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"Informing Cleveland County" 704-484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Our 36th Year • Issue No. 17 • April 25, 2019 Saturday, April 27th ~ 11am until 9pm Sunday, April 28th ~ 1pm until 7pm FESTIVAL FOOTHILLS SHELBY CITY PARK APRIL APRIL 2019 2019 S t d A il TWO BIG TWO BIG DAYS! DAYS! 27 27 th th 28 28 th th ALS Fun Day scheduled for May 4 LaShonda Shade was devastated when her father passed away from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) last fall. But this spring, Shade decided to turn this loss into a way to help others. "Family Fun Day" is the result, and it is set to take place on Saturday, May 4, 2019, from 1 – 5 p.m. at Holly Oak Park in Shelby. She came up with the idea for a "fun day" to raise both awareness of ALS and funds for those currenty dealing with the disease. Shade and other volun- teers have numerous activi- ties planned for the day. Bouncy houses, basketball and other games will be featured outside, while a bingo game with a $50 grand prize and a raffle with a $100 grand prize will be featured inside. Hot food and sweet treats, including snow cones, will be avail- able for purchase along with ALS memorabilia. Admission is $4 for adults and $2 for kids ages 5-12. Children 4 and under are admitted free. Shade decided to hold the fundraiser because she felt lucky not to have faced the financial hardships that many families experience when dealing with ALS. "We were just so for- tunate," says Shade. "My father worked for the City of Shelby, and he had good insurance and lots of support. A lot of people with ALS don't have those things." Shade's father, Timmy Thompson, was born and raised in Kingstown, and Timmy Thompson, right, poses with his wife, Angie. Timmy Thompson passed away from ALS Disease last fall. His daughter, LaShonda Shade, is sponsoring a Family Fun Day at Holly Oak Park in Shelby as a way to remember her father and to help others who are currently dealing with the disease. he worked for the City of Shelby at Holly Oak Park for 15 years. Three years ago his speech began to change, and soon afterwards he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. According to the ALS Association, ALS is a progres- sive neurodegenerative dis- ease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. ALS usually strikes people between the ages of 40 and 70, and approximately 20,000 people in the United States have the disease at any given time. "We are dedicating this Family Fun Day not only to my father but also to all the people who are silently and publicly dealing with this disease," says Shade. Proceeds will go to current ALS patients and families for medical expenses, supplies and other financial needs. "We were very fortunate not to have struggled to pay for treatments and medi- cations. Many people are not that fortunate, and we wanted to find a way to help them. This fun day is our way of doing that, while bringing joy and excitement to adults and children of the area," says Shade. In addition to the fun activities, a representative of the ALS Foundation will give a presentation to help explain more about the rare disease. "We just want to raise awareness and support for those who are dealing with this awful disease," says Shade. To volunteer, donate or get more information, contact Shade by email at lashondashade98@gmail.com or by calling 704-974-2348. DAILY LUNCH SPECIAL MONDAY-FRIDAY 10:30AM-3:30PM 610 E. Grover St. • Shelby Between Bojangles and Alston Bridges Barbecue 704-481-9191 DINE IN or CARRY OUT DINE IN or CARRY OUT ONE MEAT ONE MEAT with with RICE & TEA RICE & TEA Hours: Sun 11am - 8pm • Mon, Tues, Wed 11am - 9pm Thurs & Fri 10:30am-9:30pm • Sat 11am - 9pm $ 5 99 99 FAMILY OWNED FAMILY OWNED &OPERATED &OPERATED SINCE 2002 SINCE 2002