Come and join the fun at the Twilight Walk for Wishes, Sunday May 3rd at Sedgwick County Park. Walkers of all ages and fitness levels are encouraged to participate in this 5K (3.1 mile) event. All of the money raised will go directly toward granting the single favorite wish of children who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness or medical condition. Proceeds from the walk will assist Make-A-Wish Foundation of Kansas to grant wishes in 99 counties in the State of Kansas.
Event check in begins at 3:30 and the walk kicks off at 5:00. You can register on-line at www.wishks.org
For more information call 316-838-WISH (9474) or 1-800-566-9474
When I was asked to be a candidate for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s 2009 Man of the Year, I immediately said yes. Not only do I consider it an honor to be chosen, it also gives me a chance to combine my love of children with a series of events that will benefit an organization I’ve supported for many years – raising both funds and awareness.
Did you know?
Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma is the 6th most common cancer in the US.
Every 5 minutes someone new is diagnosed with a blood cancer.
An estimated 894,543 Americans are currently living with leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma.
What is the Man/Woman of the Year campaign?
The funds raised during the Man/Woman of the Year campaign are used for ongoing research for treatments and cures for blood-related cancers. The money raised will also provide financial assistance for families affected by these cancers.
Each year, the campaign honors 2 children who are currently battling some type of blood cancer. This year’s honorees are Reese Naylor (5) and Braeden Gilbert (6). Both are fighting Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. [...] Reese, Braeden and many other patients like them, benefit directly from every dollar raised during this campaign.
$150 will fund one society researcher for one day.
$250 will pay for 2 weeks worth of medicine out of a 130 week treatment.
$500 pays for 1 patient’s financial aid through LLS for a year.
$750 will test ten people as potential bone marrow donors.
$1000 provides 10 children with a one month supply of medication.
I’d like your help.
As I mentioned, I’m a long-time Leukemia/Lymphoma Society supporter. I have participated in the Disney Marathon, Tour De Tucson, and supported the Man/Women event in previous years. This year, I’m competing for the title of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Man of the Year. This campaign is judged solely on a philanthropic basis. Every dollar raised is a vote for me and brings us one step closer to finding a cure for blood related cancers. I would love your support in this endeavor. You can send a simple one-time tax-deductible donation. Please make checks payable to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and mail to:
Davis-Moore Auto Group, Attn: Dawson Grimsley, PO Box 780047, Wichita, KS 67278-0047.
You can also visit my website and make a contribution at http://kan.llsevent.org/dgrimsley
On behalf of Reese and Braeden, and everyone whose lives are affected by leukemia and lymphoma, your generosity and support are very much appreciated.
Congratulations to Davis-Moore Lincoln and Mercury Service Team
The Lincoln/Mercury service team members are all Ford Master Technicians. For the best service come see us with all your needs at Davis-Moore Lincoln/Mercury. Located at 5817 E. Kellogg. 316 618-2003 or click here to submit a service request online.
(people in photo from left to right: Dave Marshall-Ford Master – 6yrs, Daryl Futhey-Senior Master & #1 Ford Tech in the Nation in 2007 – 20yrs, Paul Safarik-Ford Master – 17yrs, Larry Larson-Ford Master – 10 yrs, Alberto Hernandez-Ford Master – 10 yrs, John Metz-Ford Master – 14 yrs)
