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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.”
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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
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.
