Community rallies together to support one of their own
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The TLC for Tracy 5K walk will take place at South Middleton Park.
On October 25, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., community members will gather at the South Middleton Park pavilion for the TLC for Tracy 5K walk.
The event, located at 534 Park Drive, Boiling Springs, is a fundraising effort to show support and raise money for Tracy Parry’s fight against Primary Peritoneal Cancer (PPC).
All proceeds will benefit Parry, a Carlisle High School aide. Excess donations will go towards the Primary Peritoneal Cancer Foundation.
Participants can register at here (must be registered by Oct 19) and receive a t-shirt with their registration.
The Primary Peritoneal Cancer Foundation describes PPC as “an aggressive cancer with few warning signs.”
However, Sara Mattrick, an organizer of the event, hopes that with “a whole community fighting right along her…one day she can forget the ‘c’ word and remember the ‘l’ word. LOVE.”
Aside from walking, jogging, or running a 5K course around South Middleton Park, those in attendance “can enjoy music, refreshments, baked goods and raffle prizes.”
The 5K walk will occur rain or shine. If severe weather does prevent the event, then it will be held indoors. If this were to happen, check the aforementioned website or the group’s Facebook page for information.
Those interested in helping Parry but are unable to participate in the walk can donate at the TLC for Tracy GoFundMe account.
The main hopes of TLC for Tracy, as said by Mattrick, are “to support Tracy and her family financially” and “to support Tracy emotionally.”
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Jackson Hoch • Oct 26, 2015 at 11:13 am
I am glad to see that the community is coming together to support Ms. Perry. She is such a kind, generous person and she is a big help at the School. This article informative and touching. I send warm regards to Ms. Perry and I wish her the best wishes through this tough time. We are all here for you.
Anna Walters • Oct 26, 2015 at 11:11 am
I’m so glad that such an event would be able to occur, especially for a woman who deserves all the love and support she can receive. She is such a bright light in our community and was such a great person to see around school. I hope that it was a very successful event!
Blaine Brennan • Oct 25, 2015 at 9:47 pm
I love Sara Mattrick’s quote and know that the community will rally around Ms. Parry and give her a day surrounded by love. Cancer is a terrible disease and reaches far beyond, hurting so many.
Selena Marks • Oct 23, 2015 at 8:05 am
I think its great to see the community getting together to help one cause. Considering that some of my family members have or have had cancer , its good to see that people are trying to raise money to help the ones who are suffering.
Hannah Westbrook • Oct 22, 2015 at 8:52 pm
Wow, what a beautiful contribution that the community has made to try to help Ms. Tracy with her fight! I have known her for YEARS, she is such a kind and selfless soul who would do anything for the ones around her. I am glad that others are now returning the favor back onto her. I am so happy to see that light was shed on this awesome cause. 🙂
Lydia Estes • Oct 20, 2015 at 11:06 am
As someone who has known Ms. Perry for years, I’m touched to see the community supporting her. I know her son, as well as the girl she provided aide to. Tracy’s willingness to help others and be such a strong support is reflected in the movement to raise awareness and funds for Tracy’s fight.
EmmaRose Atwood • Oct 20, 2015 at 9:57 am
It’s amazing when a community can get together to show support!