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 | Eight year old Ricky Springer is not your typical kid. On the outside he is the picture of perfect health, but on the inside his immune system wages war against the most common substance needed for life: Food. Ricky lives with an Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorder, a distinct disease which affects the gastrointestinal track, rendering the patient unable to tolerate food protein.
Because of Ricky's battle to obtain an accurate diagnosis, find appropriate treatment, and live with his disorder, he has decided to take his experiences and make a difference for others. In 2009 he initiated the Racing for a Cause campaign. As a dirt track go-kart racer, Ricky is using his racing platform to educate everyone he meets about these disorders, as well as raise money to support APFED (The American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders) in educating physicians and the general public about these disorders. In 2009, the Team estimates they educated over 3000 people in person about these disorders through various events and plans a much more aggressive campaign during 2010, participating in health fairs and community events to spread awareness of these disorders.
  
County: Henry Georgia, USA School: Homeschooled |
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Ricky Springer has 7 shout-outs!! Why not add another at the bottom of the page? |
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Date: | Jun 24, 2010 | From: | Michelle O'Neill, Ijamscville, Md |
I can't wait to meet you. I have heard nothing but good things about you and your wonderful foundation. See you at Boyds Bear on the 26th (This shout-out has 1 reply.) |
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Date: | Jun 1, 2010 | From: | Mrs. Poulin's Kindergarten Class |
Ricky,
The go-karts look like fun., I wish we could try them out. You are so lucky because you got to go to the game place. What was it like in California? How many people have you taught about APFED?
Thumbs up! Keep up the good work! (This shout-out has 1 reply.) |
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Date: | May 20, 2010 | From: | Maureen O'Connor |
Ricky, good for you--instead of sitting around moaning about your problems, you're out there doing something positive. That obviously helps you as well as others--way to go! You are a real hero! (This shout-out has 1 reply.) |
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Date: | May 17, 2010 | From: | Mrs. Poulin's Kindergarten Class |
Hey Ricky!
Hows was the parade? We love your car Ricky. It's cool that you race in go-karts! How many feet big is your go-kart? How did it feel to win the race? It must have felt good. You rock Ricky! You are a good hero Ricky. Thumbs up and keep up the good work! (This shout-out has 1 reply.) |
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Date: | Apr 29, 2010 | From: | Josh Whalen |
dude ill race u sometime i live like right next to u bro (This shout-out has 1 reply.) |
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Date: | Mar 20, 2010 | From: | Colleen and KE |
WOW
Great job
Thank you for helping eos kids
Thank you for helping APFED Post a Reply |
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Date: | Mar 20, 2010 | From: | Julie Springer |
We are proud of you Ricky!
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