From Myspace….
Hello everyone. I hope this email finds you all doing great! December is right around the corner which means it is that time of year again. Time for the Wellstone’s White Rock Marathon and TEAM MICAH!!!! Last year was a great success because of all of you. Over $5000 was donated to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital in support of TEAM MICAH and all together children from TSRH raised over $56,000.
Like last year we have a great group of people running (some walking) the Half Marathon. For some it will be their second year of running for TEAM MICAH and we have several new people that will join us. We are looking for more people to join TEAM MICAH with a donation to support our efforts. Micah will never be able to run this marathon…we are running for him and for all the children at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital. Our hopes are that you will forward this email to your friends and family and help us reach as many people as we can.
Here is a little of Micah’s history for those of you that do not personally know him.
Micah James is now 3-1/2 years old. He was born with Caudal Regression Syndrome (CRS). He is missing the lumbar section of his spine and because of that he does not have the use of his legs. He has his sensory nerves, just not his motor nerves. At birth his legs were also severely clubbed. His little feet wrapped back up around and under his bottom. They looked like a pretzel. When Micah was 4 months old we were referred to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital (TSRH) and they have worked wonders with his legs through casting and bracing. The casts, braces and the services have all been provided to us free of charge. TSRH also helped us get Micah his first wheel chair. It has given him so much independence and freedom it is unbelievable. They help thousands of children with orthopedic needs every year and they never charge for these services. They operate on donations and volunteers.
With that being said we are looking for people to support TEAM MICAH with a donation to TSRH. We are running for Micah and all the children that can’t run. We have a website set up through Active.com and TSRH. All the donations go directly to TSRH and a Charitable Contribution Receipt is available to print for your taxes. We have doubled our goal this year to $10,000 and with all our great friends and family we know we will reach it.
Last year was such a success for TEAM MICAH that TSRH has named Micah one of their 2007 Patient Champions. Eight children were chosen to help represent the many bright faces that benefit from all the personal fund raising and the registration fees from the Wellstone’s White Rock Marathon. You can see all the Patient Champions at http://www.runtherock.com/tsrhc/meet_our_patients.html Micah has made several appearances on behalf of TSRH and has even had an interview with WFAA Channel 8 News that will air during the live broadcast of the race on December 9th. Last year Micah and TEAM MICAH were featured in the Dallas Morning News, The Dallas Observer, The Forney Messenger and on NBC 5 News. You can take a look at these stories on his website at www.teammicah.com
Please consider supporting TEAM MICAH by making a donation to TSRH. Even if it is only $10 or $20 it will all add up for the children. You can donate at www.active.com/donate/tsrh07/teammicah
Lots of great pictures of Micah and Team Micah 2006 are on this page!
If anyone has any questions or would like any additional information on TSRH, the Marathon or on TEAM MICAH, PLEASE feel free to contact us.
Thank you very much for taking the time to read our story.
All our love,
TEAM MICAH
Team Micah Donations – www.active.com/donate/tsrh07/teammicah
Marathon Information – www.runtherock.com
Micah’s Website – www.teammicah.com
TSRH – www.tsrh.com
