Day of activities to help Wishes and Rainbows
A day filled with kids games, live music and plenty of food is set for this Saturday at Covenant Fellowship Church to benefit Wishes and Rainbows, a non-profit organization aimed at helping people with neurological disorders.
In addition to traditional carnival-type activities, seven vehicles will also be up for auction, including a 2002 Chevy Silverado, and a 2002 Toyota Tacoma 4×4.
Outside of the fun, the event is intended to raise money for Wishes and Rainbows, which was formed in May 2001 by local resident Sharon Greenwell.
Greenwell was diagnosed with Arnold Chiari Malformation and Syringomyelia around 11 years ago. Because of the rarity of these conditions, she spent around nine years never really knowing what she had, what the actual symptoms were, how it should be treated, and warning signs of progression.
“Some days I’m up and going strong,” said Greenwell. “Other days it’s not so good.”
Because of Greenwell’s struggles with her disorder, and her difficulties in receiving the proper treatment, it became her quest to see to it no one had to surrender to similar problems because of a lack of proper care or funding. Thus, Wishes and Rainbows was created.
Saturday’s events will take place at Covenant Fellowship Church on Highway 55 in Morrison. The kiddie carnival and food begins at 11 a.m. with live singing from Elaine Holly scheduled during the day. The auction starts at 6 p.m.
For more information, contact Greenwell at 815-8142.