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Woman who can't work because of Lyme disease to undergo testing, treatment in Calif. Son also ill
By Jewell Cardwell
Beacon Journal staff writer
Published on Wednesday, Sep 24, 2008
Wedgewood United Methodist Church is surrounding Tammy Shepherd and her family with love and support in their time of need.
The church, at 2350 Wedgewood Drive, Akron, is hosting a spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3.
The 34-year-old Akron woman has had a long-running battle with Lyme disease, which has led to a battery of problems: severe headaches, joint pain and neurological complications (walking, standing and memory).
''She is unable to work and her health costs are not covered by insurance because it is a pre-existing condition,'' said the church's pastor, Karen Hartley. Shepherd was originally diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, meningitis and even post-partum depression.
She and her husband, Kenneth, and their two sons — 3-year-old Spencer and 1-year-old Mitchell — are to go to San Francisco in November for further testing and treatment by a specialist.
''Unfortu-nately, the Lyme disease was also transmitted to Mitchell in utero,'' Hartley said.
''The church built a handicapped ramp at the Shepherds' home and has been furnishing suppers during the week every night since March. We are hosting this benefit in hopes of raising money to pay medical costs so the family does not lose their home on top of their other problems.''
Cost of the dinner is $6.50 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under.
For information, please call Hartley at 330-733-8707 or e-mail hartleyfam@aol.com; or call Sue Newberry (who's in charge of the benefit dinner) at 330-784-7742 or e-mail newberrys@flutes11c.com
Katrina on minds
Big, beautiful bouquets to Kent State United for the Gulf Coast (KSUGC), which has
organized five spring and winter break trips to help those whose lives were upended by Hurricane Katrina in the Biloxi, Miss., area.
Trips are in the works for January and March, to include KSU students, faculty and staff.
''These efforts represent a lasting partnership between the university community and the residents of the Mississippi and Louisiana Gulf Coast region, and they exemplify the Kent State University strategic principle of engaging with the world beyond our campuses,'' writes Jacob Roope, KSUGC committee member. Dr. Gary Padak is committee chairman and dean of undergraduate studies.
''During our 2006 spring break trip, we led 405 Kent State faculty, staff, students and community members to the Gulf Coast area to rebuild homes, tutor children, clean up debris and provide a variety of other services. In August of 2006, over 900 pounds of school supplies were collected and sent to the Biloxi, Miss., area to aid low-income children in their preparation for the start of the school year. Later that year, 250 low-income African-American and Vietnamese children who otherwise would have not received gifts were sent presents thanks to our Christmas Gift Project.''
To date, more than 700 KSU volunteers have responded to the call to help. ''During this critical time in the 2008 hurricane season, we have our eyes, minds, thoughts and prayers on those living in the Gulf Coast region of the U.S.,'' Roope added.
Interested in learning more about this powerful outreach? Please e-mail jroope@kent.edu or call 330-672-9292, or e-mail gpadak@kent.edu
Family fund
The Uniontown Police Department, with a strong assist from the Uniontown Fire Department, will host a benefit spaghetti dinner from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the fire station, 13055 Oakwood Ave. N.W., Uniontown, with all proceeds going to the Josh Miktarian family fund. Donations also will be accepted.
Miktarian, 33, was the Twinsburg police officer who was shot to death July 13.
Dinner cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children 8 and under.
Fashion show, luncheon
Community Services of Stark County is hosting a fashion show/luncheon/auction at 11 a.m. Saturday at Brookside Country Club in Perry Township, with proceeds going to help rape victims.
Up for auction will be vacation condos in Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head and Topsail, N.C. Tickets are $30. For information, please call 330-455-0374 or 330-821-6407.
Baby shower
St. John Lutheran Church, 550 E. Wilbeth Road, Akron, is hosting an unusual baby shower and lunch from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, with gifts going to Harvest Home, a division of Haven of Rest serving homeless women and children. Speaker will be Yvette McMillan, director of the center's women's division.
For an invitation and a wish list, please call Bonnie Davis at 330-773-7768 or the church office at 330-773-4128.
Fund for Farleys
A Kris Farley Benevolent Fund has been set up at FirstMerit Bank (any branch) to assist the Green woman who is recovering from an aneurysm. The Farleys lost their only son in a traffic accident a year ago, and husband John — who is self-employed — has suffered two heart attacks. The family is without health insurance.
Cancer survivors
Medina's Elegant Essentials — a post-mastectomy boutique — is hosting its 14th annual Survivor Celebration Day from noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, at the Blue Heron Banquet/Conference Center in Medina.
Women of all ages can celebrate with breast cancer survivors at a lavish lunch that includes goodie bags, pampering services, door prizes and more. Of course, feel free to shop 'til you drop for jewelry, clothing, cosmetics and health products.
Cost is $25. For information, please call 800-350-5053.
Jewell Cardwell can be reached at 330-996-3567 or jcardwell@thebeaconjournal.com.
Wedgewood United Methodist Church is surrounding Tammy Shepherd and her family with love and support in their time of need.
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