Southern Door fifth-graders have raised thousands of dollars every year for more than a half-century for next month’s CP Telethon, but your donation means a little bit more to Aksel Sorenson. His big brother, Isaac, relied on the physical and occupational therapy services of the CP Center before he died in 2022.
The impact of the CP Center went beyond what was done for Isaac. Aksel says the CP Center helped him and his parents, Terry and Toni, become stronger advocates. He adds that seeing the impact the CP Center had on Isaac and his family — along with the lives Isaac touched at Southern Door — has made it easier for him to ask for support for this year’s CP Telethon.
The CP Telethon also means a lot to fifth-grade teacher Bridget Spude. Not only has she helped fifth graders reach their fundraising goals for the past 10 years, she also participated as a student 10 years ago. She says it has been a great partnership.
You can support Aksel and his fifth-grade classmates’ efforts by clicking the link. The CP Telethon will take place March 7 and 8, including a Sunday appearance by Southern Door students on WBAY between 9 and 9:30 a.m.
