Warning/ long post

[turbomangt]

This is a tough post for me to write, however I feel it is worth the effort. We all have cards to play out in life; some hands are tougher than others. The tragedy going on in Florida right now, the war in Iraq and the families affected. You just have to read the paper to see what is going on in the world. My story is probably no different than many others, but since it affects my life, I feel the need to reach out and share.
My youngest son Michael, who is 12 years old, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at age 4. Michael has to get his blood tested 6-8 times a day, and gets 3-4 shots of insulin daily. Many times either my wife or I will have to get up in the middle of the night to check his blood so his sugar doesnÂ’t get too low. It has been tough for our family dealing with decease, but Michael has been a soldier through it all. The devastating effects of Type 1 are serious and life threatening. Ron Santo has lost both his legs already to Type 1 Diabetes. Other long-term effects are heart decease, blindness, nerve damage, kidney failure, and amputations. As a parent, I try to care for Michael on a daily basis and try to live in the moment; thinking about his future would only lead to depression. The one positive thing we do as a family for everyone that suffers from this deadly decease is we raise money during the Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes. Last year just by sending out letters like this one, we brought in over $10,000. The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is rated as one of the top charities giving over .90 for every dollar toward the work needed to find a cure. Last year one of my customers that I did some detailing work for sent me a check for $1,000, so you never know who will reach out. PLEASE DO NOT FEEL OBLIGATED IN ANY WAY. As I have said before, we all have problems to deal with. This is a mission IÂ’m committed to in hope they come up with a cure in MichaelÂ’s lifetime. Perfect Auto Finish is an active sponsor as well. For anyone that feels compelled to help us during this time, I would like to send you a free micro fiber towel.
Please makes checks payable to the Juvenile Diabetes Research
Mail to Michael Kouba 255 Heritage Roselle IL 60172

[CREWZIN]

You got mail comin, Gary!

[azptcruiser]

Very good information Gary. What you have shared strikes close to home...literally! BTW, here is a link for those that are interested...

http://www.jdf.org/

[turbomangt]

Just wanted to say this post was only up for a few days, and my letters were out for less than a week, we already got over $1,000 in. Thanks to all for your support.

[Hooligan]

Gary, you got more mail coming. Good Luck!!!

[bobs turbo pt]

hi gary, we have an all mopar show on oct 17 ,look at our site we have it posted there, we will be collecting for your sons foundation on that day
www.richmondcountymopars.com
if you own a pt and want to enjoy a great show and give money to garys sons foundation come to the show !! its a great show and we will be helping a great guy and his son !!

[bobs turbo pt]

if anyone is thinking of coming please fill out the pre reg form we need them to make sure you get a free tee shirt hope to see you there!!