The fun day included the chance to win prizes from the help of the community, raising $1,842 in memory of Cason William Bauss. A huge thank you to Lisa May for your continued support to Cure SMA. Westbury Manor Haunted Forest “Scare Away SMA” The 2019 Scare Away SMA took place in October 2019 in Chesterfield, MO. This event raised $1,270 in honor of Matilda (Tilly) McRoberts. Thank you to Leslie Derrington for her continued support of Cure SMA. Michigan Chapter

23rd Annual Beaverdale Beaverdash The 23rd Annual Beaverdale Beaverdash took place on September 21, 2019, in Des Moines, IA. Six teams and more than 150 participants took place in the timed 5K, untimed one-mile frolic, and Beaver Trot Kids Fun Run—raising over $8,000 for Cure SMA. Thank you to the Mercy Medical Center volunteers for their help and a special thank you to Chris Burch, Julie Greenwood, Shauna, DeeDee and TriciaWright for organizing this year’s event.

Kansas City Chapter

Kansas 2019 Kansas CityWalk-n-Roll The 2019 Kansas City Walk-n-Roll was held on

September 14, 2019, at Sar-Ko-Park Trails Park in Lenexa, KS. It was another fun event for more than 130 family and friends of the Kansas City Chapter, who worked together to raise more than $16,000 for Cure SMA. Special thanks to Leslie and Krys Hart for all their hard work to make this event a success!

Missouri 4th Annual Forest Hills Charity Gala

The 4thAnnual Forest Hills Country Club Charitable Foundation Gala took place on January 25, 2020, in Chesterfield, MO. Items auctioned on behalf of Cure SMA raised $9,140 ! Thank you to Valerie and Lawrence Giglio for choosing Cure SMA as their charity of choice for this event in honor of their grandson, Luke, and the Luke 18:1 Foundation.

Note: The amounts raised and shown are totals as of April 30, 2020 and may differ from current fundraising totals by the time you get this newsletter.

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