Lauren's Story

So I have an update to tell you about. A couple at my church, Lisa and Rick Gray, are raising money to get a new wheelchair for their daughter Lauren. Lauren has a twin sister Hannah. The girls are such a joy to be around.

Lauren was born with Arthrogryposis, a neuromuscular disease. Despite her disease, she wants to walk and she's outgrowing her wheelchair. In order to do that she's going to need a new wheelchair-one that insurance doesn't cover. Mt. Carmel Elementary School did a fundraiser for Lauren Friday (4/18), then national radio and television host Sean Hannity donated $5,000 to Miss Lauren.

Since NewsChannel 19 ran the story Friday (4/25) Lauren has received almost $500 more in donations.

Now, the The Beauty Market in Stadium Place Shopping Center has decided to do a cut-a-thon to raise money for Lauren on May 5th.

Haircuts will be $10 for men, women and children. No appointments are necessary. The cut-a-thon is from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Plus, proceeds from the sale of products that day will go towards Lauren's new wheelchair.

Now there is more to this story. Lauren's father Rick has stage four cancer. So any money that doesn't go towards the wheelchair will go into a trustfund for Lauren. So that she will have money for her growing needs.

Let me tell you on a personal level. This family is the sweetest family. Lauren and her twin sister Hannah are just precious and smart girls. This is a worthy cause! There is a link on the left side of this page to take you to Lauren's page.