Cub Scout Pack 579 Supports Spinal Muscular Atrophy
On May 21st, 2011, 22 boys from Cub Scout Pack 579 out of Greenfield, WI gathered in the gymnasium at Greenfield High School to raise money for Families of SMA in honor of Peyton Lola Elsner. The event, called “Going the Distance for Those Who Can’t”, was a 50-yard Dash-a-thon. The boys took time out of their non-stop schedules to obtain pledges to support their efforts. They then gathered bright and early on a Saturday morning, to make those supporters proud. Each boy ran 50-yard-dashes and together completed and unbelievable 2,360 dashes! We even had to reduce the amount of time running to prevent exhaustion as the boys would not give up and ran with amazing determination! They touched all of our hearts. Their determination shone through as they earned an amazing $2,000 for Families of SMA. Kristi Biloff—who organized the Dash-a-thon—said, “My only goal in organizing an event like this was for the boys to realize that they are lucky and privileged to be able to run, walk, crawl or jump. Many children take those abilities for granted, and I know there are many children in the world that can’t do these things. Our kids should know that they have an ability to be proud of and to use for greater causes! These boys are my inspiration to continue this event and continue to help families affected by SMA!”
Thank you to Kristi, all of the Cub Scouts from Pack 579, and everyone who supported these amazing boys in their fundraising
Thank you to Kristi, all of the Cub Scouts from Pack 579, and everyone who supported these amazing boys in their fundraising
