http://erikakate.org/ helping ease the emotional, spiritual, and financial burdens borne by parents of children with life threatening heart disease Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:19:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   Mason Strickland was born 3 1/2 weeks early on Nov 30, 2007. His parents, Summer and Mark, took him home from the hospital at 2 days old, thinking he was a healthy little newborn. It wasn’t long before they realized that Mason’s first night at home was not like what ... http://erikakate.org//2010/07/19/masons-story/                                In the Fall of 2008, Carlos and Elsa Escobar and their two year old son, Misael, of Fort Washington, Maryland, were excitingly awaiting a new addition to their family.  They were unsure what to expect since their doctor informed them at five months into the pregnancy that their ... http://erikakate.org//2010/06/23/esdrass-story/ Lily Evans: Sugar & Spice Not many people can say they have faced the challenges that Lily Evans has had to endure over the past eight years.  Lily is a sweet, compassionate, and remarkable young lady who has developed much strength and spirit while learning some hard lessons in this life.  ... http://erikakate.org//2010/06/01/read-lilys-story/ Team EKF/QCM Training Links Looking for training tips in preparation for the Quad City Half-Marathon? Whether you're interested in running a 5K (3.1 miles), a 10K (6.2 miles), the half-marathon (13.1 miles), or aren't yet certain, we can direct you to valuable training schedules to help keep you on track for ... http://erikakate.org//2010/05/26/team-ekfqcm-2010-training-links-widget/ 5K (3.1 miles) 5K Training Program for Beginning Competitors 5K training program for competitive runners that are new to racing 5K Training Program for Intermediate Competitors 5K training program for runners with some race experience 5K Training Program for Advanced Competitors 5K training program for more experienced racers 5K Training Program for Recreational Runners 5K training program for ... http://erikakate.org//2010/05/26/team-ekfqcm-event-training-links-2010/ EKF is vying for $50,000 grant and needs YOUR help! Everyday for the month of May, please visit Pepsi Refresh EKF page (www.refresheverything.com/erikakate) and vote for EKF to win a $50,000 grant. With this money, EKF could help up to 100 families! ONE HUNDRED! Pepsi is only allowing 1000 non-profit causes to ... http://erikakate.org//2010/04/29/grant/ 2010 Quad Cities Marathon On September 26, 2010, the Erika Kate Foundation will again participate in the Quad Cities Marathon for the 2nd year in a row. Last year over 90 runners participated in the various races held during the Sunday event including the 5K, Half-Marathon, Marathon & Marathon Relay. EKF ... http://erikakate.org//2010/04/26/team-ekf-2010-quad-cities-marathon/ http://erikakate.org//2010/04/13/2010-quad-cities-marathonteam-ekf-sign-up/ When Lily Evans was 6, she received a heart/double lung transplant in Michigan. The journey before, during and since the transplant has been full of challenges, even causing the family to leave their home, families and church to move to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in order for their now 8 year old ... http://erikakate.org//2010/03/31/mulberry-fundraiser-2010/ To expedite your application for financial assistance through EKF you are encouraged to initiate the application process by providing us with some basic information about your situation. Please complete this form and click submit. We will begin to review your information and get in touch with your social worker. Please ... http://erikakate.org//2010/03/30/online-application/