Jacks Gala: Reaching For The Stars

Come join us for a night of hope and resilience at the Brookstreet Hotel!
“Jack’s Gala: Reaching for the Stars” is a unique fundraising event that will step into an evening of celestial elegance. Enjoy a night out for an exquisite dining experience, captivating entertainment, and exciting auctions! All in support of finding a cure for Jack! Together, let us be inspired and reach for the stars!

The Laidlaw Family
We are Richard and Anna Laidlaw, and we live in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada with our family. We have 3 beautiful sons who bring so much joy to our lives: Jack who is 7 and in grade 2, Scott who is 5 and in senior kindergarten, and Tom who is 3 and in preschool.
Our eldest son Jack is a bright, happy, friendly and empathetic boy. He has many hobbies ranging from hockey and other sports to playing piano! He dreams of being an astronaut and wants to be the first person to walk on Mars!
Unfortunately In December of 2023, Jack was diagnosed with SPG4. As his parents, we were left feeling devastated and helpless.

What is SPG4
SPG4 is a rare genetic disease and neurological disorder. It is characterized by degeneration of neurons in the brain and spinal cord. The main symptom of SPG4 is muscle weakness and spasticity (stiffness) in the legs. Once symptoms begin, neuron degeneration continues leading to progressive muscle weakness and spasticity.

We need your support
Because a small population is affected by SPG4 (1 in 50,000 people), research for the SPG4 Cure Project does not have funding. It has fallen on families affected by SPG4 to raise money and fund this project so that the cure can reach human clinical trials. We are hosting “Jack’s Gala: Reaching for the Stars” to help raise money to fund research for the SPG4 Cure Project. This will be a night of hope for Jack and the Laidlaw family.

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