While the family has health insurance, the only treatment for Marie’s liver disorder is a complete liver transplant, which is not entirely covered. She is on the waiting list at Duke University Hospital in Durham, where estimates for her uncovered medical expenses top $100,000.
Mike Blanton, who handles sales and marketing for Adcock’s, said he was pleased that the company will sponsor the fund-raiser. He pointed out that the entire nursery industry is behind the family and the cause because the girl’s father, Dr. Joe Neal, is a long-time horticulture professor at NC State University and has taught many in the profession.
“We are honored to host the benefit plant sale and hope it will be a tremendous success,” Blanton said. “Our goal is to raise as much as we can to offset what the Neal family will need to spend out-of-pocket for Marie’s medical treatment.” Assistance was sought from COTA, a national organization dedicated to organizing and guiding communities in raising funds for children requiring organ transplants.
The benefit plant sale will include high-quality trees, shrubs, groundcovers and perennials, all grown by Adcock’s. In addition, colorful mums, pansies and violas will be available for purchase. Stormy, the Carolina Hurricane’s mascot, will be on hand at the sale to sign autographs and pose for fan photos from noon until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Getting to the Southern Ideal Home Show:
• When and where: Sept. 25-27; Friday, noon to 9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh; parking is free;
• Admission: Adults $9 at the door; children under 15 free if accompanied by paying adult; Friday, Sept. 25, Senior Day (55+) $8 (no coupons); Friday also Costco Night ($5 after 5 p.m. with Costco card); Sunday is Verizon Customer Appreciation Day: ($5 with Verizon cell phone); $1-off coupons available online at SouthernIdealHomeShow.com;
• The first 200 event guests daily receive an eco-bag from Triangle Home Improvement Magazine and an energy-saving light bulb from Progress Energy.
The show’s industry sponsor is the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County and the media sponsor is The News & Observer.
About Adcock’s Nursery
Adcock’s Nursery, located in Fuquay-Varina, is a major grower and supplier of top-quality plant materials for landscape contractors, builders, developers and home-owners. For more information, visit adcocksnursery.com or call 919-552-8286.
About Southern Shows, Inc.:
Southern Shows, Inc. has produced high-quality consumer shows continuously since 1961. Family-owned and operated, Charlotte-based Southern Shows currently produces 18 exhibitions with a combined audited attendance of more than 600,000. Raleigh shows are all held at the NC State Fairgrounds and include fall and spring editions of the Southern Ideal Home Show in September and April; the Women’s Show in April; and the Southern Farm Show in February. For more information about attending or exhibiting at Southern Shows in Raleigh and other markets, visit southernshows.com or call 800-849-0248.
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