Student shares survival story at heart luncheon
Carly Simonson of Edmonds will be among those sharing their survivor stories at the American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” luncheon Feb. 28 at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel.
The Seattle Pacific University student was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy — excessive thickening of the heart muscle — at age 17, when her left arm started cramping during soccer practice. The diagnosis meant Carly, whose father was diagnosed with the same condition after she was, no longer could play sports.
Today, Carly has an internal defibrillator that keeps her heart rhythm in check and allows her to do physical activity.
Tickets are $100 and must be reserved in advance. To check on availability call 206-632-6881.
Drill raises ruckus at old elementary
All the hubbub around the former Woodway Elementary School Wednesday morning, Feb. 21, was the result of a multi-agency urban search-and-rescue drill.
Participating in the drill were the Edmonds and Lynnwood fire departments and Fire District 1.
Clothes for Kids founder retires
Sharie Enis, founder of the Lynnwood-based Clothes for Kids, has retired from her position as executive director of the nonprofit organization that has helped children dress for (school) success for 23 years.
Under Enis’ leadership, Clothes for Kids has provided clothing for nearly 2,000 low-income children in south Snohomish County. From new underwear to prom dresses, families have looked to the organization for items their household dollars never seemed to stretch far enough to cover.
Taking on the role of new executive director is Mark Smith. He comes to the organization with 15 years of teaching experience and size years of nonprofit management.
Nancy Laird-Burriss will fill the new position of volunteer coordinator and shop manager.
Clothes for Kids is located at 16725 52nd Ave. W., Suite B, Lynnwood. To volunteer or donate clothing call 425-431-7285, ext. 4, or e-mail office@clothesforkids.org.
Join the Arbor Day Foundation, get a tree
The National Arbor Day Foundation is offering free American redbud trees to Washington residents who join the foundation in February.
Trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting, between March 1 and May 31 with enclosed planting instructions. The six- to 12-inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they’ll be replaced for free.
To participate, send a $10 contribution to TEN FREE REDBUD TREES, National Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410 by Feb. 28 or join online at www.arborday.org.
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