The mission of the Erik Lerch Foundation is to assist families in the Mount Airy, Maryland area who are facing medical emergencies or life threatening medical conditions involving a child. To coordinate efforts to provide emotional and financial support to the families, and to promote character education in our schools.
There will be a fundraiser at the Jimmy Cone in Mount Airy on July 5th, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Come enjoy some great ice cream and support a local family. Car show in the parking lot as well, so something for everyone to enjoy. Jimmy Cone is located at 1312 S. Main St, in the Food Lion parking lot. This fundraiser is being coordinated by the Mount Airy Lions Club and Jimmy Cone - Thank You !!!
Jacqueline Hobbs is a student at New Market Middle School and lives in Mount Airy. Jacqueline was diagnosed late last year with neuroblastoma. She underwent surgery to remove a tumor from her back and finished her first round of chemotherapy in March. Jacqueline's tumor shrunk from the first treatment and she has now started her second round of chemotherapy. Jacqueline is a sweet, outgoing young lady who is looking forward to beating her cancer and getting her long flowing red hair to grow back in. Please consider helping Jacqueline's family.
MacKenzie is currently undergoing treatment at Hopkins in preparation for her first of two stem-cell transplants on May 27th. The Chemo she is doing now is really tough to go through, but she's a little trooper, no matter what. Wear your 'believe' shirts whenever you can and send good purple vibes her way.
Click on MacKenzie's name in the left hand navigation for more information about her and ongoing fundraisers to assist the family.