| OCR Text |
Show Victim of drunken driver works for side children, offers helpers stardom young girls" at Farmington Junior High. Heather Hard man, Emily Anderson, Ander-son, and Jessica Bartlett have spearheaded a drive which raised $509.36 for a 5-year-old Taylorsville boy, Corey Mueller, who needs a liver transplant. The money was deposited in a trust account ac-count at First Security Bank. "Now those girls will be in my movie," said Kem. Filming of his movie, "The Greatest Comeback" a film which tells of Kern's struggles, will begin in January in Farmington. I'm trying to get school children involved in helping these children and as an incentive I'm inviting all of the top fund raisers from each school to be in the movie," explained Kem. Kem is very proficient in his wheelchair and recently wheeled himself 522 miles from Salt Lake to Las Vegas, Nev. to help raise money for Corey. His efforts and the efforts of the Farmington Junior High students have helped to raise over $115,000 of the $250,000 needed for Corey's liver transplant. Kem hopes to get the message out through Utah's school children to quickly raise the remainder needed. need-ed. His goal is to try to help others through difficult times like those he has experienced. "There are many Utah children who need help. I'm aware of two children right here in Davis County who are waiting for transplants. I want to keep the money in Utah so our children can benefit from it," said Kem. Anyone interested in donating to the KMH Trust or Corey Mueller Liver Transplant fund may contact Heather Hardman at 451-5734, or send donations to P.O. Box 959, Orem, Utah 84059. By JUDY JENSEN Editor FARMINGTON-A young man who spent his childhood in Bountiful Boun-tiful and Farmington has returned to his hometown for help, but the help is not for him. Kem Heame is traveling across Utah to raise money for children who need extraordinary medical assistance. Kern's personal tragedy taught him how difficult it can be to fight a debilitating physical challenge. Born Jan. 28, 1957, to Richard and Caressa Hearne in Idaho, Kem and his large family (14 brothers and 3 sisters) moved to Bountiful when he was very young. The family fami-ly moved to Farmington when Kem was seven. As a young man Kem was an avid sports fan. He loved roller skating and his skill took him to the national championships in Texas where he placed second in dance and fourth in freestyle. His love for athletics continued, and while in the military stationed in Hawaii, he led his battalion with a time of 17.6 hours in the 1 44-mile ' Island Run." On Dec. 31, 1984 Kern's life changed dramatically. His car was hit broadside by a drunken driver. I The accident left Kem paralyzed. The ensuing months and years were like a "nightmare" to Kem. He hit "rock bottom." His determination and love for life helped him to fight back. After a long struggle, in 1988 Kem was able to regain the use of his arms and legs. Today he is able to stand, and with great difficulty he can walk. His experience has led Kem to form the Kem Hearne Education and Rehabilitation Foundation, a non-profit corporation headquartered head-quartered in Orem. The purpose of the foundation is to raise money for children who need extraordinary medical procedures. Kem has received help from three "fantastic S ' '-(' t I , ' I : .' ' t; 1 i ,.. i I ; T '' ' "v' v 1 A movie is scheduled to tell of Kem Hearne, a former Bountiful resident who has fought back to regain his health. Kem appeared ap-peared in the Bountiful Handcart Days parade with Corey Mueller. Kem is trying to make the community aware of, and help children like Corey who have special needs. Local students have helped raise money for Corey's liver transplant. |
