On Sunday, September 30th we participated in the NYC
Walk4Hearing. Madison had
several family members in town for the event… some even traveling across the
country to see her. The weather
held out, and we had a nice day on Manhattan’s Upper West Side Riverside Park. Here is a picture of her entourage
during the walk:
A few other pics during the walk:
Madison & Cousin Julian
Madison & Olive
Madison & Cochlear Koala
After the walk, Brian and I hosted a fundraiser for friends,
family and colleagues at a bar in Midtown to benefit the Center For Hearing and
Communication (CHC). Madison
receives therapy at CHC multiple times a week, and has been going there since
she was 6 weeks old. We believe
the therapists there do a fantastic job and are so grateful for everything
they’ve done for Madison (and us).
They are able to offer their services to children & adults and funding
is provided mainly through donations.
The fundraiser was a 2-hour event that consisted of an open
bar and appetizers for $50. Half
the cost of the event went to the bar and the proceeds went to CHC. In addition, we received numerous
donations that we raffled off – signed sports posters, gift cards, books, wine, hotel stay - to name a few. The raffle helped
us raise even more money.
And we must not forget, Brian’s cousin designed T-shirts for the festivities,
which were made & donated, by Campus Connection. All proceeds went to CHC.
All said and done, Madison raised over $10,000 that
afternoon. We are so appreciative
for the gifts we received and are truly blessed by everyone’s generosity and
support during this day.
THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!!
