{"id":1513,"date":"2011-08-26T20:38:19","date_gmt":"2011-08-27T04:38:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wormholeriders.net\/Drama\/?p=1513"},"modified":"2022-04-06T05:48:20","modified_gmt":"2022-04-06T12:48:20","slug":"once-upon-a-cure-wishing-on-a-star-saves-hunters-syndrome-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wormholeriders.net\/Drama\/2011\/08\/26\/once-upon-a-cure-wishing-on-a-star-saves-hunters-syndrome-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Once Upon A Cure: “Wishing On A Star” Saves Hunter Syndrome Children!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello once again charitable friends of Team WHR,\"Click<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

We bring the beloved supporters of the children some special news. In only four weeks from tomorrow, one of the most significant charity events to help children with Hunter Syndrome<\/a> will occur in Vancouver British Columbia. Often referred to as “Hollywood North”, a superb organization has taken shape over the past three years from humble beginnings. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Of whom do we speak? The organization is known as Once Upon A Cure<\/a> pioneered by Ms. Deb Purcell, a wonderful person who has dedicated a great portion of her life’s energy to finding a cure and mitigation for the unfortunate young souls who are suffering from Hunter Syndrome<\/a>. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Click<\/a>Known or referred to in the vernacular as MPS-II, Hunter Syndrome<\/strong> is a genetically inherited disease with devastating consequence for the afflicted whereby long chains of sugar molecules (mucopolysaccharides<\/a>) are not broken down correctly by the victims system and build up in the body. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The symptoms of this tragic disease affect its targets in different ways often with life threatening consequences including organ failure.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Although this horrible genetic disorder primarily affects male children, there are female case studies<\/a> dating back many decades that this malady can also attack opposite sex of our species with terrible results as well. In any circumstance, MPS-II whose formal scientific name is Mucopolysaccharidosis<\/a>, can make life a living nightmare for the children suffering from the malady.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In 2010 we had the honor to be present at a charity fund raising event called Taco’s For Trey<\/a> covered by a former member of our staff. Throughout the course of the past year we quietly provided support on Twitter to the event sponsor to endeavor to raise more money for the Vancouver based chapter of the MPS-II efforts. This year the expanded event will be conducted at:\"Click<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Sutton Place Hotel<\/strong>
\n845 Burrard Street
\nVancouver, British Columbia
\n1-604-682-5511<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

All credit for the hard work performed by Ms. Purcell’s team and we have followed their progress which began as an idea, progressed via e-mail and conference call, moved to a concept on Powerpoint and has now blossomed into a full fledged web site charity campaign<\/a>, a social media movement with Twitter account<\/a> and Facebook page<\/a> earning the well deserved support and acclaim of many of Vancouver’s greatest entertainment talents <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span>The gala event with feature a cocktail hour, dinner, and an evening of superb entertainment including appearances by Allison Mack<\/a>, Amanda Tapping<\/a>, Anne Marie DeLuise<\/a>, Christine Chatelain<\/a>, Colin Ferguson<\/a>, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman<\/a>, Jewel Staite<\/a>, Julia Benson<\/a>, Lou Diamond Phillips<\/a>, Paul McGillion<\/a>, Peter Benson<\/a>, Peter DeLuise<\/a>, Peter Kelamis<\/a>, and Ryan Robbins<\/a>! <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span>All of these outstanding actors are appearing at the “Once Upon A Cure” gala September 24, 2011 to raise charity funding to aid those afflicted as discussed in the official press release below from Once Upon A Cure!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

For those who live or will be will be in Vancouver, please click the banner below to order a ticket for the event. For those more fortunate financially you may even a reserve a table of eight for your entire charity delegation to demonstrate your support for this worthwhile cause.!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Team WHR respectfully request that everyone, whether you can afford to attend, please visit the “Once Upon a Cure<\/a>” web site and make a \"Click<\/a>donation. We know that times are tough including for many in the entertainment business in Vancouver, however no child deserves to suffer the horrors of Hunter Syndrome. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Even if you cannot attend yourself, a modest donation can be made by clicking the image to above right to help the children. Thank you.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

We include our special music video about “Wishing on a Star” to cure Hunter Syndrome for your pleasure and the official press release for your edification. Enjoy! <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n