Thanks to the generosity of many people in the Lafayette area, the 2008 MDA telethon was a success! Volunteers raised more than $235,000. That's about $6,000 more than last year. I think that is very impressive, considering the economy. Pictured above are some folks from Camden, who answered the phones during the telethon on Monday.
I appreciate everyone, from our production crew to people providing food to all the volunteers, for taking time out of the holiday weekend to help the MDA. It is very rewarding to get to know some of the families who benefit from the telethon. Michael Stevens, Glen Brant Junior, James and Georgana Nichols are so dear to us.
It was difficult to talk about George Kerner, a friend who passed away from ALS in July. But, I think this just goes to show neuromuscular diseases affect people in our community. These are our friends, neighbors and loved ones. Thank you to everyone who donated or took part in activities throughout the year that help raised funds for the MDA.
