September 27, 2012
Brubaker Marathon Fundraiser - It's Not To Late to Donate!
From: NCSA - Sep 27, 2012
Hello Friends, Family and Colleagues:
Only a few more days until September 30, 2012 and my run for Charity. To date
we have raised almost $1,800.00, and it is not to late to support me in helping
to promote the Deaf Children's Literacy Project.
For the past two years I have committed to running a half-marathon for charity.
In 2010, I ran for The V Foundation for cancer research. In 2011, on the 10 year
anniversary of September 11^th I ran to raise money for the American Patriot
Scholarship which provides college tuition assistance to children of service
members who died in active duty. This year please take the time to read about an
effort that is much more personal. On September 30th I will be running a FULL
marathon to raise money for the Deaf Childrens Literacy Project.
Being the parent of a hard of hearing child I know the importance and value of
the work they do. The money we raise supports the organization’s efforts to
promote effective communication, language development and literacy for the deaf
and hard of hearing through the use of Cued Speech. Why is this important?
Access to language is critical in the educational development necessary for a
child to read, write, communicate and reach his or her full potential. Access to
language also contributes greatly to self-esteem, the development of other
age-appropriate social skills, and academic success.
This is where you come in, I need your help and the organization is in dire need
of your support. I know there are many important issues that we care deeply
about and that rely on our time, money and resources. Knowing that, I ask you to
join my 100% Team. I had asked 100+ friends to contribute to the Deaf
Children’s Literacy Project so that I can reach my fundraising goal of $5000, I
am still hopeful that we can achieve this goal and with your help and continued
support I know we can do great things.
By getting people involved in my team, I don’t just want to raise money for this
important work, I also want to encourage you to get involved in supporting DCLP,
their members and the families they serve. And maybe you’ll even consider
logging a few miles with me!
Here are a couple of ways to make a tax-deductible donation to my effort:
Online: To make a contribution online you can go to the organization’s webpage:
https://www.givedirect.org/give/givefrm.asp?Action=GC&CID=566 and please
specify that your gift is for my marathon.
Mail: Use the attached form and please mail your donation to me directly:
John Brubaker
51 Waters Edge Dr.
Lewiston, ME 04240
*Checks made payable to: National Cued Speech Association
I thank you in advance for your support and hope you will consider joining me!
Best,
John Brubaker
SPONSOR FORM
YES! I would like to contribute
to the Deaf Children’s Literacy Project
by sponsoring Bru in the Maine Marathon this year.
______ $15 “Go Bru!”
______ $26 “I’ll give Bru a buck a mile – now go do it!”
______ $52 “Two bucks a mile will get me out of having
run with him!”
______ $75 “I feel sorry for the 26.2 miles of pavement!”
______ $100 “If Bru pulls this off I might join him next year!”
______ $200 “Now Bru is really worth the tax deduction”
______ $500 “Ok, Bru better try to finish in at least 4 hours for
this”
______ OTHER
Please make checks payable to the National Cued Speech Association and mail it
back to me by August 31, 2012, if possible. If not, donations will still be
accepted after that date.
Your contribution is 100% tax-deductible.
Stay tuned for our success story. THANKS!
-Bru