One in every 10 Americans has a rare disease, but because individually these diseases are so rare, getting desperately needed money for research and patient support can be extremely challenging. Continue Reading →
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Glenville School’s “Best Day Ever” Knitted Hats Benefit VWM Families Foundation
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The entire Glenville School community are knitting winter hats and key chains to benefit Vanishing White Matter (VWM) Families Foundation. Fourth grader Sam Buck has the rare disease. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Schools, Volunteering, @samvsvwm, #bestdayever, #VWMFF, Allyson Buck, Andrew Vitti
PHOTOS: Crowds Flock to Opening of Kindness Rocks Garden at Greenwich Town Hall
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“I want to say thank you to Steven because this year he has given us something to play for – something a little bit extra. He’s given the community something to come together for,” Marinelli said, adding that for the First Selectman and Parks & Rec and other town departments to come together to make the kindness rocks garden happen. “That speaks volumes about what Steven means to us.” – GHS football coach John Marinelli Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Giving, Health, Allyson Buck, Amy Brooks Sudell, Cardinals, Christine Kraninger, Fred Camillo
PHOTOS: Teachers at Old Greenwich School Take Pies in the Face for a Great Cause
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Old Greenwich School principal Jen Bencivengo’s lifelong friend Allyson, who also lives in Greenwich, has a son at Glenville School who has Vanishing White Matter disease. On Friday teachers at Old Greenwich School took pies in the face to raise money for research for a cure for the disease. Continue Reading →