The Racing for a Cause Campaign was founded in 2009 by then 7 year old Ricky Springer.  Ricky was born with an Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorder called Eosinophilic Colitis. Because of the lack of knowledge within the medical community about these disorders, Ricky suffered for the first 21 months of his life, seeing 18 different doctors who were unable to diagnose his illness.  Thanks to the assistance provided by APFED (American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders), Ricky's parents were able to locate a physician who was finally able to provide a diagnosis for Ricky and determine appropriate treatment.

Because of Ricky's battle to obtain a diagnosis and treatment, in 2009 he decided to do something to make a difference for others who are still suffering.  As a dirt track go-kartracer, Ricky began using his racing as a platform to educate others about eosinophilic disorders and raise money to support APFED.

In 2010 the campaign grew larger than ever expected, with Ricky traveling throughout the Eastern US, making appearances with his go-kart to educate others. Other racers around the world have joined Ricky and helped to establish the Racing for a Cause Team, all promoting the campaign by running with the Racing for a Cause logo on their cars as well as participating in events and appearances. It is estimated that since the start of the campaign over 3 Million people have been educated about Eosinophilic Disorders through public appearances, media, and special events.

In 2011, Sage Fruit Company has teamed up with Ricky and his Racing for a Cause campaign. It is our hope to bring more awareness to his cause and help him accomplish his dream.

It is Ricky's dream that every pediatrician, family doctor and specialist in this county knows how to recognize the signs of an Eosinophilic Disorder and provide appropriate treatment, so that others aren't left to suffer needlessly like he did!

"NO ONE should suffer and live in pain like I did!" - Ricky Springer

For more information about the Racing for a Cause Campaign and Eosinophilic Disorders, please visit www.racingforacause.com

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Sage gives back to the community in many ways. We support local schools and school groups through various donations. Our donations to the community benefited cheerleading squads, Marching Bands, and School play productions in the past year. We also perform an annual service project for the community. Last year, our service to the communities in which we live and work was to participate in the United Way Day of Caring. We selected projects in Selah, Moxee, and Wapato Washington. We served three families by cleaning up yards and beautifying their living space. The service performed benefited those who can no longer do this for themselves.

Each of the three families was very grateful for our assistance and it felt great as a team to give back to the community!

This year we are planning a fundraising event for several families who have lost loved ones in the past year.