Time is running short as Kate’s Krewe continues various fundraising efforts before the “Ride Ataxia Dallas” fundraiser biking event November 10.  As the current September Bake Sale winds down, the announcement came that a Spaghetti Dinner on Thursday, October 10, will be the next big happening.

Included for the $20 donation will be classic Italian-style spaghetti with corn, a roll and chocolate cake.  Pickup will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church at 772 Country Club Road.  Note that deliveries for homes or businesses for five or more meals are available.

To place orders for the plates benefiting research to defeat Friedreich’s ataxia, contact Laure Derr (318-663-6701) or Chris Walker at 318-663-1611).  Checks should be made out to “FARA” and mailed to 339 KVCL Road, Winnfield LA 71413.

At the heart of Kate’s Krewe is Kate Walker, a senior at the University of Arkansas and daughter of Jason and the late Rachel Walker of Ruston and granddaughter of Jimmy and Helene Walker and Bo and Chris Walker, all of Winnfield. Her goal is to exceed the $36,000 the Krewe raised last year prior to the Dallas event.

The Dallas bike ride is offered at multiple distances, 50 miles, 25 miles or 6 miles and also offers a 1.5- mile walk for those who prefer.  There are four national “rideATAXIA” events, held annually in Gainesville, Chicago, Philadelphia and Dallas. 

This is the eighth year for the Krewe’s involvement and they’ve raised $193,000 for research so far.