Craig and I have recently signed up for the 1st annual Stair Climb For Clean Air in support of the Alberta & NWT Lung Association! We are climbing the 280 stairs at the Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel on March 10th, 2013.
This cause is near and dear to our hearts as many of you know Craig's mom, Vicky, is currently battling lung disease. Her lung disease was diagnosed under 1 year ago, and she was placed on 24/7 oxygen this fall as unfortunately, her lungs are deteriorating rapidly.
For Vicky her lung disease is a complication of the Rheumatoid Arthritis(RA) she is also dealing with. RA is an autoimmune disease which attacks the joints. Unfortunately 10% of RA patients develop RA Lung Disease. Essentially her body is rejecting her own lungs.
Vicky needs a double lung transplant to save her life and is fighting this like a champ. We are currently trying to get her on the transplant list and are praying that new lungs come available to her.
She is an absolute fighter and in her words "I'm going to fight like hell to survive!"
Please help us in her fight and support the Lung Association. Funds raised will contribute to respiratory disease research and awareness in Alberta. Craig and I both have a goal to raise $300 each.
You can pledge/sponsor either Craig or Kathy for the Stair climb at:
Click on GIVING
Then click on PLEDGE AN ATHLETE
and search IBLE (both Craig and Kathy will come up)
For more information on the stair climb go to www.stairclimb.ca - anyone is welcome to join our team - Team Vicky. Let me know and I can send you the team registration.
Thank you in advance for your support,
Kathy and Craig
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