It is time again for the #09 Families for HoPE race car to hit the track for the 2014 racing season. This is the 8th year that short-track racer Josh Timmerman has provided space on his Chevy Late Model to help raise awareness for Holoprosencephaly (HPE). This season Josh will be racing the full-season schedule …
Ever have those days when you feel as if you have raced into the parking lot on two wheels because you’re running late for a doctor appointment? The Families for HoPE logo on the front quarter panel is a blur; how fast do you imagine he was driving?
The 1st Annual Holoprosencephaly Awareness Week kicks off tomorrow! We want to hear what you and your family and friends are doing to help raise awareness and educate others about this condition that has made such an impact on our lives. Professional race car driver Kyle Gimple is doing his part to raise awareness today! …
In our HPE world, we know a thing or two about underdogs. From the moment we first heard the word “holoprosencephaly”, we received a front-row seat in the drama of underdogs. Who hasn’t heard the phrase “incompatible with life”, yet looks around our HPE community world and sees the smiling faces of 20 and 30-year …
It seems we have a sports theme going these days! First, congratulations to Laura Phillips for correctly naming the person in the “got HoPE?” contest. Laura is the mom to little Kaziah who has semi-lobar HPE. Laura will be receiving some logo items from Families for HoPE for her winning answer! The person in the photo …
My name is Kyle Gimple and I have been personally affected by holoprosencephaly. My cousin, Lexi, was born with HPE and although she lived only a short 4 and a half years, she touched more lives than most people do in a lifetime. It is in her honor that I am trying to bring awareness …
Posted: May 9, 2014 by Leslie, Sammy's mom
Racing for HoPE 2014
It is time again for the #09 Families for HoPE race car to hit the track for the 2014 racing season. This is the 8th year that short-track racer Josh Timmerman has provided space on his Chevy Late Model to help raise awareness for Holoprosencephaly (HPE). This season Josh will be racing the full-season schedule …
Posted: June 14, 2013 by Leslie, Sammy's mom
One of those days…
Ever have those days when you feel as if you have raced into the parking lot on two wheels because you’re running late for a doctor appointment? The Families for HoPE logo on the front quarter panel is a blur; how fast do you imagine he was driving?
Posted: March 9, 2013 by Leslie, Sammy's mom
HPE Families, Start Your Engines!
The 1st Annual Holoprosencephaly Awareness Week kicks off tomorrow! We want to hear what you and your family and friends are doing to help raise awareness and educate others about this condition that has made such an impact on our lives. Professional race car driver Kyle Gimple is doing his part to raise awareness today! …
Posted: September 28, 2012 by Leslie, Sammy's mom
Underdog = Super Hero
In our HPE world, we know a thing or two about underdogs. From the moment we first heard the word “holoprosencephaly”, we received a front-row seat in the drama of underdogs. Who hasn’t heard the phrase “incompatible with life”, yet looks around our HPE community world and sees the smiling faces of 20 and 30-year …
Posted: March 28, 2012 by Leslie, Sammy's mom
Sports Center
It seems we have a sports theme going these days! First, congratulations to Laura Phillips for correctly naming the person in the “got HoPE?” contest. Laura is the mom to little Kaziah who has semi-lobar HPE. Laura will be receiving some logo items from Families for HoPE for her winning answer! The person in the photo …
Posted: January 29, 2012 by Leslie, Sammy's mom
#198 – Daytona International Speedway
You can watch a recording of this race on February 4 at 12:00 PM ET on SPEED.
Posted: January 25, 2012 by Leslie, Sammy's mom
Racing for HoPE…
My name is Kyle Gimple and I have been personally affected by holoprosencephaly. My cousin, Lexi, was born with HPE and although she lived only a short 4 and a half years, she touched more lives than most people do in a lifetime. It is in her honor that I am trying to bring awareness …