The Divine Savior Lutheran Church‘s 5th Annual “Gift of Hope” Fundraiser was held April 27th. Over 500 BBQ plates were served. Heavy’s Backyard BBQ cooked the brisket. A silent auction was held in the church’s fellowship hall. Randy Brown and his band played for three hours without a break.
Bryleigh Shullanberger, daughter of Kaprice and Corbin Shullanberger who suffers from a rare disorder called Metachromatic Luekodystrophy (MLD) was unable to attend due to her major health problems. MLD is a genetic disorder that affects the body’s nerves, muscle behavior, and internal organs. It slowly gets worse over time. Most children with this disease die before the age of 5.
Bryleigh’s grandfather, Zane Shullanberger informed us that Bryleigh is really having difficulty breathing. She is on oxygen full time and is unable to eat or swallow without tubes. She needs our prayers.
Karlee Riser was able to attend the event with her parents, Zach and Tori Riser. Karlee was born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). SMA is terminal and degenerative disease that causes weakness and the wasting of the voluntary muscles in infants, children and adults. At this time it is not possible to cure SMA. These diseases have no cure.
The “Gift of Hope” was able to award $6000.00 to each family. This money is the first installment for the 2019 year. The “Gift of Hope” Golf Tournament benefiting Karlee and Bryleigh will be held Saturday June 22 at the Hondo Golf Course located in Hondo. In order for this event to be successful we need hole sponsors. Hole sponsorships are $100.00 apiece. Your family or company will be recognized. For more information about the tournament contact Jerry Busby at the 830-741-4653.
Robert Cappella (210-771-7484) or Marla Cappella (210-363-2718) can provide you with information on the tournament’s hole sponsorships.
We would like to thank and recognize the following people for their contributions and support: Devine News (Our angels), Devine Hospice, Jeremy and Monica Atkinson, Zane and Connie Shullanberger, Ford Chaparral, Brown Chevrolet, DJ Carlson Memorial Fund, Gwyneth and Glenn Neumann, Doris and Bobby Schorsch, Elaine Melton, Donna Lynn Johnson, Merle Moerbe Farms, Blain and Nancy Martin, Margaret McCloskey, Johnette Dixon, Rhonda and Malcom Brown, Linda and Bill Kreinhop, Jessie Silva’s Paint and Body Repair, and Carol and Odis Doyal.
Special thanks to all the event volunteers and blood donors who helped make this event a success.
“Gift of Hope” has raised over $80,000 in the last five years. This money has financially enabled families with life threatening diseases. We wish Blessings to those that have helped and to those that have passed.
