July 10 08
I'm hesitant to post because I want to keep Ali’s letter first on the homepage. When I read her letter to Chris and I yesterday, I have to admit that I was speechless (and that NEVER happens!). We are so blessed to have two such wonderful children. Ali, you are the best daughter in the world! Your Mom, Andrew, and I are SO proud of you!!! We LOVE you! (Oh, and thanks for posting our wedding pic and proving to people that I actually did have hair at one time!!! :)
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I need to take a moment to thank some very generous people. We have been so humbled by the numerous grassroots fundraising efforts on behalf of the Foundation. Not only do these events serve to raise money to allow us to further our mission, but they dramatically increase awareness of the B+ Movement. I don’t want to slight anyone by listing individual groups, but I’m going to take a chance by mentioning a few recent ones. It’s especially rewarding to see kids helping kids!!!
The Kellys’ Sweet 16 Party - Three young ladies (one set of twins and their cousin) celebrated their joint Sweet 16 Party recently and the girls asked for donations to the B+ Foundation in lieu of gifts. Approximately $3,000 was raised!
The Ebenezer United Methodist Church (Newark, DE) selected the B+ Foundation as their Vacation Bible School Mission Project. They raised nearly $2,200, which I’m told is a record for them!
The Three Little Bakers Swim Team (DE) as well as the Yorklyn Bees Swim Team (DE) are both running fundraisers this summer for your Foundation.
Boscov’s hosted the Foundation for a hot dog selling day on June 28th at their Concord Mall (DE) store. On August 23rd, they are featuring your Foundation in their “Celebration of Children” at both their Concord Mall and Christiana stores. Thank you to all who have offered to volunteer.
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I also want to share some good news with you. I asked you to pray for Jimmy McKeon the other day. He had some scans earlier in the week and the results were very good according to his Mom. Prayers are answered.
Andrew, please give us extra strength over these next few days.
We’re going to try hard to “Live Like Andrew”!
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Ali’s & Andrew’s Dad