Casey’s Cause was incorporated in March 2007 by a group of family
and friends of Casey Marie Grant, a seven-year old girl who was
diagnosed with Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a rare blood
platelet disorder. Nine days after being diagnosed, Casey passed away on
January 25, 2007 from a massive hemorrhage.
Our Mission
The loss of Casey has driven us to help others learn more about this
disorder. Casey’s Cause has four main mission areas.
Honor Casey’s life by sharing her story
Raise awareness about ITP
Educate both the general public and medical professionals about
ITP
Assist with ITP research efforts
Our mission is to create awareness of Idiopathic/Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (“ITP”) through the education of both the general public and medical professionals, and in the raising of funds for medical research. Our annual Casey’s Cause 5K Run will be used as a means not only of promoting awareness of ITP, but also as a fundraising event. We, the board of Casey’s Cause, believe that creating our own organization, (rather than by simply donating our own personal funds to an organization for ITP), will provide opportunities for us to make a greater difference in the lives of those affected by ITP. We are fortunate to have on our board two nurses and two pharmacists who hope to become more involved in educational programs to spread awareness to the medical communities and to those who might come in contact with those affected by ITP.
We currently support the research efforts of the Platelet Disorder Support Association who work with doctors and patients assessing lifestyle changes as a result of symptoms and treatments of ITP. We also support the ITP Foundation whose research efforts are based worldwide and start at the cellular level. In addition, we have teamed up with the Charley Foundation to support a weekend camp for children affected by ITP and their families. Other funds are utilized to assist families, local or elsewhere, with the needs of their chronically ill children. Casey’s Cause will continue to meet frequently in order to identify these areas.
Please visit our website as we have included events attended and progress made since incorporation.
Officers
Christine Grant President Shannon Grant Vice President Linda Grant Secretary Heather Dykes Treasurer
Medical Advisor
Dr. Shaily Lakhanpal, Hematologist at St. Vincent’s East in Birmingham, AL
Board Members
Lindsay Broome Rhonda Crow Cindy Jones Christa Patterson Gavin Grant Jason Grant
Honor Casey’s life by sharing her story