A K9 for Kate

Kate is our sweet little 4 y/o girl who has multiple life threatening food allergies and severe asthma. There is no cure for food allergies. The only way to prevent an anaphylactic allergic reaction is strict avoidance of her many allergens. Simple things that most take for granted like a sandwich, a glass of milk, pizza, chocolate, etc...could kill within minutes. Even being in an area where eggs have been cooked or on a play ground where kids have eaten PB&Js could be deadly.

As her parents, we have lost track of how many reactions and ER visits Kate has had. We desperately want to prevent any further reactions and pray she can live a somewhat normal life.

We recently learned of service dogs for people with life-threatening food allergies. They can detect trace amounts of her allergens in any form… flour, oils, butters, baked in, etc... Kate qualifies for such a dog however, the cost of the dog and the long training are well beyond our means (approximately $15k). So, we are reaching out to our family, friends and the goodness of strangers to help Kate out.

If you would like to make a donation (any amount will help), you can currently through Kate's webpage at www.ak94kate.com or by sending a check made payable to "A K9 for Kate" with reference in memo to Account #812704609 to:
Chase Bank
2030 E Grand Ave
Lindenhurst, IL 60046

You can also go to any Chase Bank and make a donation with the above information.

We also have a cash raffle going. Winners will be announced on Halloween at a benefit event for Kate (Boo Bash - Shakin the Fear Out of Food Allergies). Tickets are $10 or 3 for $25. You do not need to be present to win. You can purchase these on Kate's website as well. Just make a donations in $10 or $25 increments.

Other ways that you can help Kate:
1. Do your web searches for Kate: www.isearchigive.com/ak94kate
Shop online for Kate:
www.igive.com/ak94kate

2. If you are an allergy family in the Chicago area, take part in the largest research study yet for food allergies through Children's Hospital.. www.childrensmrc.org/allergy/study or call 888-573-1833

3. If you know of any organizations or business that might help Kate through sponsorship of a big fundraising event we have planned, let me know.

4. If you are a business owner, consider sponsoring Kate's big event (Boo Bash).

5. If you are in the area, consider volunteering for Boo Bash.

6. If you are crafty and would like to make crafts we can sell at Boo Bash, please contact us.

Thanks a million!! Brad & Ann
e-mail: ak94kate@yahoo.com
phone: 773-392-4717

1. www.aK94Kate.com

2. In the news: http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/news.aspx?id=139465