Villadom Times Weekly Newpaper Online-November 24, 2010 Issue

Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • November 24, 2010 Emmanuel asks... Can You Help? A Hollywood Bash will be held at the Woman’s Club of Ridgewood, and will include a live band, food and drinks, an auction, and other surprises. Call us for ticket information, then come and get treated like a star. We can use your help. Can your company, store, or restaurant donate something toward our event? How about dinner for two or a manicure/pedicure? Do you own season tickets? Are you computer savvy? Can you help us put a program together? Proceeds from this event will be used to assist families in the Northern Region. If you are interested in volunteering your time or donating an item, call Laura Savage at (201) 612-8118 or e-mail laura@emmanuelcancer.org. This family needs help: Sophia is a twoyear old who lives in Bergen County with her parents and older brother. Sophia was diagnosed with retinoblastoma at the age of six months. She received medical treatment Our hat’s off to: Atlantic Stewardship Bank for supporting our upcoming fundraiser, A Hollywood Bash, Legends Steakhouse for selecting ECF as a recipient of their annual golf outing, and Glen Rock Hamilton School for bringing us candy from their drive. Thank you to the many generous people who walk through our doors. Whether you are dropping off a birthday bag for a family, making a food donation, volunteering to drive, or starting your own fundraiser, we cannot say thank you enough! The local community is simply amazing and we truly appreciate your help. We know our fami4-29-09 karen/janine to everyone who lies do, too. Thank you has called to adopt a family for the holidays EmmanuelHelp3x.75(4-29-09) and .75 3 x to everyone who made a Thanksgiving basket! You are making a difference to a family in need this holiday season. On Jan. 8, 2011, the Northern Regional Center will host its largest fundraiser ever. �� and was making a full recovery, although her vision was impacted due to the cancer being concentrated in her eyes. Sophia was in remission, but on Sept. 1, she became very sick and had a seizure. Her parents were told the cancer had spread to Sophia’s brain and spine. She has now been given a diagnosis of bilateral blastoma. She is currently undergoing an aggressive form of chemotherapy under a clinical research trial and she has spent most of the past few months in the hospital due to many complications from the cancer. She has suffered partial paralysis due to the tumor on her spine, and has had a blood clot in her neck. Sophia’s mom spends every night with her daughter in the hospital, rarely leaving her side unless Sophia’s father comes to stay with her. Sophia gets very upset if she is left alone in the hospital without one of her parents or a close family member. Sophia’s mom has had to leave her job. While Sophia’s father continues to work, the family has lost over half of their income. Everyday living costs have become nearly impossible to cover, and the family will likely have to move to a cheaper apartment in the near future. Currently, this family is in need of several things they are not able to purchase. These toys for Sophia were recommended by her physical therapist, who hopes they will encourage Sophia to stand and regain strength in her legs: Step2 Easel or Step2 Easel for Two, and the Step2 LifeStyle Custom Kitchen. Sophia would also benefit from a portable DVD player since she isn’t able to see the TV at the hospital because of her visual impairment. She would love to watch cartoons during those long hospital stays. Sophia is too big for her crib, and the family cannot afford to buy a new bed for her. They would love to be able to give her a new toddler bed or, as a special treat, a Princess Toddler Cot. Finally, the family vehicle needs new tires, which is critical for taking Sophia back and forth to New York City for multiple hospital visits and treatments. They need four all-purpose tires for a 2000 Ford Explorer in size P255/70R16. Help a family for the holidays: We are looking for Santa drivers to deliver holiday gifts to our families in Bergen, Essex, Morris, and Passaic counties. Please volunteer to spend a few hours dropping off some gifts. You will need proof of a current background check, or we can help you get one. How about preparing a holiday basket for one of our families? You pick the trimmings! You can help in a variety of ways. Turn your next event into a fundraiser by collecting checks or gift cards to be donated to ECF, or donate your restaurant or business for a few hours to host a fundraiser of your choice. Your efforts will help us to send a caseworker to visit the families at their home or in the hospital. This support for the kids, their siblings, and parents is crucial. We are also available to come speak at your fundraiser or event and talk about our programs. Get your kids involved. Some have held bake sales, yard sales, or had hot chocolate stands. Is your Cub Scout or Girl Scout Troop looking to earn badges? Scouts can have fun helping ECF while learning about philanthropy. Your food donations or grocery gift cards also help support ECF’s food pantry, which helps feed many families in this area. We rely on our local community to help support our families. Many of them do not (continued on page 17) �� KEANE FIT & WELLNESS �� Sheila Keane �� • EDUCATED - MA in exercise science • CERTIFIED - ACSM, NASM, Post Rehab Specialist, MAT Specialist • EXPERIENCED - 15 years one-to-one personal training �� YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSPAPER 201-341-0183 • CALL NOW Fitness, Weight Loss, Bariatrics, Geriatrics & Parkinson’s Programs ��