Studio 67: A Special Fundraising Event

On May 1st we had the privilege of attending and capturing Avery's Journey, an annual fundraising event to raise awareness and much needed funds to help fight Retinoblastoma (cancer of the eye). This evening was especially important to us because we've had the pleasure of knowing Miss Avery for 8 years now. She has been a classmate of our daughter Rylie since Junior Kindergarten and we've watched her grow and achieve so many milestones that I'm sure her parents wondered if they'd ever get to experience. Avery has more spunk and drive than most people I know. Her huge heart is kind and warm - she gives the best hugs, ever! In this piece you will see her huge smile, her hip hop dancing and the most sincere appreciation from her parents who, along with many volunteers and sponsors, organize this yearly event. The message we were hoping to get across in this clip is one of hope, inspiration, courage and appreciation. Every dollar that is raised helps Avery and other children, and their families, who are fighting or have been afflicted with cancer. Avery has a prosthetic eye and two hearing aids which will need replacing on an ongoing basis. Neither the government nor employment benefit covers these necessities 100%, therefore, her parents, like many other parents, must fund the remaining expenses out of pocket.
Next spring they will be hosting another amazing evening - check out their website later this year for all the details.