FA Family Newsletter - Fanconi Anemia Research Fund

Family Fundraising ScrapbookWiggle for WyattSmiling trophies are awarded to all participants.What do you get when you mix a group ofpreschoolers, a room full of balloons, andsome great music? A fun-filled fundraiser! KimKenworthy of Schwenksville, Pa., developedthis dance party at her son’s preschool in honorof Wyatt Klimkiewicz, her young relative withFA. Each participating child received one ofthe fabulous trophies pictured above. In all,the event raised more than $4,500. Now that’ssomething to wiggle about!Fighting the FightIt was a big year forthe Capone family.After MichaelCapone, age 12,was diagnosed withFA in July 2010, hismother, Barbara,decided to roll upher sleeves andstart fundraising.In May, the CaponeMichael Capone, age 12family calledtogether friends, family and acquaintancesto “Fight the Fanconi Anemia Fight alongwith Michael’s Army” in Boothwyn, Pa. Theevening featured food, wine, dancing and asilent auction. The Capones raised $26,732for the Fund and are already planning agolf tournament for next year. Fighting thefight and walking the walk, Barb Capone is amother determined to make a difference.Knit Away FAKaps for Kendall is anonprofit organizationfounded in memoryof Kendall Atkinson.Kendall had FA andworried about losingher hair during bonemarrow transplant. For every $25 donatedto the Fund through the Kaps for Kendallwebsite, www.kapsforkendall.com, theorganization sends a handmade hat to aperson undergoing medical treatment thatresults in hair loss. On March 19, Kaps forKendall held Knit Away FA, a first-time eventbringing 48 knitters together to knit 467hats. Knit Away FA raised more than $9,000for the Fund!Leaping for Connor and DaneThe Mefford FamilyThe Mefford family’s International FADay turtle race and silent auction event inCarrollton, Ky. was a hit again this year, withcommunity members donating everythingneeded for the event. Activities for childrenand delicious food added to the fun. Connorand Dane, who have FA, joined sister Baileyand parents Stacey and Jeremy for a successfuland exciting day. The event raised more than$8,000 for the Fund. Apparently, slow andsteady does win the race.20 Family Newsletter #50