Local Boy Honored by Fundraiser Aimed at
Finding a Cure for Two Debilitating Kidney Diseases

ROMEOVILLE, IL – November 29, 2007 – Sam Rogers, a five year old native of Romeoville, IL, has inspired Rick Trummer from Madison, WI, to host a fundraiser aimed at raising funds and awareness for two debilitating kidney diseases.  

Rogers was diagnosed with the kidney disease Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) at the age of two.  FSGS is a condition that causes protein to leak out of the blood.  The cause of the disease is unknown and there is no cure.

The goal of the fundraiser is to raise $5,000 by March 15, 2008.  If that goal is reached, Trummer has agreed to shave his head in front of all of his peers at a trade show convention.  If donations exceed $6,000, Trummer will also shave is mustache. 

“It will be tough to part with my hair, but my mustache is another matter,” said Trummer.  Trummer and Paul Rogers met at various photography seminars.

Sam and his family have teamed up with The NephCure Foundation, an organization solely committed to seeking a cause and cure for two potentially devastating kidney diseases, Nephrotic Syndrome and FSGS. 

The initial $5,000 will be donated to The NephCure Foundation. Any donations received after the initial goal of $5,000 will go to Sam’s family to help pay for his medical bills.