Family and Friends Raise $2,175 in Honor of Kherington Shippee

Our now two year old daughter Kherington was diagnosed with SMA Type II last January. This summer many friends got together and held several benefits in her honor. The people who have shown support were named “Team Kherington.” I believe there were five benefits held by different groups of friends and family from April through August. Since her diagnosis is so new we are still on waiting lists for financial support so these benefits have helped us purchase a used van, put a ramp on our house, pay for part of her wheelchair as well as many of the other small things we need daily. We were able to attend the conference at Disney this June, (and can’t wait until you have it there again by the way), and we learned a lot of great things.

All together, we are sending you $2,175 from the money raised by Team Kherington. We appreciate everything Families of SMA does and know that you will put our money to good use in finding things to help all families with Spinal Muscular Atrophy and supporting all of us along the way. Thanks again!

Brandon, Melissa and Kherington Shippee
Janesville, WI