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Hi everyone, I have an exciting announcement to share with you. The annual Light the Night Walk at Angel Stadium is coming up again on August 22nd. The date this year is a little different from last so please make a note of it. But what I am very excited about is that this year we will be honoring one our best friends, Van Skoglund who passed away unexpectedly earlier this year. He captained our team the last time around and did an outstanding job, so we feel there is no better way to honor Van and carry on his hard work than to walk in his name.
I know from time to time I forward charitable opportunities to you guys and they are all for worthy causes. The idea has always been to throw it out to you all and let you decide what you want to do with it. This charity on the other hand is really the mothership of all blood cancer charities so if you are inclined to donate, this is a great place to do it. We are looking to get a bigger group together this year than last so as always everyone is invited. Topping last year is going to be tough but we can do it. If you were there then you know how great of a time it was and there is no doubt this year won’t be the same, but we can’t do it without you. Let’s do our best to make this a huge success. Below is a message from Cindy Skoglund, Van’s Mom who is going to captain this year’s walk, as well as a couple of easy links to either register as a team member or simply donate.
To register for 'Van's Walking Warriors', go to:
http://pages.lightthenight.org/ocie/OrangeCo09/VansWalkingWarriors
To enter and make a donation, go to:
http://pages.lightthenight.org/ocie/OrangeCo09/Floyd1
Cindy’s message:
Please join 'Van’s Walking Warriors' as we gather in support of our good friend, Kurt Thallmayer, and this very worthy fundraiser - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Light the Night at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Saturday, August 22, 2009.
We will walk as Van’s Warriors against Leukemia and Lymphoma and in honor of Van for the work he did for this very worthy group and the love he gave to all of us. As your team captain and Van’s mother, I am honored to lead our team.
So add this important date to your calendar and join us for some FUN as Van would want. There will be memories made this day as we honor my son, his best friend – Kurt Thallmayer and his family – and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as we seek donations to support the research being done against these dreadful diseases.
Plan to come early for food, fun, drinks and more fun! Additional information will be out soon....so pass the word and invite your family and friends and their family and friends, etc.
Thanks and I look forward to seeing you at Angel Stadium on Saturday, August 22, 2009.
Cynthia Skoglund
Manager, Investor Relations
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
714/773-8213
Cell 714/305-7962
Evey and Kurt
Floyd and Carly
Family
Captain Van
Light The Night Walk with Staci and Van
Light the Night
Team Chrome Dome in all it's glory
Groomsmen
Mom and Kurt
The Boys
FAQ's
- Where can I find Kurt? UC San Diego Medical Center in La Jolla
- What if I want to mail something? Mailing address is: UCSD Medical Center Thornton Hospital 3 West Mail Code 7608 9300 Campus Point Dr. La Jolla, CA 92037-1300
- Is there anything Kurt needs that I can send him? Thank you all for the offer! We have everything we need, in fact, if you want to borrow a movie, come on down!
- Is there anything I cannot send or bring when I visit? Yes, the following are prohibited: fresh flowers, fresh fruit, vegetables, anyone even close to being sick and children
- Is there anything I can do to help? Keep an optimistic attitude and throw as much positive energy his way!
- How long will he be there? As of now, Kurt will be here for at least a few months. If he goes into remission they will try for a bone marrow transplant in the beginning of January 2011.
6 comments:
I understand how important it is to raise money and awarenes forLeukemia, Van also died of a Killer that affects more people than Leukemia. Van touched a lot of people. NOBODY needs to die a early death because of Heart Disease. Swim, Run, Work out. take care of your body, Walking is the key to a long life. Van's death needs to be an example to help save more lives.
Brian E
I'll be there for sure!! Going to be a little hot for Lederhosen in August though.
This is awesome, Kurt.
I hope to make it in person this year.
Take care man. As always, good to see an update from you.
GB
Hi Kurt
We will be on vacation in August and we are so disappointed that we won't be able to make the walk this year.
We know how hard Van worked to make last years walk such a success. We're so glad that Van's Mom will carry on this year in his honor. We will be thinking of all of you on that night.
So glad your counts are up. Keep that positive attitude your a winner.
Mr and Mrs O
Hi Kurt & E, we're so sad to miss the famous team Crome Dome walk this year. We will def send support by way of pay pal/online transfer. Gotta love the internet! We just wrapped a quick trip to Bali with Aussie friends and then a mountain hike in Bicol last weekend with Big Bros/Bis Sis for elementary school kids. Trekking school supplies and sipping on fresh coconut milk along the way. We are making the best of our time in PI but of course miss you guys and the rest of the gang at home. Hope you continue to have many more improved counts as the weeks pass. Hope to see you guys when we come home for Thanksgiving!!!
Toni & Mike :)
hey, sorry.long time no write.=)
end of school is near so I am bussy
I completly support u but I'm sorry that I can't help beeing 16 and all
hope all goes well
miss you very very much
Love Kate
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