Lowcountry Forever

Lowcountry Forever: Spina Bifida Association & Carolina Children’s Charity – Sept. 15, 2024

In this Sept. 15, 2024 episode, we talk with Jordan Kirby of the Spina Bifida Assoc. and Sonya Beale of the Carolina Children’s Charity. Photo: 92.5 Kickin' Country/Saga Communications

Lowcountry Forever: Spina Bifida Association & Carolina Children’s Charity – Sept. 15, 2024

SEGMENT #1: The Spina Bifida Association
GUEST: Jordan Kirby, Ambassador
ISSUE: Children’s Health
It’s not a common disease, plus one most people don’t know much about. Jordan Kirby’s son Colt was diagnosed with Spina Bifida in her 20th week of pregnancy. The Spina Bifida Foundation is now extending the lives of patients with the disease, and searching for treatments, and ultimately a cure. Kirby shared her experiences and discussed how both Colt and her family deals with his Spina Bifida. The Kirby family is an ambassador family and will be a part of the Charleston Spina Bifida Walk and Roll event Saturday, Sept. 28 in Goose Creek. In addition to sharing event information, Kirby talked about how the Association specifically helped her family and the importance of supporting the Walk and Roll event.

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SEGMENT #2: Carolina Children’s Charity
GUEST: Sonya Beale, Executive Director
ISSUE: Children’s Health & Human Services
Established in 1987, the Carolina Children’s Charity serves Children under 18 in Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton and Dorchester Counties.  Executive Director Sonya Beale explained how the Charity began and the services they provide to Lowcountry families. The Charity has provided $4.7 million dollars in services yet receives no government funding. The Charity hosts 4 major fundraising events, including Care, Give, Run their annual 5K on Sept. 21. Beale provided information on the event, including the activities that day, how people can register and provided examples of how the funds raised that day would be used.

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