Each year, English teacher Katrina Reed’s husband, Joe Reed plans a 5K to help raise funds for Ellie McGinn, a student in his class, who suffers from leukodystrophy, an exceptionally rare and sadly terminal mitochondrial disease. He also plans an auction that took place last Friday, April 15th. Because of the disorder’s rarity, there is very little research in existence, and in order for any type of research to continue, Ellie’s parents have the daunting task of raising two million dollars in the next several years. Mr. Reed hopes to offset the cost (even in a minimal way).