Oct 21 09
I wish I didn’t have to do this, but I need to introduce you to another brave little warrior - a young lady named Justice Nowlin. Justice was admitted to AI duPont Hospital on Oct 5th with Neuroblastoma. Please visit her CaringBridge site and share some words of encouragement from the B+ Nation. Check out her pictures…while very daunting, they also show the true spirit of this little fighter.
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/justicenowlin
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Several people have noticed that Parade Magazine is hosting a charity fundraising contest and asked if we are included. The answer is ‘yes’. If you click on the link below and enter “B+ Foundation” in the search box, our logo comes up. Thank you, Ali, for setting us up in this contest.
http://www.causes.com/index.html
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A couple of weeks ago, I was at Astra Zeneca (AZ) and Jim Coyne from AZ and I were brainstorming ways to involve their employees. The next day, I was at AI and discussed an idea that we had for some AZ employees to ‘adopt’ a family. There is a family at AI from Arizona…they don’t know anyone and language is a bit of an issue. Cesar is 15 yrs old and has AML (like Andrew) and his brother, Brian, donated his marrow to him last week. We arranged a meeting prior to the transplant and the AZ folks brought over a home cooked meal and are collecting some warm coats for the family. Mom is here with the 2 boys while Dad is back in Arizona with their 2yr old and 4 yr old. Please keep this family in your prayers. To the Hispanic Employee Group from Astra Zeneca, thank you very much for your kindness!
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I would like to thank the folks at JPMorgan Chase (Christiana Center) for inviting me to visit yesterday and share information about The B+ Foundation.
Last night, I had the privilege of speaking to the Elkton (MD) High School soccer team before their big rivalry game with Rising Sun. Thanks to Brandon Gartland, who played on the DE Olympic Development Program team with Andrew, the entire team is outfitted in “B+ Play Like Andrew” warm up shirts. It brought a few tears to my eyes seeing the boys out there warming up with those shirts on! Unfortunately, I had to leave at halftime, but it was long enough to see Brandon score and put Elkton up 1-0 at the half.
Following the soccer game, I had the opportunity to meet with the Greek Council at the University of Delaware. Planning for UDance, the 12 hour dance marathon of which we are a beneficiary, is in full swing and kudos to Katie Wilson and Jay Mercandetti, the event co-chairs. I am really impressed by so many of the UD students and how they have embraced our “B+ Heroes” and the cause. If anyone is interested in becoming a sponsor of UDance, please let me know and I’ll put you in touch with Katie & Jay. Thanks!
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I really enjoy speaking with kids and today, I was invited to share some Andrew stories with a group of young ladies who are involved in “Girls on the Run” at Caravel Academy. The girls asked the greatest questions. I’m not sure if they were interested or just trying to avoid running! (jk) Thank you for allowing me to share a little bit about Andrew and our mission with you. Remember, you’re not just “the future of our country”, you’re the PRESENT!!! You can make a difference today. Show the adults the way!
Live Like Andrew - get a laugh at your expense, not someone else’s!
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