Dear Friends & Family,
We are writing this letter to share with you a commitment each of us has made. On April 21, 2012, Carson’s Crew will be joining approximately 1200 other runners and walkers in completing the OZ ½ Marathon in Olathe, Kansas. The purpose of this letter is to invite you to join us at this race and of course, the after party!
There are a variety of reasons people commit to the months of training. It could be the exercise, losing a few pounds, getting in shape, or the camaraderie of doing this with family and friends. Whatever the individual motivations for the months of commitment, as a group, we have decided to raise money for the Menkes Foundation. The foundation was formed to advocate awareness of children afflicted with Menkes disease and encourages prenatal genetic testing for neurological related diseases.
In the beginning of the letter, we invited all of you to join us on this marathon. We realize that some of you may not want to participate in the race but you can join us by helping us reach our goal, which is to raise $5000. We plan to raise this amount by having a raffle drawing. The raffle tickets will be sold 1 for $5 or 5 for $20. 1st place will receive one week’s accommodations in Tahoe, 2nd place will receive a 2 night stay at Kiawah Island Golf Resort and 3rd place will receive a Flip Camera. To purchase raffle tickets use paypal on www.carsonbowman.blogspot.com or send a check made out to the Menkes Foundation and sent to Sarah Bowman, 15821 W 150th Terrace, Olathe, KS 60062. The drawing will take place on April 21st at noon at Jeff and Sarah’s house. Join us for the race after-party. You do not need to be present to win. The Menkes Foundation is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)3 as a non-profit educational organization. All of Carson’s Crew Participants will receive a Carson’s Crew running t-shirt to wear during the race. Extra shirts will be available for $8 during the event weekend. Each runner is responsible for registering for the race themselves at http://www.olathe.org/cvb/sports/Marathon/information_registatration.html.
We thank you in advance for your generosity and for joining us in this marathon to raise funding for the Menkes Foundation on Carson’s behalf.
Thank you and good luck with your training.
Carson’s Crew
Carson Thomas Bowman born on Aug. 11, 2007, earned his Angel Wings on Friday Feb. 10, 2012. He is the son of Jeff and Sarah Bowman, brother to Cameryn. He fought a long hard battle with Menkes disease. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to KC Hospice (Carousel Team) 9221 Ward Pkwy Suite 100 Kansas City, MO 64114 or the Menke’s Foundation 23397 Dahlia Circle California, MD 20619. Rest in Peace our sweet angel.
Dear Friends & Family,
We are writing this letter to share with you a commitment each of us has made. On April 21, 2012, Carson’s Crew will be joining approximately 1200 other runners and walkers in completing the OZ ½ Marathon in Olathe, Kansas. The purpose of this letter is to invite you to join us at this race and of course, the after party!
There are a variety of reasons people commit to the months of training. It could be the exercise, losing a few pounds, getting in shape, or the camaraderie of doing this with family and friends. Whatever the individual motivations for the months of commitment, as a group, we have decided to raise money for the Menkes Foundation. The foundation was formed to advocate awareness of children afflicted with Menkes disease and encourages prenatal genetic testing for neurological related diseases.
In the beginning of the letter, we invited all of you to join us on this marathon. We realize that some of you may not want to participate in the race but you can join us by helping us reach our goal, which is to raise $5000. We plan to raise this amount by having a raffle drawing. The raffle tickets will be sold 1 for $5 or 5 for $20. 1st place will receive one week’s accommodations in Tahoe, 2nd place will receive a 2 night stay at Kiawah Island Golf Resort and 3rd place will receive a Flip Camera. To purchase raffle tickets use paypal on www.carsonbowman.blogspot.com or send a check made out to the Menkes Foundation and sent to Sarah Bowman, 15821 W 150th Terrace, Olathe, KS 60062. The drawing will take place on April 21st at noon at Jeff and Sarah’s house. Join us for the race after-party. You do not need to be present to win. The Menkes Foundation is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)3 as a non-profit educational organization. All of Carson’s Crew Participants will receive a Carson’s Crew running t-shirt to wear during the race. Extra shirts will be available for $8 during the event weekend. Each runner is responsible for registering for the race themselves at http://www.olathe.org/cvb/sports/Marathon/information_registatration.html.
We thank you in advance for your generosity and for joining us in this marathon to raise funding for the Menkes Foundation on Carson’s behalf.
Thank you and good luck with your training.
Carson’s Crew
Please help us celebrate
Saturday August 13th 6:00 pm
Bowman House: 15821 w 150th terr
Gifts not necessary, just help us celebrate.
Bring cold drinks, lawn chairs and cooler weather!
Cameryn: Our big 4 month old. Her check up went great and the Dr. is very impressed with her strength. The Dr thinks Cami will be on the move soon! We have also started rice cereal with her. She loves it and looks forward to eating two times a day… She continues to love to snuggle and kiss on her brother.
