Far Away Galaxy

FAR AWAY Galaxy

A STAR WARS Themed Benefit!

Be a part of our Far Away Galaxy, Star Wars themed benefit! We are organizing this benefit for a local family with a disabled son afflicted with a rare genetic disorder. 6 year-old Benjamin has a condition that is so rare doctors are struggling to accurately identify it. Extensive genetic testing is currently underway to determine if an accurate diagnosis is even possible. Doctors can say however, with a great deal of certainty that Benjamin’s condition will eventually lead to paralysis leaving him wheelchair-bound. We are hesitant to say the prognosis is terminal because we are holding out hope against all odds, but the condition is very serious.

Benjamin has two younger brothers, 2 years old and 10 months that the family is also caring for. The family is locked in a constant cycle of hospital visits, battling with insurance companies, keeping up with care and medications all while trying to find time to be a family. The benefit is raising money to make modifications to the family home to make it safer and more accessible for Benjamin as part of planning for the eventuality of his need for a wheelchair.

Our Far Away Galaxy benefit is a Star Wars themed party, complete with the legendary 501^st squadron, a non-profit club with authentic costumes from the Star Wars movie series. The benefit will feature exclusive photo opportunities with members of the 501st. We have also enlisted help from our local art and comic communities to feature original Star Wars themed art and memorabilia to be sold at our silent auction, with all of the proceeds going towards Benjamin and his family.

It is our hope to find individuals, artists, businesses, photographers, and clubs that wish to contribute, participate, and ultimately attend our benefit event to raise much needed funds for this local family. Our benefit will take place on September 26^th from 3:30-5:30pm at Johnny Martin’s Car Central. The address is: 1 S Nevada Ave #110, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. We will be charging $20 at the door; kids 12 and under are free.

Please talk to your Rotary Prime contact for more information. If you don’t have a personal contact yet, call or e-mail Rob Fountain at (719) 351-0007, rob.fountain@kw.com to discuss how you can participate.