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The Wheeler Warriors Are Off Again
July 09th 2012 by Staff Writer
ShowMe Times Staff Writer
ESSEX - In December of 2010, Betty Wheeler of Essex passed away from Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). She battled the disease for many years and because of her positive attitude you never would have known she was sick. After her passing her family wanted to honor her and try to help others with the disease.
PKD is one of the most common causes of kidney failure of adults around the world. More than 6 million PKD patients have family history to the disease. There is no cure. The only treatment is to offer patients dialysis and a kidney transplants is the final choice.
Last year was the first “Walk for Polycystic Kidney Disease” in St. Louis. The Wheeler family and friends raised $11,000 last year and went to St. Louis for the event. They are going again this year on Sunday, October 14, and they are selling T-shirts, cake pan designs, and taking donations to help find the cure for PKD.
Because of their outstanding results last year, they will be receiving an award this year at the event.
This family has been through a lot over the years trying to fight this disease. Betty’s sons have PKD and two of her grandchildren do also. They want to help not only their family, but also others that have this disease. They want to find a cure.
If you would like to buy a T-shirt or have any questions you may call Ashley Wheeler at (573)-380-4517 or message her on Facebook. T-shirts have the design shown on the back and they come in Teal, Black, and White. They are $15 a piece.
Last Updated on July 09th 2012 by Staff Writer
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