This is Tate and he is in for a long race. He is Mandy & Ella's mama's friend's son and he needs our help. In August he was diagnosed with Severe Congenital Neutropenia, which means he can't fight bacteria on his own. There is no cure for his illness. Though he is responding well to the medicine, it is not ideal as it was never intended for long-term use. We want there to be additional options for Tate. Most importantly, we all want Tate to be cured.
Please help Tate and 2,000 other children and adults with Neutropenia by sponsoring Mandy & Ella's mama as part of "Team Tate" in “The Long Race 4 Tate,” a fundraiser for the Ella Jewell Foundation. EJF is a nonprofit dedicated to raising money for Neutropenia research at the University of Washington.
The Long Race 4 Tate is not one event. It’s not a pledge per mile. Instead, making a donation of any size at any time is a way to cheer on Tate as he endures this challenge with strength and determination. His eyes and ours are always looking towards the finish line: a cure.
Mandy and Ella's mama, Kelly, is dedicating her race to Tate: Charlotte Racefest Half Marathon, April 14, 2012 and Mandy and Ella are training alongside her!
Visit www.longrace4tate.com to learn more, sponsor Kelly and follow Tate’s progress.
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