May 16 08
I’m sorry that I’m a little slow ‘reporting’ on this, but it was SO cool seeing one of our Caringbridge friends (Whitney Smith) on TV wearing her B+ shirt. Whitney was included in a story in Elmira, NY about how dogs are being brought into the hospitals to help patients. We did that with Andrew as you may recall…kind of covertly. :) It was more like sneaking Andrew out to see Casey!!! Thanks Whitney and we’re so happy that you’re doing so well.
http://caringbridge.org/visit/whitney
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I want to share with you a neat story about a teacher friend of ours (”Big Al”) who is bringing the B+ mentality into his classroom. As you have read in the past, I frequently ask ”have you made a difference in the life of at least one person today?”. Big Al has given his students an opportunity for extra credit. The students must keep a log of how they are making a difference in the lives of others. Keep in mind, you can touch people in the smallest ways. From what I understand, these kids are becoming more conscious of helping others and it becomes a habit. Nice habit, huh? Thanks, Al, for keeping Andrew’s movement alive!
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Please visit our link in the middle of the homepage on www.BePositive.org to sign up for our 2nd Annual B+ Foundation 5k Run/Walk on June 19, 2008. Monies raised will help families of critically ill children, fund medical research into finding a cure for leukemia and improved chemotherapy, and provide Andrew McDonough Scholarships at Salesianum. There’s a “send email” link on the registration page so that you have a template to use to ask your friends/family/co-workers for donations. Please feel free to copy and paste.
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Please keep the Brennans in your prayers. www.caringbridge.org/visit/erinbrennan
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Congratulations to Paula Brown and the folks at Christiana Hospital for signing up over 100 new potential donors yesterday to the Bone Marrow Registry.
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Thank you to all the folks at St. John the Beloved. As you may recall, the 5th/6th grade girls basketball team decided to give Andrew their tournament trophy (autographed no less) last year when we were in the hospital. It always brought a smile to my face when I saw that trophy because it just showed the kindness, the goodness in kids…kids who didn’t even know Andrew personally. I always thought that Andrew would return the trophy someday, but we had to do that for him. We went to the annual sports banquet and returned the trophy to its rightful home. SJB, you should be VERY proud of these young ladies. Thank you so much!
God bless you all. I pray for you, our friends - old friends and friends we haven’t met yet - every night. We are very blessed. Thank you.
Live Like Andrew - MAKE it a great weekend. He would!
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Ali’s & Andrew’s Dad