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Car Show Raises $10,000 for Purple Peace Foundation Vintage cars and hot rods took over Armstrong Park on Sunday, August 5th for a good cause and raised a record amount to support those with epilepsy. Stacey Mudd Perry, organizer of the annual car show, is beyond pleased with the turnout and support of this 4th Annual event. Perry estimates at least 500 people attended this year’s car show. Perry says, “Last year, we had 125 participants. This year was a whopping 220. We went through approximately 200 hamburgers, 140 hot dogs, 80 brats, 320 bottles of water, 300 cans of soda, and 20 pies. What people don’t realize is that their hot dog purchase really does directly impact someone with epilepsy.” The final figure is still being tallied, but at least $10,000 was raised to support programs of the Purple Peace Foundation. The Purple Peace Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, was established in 2012, in memory of Amanda Brady. Amanda was a student at Grain Valley South Middle School when she died on September 22, 2011 following a seizure. Amanda’s family started the Purple Peace Foundation in her honor to provide hope and resources to other families impacted by epilepsy. Perry says that funds raised will
provide a number of programs that support those with epilepsy and their families, including a new program to provide transportation to and from doctor’s appointments, utilizing services such as Uber and Lyft. Perry explains that transportation is a major barrier for those with epilepsy, as the disorder prevents many from being able to drive. Many patients miss medical appointments and struggle with keeping medications filled due to transportation issues. This program will help ease the burden on caregivers and ensure that individuals with epilepsy can attend medical appointments. The Foundation also assists patients in obtaining assistive devices such as Smart Monitor Watches. These devices will detect if a patient has had a seizure and calls up to six contacts for emergency assistance. Perry also stresses the importance of meeting other families impacted by epilepsy and sharing resources. Understanding the value of making these connections, the Foundation will provide the opportunity to attend Epilepsy Awareness Day at Disneyland to three families impacted by epilepsy. Applications and details regarding this program
220 participants brought their vintage cars and hot rods to Armstrong Park on Sunday, August 5th for the 4th Annual Cruise for Consciousness. are available on the Foundation’s website and Facebook page. For more information on Amanda
Brady and the Purple Peace Foundation, visit www.purplepeacefoundation.org.
Movie in the Park Friday at Armstrong Park Grab your lawn chairs and head to Armstrong Park this Friday evening for a free family movie. Grain Valley Parks and Recreation will host Movie in the Park starting
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at 7:30pm on Friday, August 10th at the Armstrong Park Pavilion. Free family fun begins at 7:30pm with face painting, bounce house, games, and concessions.
The evening’s movie, Despicable Me 3, will begin approximately 8:30pm. There is no cost to attend; the concession stand will be open throughout the evening.
