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February 10th, 2012
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Hey there! Some notable messages from the email bag this past week.

Carey

I would like to support you and your family in this campaign to find a cure for children's diabetes, most specifically for your Charlie. Your daily routine with Charlie is overwhelming to read and enough to bring a tear to ones eye as I'm sure you have shed many. I realize now how much I take for granted every day and realize, although troubling, the temper tantrums from Ricky because we won't give him anymore apple juice is nothing to get upset about. I won't be able to attend your walk but I can support your efforts. Good Luck with your walk and we'll be thinking of you.

Dave



Hey, Dave. Thanks a lot for the email. I appreciate the sentiment. You're right, diabetes is no picnic but tamper tantrums suck too. 90% of the time when I call home to speak to Susanne, I have to move the phone away from my ear because the 2-year-old is making my ears bleed with his screams. Hey, everyone's got problems, and though I wish none for you and your family, you're entitled to bitch about whatever you want to. It's all relative, really. My problems with Charlie having diabetes might be cake compared to someone else's problems. Thanks for wanting to donate. Yes, my company matches what I raise. I hope the family is well. Please keep in touch when you come back to the area. Would be great to finally meet your family.

All the best,

Carey


This is a snippet from a letter my good friend Joe sent out to his friends and family:

Hello Friends,

Last year I wrote to you for your support and you answered that call.

As many of you know, my close friend Carey has a son (Charlie) who was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes in 2003. Since then, little Charlie has needed to have his blood sugar levels checked up to 12 times a day, everyday, by drawing blood from his fingertips. All of his food needs to be monitored closely and insulin injections are a regular part of his life.

All of this would be hard for anyone to manage but what makes it even more difficult is that Charlie is only 5 years old. He will have to endure this everyday for the rest of his life.


This is the part that turns on the sprinklers for me. Just makes me all happy and sad at the same time.

My family will be joining Charlie's friends and family in this walk each year until a cure is found.

I'm blessed to have such good friends.

And then, after a tremendous week of donations coming in, the week ended with this message from a guy I don't even know that well.

Dear Mr. Potash,

Congratulations! Stephen has just donated $1,000.00 to support you and your efforts to help raise money for the Walk to Cure Diabetes.


Stephen, Hi. I'm a little stunned over here by your donation to JDRF, so forgive me, but I must ask. Did you intend to give $1000 or did you maybe add in one zero too many? Either way, we are floored by your generosity in giving to a cause so close to our hearts. Please understand that if it was $100 or even $10 for that matter, we would be most appreciative.

Best,

Carey


Carey, I meant $1,000. I have a niece with this issue as well, and understand. The walk is a good thing. Cheers Stephen




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Holy crap! That's incredible!


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