Editor’s Note: The following was provided by ReVamp Nutrition in Whitewater.
ReVamp Nutrition in downtown Whitewater hosted a fundraiser for National Down Syndrome Day. Jericca, owner of ReVamp, has a longtime friend whose daughter was born with Down Syndrome. Jericca came up with a special tea and shake combo to help spread awareness of the condition. Down Syndrome occurs when extra genetic material is added to a chromosome. The reason why March 21st was the date is because the 21st chromosome is split into three copies instead of two.
Remi is a thriving seven month old baby who resides in Northern Wisconsin with her parents on a 50 acre homestead; they have dogs, horses, and barn cats. She was born with Down Syndrome as well as a congenital heart defect, and had open heart surgery in January. Danielle, Remi’s mother, got in touch with Jericca and asked if she would be willing to sell bracelets to help with bills in times of hardship. Jericca was touched to the heart that she asked and this was just the beginning of the fundraiser that came to mind. “We wanted to create a special combo for Monday that was associated with the blue and yellow in the Down Syndrome ribbon. Within a few hours the Down Syndrome Awareness Combo was created: Royal Blue Pina Colada and Pineapple Breeze. The shake was coconut flavored with swirls of blue. The tea had flavors of pineapple, mango, and peach and was yellow in color. We wanted to make the most of this fundraiser and decided that one day was not enough. The Down Syndrome Awareness fundraiser was available all week long,” said Jericca.
For every combo sold, ReVamp donated a portion of the proceeds to Remi’s family. All the proceeds made from the bracelets went directly to the family along with many donations graciously given by the customers of ReVamp Nutrition. “We were so grateful for this opportunity to support a family who needs help during this time and for everyone who made it possible. As for Remi and family we hope that this donation will help in any way possible and we want you to know the ReVamp Nutrition is and forever will be #remijeanstrong,” concluded Jericca.
