Come out this Saturday, June 26th and Sunday, June 27th to help Doehne and Monique Duckworth and their battle with Doehne's Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). MSA is a rare, degenerative neurological disorder affecting your body's involuntary (autonomic) functions, including blood pressure, breathing, bladder function and motor control. This horrible disease will ultimately take his life. It was also recently discovered that their roof and chimney need extensive repairs. As a tribute to the Duckworths and grand gesture of support, many businesses throughout Stowe will be donating a percentage of their two-day sales to help with the construction costs along with the mountain of medical bills and weekly care needed to keep Doehne at home.
The Duckworths are well known local restauranteurs who owned Cactus Café just shy of 25 years. A popular eatery and bar for locals and tourists alike, there are few who don't remember a great meal, warm greeting and fun times at Cactus Café. Doehne's health necessitated the closing of their family business.
His wife Monique and daughter Seychelle are the primary caregivers, along with help from Lamoille Home Health. Much of the expenses for Doehne's care are not covered by insurance and Doehne and his family wish for him to remain at home for as long as possible.
Along with the weekend donations, Stowe Cider is hosting a Locals Party for the Duckworths on Saturday the 26th from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. 100% of the door cover and 10% of sales will go to the fund. Doehne and Monique plan on attending. Slick tunes from the band CoPilot, great friends, and tasty beverages are just what the doctor ordered after a long and isolating year. We hope you will plan to stop by, say hi to Doehne and support a family who truly needs your help and kindness during this very difficult time. Doehne may even tell a bad joke or two!
So mark your calendars and plan to stock up for summer at the participating stores and eat throughout the day at participating restaurants. The more you spend, the more they give! And please plan to swing by Stowe Cider on Saturday the 26th from 4-7 to say hi to Doehne and Monique and sip some summer cider.
Participating Businesses: (Look for the red, white and green balloons to signal participation.)
Donating 20%
- The Body Lounge
- Brenna B Interiors
- Mountain Road Outfitters
- Stowe Bee Bakery
- Creative Consignments
Donating 15%
- PK Coffee
Donating 10%
- Stowe Cider, plus door
- Yellow Turtle
- BunyaBunya
- Red Barn Ice Cream
- In Company
- Remarkable Things
- Piecasso
- Cork
- Well Heeled
- Green Envy
- Laughing Moon Chocolate
Supporting
- The Butchery
- Sushi Yoshi
- Country Store on Main
- Once Upon a Time Toys
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