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I hope this letter finds you and your family in good health. I don't normally impose like this. But, think this is important enough to take some of your time ...
There are 2 objectives for this letter:
1. Solicit sponsorship of Mitch and his son, Antonio, on their ride in this event, and,
2. Further the distribution of this letter to those you know who might find it worthwhile
i. to increase awareness, sponsorship and donations for this event, and,
ii. to increase participation of other riders
My son ("Speed Racer") will be riding along to support those we know, and know of, suffering from this condition. The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation hits very close to home for us. We are grateful to be so blessed.
- My wife's sibling, just prior to her in the birth order, died at the age of 2
- A work associate is challenged 2 ways- his daughter, and her grandmother (see www.firstgiving.com/katieproctor2009)
- A neighbor, who is 2 days older than Antonio, is undergoing treatment
- A friend was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 2, and given 6 months to live. He turns 13 this year.
Last year, through your very generous support, we raised OVER $1600.oo for PBTF!
We were blessed to have personal acquaintance with two of the seven honorees.
Thank You!
To sponsor Mitch and Antonio for this year's Ride for Kids®:
By credit card- Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to make a contribution to our fundraising efforts.
By check, please make check payable to: “Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation”, “PBTF”, “Ride for Kids” or “RFK”, and mail in time for receipt by August 21 to either of the following:
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Mitch Strang
UMHS MCIT ALB2-2-2318
4251 Plymouth Rd. Ste 2200A
Ann Arbor, MI 48105-3640
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Ride for Kids Sponsorship
Mitch Strang
8441 Trail Ridge
Dexter, MI 48130-9389
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In cash, please contact Mitch directly (email address above) so that a receipt may be provided for your tax records.
For more information regarding the PBTF, Ride for Kids®, the Michigan event, or to sponsor Mitch and Antonio, please see the links below, or contact me at Mitch.Strang@Charter.net. All donations are gratefully accepted.
Last year, some guy from New York wandered in to the Michigan Ride, and walked away as the top contributor. This year, I've set our goal at the highest recognized level of contribution (even though the New Yorker DOUBLED that last year). With your help, maybe we can give him a run for his money this year.
About the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization that:
· supports medical research to find the cause and cure
· increases public awareness about the severity and prevalence of childhood brain tumors
· provides educational and emotional support for children and families affected by this life-threatening disease
The Ride for Kids® Michigan will take place Sunday, Aug. 24. The ride is a motorcyclist's program for the educational support of patients, their families, and the medical community.
To attend and/or participate in the Michigan Ride for Kids®:
When: Sunday, August 23, 2009
Registration: 8:00 am
Dual Sport ride: 10:00 am
Police-escorted ride: 10:30 am
Where: Washtenaw Community College
4800 E. Huron River Dr.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Minimum donation to participate in the escorted ride: $35.oo
Web sites for more information:
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation www.pbtfus.org
Ride for Kids www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids/
Register as a rider www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids/register/
Michigan RFK www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids/calendar/2009/michigan.html
Your support for this cause is greatly appreciated.
Whether or not you choose to be involved, please help spread the word by forwarding this note to anyone you think might find it of interest.
Sincerely,
Mitch Strang
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