Three years ago Rose Chavez, a 5-year-old student at Thornton Creek Elementary School, died of complications from Dravet Syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy that causes severe seizures.
In her memory, the community set out to build a memorial playground that would accommodate children with special needs. The playground should be finished by the end of this school year, supporters say.
A final fundraising push is set for Sunday. “The goal of this event is to raise the final funds that we need to cover all the last of the expenses,” emails Beth.
The event is the “Differently Designed Artist Trunk Show,” and runs from 3-7 p.m. Sunday, April 29, at the school, 7711 43rd Ave. N.E.
Come and shop for handmade art created by twenty local artists. There will be jewelry, soap, paper crafts,cookies, and much more.
Twenty percent of all sales will benefit the Every Body Plays playground at Thornton Creek Elementary, a community playground designed for children with special needs in memory of a kindergarten student who passed away in 2009.