$25,000 Raised for Batten Disease.
Easter has come and gone and we look forward to summer, but it is nice to remember a wonderful event this spring. The Our Promise to Nicholas Foundation’s (OPTN) 11th Annual Easter Egg Hunt drew more than 1000 guests who enjoyed the fun festivities at the NH Sportsplex in Bedford. The dome was alive with smiling faces, with 10,000 colorful eggs blanketing the fields and kids scurrying about for those coveted treats. Meanwhile, over 70 Easter Egg baskets were claimed by lucky winners.
Children ducked under 20-foot stilt walker Troy Wunderle, amazed at his height and his perilous performances.
Dancers mamboed and congaed with 12 mascots, including Tessie from the Red Sox. Music was DJ’d by DJ McHoopsta (Heath Hooper), there were performers, Toe Jam Puppet Band, balloons by Granite State Clowns, Jump Around Bouncy Houses, Canvas Roadshow as well as a special appearance by the Easter Bunny, NH Fisher Cat Fungo and Max the Monarch.
Event sponsors brought out there best treats at their tables, filling take home bags with gifts and coupons. It was a wonderful opportunity for local businesses and services to interact with parents and children at a fun and worthwhile event. More than 35 sponsors attended this year, including Executive Health and Sports Center, NH Sportsplex, Catholic Medical Center, Bedford Ambulatory Surgical Center, Derry Medical Center of Bedford and Derry Imaging, Elliot Hospital, Eastern Bank, Rothwangl Dental Care, Spectrum Marketing Company, SNHU Arena, and Granite State Gastrointestinal Consultants.
Eleven years ago, the Egg Hunt was started to create joy and celebrate Nicholas’s life, providing hope to those families across the country with children stricken with this disease. Today we have come a long way and the organization continues to grow with the support of the community. OPTN is making a difference because of you. We thank you!
To learn more about Our Promise to Nicholas Foundation, the difference we are making, and our upcoming events and opportunities for sponsorship, please visit OurPromiseToNicholas.com
If you are interested in providing support for the Nicholas Giving Tree this fall, please contact us at heatherdainiak@hotmail.com
Our primary mission is to raise funds and create partnerships in order to promote awareness, provide education and develop translational research regarding Batten Disease.
