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Post Benefit for the Rush Family Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:13 pm
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To all present and former JBLG. The following message is self explanatory. If you have skipped over things written on this web site, please don't overlook the following. All things written before and after this will be of great importance to most of us, but none will hit home any stronger than what you are about to read.

A Friend in Need…
Dear Family & Friends,
What can we do? What do they need? These are the questions posed from our St. Anne’s community, as well as friends, colleagues, and relatives. In response to this amazing outpouring of love and concern, we are asking you to join us in supporting Michael Rush and his family on this intense journey. Many of you know Mike, whether through school, CYO swimming, lifeguarding at Robert Moses, growing up in Flushing or through his loving wife Amy and children Meaghan and Michael.
Mike has been battling a rare form of cancer, liposarcoma, for about two years. He has impressed the doctors, as well as his family and friends, with his ability to tolerate treatments and multiple surgical procedures. Mike has always taken the good with the bad; even the news of his cancer spreading didn’t get him down. Through the power of prayer and faith in his doctors, he continues to fight this terrible disease.
After his first surgery to remove a tumor in his leg and part of his leg muscle, Mike continued to go about his life, being a great father to his children, coaching CYO swimming, and lifeguarding at Robert Moses. He has recently undergone spinal surgery to remove multiple tumors that were pressing on his nerves and causing him tremendous pain. He now has a titanium rod in his back to replace his affected spine. Although the surgery was a success, Mike still has multiple tumors throughout his body that are not responding well to treatment.
A benefit has been scheduled to help Mike and his family in this unbelievable battle. We are asking you to support this effort in any and all ways possible… attending, purchasing chances, donation of raffles…and most importantly, with your prayers.
“The Michael Rush Family Trust”
Tuesday, September 30th
The Inn at New Hyde Park
214 Jericho Turnpike
New Hyde Park, New York
Time: 7:00-10:00 P.M.
$100 per person includes food, open bar and music
RSVP or Questions:
Rushbenefit@yahoo.com
Kathy Gorman (516)488-0997 or Kerry Merz (516)437-8277

We know we are blessed with the greatest family and friends. We know you will do whatever you can to assist. We hope you will pass this along to all whose lives have been touched by Mike. Make September 30th a day to get together and help a friend.
Please complete the attached form and return for advanced reservations and/or order tickets for the GRAND PRIZE RAFFLE (flat screen television, jewelry and more!). All donations will be accepted as a gift to “The Michael Rush Family Trust.” All gifts are non-tax deductable and we appreciate your generosity.
Thank you in advance for your support and prayers,
Anne O’Connell Kathy Gorman Kerry Merz

“The Michael Rush Family Trust”

( )Yes,I/we will attend. Number attending_______ x $100 per person = $________
( )Grand Prize Raffle tickets (winner need not be present)
Number of tickets________ x $10 each = $______________

( ) No, I/we cannot attend, but would like to contribute. $___________
Please make checks payable to “The Michael Rush Family Trust”
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Please complete the following information:
Name________________________________________________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________________________________
City_____________________________________________State______________Zip________________
Telephone______________________________Email__________________________________________

For your convenience, please complete and return this form. If you’re attending, you can simply check in upon arrival. Please mail to:
Mrs. Kathy Gorman
48 Chester Avenue
Stewart Manor, NY 11530

Questions? Rushbenefit@yahoo.com
Post Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 5:41 pm
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To all those who attended the benefit for the Rush family, there is no need for you to be told of it's success. Just a warm hearted thank you from them is being passed on. Saying that the function was well attended is a gross understatement. I found out that the people at the door stopped counting heads at 528.
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