This is the video of Emily getting the newly approved medication Trikafta that they have waited 24 years for. Emily’s Mom surprised her at an MSU tailgate with the new drug. Emily had no idea when it would arrive and she said she wouldn’t believe it until it was in her hand.

Emily and Laura Bonnell are supporting the Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Coalition. See their commercials.

Emily Bonnell tells the story of her life with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI).

Laura Bonnell shares her story of being the parent of a child with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI).

In article titled “Mom’s calendar benefits this deadly disease her two daughters have,” Detroit Free Press writer Bill Laitner talks with Laura Bonnell about the new calendar “Closer Every Day.” Its 24 months show striking photos of 12 people with the lung disease cystic fibrosis, as well as 12 additional glossies of scientists from across the country, a batch of experts who — as in the title of the calendar — are bringing a cure or at least life-saving treatments… “Closer Every Day.”

The rain held out as the 2nd Annual Bonnell Foundation celebrity softball took place at Victory Park in Canton.
It was so much fun and we can’t thank Team Media and Law Enforcement enough.  I have no idea what the final score was!  At one point Law Enforcement was winning, then the media came back strong and we were tied 5-5.  After that — everyone kept calling it  a tie game!  Honestly, I think we all won Saturday.  It was a day full of love, friendship, compassion, selflessness, spirit and simply some amazing people who helped raise over $7,000 for the Bonnell Foundation.  Each person on the team added something special: the largest amount raised, the most enthusiasm as a challenged player, help promoting this on the radio or TV, encouragement, donated mitts and a wonderful display of team spirit.  Ya can’t beat that.

Everyone said they’d play again next year!  SO…see you next year.

A huge thank you to Victory Park staff (Karen, Ann Marie and Drew) and to the Ump who donated his fee right back to the Foundation. Thank you Chuck Gossett. Thanks to State Farm Agent David Arce and Holiday Market for sponsoring the event.

Sincerely,

Laura Bonnell and the entire Board

(Click on the link below to view game video shot by Emily Bonnell)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yf4aVF5eja0  Alan Longstreet, Fox 2 News

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=–yW1nd3tXw  DPD Officer Adam Madera

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1CfMperxhI  Coop 98.7 Amp Radio

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrQmH9p0rfA  Detroit Arson Chief Charles Simms

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5Gv5q4iUEw  Agent Paul “Wisey” Wissmueller

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLi4Z9hTWec  Agent Wisey and Jeff Riger, 97.1 The Ticket

https://www.youtube.com/my_videos?o=U   Law Enforcment

View a snapshot of a day in the life with Cystic Fibrosis: