On Sunday, March 8, Amadita Lopez, a SHS junior enrolled in Running Start, was finally been able to reap what she had sowed. 24 people supported the Silent Bleed Superficial Siderosis (SS) Pajama Fun Run and the 5K raised $534.
As a follow up of the previous Monroe Monitor & Valley News article, "Local teen organizes fun run for mother battling rare disease,GÇ¥ published on Feb. 3, I was able to personally attend the SS 5K run for Amadita Lopez's mother, Renee.
Her mother was diagnosed with a rare disease called Superficial Siderosis and Amadita took the matter into her own hands by organizing a 5K run, with benefits going to help support the SS research. Her family and friends were able to support her by participating in the 5K, buying raffles and selling smoothies.
"This was the first time organizing an event all by myself,GÇ¥ she said.-á "It was very successful, and next time, I hope it will keep growing bigger. Without everyone who came out, it wouldn't have been successful so I'm thankful for people coming out, donating money and putting-á ideas out to plan. Especially the people from church, mayor of sultan, and the Eagles club.
"Planning it was very difficult because I was in the orca program, and I had to take advanced science and math as four classes,GÇ¥ she continued. "Planning the 5K and finals were at same time, and I was teaching a class for Sunday school.GÇ¥
Amadita was still been able to collect donations from her community members.
For more-áinformation-áon Superficial Siderosis, visit www.silentbleed.co.uk. To comment on this story, write to editor@monroemonitor.com.-á
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