- Several weeks ago, the guys over at the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA) were talking about me and other folks that they know who either are currently battling cancer or have faced it previously.
- They were struck by how many people have cancer and how great the need was to cure it. So, they decided to tackle this problem head on.
- They came up with a tremendous idea – establish a movement, centered on Father’s Day, in an attempt to inspire people to give to cancer research instead of buying ‘just another’ Father’s Day present.
- The Father’s Day Fund encourages people to donate to cancer research in their father’s name in lieu of a gift.
- It’s simple, but powerful.
- So – these guys created an amazing website, www.fathersdayfund.org. They do not even touch the money that is given, they just inspire people to give and link them to top notch cancer research institutions.
- Channel 7 was excited about their efforts and will be running a segment about it next Friday – featuring the guys from PMSA, me and the girls. We’re pretty thrilled!
As for my dad, Pat's dad and Pat – this Father’s Day they will be receiving a lovely certificate indicating that funds have been donated in their honor to Stanford Cancer Center. It won’t be a tie, but perhaps the funds that we give will bring us a little closer to the eradication of cancer. I can’t think of a better present.
Happy Father’s Day to all!
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Thanks so much, Eve! Its really amazing to get the positive feedback that we have gotten on the website so far and it can only help.
If you haven't already, please make a contribution and then let us know through our reporting form on the website.
Also, this is just our first year and our first couple of weeks live, so if anybody has additional comments or suggestions - Please Feel Free to let us know.
Have a Great Father's Day everybody - hope to see you online!
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