posted on February 17, 2020
On March 15, 2020, Union Fitness will host the 2nd Annual “All Out for
Amelia” in honor of 4 year old Amelia Sharer. In October 2018 Amelia was diagnosed
with a rare and aggressive form of pediatric cancer, and although she battled with
bravery and a smile, her fight came to an end in March of 2019.
While her time on Earth was brief, Amelia inspired thousands of people while
reminding us all to appreciate the little things. Her goal was to spread love
whenever possible, and thus the Amelia M. Sharer Foundation was born. It’s
mission is simple- to help children and families affected by cancer and to ensure
that NO child, no matter their family’s ability to pay, is denied medical
transportation in times of need.
This mission is particularly close to the
foundation’s heart, as Amelia initially waited for over six hours for ambulance
transportation to the Children’s Hospital due to a temporary lapse in insurance
coverage. Finally, after hours of dismay, an EMS crew two hours away heard of the
situation and selflessly offered to transport Amelia at no cost to the family.
In support of their mission, Union Fitness has generously offered to host a
charity push/pull event. Just two days after the first anniversary of her passing,
our goal is simple- to spread love and help support a worthy cause. Your donation,
be it of time, money, or prize items, will help us reach our goal and lessen the
burden of families going through the atrocities of pediatric cancer.
Please contact alloutforamelia@gmail.com for additional questions. More
information about the Amelia M. Sharer Foundation can be found at
www.strengthforamelia.org.
Sincerely,
Nicole Nelson
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