Making a Difference
“No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.”
Anonymous
When you meet my good friend Patrick Finn, you instantly know that he is the kind of person who knows why we are here–to help one another. This year, Patrick has dedicated his 50+ Hidden Hills Guys’ Ski Trip to raising money for brain cancer research and new treatments in memory of his good friend, Craig Aaronson. I did not know Craig, but I have lost dear friends to this dreaded disease, as I imagine you may have too. I am going on this trip and if you would like to sponsor me or any of the skiers you can Click Here. Please read this guest post from Patrick, and thank you for your help.
In Memory of Craig Aaronson, my good friend and neighbor
Craig Aaronson passed away on October 29th, 2014 from brain cancer. This year, I decided to dedicate our annual ski trip to raising money for Brain Cancer Research in honor and memory of Craig. He was an amazing man, husband, father, and friend. We all miss him greatly, and I think this is a wonderful way to honor his memory and friendship.
If you didn’t know Craig, you probably at least know a relative, neighbor, friend, or co-worker that has suffered or is suffering from brain tumors. Today, nearly 700,000 Americans are living with a brain tumor and many more will be diagnosed each year. Brain tumors are deadly and can strike men, women, and children at any time. Unite with us in the fight against brain tumors, and let’s do something positive to help find better treatments and a cure. After looking into several charities, I choose The National Brain Tumor Society, because they are a great organization and highly rated by Charity Navigator.
This year, 50+ guys are going on the ski trip, February 25th-29th, most of whom were friends of Craig. You may sponsor any one of the skiers with a donation. There will be several different levels of raffles for ski gear, restaurant gift certificates, jewelry, and other prizes for all those who make a donation of at least $50.00. The amount donated will qualify the sponsor for the raffles. Please make sure to leave your name and email address when signing up, so we can contact you to let you know if you won any of the prizes.
Let’s honor Craig by making this a successful campaign to raise money for Brain Cancer Research!
Below are our Corporate Sponsors:
Luke Bar & Restaurant
The Six Restaurant
Maral Cuisine
Blaze Pizza – Topanga Mall
Tonino’s Place Pizzeria
Deer Valley Resorts
The following donated at least $1,000 in cash, gift certificates, or products:
The Hainer Family Foundation ($5,000)
Sports LTD
Polacheck’s Jewelers
Ben Bridge
The Foundry Fine Jewelry by Janet Heller
Pedalers Fork Restaurant
Lenox Advisors
Crescent Realty
LB Property Management
20% of Tab for Charity
PEDALERS FORK, THE SIX RESTAURANT, MARAL CUISINE AND VINCITORE RESTAURANT HAVE ALL GENEROUSLY AGREED TO TAKE 20% OF THE TOTAL TABS BETWEEN FEBRUARY 15TH AND FEBRUARY 29TH AND DONATE THE PROCEEDS TO OUR CHARITY EVENT. THE PATRONS JUST NEED TO WRITE ON THE RECEIPT “END BRAIN TUMORS” (THE RECEIPT THAT IS SIGNED AND GOES TO THE RESTAURANT) AND THEN TAKE A PICTURE OF THE RECEIPT AND SEND THE PICTURE TO:
ENDBRAINTUMORS@GMAIL.COM.
GO TO 20% OF TAB FOR CHARITY TAB FOR MORE DETAILS.
Let’s be sure to tell as many people as possible to patronize these restaurants during this time period.
Sincerely,
Patrick
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