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Why we do this?

In 1995 I was 31 years old and two months pregnant and suddenly went completely blind.  The doctors really didn't know why (they called it idiopathic) and hoped my sight would return.  Within six weeks my sight gradually returned to normal and I went about my life.  I had a beautiful son, Chris, and my husband, Jim, and I began this exciting journey we call parenthood.

When Chris was two years old I lost my eyesight again and went numb on the left side of my body.  At this time, after many frustrating tests, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.  Words cannot describe the depth of sadness for our family.  Let's just say that for a while my life became as numb as my left side.

Those of you who know me know that I truly believe things happen for a reason!  About a month before my "episode" a client of mine twisted my arm into volunteering for the M.S. Walk-a-thon--by the time the walk was here I had been diagnosed (ironic, huh?!).  Our family has been volunteering for and participating in the Walk-a-thon ever since.

In 2007 we came up with the idea to combine a hobby I love with our fundraising and "Crop for a Cause" was created.  Unlike many crops, we wanted every single penny to go to the National M.S. Society so, all fees and donations are paid in their name.

After the overwhelming success of the 2007 event, we went on to form a team for the Walk (Crop for a Cause: Making M.S. a Memory).  We now have over 140 people on our team.  We were the #1 team for our site for 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, AND 2011 and earned a team tent each year as well!! 

This has all reinforced my feeling that together we can do what alone we cannot!!!

I can only imagine the possibilities for the future...

Laura Machonis