Some of you might remember me desperately asking for prayer for sweet little Amelia Allen about three years ago. Those were some very dark times when my friends Steve and Jen were doing all they could to help Amelia fight leukemia. An infection entered her brain when her body couldn’t fight it off and Amelia suffered brain damage at that point in time.

A lot has happened since then. I believe cancer has gone into remission and the Allens have moved back to Lincoln (where Steve pastors UNL students with RUF). Amelia is a beautiful little girl and is now joined by a little brother, Miles. I continue to be floored by Amelia’s work in therapy and by her parents and therapists’ work to allow her to communicate with others.

Because I love the Allens, I want to mention an opportunity we have to help in outfitting them with a van with a wheelchair lift and ramp. It’s a blessing to both give and receive—and I’ve been on the receiving end of gifts before. It’s harder to receive than one would think! At the same time, it would be remarkable if we could raise this money to bless this awesome family.

So think about it. And read the info below to Give Amelia a Lift.

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Our Goal
…It’s our hope and desire to help the Allen Family purchase a van with a wheelchair lift. As Amelia grows up, it has become more of a challenge to lift her in and out of a vehicle. A new wheelchair lift will make going places much easier for the Allens and for all the volunteers who help with Amelia.

How You Can Help
There are three ways you can particpate:
1. Sign up for the “Give Amelia a Lift – Golf Tournament”
2. Join us for the Wine and Cheese Event
3. Make a Financial Donation

Golf Tournament
When : Saturday, October 9th at 10:00 a.m.
Where: Woodland Hills Golf Course – Near Eagle, NE
Details: 4 person Scramble • $100 per person
($55.00 for the green fees are not tax deductible)
RSVP to Andrew at andrew@weekslawpractice.com or call 402.310.6269. Please make checks payable to Redeemer Church with Amelia/Golf in the memo line. – 745 ‘D’ Street, Lincoln, NE 68502.
Sign-Up: The last day to sign up is Thursday, Sept. 30.

Wine and Cheese Event
When : Saturday, October 9th at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Rob and Carla Nixon’s Home – 3045 Van Dorn St. Lincoln, NE
The purpose of the Wine and Cheese Event is to raise money for the van, to learn more about families with disabilities, and how we can encourage and support them. There will be an opportunity to make a financial contribution at the event.

Financial Donations:
Please make all checks out to Redeemer Church with Amelia in the memo line. Checks can be mailed to Redeemer Church at 745 ‘D’ Street, Lincoln, NE 68502. Our goal is to raise $25,000 to cover the cost of the van and wheelchair lift.

You can also watch this short video by David Houfek.