You
weren’t around when your sister, Rose was diagnosed with ALS. However, it was
incorrectly diagnosed… which was both good and not-so-good. Good in that she
lived a lot longer not having ALS, but not-so-good in that she was diagnosed
with a much more rare disease that basically left her immobile before she
passed. Her mind was sharp, and she had a phenomenally great attitude right to the
end. Her daughter, Sharon got involved with ALS and although retired now, she told
me about an event involving one of St. Louis’ own – Elaine Viets and ALS.
I was
fortunate to meet Elaine at the MWG Conference. Now that I think
about it, I’m also in an anthology with her… Storm Country. Not that she has any idea who I am, but... With all of these
connections in one way or the other, how could I not attend this event?
5:30-7:00
p.m.
J.C.
Penney Conference Center
UMSL,
Room 92
One
University Drive
St.
Louis, MO 63121
To
reserve a seat and your book, contact:
The
ALS Association St. Louis Regional Chapter, 314-432-7257 or
Dianna
Wunning, 314-725-4832, wunning(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
For
every copy of “Board Stiff” sold for $23.95 by the ALS Association, Elaine
Viets will donate 40% of the cover price, $9.58! Is that generous or what?
Since
I’m talking about events…
Here’s
another event I plan to support. Lucky for me these events take place after I'm out of school! Whoo-hoo, what a way to celebrate.
“Listen to Your Mother” is a live, ninety-minute stage performance, which has roots in
24 cities across America. Now it’s time for St. Louis to shine. Thirteen cast
members will read their stories about motherhood. My friend and critique group
member, Linda O’Connell has been chosen. Another friend, Kim Lenhoff will also
be performing.
May
11, 2013
Two
shows only - $15 or 2/$25
10am
2pm
Emerson
Auditorium at St. Luke’s Hospital Institute of Health Education
232 South Woods Mill Road – Chesterfield, MO
63017
50% of ticket proceeds will be donated
to Connections to Success,
helping break the cycle of poverty through resources, hope and a plan.
It’s a nice thing that so many people contribute in all
kinds of ways to worthy organizations, all in the name of helping one
another.
