BRING BACK HOPE FOR POMONA'S CHRONICALLY ILL CARTER

Carter is a 12-year-old boy who suffers from Asperger Syndrom; a form of autism and a rare form of Eczema that has taken over his whole body. The skin disease has made everyday tasks like showers excruciatingly painful for Carter and he has lost hope. Before the rare form of Eczema took over, he was a kid full of life – even through having both of his legs reconstructed. Now he has a chance to win $10,000 to help pay for his medical treatments! Ryan Sheckler and his foundation have an annual “Be the Change” contest and Carter is one of four finalists.

The Sheckler Foundation’s “Be the Change” initiative was created to help injured action sports athletes and kids in need. From the submissions made to “Be the Change,” four lucky finalists have been chosen and placed on the Sheckler Foundation’s site to raise greater awareness to their cause.

The one that receives the most votes by Monday, February 23, 2015 will receive support from the Sheckler Foundation which includes funding up to $10,000 to make their project a reality. Having helped numerous different causes and individuals over the years, the Sheckler Foundation is on a mission to empower people to “Be the Change.” To get more information on Carter and the other finalists, please visit: http://www.shecklerfoundation.org/take-action/be-the-change

Past “Be the Change” initiative winners include: Port Gamble S’Klallam; Peach’s Neet Feet and the Ashley Wade Foundation.