Dear Editor,
I am a first-grade teacher at Smoky Row Elementary. I was recently diagnosed with SCA3 – Spinocerebellar Ataxia type 3. I cannot say enough how the Smoky Row Staff, PTO, current and past parents, Carmel Middle School Staff, Carmel Middle School seventh-grade softball team and parents have all come together and have given me the most they could offer.
My family and I have been overwhelmed with gracious gift cards, numerous blessings, flowers, food, offers to help us when the time is needed and numerous other things!
I would like to send out a special “Thank You” to all. Smoky Row is a Blue Ribbon School and Carmel is the best place to call home because they are both like a BIG family!
We have no idea what to expect next with this dreadful disease, but we now can say we were blessed by having all the Carmel angels in our lives!
Hugs to all!
Teresa, Joe, Krista, Joey, and Anna Coccaro
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