Local Fundraiser Event
Raises $1,000+
Donna Fitzpatrick
Issue date: 3/24/08 Section: News
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Inspired by an upbeat atmosphere and lively music, participants pedaled stationary bicycles, led by Certified Spin Instructor Lois Burmester, for 99 continuous minutes. Just over $1,000 was raised, Ball said.
The Irene and Eric Simon Brain Research Foundation was founded during 2004 in Sparta by Faye Simon Harac to honor the research of her father Dr Eric Simon. As president of the organization, Harac stressed how fundamental basic research of the human brain has led to clinical advances in the treatment of individual brain diseases, disorders, and injuries.
According to Harac, proceeds from the event went towards the IES Brain Research Foundation Summer Student Fellowship Program, the Teacher Recognition Program, and advance research that will lead to effective treatments for brain diseases and disorders such as schizophrenia and Alzheimer's.
A special recognition was given to Applebee's of Newton which provided T-shirts and gift bags.
[For more photos of this event, go to the Photo Gallery section and click on THE SCCC PHOTO ALBUMS ARE HERE.]
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Steve O'Connor
posted 3/23/08 @ 2:17 PM EST
Donna,
Yet again this may be your ticket to a four year college program.
Keep the focus.
Steve O'Connor
Faye Simon Harac
posted 3/31/08 @ 12:25 PM EST
Donna,
So sorry I was tooo sick to be there. Thanks so much for taking the photos and the succint and to the point article about the event and the IES Brain Research Foundation. (Continued…)
Lois Burmester
posted 4/02/08 @ 4:08 PM EST
Donna,
It was great meeting you. Thank you for your help in getting the word out into the community to support such a great cause. It was a great day and your talent captured that in the group picture. (Continued…)
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