December 2005
Patrick's Pack
Patrick Lease, 7, of Fort Lewis and his family
and friends have formed “Patrick’s Pack.” They will
dress up in costume and run in this month’s Jingle Bell Run to help
find a cure for arthritis. In his first run, three years ago, Patrick
was scrunched in his stroller, unable to walk and close to death because
of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. This year, the irrepressible boy is
jumping and running and his been named the Jingle Bell Run’s Honoree
and symbol of hope.
Girls Give Year-Round
Megan Johnson, 14, of Federal Way has been making
blankets and scarves and handing them out to Seattle’s homeless
for five years. Born with a birth defect that affects her facial appearance,
she knows what it’s like to be different and to feel left out, and
so takes time to listen to those she meets on the streets and to pray
for them. Tara Sodoma, 11, of Woodinville, has been supporting Hopelink
for four years, gathering food for the needy instead of candy at Halloween.
Reduce Holiday Stress
A child psychologist suggests 10 practical ways
to reduce holiday stress, beginning with having realistic expectations
and reassessing what “must” be done to make the “perfect”
holiday.
Departments
Publisher's Note: A Season of Giving (Back)
Family FYI
New Staff Members, Mel Levine Talk,
Contest Winners, Step Ahead Preschools, Bill Nye Appearance
Health Notes
What's on TV?
December Calendar of Events
Highlights & Hot
Tips
A Different Kind of Jungle
Classes for Kids
Parent Education
Advertising
Schools & Open Houses
Classifieds
Patrick Lease, 7, and Madelyn Lease, 5, of Fort Lewis, will lead “Patrick’s Pack” in the 2005 Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis Dec. 11 in Seattle. Photographer: Heather Quintans.
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