The Perkins Family

Kerry Ronstad and Jill Stark hosted the night. In addition to having fun with women and helping a special family, we were able to raise our awareness about Recycling. That’s right, the women got a little greener! With the help of Kathleen Garber, an educator from Green Waste, we were able to learn about making better choices around our homes and doing our part for the earth. It sounds crazy, but everyone left feeling empowered. Thanks to Safeway and Trader Joes, everyone left with their free re-usable bags. Also, we would like to thank Kathleen Garber for educating all of us.

Of course, there was a cause that we raised money for. The Perkins’ Family lives in the Petaluma Community. They have four children. Their baby, Lexi, is under a year old. Lexi has a condition called, Leigh’s Disease, a rare mitochondria disorder. It is an infant onset degeneration of the central nervous system that progresses rapidly and carries a poor prognosis. So far, Lexi has shown signs of muscle weakness, blindness, breathing problems, seizures, loss of ability to swallow, and learning disabilities. The baby has not been able to cry for months because it requires too much energy. This is a military family with a great deal of strength and pride. They have made Lexi the center of their priorities, which includes trips to the doctor and full time care. The family has recently learned that Lexi’s prognosis is not good because 90% of her mitochondria are not functioning properly. This translates into just a few months to a few years left of her life. Needless to say, this family has a difficult road ahead of them. This family is whom we felt needed some extra help, love, and support. This wonderful group of women raised over $1200.00. The family was moved by the generosity and kindness. Lexi’s health has posed a financial stress on the family, and it helped when they needed it most. Money won’t change Lexi’s condition, but it helped serve their family during a difficult time. Thank you to everyone who participated. Please keep the Lexi and her family in your thoughts and prayers.