BENEFIT INFORMATION - UPDATED

BENEFIT FOR COLBY RUSS

Saturday, November 19, 2011
Moose Lodge
1040 South Indiana Avenue, Sellersburg, IN 47172

11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. - Bazaar
Lots of booths. Admission to bazaar is free. Excellent time to start Christmas shopping. Silent auction items will be available for bidding.

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Admission after 4:00 p.m. is $15.00 for adults and $7.00 for children 12 and under, which includes food, entertainment, music...and much, much, more!!!

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Music provided by “Under Construction” - Eclectic group of teenagers singing everything from Cowboy Casanova to Crazy Train.

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Music provided by “Bad Omen” - Rock-n-roll all the way.

8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Silent Auction Wraps Up

9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Music provided by “Changing Lanes” - Three member acoustic group performing originals and covers from influences in pop, rock and alternative.

If you have questions or would like to donate a raffle item or silent auction basket, please contact Pam at 812-989-2957.

If you will not be able to attend and would like to make a donation, please make payable to
Amy Russ, c/o Moose Lodge, 1040 South Indiana Avenue, Sellersburg, IN 47172

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Colby was diagnosed with SMA Type I at 4 months of age, although he had a life expectancy of age 2, Colby just celebrated his 9th birthday July 22, 2011. He is in a wheelchair and requires a specially equipped van that holds all of his medical supplies and breathing machines. Colby uses various braces and supports to help prevent contractures and assist in positioning. He is nonverbal, but is currently learning to use a communication system with eye gaze technology. He is followed by a pulmonologist, neurologist, cardiologist, orthopedist, dietician and physical therapist.

Colby’s mother, Amy, is a single mom who works 2 part time jobs in order to accommodate Colby's schedule. She primarily cares for him on her own. Colby was recently hospitalized for 39 days at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Amy stayed with Colby during his hospitalization and was unable to work during that time. Furthermore, she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in May 2011, and consequently has had 2 outpatient surgeries. This diagnosis has brought more time off from work for her, along with extensive medical bills.

Thank you in advance for your support!