Trussville community raises money for 7-year-old with Spinal Muscular Dystrophy

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) — Trussville residents are dressing up for a good cause. The 5th annual Trussville Witches Ride brought together hundreds of community members.

“Some ladies in Trussville got together and formed this group, and they ride, raising money for some type of charitable cause,” said John Amari, a Trussville resident who was emceeing the event.

This year’s ride is supporting the Moore family. 7-year-old Margaux Moore has spinal muscular dystrophy.

“It’s amazing to see the community riled up, with us, supporting us, showing us so much love. It’s incredible,” said Maggie Moore, Margaux’s mother.

The disease has taken her ability to walk. With the money raised the Moore family is planning to purchase a wheelchair accessible van. it will allow the Moore family to be mobile as Margaux continues to grow.

“It changes a lot to have accessibility you know, to have a vehicle. It will be so much easier. She’s only getting bigger,” added Moore.

The witch’s ride is a yearly event, more information about the ride can be found here.

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