Ann Schmitz is a mother of three battling acute lymphocytic leukemia, and this weekend the Vinings community is getting together to hand out support to Ann and her family. The event will aim at providing financial and emotional support, and will also help to further education about the disease. Acute lymphocytic leukemia is a type of blood cancer, and experts estimate that 5,430 people will be diagnosed this year alone. Love Street, a local Vinings gift shop, will donate 25% of their “Life is Good” merchandise profits from this weekend. In addition, the local Step It Up Fitness will also donate 25% of the profits they receive from their July 21- August 15 boot camp class. It is fundraising events like these that get the entire community involved and really make Vinings a special place. The people and business owners in this community make it a point to get involved and educate themselves about issues that affect everyday people and everyday families. So come out this weekend from Friday, July 18 at 10:00 am until Sunday, July 20 at 5:00 pm and support Ann and her family through the Ann Schmitz Fund while enjoying all that the Vinings area has to offer.

Tags: Ann Schmitz, leukemia, Love Street, Step It Up Fitness, Vinings

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