"A Fifth Season.....Brightening the landscape of Batten Disease" April 2, 2011

Please join us for a benefit to fund research on behalf of the five Chicago children who are bravely fighting Batten disease. Called “A Fifth Season, Brightening the Landscape of Batten Disease.” A casual gala for a serious cause, the event will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2011, at 5:00pm at the Cotillion Banquets in Palatine, Illinois.

The five children are fighting Late Infantile Batten disease, an extremely rare, degenerative genetic disease. For the first few years, the kids developed normally, toddling, talking, and laughing like any other kids. Jasper (6) loved to explore… Bridget (6) always wanted to go-go-go... Ethan (6) had a passion for anything transportation related... Noah (6) loved playing with trains…and his sister Laine (5) adores playing dress up.

Unfortunately, everything changed quickly. Between the ages of 2 and 6, the children began to lose muscle coordination and experience seizures. Within a few years, they began losing their ability to speak, walk, and feed themselves as their little bodies slowly shut down. Eventually, children with Batten disease become blind, bedridden, and unable to communicate. At this time, Batten disease is terminal between the ages of 8 and 12.

If only there were more hours in the day, or a fifth season in the year, we would have more time to find a cure. And we would have more time for each of these special children to experience a childhood before Batten disease ruthlessly rips it away.

It is time to find a cure. It is our turn to help.

The Fifth Season fundraiser gala will provide a big benefit experience with a relaxed atmosphere, featuring fantastic live music, special appearances, an impressive silent auction, and an extensive appetizer, dessert, and open bar.

Dress for the event is casual. The cause is absolutely critical.

Please bring your friends, tell your neighbors, and spread the word about the Fifth Season event on Saturday, April 2, 2011. Together, we can help to find a cure.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKET(S):

http://afifthseason.eventbrite.com

Credit cards will be accepted for Tickets purchased at the door, donations and auction purchases. The ticket price at the door will be $75.00 each.
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Raffle tickets are also available for purchase by contacting Raffles_AFS@yahoo.com. Raffle tickets are $10.00 each or 3 for $25.00. Winner will be announced at the Benefit. Winner does not need to be present.
1st Prize - $2000.00
2nd Prize - $750.00
3rd Prize - $250.00

All funds that are raised will go to The Batten Disease Support and Research Association (BDSRA) to fund research specific to the type of Batten Disease that these five children are fighting. BDSRA is the largest support and research organization in North America for families that have children with the disease. It currently serves more than 1,200 families in countries including the United States, Canada, South America, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.

If you have any questions please contact:

Anmarie Farnaus
630-746-2507
AFifthSeason5@yahoo.com

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