My friend has had a rare kidney disease (Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis) since he was 10. There is an organization called the NephCure Foundation that focuses solely on finding a cure for FSGS and Nephrotic Syndrome, another rare kidney disease. They are sponsoring a walk here in Baton Rouge next weekend and we are going to participate as an Institute. Pres. Riggs has asked all of us in the Institute to donate at least $10 and we are hoping to raise at least $500. Pres. Riggs' secretary, Sis. Donna, lost a nephew to this disease last year so we have a lot of connections to it around here. Contributors in Baton Rouge have a goal of $25,000 and have raised almost $22,000 as of tonight. So yeah, you guessed it, I'm asking y'all to donate just a few dollars to this cause if you wouldn't mind. I am not usually the kind of person who's really big on fundraisers but when you know someone suffering from the disease it makes it a lot more personal. If you'd like to help us out, just go to http://www.active.com/donate/BatonRouge2009/SWood67. Thanks so much guys!
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It is touching to see that you care so much about your friend and are trying to make a difference. I hope your walk-a-thon is a success. I raised money one year for March of Dimes and did the walk and it felt great to be helping premie babies. I'll talk to Joseph about making a donation for your friend.
Your work on behalf of you friend is commendable. Good luck!
Sarah, you are an amazing person.
Good luck on finals, Sarah!
Okay, now that school is out, you need to update your blog, like with pictures of you and your boyfriend!!
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