Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Registration and Sponsorship is still OPEN!

 Registration is still open for our 7th annual Little Giants Farm Run. The farm run is a great way to get outside and spend a fun-filled day with family and friends. Proceeds go towards The Little Giants Foundation to raise money for SIOD awareness and help fund research. Schimke Immuno Osseous Dysplasia is a rare, genetic, life-limiting disease that causes great suffering to the children who have it. Symptoms include vascular and kidney disease, a weakened immune system, and short stature caused by problems with skeletal growth.

 
The run is a family-friendly VIRTUAL event this year including a 5k run,and a one and a half-mile walk.  This year, the event will take place on your terms on Sunday, October 4th  with swag pick up at 13714 S 84th St, Papillion, NE, 68046 on Saturday, October 3rd where CDC guidelines for Sarpy County will be followed.  * This location will also have a Pumpkin Festival for you to purchase your seasonal pumpkins with a portion of proceeds going to LGF!  

Please kindly donate an additional $10 to your registration if you would like or need your swag bag sent via snail mail.

This run is a great activity to bring families and friends with safe COVID19 practices in place together for a good cause. Little Giants Foundation was created to become a voice for those with SIOD and other rare forms of dwarfism. Please click the link below to register for our run and help raise funds while having a great time!

https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=76041

Sponsorship levels are still available as well.  Please message littlegiantsfoundation@gmail.com ASAP for the form as these are due the 21st of September.

Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Wife,Mom, Advocate

 

Koesters is a health and wellness business owner for It Works Global, Executive Director of the Little Giants Foundation on behalf of her eldest daughter, and she enjoys weight lifting, running and adventuring with her two daughters in her spare time. She also devotes her time and talents to numerous professional and charitable organizations. Koesters is a former high school teacher of nearly twenty years and now devotes her time to her family. She is also an outspoken advocate for SIOD (Schimke immuno-osseous dysplasia) which is a rare genetic life limiting disease that her eldest daughter endures. Erin and her husband, along with the grandparents, have been the sole caregivers and support system for their chronically ill daughter.

         Erin Koesters is honored and thrilled to represent her local community of Gretna, state of Nebraska, and our nation. She is dedicated to her passions of SIOD education, raising awareness and funding, including how each individual can contribute to help in their  own community.