MJG BENEFIT CLIMB (July 2010) For the past three summers I have trained for and climbed a mountain to benefit "Big City Mountaineers" (a non profit organization that mentors at risk inner city teens). This past summer I climbed Mt. Rainier shortly after the unfortunate passing of our friend and colleague, Michael J. Gressman. As you know Michael courageously battled Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) which is the most common and most aggressive of the primary brain tumors. While I feel cheated that I did not know Michael as well as I would have liked, his story, the way he lived his life and his heroic battle have inspired me. Michael was attempting to be the first person to complete an Ironman Triathlon with a brain tumor. While Michael did not have the opportunity to finish this race, his family and friends have committed to continue his fight against this killer disease and to honor his spirit through remembrance and action.
While I was climbing Rainier last summer I though of Michael and his brother Eric quite often and was inspired to do something for them and brain cancer research. This summer I will be climbing a mountain to raise funds and awareness for the "Michael J. Gressman Brain Tumor Research Fund". Michael's brother and our colleague, Eric Gressman has giving me his blessings to do this climb in honor of Michael, I'm also hoping that Eric will be joining me. I would also like to invite those of you on this list to join me on this climb and raise funds/awareness. Those of you on this list have either already expressed interest in this particular climb or learning to mountaineer in general by making your first climb. No worries if you are not interested, I at least wanted to give you all first dibs.
From Jeff Moore (*Thank you for organizing this Jeff)
Greetings friends,
Recent Events
SANTA PUB CRAWLIN’ FOR CANCER
***Raised over $10,000***
THAT'S RIGHT, IT'S TIME AGAIN!!!!!
"The 7th Annual Raleigh Santa Pub Crawl" has been cleared by the Big Guy at the North Pole for Saturday, December 12th, 2009. Just like last year, you MUST come in holiday attire (Santa, Ms. Claus, Drummer Boys/Girls, Wise Men, Nutcracker, you name it!) All bozos showing up without a costume will be given a clown suit and sent to the Johnston County Rodeo.
Basic Santa Suits/Costumes can be purchased at most Wal-Marts or Targets for about $30. These high quality suits are sure to make it until last call and we encourage you to accessorize using your deviant minds!
So, if possible and we absolutely understand if you can’t/don’t , please attend regardless, click on the DONATE link and donate on Santa Michael’s behalf. The money you donate goes to brain tumor research, not Michael, but please ensure you DEDICATE your gift in MEMORY of MICHAEL GRESSMAN (391 - 5298) so your funds are allocated properly (No address needed). Further, the Michael Gressman Brain Tumor Research Fund is part of a 501(c)(3) non-profit and your donation is tax deductible.
Participating Pubs (Glenwood South)
8:30pm – Hibernian
10pm – Cashmere
11pm – The Pourch
12am – Solas
Naturally, this invitation is transferable and is extended to all interested Santa’s and Ms. Claus!!!!!!
Happy Holidays!
Santa Eric and Mrs. Julea Claus
Ironman Louisville: August 30th, 2009
36 North Triathlon: July 7th, 2009 (*Special thanks to Matt Rohden for organizing this effort)
White Lake Half Ironman: May 3rd, 2009
Indoor Duathlon: March 8th, 2009
***Raised over a $1,000!!!!!***
Western Reserve Racquet and Fitness Club
These are Gray (Identifies Brain Cancer) with MJG and the web address embedded. If interested, please send us an e-mail via the Contact Page - Cost $2 or by letting us know you made a donation. All profit goes to the MJG Brain Tumor Research Fund
