Those of you who have come to Tower Park Fest the past 5 years will know that Nick Boettcher and his band, DriveTrain, have closed the festival each of those years. They bring a great crowd and always put on a fantastic show. Through Nick, I've been able to know his parents, Tracy and Amy Boettcher. I can't say enough good words about them and Nick. Positive people who work for the betterment of the arts and their community; there aren't nearly enough folks around like them.
That is why it is shocking and disheartening when I learned that Tracy Boettcher, Nick's dad, has been diagnosed in the early stages of ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). This disease shouldn't be happening to anyone, obviously, but particularly not to Tracy. But, in typical Boettcher family tradition, they are going to face this obstacle head-on; and to get the word out; to educate people about ALS and its consequences.
There is going to be a benefit for Tracy at Luthy Botanical Gardens, 2218 N. Prospect Rd., (Glen Oak Park) - on May 22 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Nick will be performing; there will be food, soft drinks, games & raffles. All proceeds will go towards research, travel & treatment to help Tracy Kick ALS. Cost is $20.00 person; tickets are available from Luthy Botanical Gardens; Moon Dancer; or via Paypal to susbyme@gmail.com. Any of these methods will count as an entry into one of the raffles.
If you are unable to attend the Kick ALS event, you can still donate via Fundrazr at the following Facebook page: www.facebook.com/HelpTracyKickALS.
Attend if you can, donate as well.
