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7th Grader Raises $3,700 for Crohn’s Cure
A Sierra Madre Elementary student is already a master fundraiser,
Patch caught up with 12-year-old Madison Vlcek in front of in Downtown Sierra Madre just before the Mount Wilson Trail Race pasta feed dinner, where she held a bake sale as part of her ongoing effort to raise money for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.
Currently, more than 1.4 million adults and children in America are affected by the digestive diseases, according to the CCFA.
But judging by her cheerful attitude and positive outlook on life, you might never know that Madison has been struggling with the disease since she was just 4 years old.
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Following the bake sale, Madison participated in the CCFA “Take Steps for Crohn's & Colitis Walk” on June 4 in Los Angeles. Her team, the “CCFA Angels,” raised more than $3,700 for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis research, far surpassing their $1,500 goal with the help of private donors, walk sponsors and lots and lots of baking.
A full account of Madison’s fundraising, including donors and team members is available on their team website at ccfa.org.