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to - WATERLOO CHIONICLI! - My. m128.2013 Isa ' , C s Crusa e C O I O , I I 1 Motorcycle ride organized to aid local familys medical plight ; Bil Mum; Sum m 1 WW "w “with ' [1me Market every l m . I aterloo's Chris Eckhardt was born with Langerhans “may in “he square i WCell Histiocytosis, a rare blood disorder that only one in 200,000 children around the world is born Visit the Waterloo Public Square every Thursday 1 with. for fresh local food and specialty items from area Because (Ihn's' strand of [CH is such an uncommon illness artisans at the UpTown Market from 3 pm. to 7 l and affects essentially all of his organs that contact blood pm. until the end of October. l cells. he must make regular visits to the Sick Kids Hospital in Nith Valley Organics. Arthur Greenhouses. Toronto and take several types of medication that are paid for Soiled Reputation and Garden Party bring fresh j out of pocket by his mother, Tracy. produce direct from the farmers to the public. 5 As Chris. 13. gets older and begins to understand his con- Enjoy breads from Downie Street Bakehouse. i dition. he maintains his optimistic demeanour, inspiring ' cheeses from Monforte Dairy, farm fresh graded t . everyone around him to stay strong. including his mother local eggs and even gluten-free treats and meals 1 and his older sister. Julia. from Winnie‘s Gluten Free Hoods. i , “He's an awesome kid. you'd never know anything is wrong There is so much more to do at the market than 1 with him.” said Tracy. “He had a biopsy three weeks ago, he just shop for food too. it has one-ofâ€"a-kind cloth ‘ was awake for it all and smiled and said 'thank you’ to the ing, jewelry and accessories. home decor and fine doctor.” They is currently on a leave from work to care for her art. . son whilethey await further medical tests and results Bring the kids for facepainting. exercise in the ‘ i "There is no funding... from the Canadian Cancer (Soci- _ Tumble Bus. join in on various activities and crafts. ‘ cry). Chris’ disease is so rare that there is not that option for orjust sit and listen to live music every week. There . ] us, so everything is out ofour pocket." A motorcycle ride is being held Sept. 14 to help Chris Ede is something for everyone at the UpTown Market. l ‘ The Canadian Cancer Society often eases the burden of hardt and his family deal with his medical expenses. ViSil www.UpTownMarketWaterlooca for ninrt‘ ‘ medical costs for families struggling with more commonly wmo'nom . info. known cancers and illnesses. but the Eckhardt's have had to procedures in his lifetime than anyone else attending the . . i go it alone because they don't qualify for funding. event. | Nomatlons open for When Canadian Army Veterans Unit member and Sun life ~it's going to be something to see that many bikes pull in. Financial co-worker Kathryn Damman met Tracy and heard and so many people just opening their hearts for a complete I annual waterloo Award j about her son‘s story. she was moved to organize Chris (ru- stranger." said [)amman. "But at the end of the day most of us . , _ sade Motorcycle ride. Unable to provide medical help, are parents. and even if you're not a parent 7 . you can just “9 you know ”meg” who‘has Significantly ‘ Damman and her husband decided to put their passion for imagine what that family is going through." ’ contributed '0 the duality oflife '" Waterloo? If ‘0' l ‘ riding motorcycles to work to help a friend in need, Gins' Crusade is open to everyone. and l\ accepting par (”mlder nominating them for the (”VS highest t The Kitchener»Waterloo Naval Association Will be home ticipants right up to the day of the event. Morortycle [mason ‘ “MC honour C the Waterloo Award. ‘ ‘ base for the l40-kilometre ftindraising ride. (Ihris' (inisade gers will pay $10 to participate in the event Wllh plenty of Nominees should have made a considerable ‘ : . Motorcycle Ride Will be held N’pl. 14. starting in Waterloo. things to do for non-ridersas well. difference '" Waterloo. and WSW” beyond. ”ml I and riders will donate a minimum of $20 to panictpate tn the The [40 km ride begins at l i am. and is expected to take ‘ out thought 0f personal '0' finanCial gain. They M“ i I event, which will also include a barbecue, raffle and door about two and a half hours to complete, The barbecue that be judged on "x criteria. innovation. impact on i P prizes, All proceeds will got to pin‘ the medical costs of the follows will feature a 50/50 draw and raffle, and includes door Waterloo, legacy effect, lettersofsupport. length ”f ‘ i l'ckhardt family prizes that have been donated by many local businesses WWW? and personal leadership skills. ‘ l The concept for the Chris ( l’ll\&l(i(‘ is a casual " gather To get involved with the ride. join the Fact-book group Nomination forms are available ”mm" '3' ‘ 9 ing of (our) fnt-nds to have it nice leisurely ride, raise some (lhris' Crusade Motorcycle Ridt- or Simply show up to the www,waterloo.caIwaterlooaward [hey w'” h" ‘ money and help her with her overwhelming costs for some of KitchenerrWaterloo Naval Association at Tl“. Weber 9t. N , “(“me ”'1"ch p.m., 0“ “ y l the care that he needs. 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