Where to even start on this post. A month after the event has gone by and we are all still overwhelmed and so grateful for everybody that played a part and helped us. The day of the benefit, March 12, was the one year anniversary of Ruth passing away and, although it was hard, we were very fortunate to be able to spend that day with everybody who came out to support us. Our main goal for the benefit was to do something positive on a day where we would all be grieving. Ruth always had a smile on her face, even during her last few days at the hospital, she was cracking jokes and smiling. She was looking down on us all that day and I know she would be so appreciative for what everybody did to help support this cause and her family.
This event brought out families who are dealing with Ehlers Danlos from around the state. With an uncommon disease you often feel like you are the only one dealing with it and nobody understands. You guys were able to bring these families together and help them realize they are not alone.
In the above pictures you will notice that the check has a total of $33,000. WOW! This was an AMAZING number for us and we could not have asked for more! None of us had dreamt we would reach a total like that. A month later, we are ECSTATIC to say we are at $45,455.52!!! We are beyond thankful and there are no words that can express how much gratitude we have. Thank you again to everybody who contributed in any way! Please know that you are giving the Ehlers Danlos community hope and you have given our family hope.
This was for you Ruth. Thank you for making us who we are and for teaching us to be strong and to have a smile on our face while we are doing it.
The Family of Ruth Cooper
