Christopher, 11 years old from Highland, is excited to represent the Rainbow Connection at the 11th Annual "Quake on the Lake" Inboard Hydroplane Races July 15-18 on Pontiac Lake in White Lake/Waterford Townships.
The Rainbow Connection makes dreams come true for Michigan children with life threatening illnesses. When Christopher is well enough to travel, his wish to visit a tropical destination will come true. Christopher, diagnosed with a Wilm's tumor at Children's Hospital in November, enjoys many interests including the athletic rivalry between the University of Michigan and Michigan State University. His favorite subject in school is math at which he excels.
"The Quake on the Lake's mission is to create an exciting summertime destination for the region while raising money for local charities," said Dale Hampshire, Quake on the Lake Chairman. "When you become a fan of the Quake, not only do you enjoy world record, high speed racing on the water, you make a difference by supporting many wonderful organizations. Over the past four years, the Quake has raised more than $50,000 for the Rainbow Connection in addition to supporting numerous grass root initiatives."
"The Rainbow Connection's goal is to reach every child in Michigan who suffers from a life threatening illness and make their wishes come true," said Mary Grace McCarter, Rainbow's executive director. "We are proud that Rainbow has never turned a child away and have always found a way to make their wish come true. Of course, we have not had a child ask to go to the moon...yet!"
Join us at the 2010 "Quake On The Lake" to help us grant Christopher's Wish as well as support local grass root initiatives.
TOGETHER ... WE CAN!
Click on www.QuakeOnTheLake.org for more information.
