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The RAKMF receives many letters and emails. People we've helped, Doctors, runners, friends, sponsors and well wishers have taken the time to let us know how our organization is impacting them, what they do or how they feel. Besides the money we raise and distribute, these letters serve as validation that the RAKMF succeeds is what we've set out to do in our mission. We thank all of those who have written us and welcome you to write us as well. Here is a small sample of the many comments and wishes we've gotten: My name is Joseph and I am Conor's older brother. I want to start by thanking you again, and expressing just how grateful we are to have your support in getting a jogger for Conor. Kindest Regards, Joseph Andy I am sure that you are proud and exhilarated and melancholy all at once in the aftermath of your very successful event on Saturday. Geralyn and I are glad that we could join you and Lauren and your friends and family to celebrate the memory of an exceptional, beautiful little boy. I wish we could have spent more time. On behalf of my colleagues in the Congenital Heart Surgeons Society, I want to express tremendous gratitude for the generosity and support of the RAK Memorial Foundation. The work that you support will be directed at improving the future outlook for kids with congenital heart disease. What could be a more worthy cause? With warmth and gratitude. Dr.Marshal
L. Jacobs I recently saw an article on you and your foundation you started in honor of your son. My wife and I were very touched by the story and were wondering if there was any way we could help your foundation. Sincerely, Joe I JUST WANTED TO LET U KNOW THAT WE ALL ENJOYED OURSELVES TODAY. IT'S BITTER SWEET BUT I KNOW HOW HARD YOU, LAUREN AND YOUR TEAM WORK AND I JUST WANTED TO LET U KNOW THAT WE WILL BE THERE YEAR AFTER YEAR IN SUPPORT OF WHAT RYAN'S FOUNDATION DOES. NEXT YEAR WE PROMISE TO HAVE A BIGGER CHEERLEADING GROUP WITH BANNERS AND POM POMS. PLS LET US KNOW IF U EVER NEED ANY HELP AND WE WILL GO DOOR TO DOOR TO DO IT!!! MUCH LOVE, LAURIE I just received the email about the run tomorrow. I just opened the email up in the middle of the nurse's station and tears came to my eyes. I've so often thought of Ryan and what a sweet, wise, special boy he was. He really was so special and the picture on the home page just captures how great he was. I can't imagine how hard this has been for your whole family - it took such strength to turn something as horrible as losing him into a way to help others and now he lives on. - Aimee Thanks so much for another terrific race. Ryan's Run is a wonderful cause, and I really appreciate all of your efforts. I am an NP in Pediatric Cardiology and have family in Monmouth County. You hosted a great event this weekend for an even greater cause. God Bless, Keith I am a friend and board member of The Kortney Rose Foundation. Your donation to our playground project in Oceanport NJ was so generous and appreciated. It was so important with timing because we really wanted the children who were Kortney's friends to play on this playground before they graduate in June to the next school. This will serve as a memorial but more importantly a source of action based healing for these kids in particular, my daughter was one of Kortney's close friends and she is dealing with this daily. This playground gives her, "a way to swing with Kortney again". This is a priceless gift that we truly appreciate. Thank you again. Theresa McLean I want to thank you for putting on a fun, well organized run. The course was great, and it was good to be a part of helping a wonderful cause. I'll look forward to next year's run! Best wishes, Doug Just wanted to let you know that I am interested in helping next year with Ryan's Run. I was impressed with your efforts this year and I am embarrassed to say that for all the races that I run I was not familiar with this one (and its right around the corner). The race today was outstanding. I loved the little trail run through the woods. I did exactly what you said about reflecting as pass through the woods. It was very inspirational. All volunteers were great and it was well organized. The RAKMF is my nomination for Community Organization of the millennium. I will look forward to hearing from you soon and keep up the great work. Lee We would like to thank all of the people involved in the Ryan's Run for putting on such a great event. We felt like it was such a sense of community spirit. We didn't realize until today, that we were fortunate enough to meet Ryan when he was small at a dinner party at mutual friend's. We knew that we wanted to be part of this event when we read about it in the newspaper. We hope that we can be more involved in the foundation and would love to help with the race next year. Thank you!! Geoff and Jill I participated in today's 5k run and wanted to send a note about how wonderful the whole event was. Walking/running through Huber Woods was quite enjoyable and all of the volunteers throughout the course were very energetic and positive and cheered all of the participants on. The activities for the children kept them occupied and excited, and the raffle at the end was an added plus. Most importantly, I was glad to take part in an event that supports such a good cause. This kind of awareness is necessary and the goals of your foundation are excellent. I look forward to participating in the annual Ryan's Run and supporting the Ryan Andrew Kaiser Memorial Foundation. Kimberly B ...I volunteered yesterday morning at Ryan's Run working a water stop with a few Girl Scouts and a friend. I think that this organization is a great thing and it's amazing that you were able to start this and help so many people. I will most definitely be volunteering again next year at Ryan's Run and if there are any events in the meantime I would love to help there as well. If you ever need extra help with anything at all, I would be more than happy to offer my assistance. Good luck with everything! Thank you so much, Kerry S Ryan's Run was one of my favorite races so far! I loved the trail portion in mile 3 (great markings), and the prizes were awesome! Not to mention the entry fees went to a really worthy cause. What a nice family. I wish them well. Thanks for the opportunity to participate! Luann H |
