RENEE KOLLAR (second from right) is supported in her fight against multiple sclerosis by her mother, Barb Wise (left), home health aid, Cindi Butler (second from left), and friend Tiffanee Seames. DAN KRAUS
Published May 29, 2008 11:30 pm - It has been more than six months since Renee Kollar took a step on her own. Multiple sclerosis has stolen the 34-year-old’s mobility, her short-term memory and her independence, but she is determined — now more than ever — to dance her way through life with a sparkling personality and outgoing spirit.
Friends host benefit for MS victim
By MARGIE TRAX PAGE - Staff Writer - mtrax@starbeacon.com Star Beacon
GENEVA — It has been more than six months since Renee Kollar took a step on her own.
Multiple sclerosis has stolen the 34-year-old’s mobility, her short-term memory and her independence, but she is determined — now more than ever — to dance her way through life with a sparkling personality and outgoing spirit.
“I know I am more than MS. I know I can do great things. This is part of who I am, but it isn’t all that I am,” she said.
Kollar, a 1992 Geneva High School graduate, has struggled in recent years with her disease, so much so that her friends decided to give her a helping hand.
The “Rockin’ for Renee K” benefit will be held from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. June 8 at the Cove Nightclub in Geneva-on-the-Lake. The event will feature five bands: The Velvematics, The Lost Sheep Band, Uhmojah Nation, Amish Electric Chair and Sarasota. Admission is $5 per person.
A Chinese auction will include Indians tickets, Browns pre-season tickets and many gift certificates to local businesses. A 50/50 raffle will also be held. Picnic-style food will be available for $5 per plate.
For more information on the benefit, call (440) 862-3827.
Tiffanee Seams said she can only imagine what Kollar is going through and hopes to establish a fund to see Kollar through her worst financial woes.
“Renee is so strong and so amazing and I know people will come out to support her,” Seams said.
Kollar’s problems began in 1997 when she began to lose her balance regularly and she had intense pain in her legs. Then a Florida resident, she was diagnosed with everything from lupus, fibromyalgia, Lou Gehrig’s disease, and Crohn’s disease.
PLEASANT VIEW ESTATES, CONNEAUT 1BR suite Maple Ave, Conn, nicely decor, priv patio, quiet area near hospital, on site laundry, spacious parking, stove/...>MORE
Conneaut House for Rent Conn. 115 Garden St. 3BR/1.5ba lrg yard, att. gar., quiet neighborhood. $525 dep & $525/mo. 440-969-0096 or e...>MORE
Orwell Apartment for Rent 1st Month’s Rent Free w/ 1 year Lease! 2BR apt Orwell, $550/mo, inclds heat/wtr/trash. 440-563-3601...>MORE
House for Rent Ashtabula 2-3BR house cute, new carpets, private yard, Bunker Hill area. $550/mo+sec. (440)224-2086...>MORE
Monroe Twp. House for Rent Monroe Twp 3BR/1ba $625/mo. Avail. by Dec 1st (440)594-2988...>MORE
Geneva House 2BR/2BA Geneva home , $500+sec. No pets (440)813-3522...>MORE
Ashtabula Efficiency for Rent 1st Months Rent Free w/ 1 year Lease! Effic. Ash. Twp. near mall $400. Incl. heat/water/sewer. Sec dep. Available n...>MORE
Print this story
Post to del.icio.us
