2009 Cajun Fest - A Memoriam for Amelia Bibles
A fun-filled night of Cajun food, drinks, live music, dancing, a live and silent auction and wine raffle.
EVENT INFORMATION
| WHEN: | Saturday, September 12, 2009 | 6-11 p.m. |
| WHERE: |
Shadelands Art Center 111 N. Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek |
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SPONSORSHIP
VIP SPONSOR ($1,500): Includes premium table, reserved parking space,
wine on table for dinner, a thank you gift and 10 free raffle tickets.
AMELIA'S STORY
Katarzyna and I founded the Cajun Fest in October 2006 to support the Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area (DSCBA). As expecting parents of a child with Down syndrome the DSCBA was and still is the only organization in the bay area we could go to find detailed information on the challenges we may face as parents of a child with Down syndrome and to talk to other families. The DSCBA gave us hope, as we were able to see the joy and love other families possessed. Once Amelia (our youngest daughter) was born we became active members. Amelia and Katarzyna (and sometimes our other daughter Nadia) would go to mommy and me music classes, we attended parent support groups, and our whole family experienced firsthand the love and support of the Down syndrome community. Most importantly, the DSCBA gave us the tools we needed to turn what could have been a very difficult time into one of the most joyful times of our lives.
Shortly before the inaugural event, our daughter Amelia was diagnosed with and hospitalized for Primary Pulmonary Hyper Tension. This is a rare complication that resulted from heart surgery in the previous year to repair an Atrial Septal Defect (a common condition among children with Down's). Unfortunately, while she thrived after her heart surgery, she was not strong enough to withstand the setback, and passed away shortly after the event. That is why the event is now called Cajun Fest - A memoriam for Amelia Bibles.
The support that you give to the Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area will ensure that children like Amelia and their parents will continue to have a warm and loving non-profit organization that provides the tools they need to navigate the emotional and physical issues associated with Down syndrome, live happy and fulfilling lives, and be productive members of society.
Thank you for your consideration,
Jim and Katarzyna Bibles
