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 I’d like to speak kind words about someone special to me who has passed on. My cousin Joanie Harris was like a Bubbi to me growing up and I will miss her greatly. Some of my fondest memories visiting Miami Beach as a child were with Joanie, her husband Joe, their children, and grandchildren. My condolences go out to all of my family.  A guest story by Adventure Jason who recently met the renowned American Civil War artist John Paul Strain.  I met Lauren Berkowitz in Israel in Dec 2004–although I thought she was wonderful, like most people who went on the Birthright trip that I met, we unfortuately did not keep in touch. Recently she reconnected with me on Facebook. Lauren had thought about me while looking at pictures of us in Israel. She was printing old travel photos to put into frames and fill her house walls. Lauren’s sister, Carin, has Crohn’s disease–it’s been a lifelong battle. I can’t begin to paraphrase the description of her sister and family’s struggle with the illness, so instead I’d like to share a letter from Lauren’s blog.  You never know what you’re going to find in a small town, and sometimes it will surprise you.  As I said last week, my friend Jordan Fleuriet is riding in the Courage Classic beginning today through Aug 2nd. Last I checked his Facebook status: Jordan Fleuriet has raised $1,171 for the 2010 Courage Classic towards the goal of $400! Donations and gifts to the Children’s Fund helped them provide healthcare to 150,200 children in 2009. Good job buddy and good luck.  Adventure by my brother Jason. I did a rare thing Monday night and left work early. I was going to spend a night with my family and a few friends watching a Durham Bulls Baseball game. However, what made me pick Monday was that one of the biggest baseball stars from childhood , Tony Gwynn would be present. The online story had proclaimed that Baseball Hall off Famer Tony Gwynn, one of the biggest hitters of the 80′s and 90′s would be present at the Durham Bulls Baseball Complex signing autographs and taking pictures. This was to be done from 6 P.M until 8 P.M.  Courage Classic is a three day, 157 mile ride with over 10,000 feet of mountain climbing. My friend Jordan Fleuriet is participating this year. Jordan has surpassed his personal goal of raising $400, however, his team could use some more support to reach their group goal. Jordan’s team, It’s Up To Us, is comprised of 129 other volunteer riders from this region.  My friend Lee Pantas sent an e-mail update that I wanted to share. He will have a booth this weekend at Bele Chere in Asheville NC. Mr. Pantas is unveiling Liza’s Reef, a project that is years in the making, and named after someone dear to my heart. The project’s mission is to help prevent the further destruction of rain forests, coral reefs and other oceanic habitats. Mr. Pantas hopes to do this by educating and inspiring others to join in the battle to save our earth’s environment. |
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