When families affected by ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T) share their stories, incredible things can happen.
Seven-year-old Audrey Jane of Devine, TX, was diagnosed with A-T at just three years old. Audrey’s family has been part of the A-T Children’s Project (A-TCP) community ever since, helping to support our mission by hosting numerous fundraisers throughout the year including a large spring concert at Devine Acres Farm, their family’s agri-entertainment venue. The entire family works hard to educate the community about A-T and raise awareness about the A-TCP.
Earlier this summer, that awareness led to an unexpected gift. Audrey’s family friend Chelsea, an occupational therapist, mentioned Audrey’s diagnosis and the A-TCP’s mission in a conversation with a local non-profit motorcycle club. That simple moment of sharing inspired an extraordinary donation: $5,000 to the A-TCP for A-T research!
Last week, members of The Servants MC of Pearsall rode into Devine Acres Farm to present the donation in Audrey’s honor. The group also provided the family with a gas gift card to help with travel to medical and therapy appointments.
“Audrey is a light and so are these wonderful servants! It is people like this doing things like that which make the world go round. We are so grateful.” – Josh & Brittany C.
The Servants MC is more than just a motorcycle club, they are a community of riders dedicated to helping children in need. Year after year, they raise funds to fight childhood illnesses, keeping alive the legacy of their late founder, Kevin LaBuhn. Their generosity shows the incredible impact local groups can have when they rally behind a cause.
Moments like this remind us that every conversation about A-T matters. Awareness spreads not only understanding, but also action, sometimes in the form of generous donations that fuel research and bring us closer to treatments and a cure.
We are so thankful to Chelsea for spreading the word, to The Servants MC for their immense generosity, and to Audrey’s family for bravely sharing Audrey’s light with their community. Thank you to The Devine News for featuring this story and interviewing the family! By talking about A-T in your own community, you never know who you might inspire to join the fight.