Many of you may know little Kate Drury in our neighbourhood. She's been the subject of newspaper articles, TV and radio interviews and the Hope for Kate fundraising initiative. She's a lovely little four year old girl who very unfortunately is also the subject of a rare form of Mitochondrial disease. Her symptoms include, among other things, developmental delays, deafness and bouts of cyclical vomiting. Her family stays positive but it's been a tough go. For them and others like them, consider if you can help.The non-profit organization Mito Canada is raising money to raise awareness about this disease and is doing it by challenging you to do two side planks and one front plank every day. Your donation will depend on the amount you do (or DON'T do). Since I'm sure many of you have New Year's Resolutions you're hoping to achieve, this seems the perfect way to keep with the program and help out at the same time.
For more information about this challenge, see https://www.facebook.com/events/267831169942642/
For more information about Mito Canada, see http://www.mitocanada.org/
For more about Kate's story, see last year's CBC interview at http://www.cbc.ca/ottawamorning/2010/12/02/kate-drury-westboro-preschooler-with-a-rare-disease/
