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The Story of Kate's Kart

Baby Kate was born on June 26, 2006. Shortly after her birth, she was diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot with Pulmonary Atresia associated with the 22q chromosomal deletion.  Kate was a trooper, enduring 4 open heart surgeries, 5 heart catheterizations, and over 150 days in the hospital. On January 15, 2008, her heart gave out and she passed from her mother's arms into her Heavenly Father's arms at the age of 18 months. 

One of Kate's favorite things to do was look at books and have others read to her. Kate's Kart, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization founded by Kate's family to supply free books to other hospitalized children for their enjoyment. 

Our goal is to encourage the children and their families on an ongoing basis. We are constantly in need of donations, including new books, book store gift cards and monetary contributions to help supplement the purchase of books.  Click here for information on making a donation.

WE DID IT!  We actually filled a U-Haul with books and donations for Kate's Kart! 

Shannon McClure and Jenny Teders, both of Fort Wayne, were contestants on "Dirk & Jnet's Little Give", a knockoff of Oprah's Big Give, sponsored by local radio station, WAJI Majic 95.1 FM

Contestants were each given $100 and 10 days to see how far they could stretch their money to do some good in and around Fort Wayne.  Shannon and Jenny selected Kate's Kart as their charity-of-choice.

On Saturday, May 3, 2008, Shannon and Jenny organized an event to "Fill the U-HAUL" with books and donations for Kate's Kart.  Shannon, a graphic designer for Fort Wayne Community Schools, and Jenny, owner of Bisque It Pottery Painting Studio, contacted everyone they knew to help spread the word. 

Click here to see how they did! 

The Kate's Kart logo tree was designed by Seth Layman, Kate's 4-year-old brother (April 2008).

Tributes & Condolences - View notes and messages from family and friends sent to the Layman family after Kate's passing.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!  Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering to pass out books at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

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This site was last updated 05/09/08 

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