Thursday, February 11, 2010

Grillin' for Hope fundraiser for Noah and Laine


Two young siblings in Downers Grove are fighting a devastating terminal illness called Batten Disease. Five-year-old Noah VanHoutan was a normal, healthy little boy until two years ago. Now, he can no longer walk or talk. His 3-year-old sister Laine was recently diagnosed with Batten Disease and has just suffered her first seizures.
At this time, Batten Disease is always fatal, usually between the ages of 8 and 12.
A fundraiser for Noah and Laine called “Grillin’ for Hope” will be held on March 25th at BD’s Mongolian Grill at the Bolingbrook Promenade.
The event will feature a fun atmosphere featuring family and friends acting as Guest Grillers alongside the BD’s staff, delicious food, drinks, laughter, games, silent auctions, wonderful prizes and much more.
All proceeds will support treatment for Noah and Laine, and research
for Batten Disease.
Please help these very special children by donating a gift certificate or other game prize.
Or, become an official Sponsor of Hope with a donation to sponsor a game at the event. All donations are tax-deductible.
The Sponsorship Tiers are: 
                                                   Bronze Sponsorship – 100.00
                                            -- Sponsorship of a featured game at the event
                                            -- Your business name/phone number on a sign near the game
                                                   Silver Sponsorship – 150.00
                                            -- Sponsorship of a featured game at the event
                                            -- Your business name/phone number on a sign near the game
                                            -- Opportunity to display brochures or business cards at the event
                                                  Gold Sponsorship – 250.00
                                            -- Sponsorship of a featured game at the event
                                            -- Your business name/phone number on a sign near the game
                                            -- Your business name/phone number on tabletop flyers at the event
                                            -- Opportunity to display brochures or business cards at the event
                                            -- Complementary admission for two people to the event
                                            -- Your business name/phone number featured on NoahsHope.com
We anticipate that approximately 100 people will attend the event, and that thousands of visitors will access NoahsHope.com in the coming months. We will not stop fighting for both Noah and Laine and all the other children and families who will be faced with this journey.
Your generous tax-deductible donation will not only help these very special children, but will also position your business in front of thousands of potential clients.
For more information about Noah and Laine, or about Batten Disease, please go to www.NoahsHope.com.
On behalf of the thousands of supporters of the VanHoutan family across the Chicagoland suburbs, thank you so very much for your consideration.

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We need a cure!  Any little bit counts!  Please donate today…Together we CAN make a difference.

You don’t have to be a business~

Please any donations are welcome and greatly appreciated.  Please email me val.mohr@sbcglobal.net.

Here is some more information about this event:

http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4770609/IL/Bolingbrook/Grill-amp-Eat-for-Noah-and-Lainey/BD-Mongolian-BBQ-at-the-Bolingbrook-Promenade/?ps=6

3 comments:

  1. I can not imagine one child with a life threatening illness, but two? Bless them and prayers....

    Beautiful shots Val. xoxo

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  2. OMG Val, this is incredibly heartbreaking. I am so sad for the family. How awful this is. Oh God I really hope they can find a cure in time.

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  3. Valerie, these photos are beautiful. You have a heart big enough to match your talent.

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