I wanted to give some more background on Megan's Rack Pack Facebook page. I thought of the idea last week, as a way to honor Megan for many years into the future. While Megan always appreciated everyone's thoughts and prayers over the last 14 months. The one thing that she really loved was everyone's contribution to her Rack Pack. Last summer Megan would check her donation list at least 20 times a day. She sent me a text every time someone donated to her team. Megan was very passionate about this for many reasons. But the number one reason, far and away, was for her daughters.
With Megan carrying the BRCA 1 gene mutation (which greatly increases the risk for breast cancer). Our daughters have a 50% chance of acquiring the gene mutation. This is why we are expanding the Rack Pack, for our girls' future. And all women who will potentially face this awful disease. We want to improve research for early detection, and find the ultimate goal, a cure.
So the goal this year is to raise a boat load of money. I have set the goal at $20,000. Honestly with 1,800 members I think that will be a piece of cake. So far the Rack Pack has raised $7,300 dollars! Thank you to everyone who has already donated, that has put a big smile on my face at the end of every day this week.
After we hit that goal, we are going to party. Not just any kind of party. This will be an epic blast, that people will make sure that they never miss, year after year. Megan's celebration of life party will be held on 9/27/14 in Evansville. Details will be announced at a later date
So I am going to challenge you fellow Rack Pack members. If you donated last year, try to double it. If it is your first time, give a little more than you usually do to other charities. Trust me, Megan will be watching that list.
Just in case you were wondering how serious I am. I just donated $1,000 to the Rack Pack.
Now go make it happen!
Thank you,
Lucas
One last note, please also give to her two other favorite charities, listed below.
*All donation information is listed below*
The group "Megan's Rack Pack" was started in honor of someone who is a wonderful mother, wife, daughter, aunt, and one of our closest friends. Megan was diagnosed in February 2013 with breast cancer, she has had an uphill battle from the start but has remained positive and upbeat throughout. In March 2014 Megan received news that no 35 year old should ever receive....the cancer had metastasized to the lining of her brain. Megan is one of the most kind hearted, giving people I know and what better way to honor her then to join together and pray for comfort and raise awareness in her name. Let's rally together and raise money in Megan's name! Below is the link to make a donation to the many causes important to Megan:
Http://indy.info-komen.org/goto/megan_rosbottom
Henderson, KY shelter for women and children
http://shelterforwomenandchildren.org/
Isaac Miller music matters endowment fund
http://warrickcommunityfoundation.org/home
Follow Megan's story at her and Lucas's blog at:
therosbottoms.blogspot.com
Please give Megan, Lucas, and family their privacy during this difficult time......we will be keeping this group updated on Megan. In honor of Megan please send stories of times with her to Reese and Fiona, 6658 Woodcrest Dr Avon, IN 46123. Please no flowers, gifts, or meals.
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