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A Benefit for Rose Eldridge

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Rose’s Run 2010 was held on Sunday, November 14, 2010.

What a wonderful day!  Thank you to everyone for your support!

             Rose Eldridge was a junior at Charter School of Wilmington when she was seriously injured in a car accident on March 19, 2005.  The driver and the other passenger in the car, both friends and classmates of Rose, were killed in the accident.  Rose survived the accident, but suffered a severe brain injury. 

             Rose was a member of Corpus Christi’s track & field and cross country teams from the time she was in fourth grade through eighth grade.  She stayed connected with the teams when she was in high school because her younger sister (currently in tenth grade) was a member of both teams.  After Rose’s accident, a group consisting of her former coaches and friends, felt that Rose’s Run would be a great way for our community to show love and support for Rose and her family.

             Rose is now confined to a wheelchair, has limited use of one hand, and can nod her head to answer questions.  Rose lives with her mother and sister in a small house in Elsmere.  Rose’s grandfather built a ramp outside the house so that Rose’s wheelchair can enter, but the bathroom is a little tight for Rose’s wheelchair.  Rose is now twenty-two years old and  considered an adult.  Rose’s mother, Emilie, is a single parent and essentially Rose’s main caregiver—getting her up each day, dressing her, feeding her, washing her, changing her, taking care of all of her bodily functions, and transporting her to doctor appointments.  Your support of Rose’s Run helps support Emilie to continue to care for Rose.

             At a recent lunch with Emilie and Rose, Emilie knew that Rose would enjoy eating meatballs.  Rose also pointed to a picture of chocolate cake on the menu to let us know that she also wanted a

Rose showing “two”

Rose and Emilie, October 2009

piece of chocolate cake.  Emilie explained that Rose now likes to count things, as Rose put up two fingers to indicate that she was getting two things.  She patiently waited for the food to arrive, allowed Emilie to cut up her meatballs and then used the fork to feed herself.  Emilie explained that Rose enjoys eating, but needs to be watched because she doesn’t do a great job chewing the food.  Rose also gets supplemental nutrition.  Once

she had eaten all of the meatballs, Emilie cut up some of the cake which Rose fed herself carefully, each time indicating for Emilie to cut up more, until the cake was gone.  Rose’s eyes lit up and she gave a big smile when asked if she likes to do puzzles.  Emilie confirmed that Rose really enjoys doing puzzles now. 

             This was the sixth year for Rose’s Run.  All of the money raised by this event will go to Emilie to help pay for the expenses associated with Rose’s care.  We appreciate your support and your prayers for Rose and her family.

Rose running in 8th grade, Fall 2001

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Rose’s Run 2010

Registration for Rose’s Run is now open.  Also, we will always accept any additional donations. Checks should be made payable to “Rose’s Run”, and mailed to Rose’s Run, 12 Pine Place, Newark, DE 19711.  Thank you very much!