Simply Me Day Spa Hosts Fundraiser For Arthritis

Published January 24th 2008

By Nicol Jenkins
Editor

Stephanie Savransky is all too familiar with daily doses of medicine and achy joints.

Being a mother of a 7-year-old with juvenile diabetes, she knows of the trials and tribulations of the illness.

“She has stiffness in her joints and fingers and is on daily medication as well as injections. But she is a remarkable kid and she never complains,” she said.

Although the local mother goes through daily challenges, she decided not to give up hope and help others in the process.

Savransky and Gail Michaels, who also has a child with arthritis, recently organized a fundraiser at Simply Me Day Spa in Coral Springs. About 30 women showed up for the recent Girls Nite Out event which offered spa services, food, drinks, and gifts.

“We raised $1,000 for three hours. It was amazing for three hours of people getting pampered,” said Savransky.

The funds raised will go towards the Arthritis Foundation and research for juvenile arthritis.

“We plan to make this an annual event at the spa,” she said.

The women are also planning other fundraisers for arthritis including a fashion show set for November and in April there will be a 5K walk in Parkland.

“It’s so important to raise money, and all the money will go to research to provide medication for these kids,” she said.
For more information on the Arthritis Foundation, to register for the walk, or for a volunteer or sponsorship opportunity, contact Gail at 954-675-1536, www.arthritis.org, or gail4sales@gmail.com.