Nick C Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 We received our letter from the IRS, that we are an official non-profit. We'll be sending out later in the month our "annual drive" letter to raise $ for the "prevention, detection and cure of Lung Cancer". We will also hold a golf tourney in the spring. We will go from there in terms of next steps of fund raising...I'm just so happy we get to proceed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyka69 Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 That is so fantastic Nick! I'm really proud of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Maybe I missed something along the way........could you fill me in on just what it is? I'd love to hear about it and I bet others would too. What all did you do to get this non-profit and etc., etc., etc. It sounds like yu've done a fantastic thing here so let us spread the word. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted October 29, 2007 Author Share Posted October 29, 2007 Katie, As far as I've seen, there is no foundation out there raising $$$ geared only toward Lung Cancer research in the areas of prevention detection and cure. Once the $$$ is raised, I've already taken meetings with I-ELCAP (detection) and ACGT (which funds investigatiors working on the genetic side of curing and treating cancer) and or course I'd love to one day speak with the folks at Lungevity to help sponsor one of their grants. Basically, we have all been alerted to the huge gap of funding that Lung Cancer doesn't get. SO the foundation will hopefully close the gap a bit. I don't know that we do anything "extraordinarily" different, but Mom knew a lot of people and here is there opportunity to do something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted October 29, 2007 Author Share Posted October 29, 2007 Oh...mission statement...from Article III of our articles of incorporation: This corporation is established to fund initiatives which will lead to better detection, prevention and treatment of Lung Cancer. Funding will be provided in the areas of screening studies, blood marker research, gene therapy and other lung cancer research as well as advocacy and awareness for those who are or may one day be affected by Lung Cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Congratulations and Thank You Nick and also to Mrs Nick for suppporting you personally! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 So is there anything we can do to help??? I am just so proud to know you even just a little, and I know your Mom must be absolutely beaming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanaBrooke Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 great job Nick!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 What a great thing you're doing, Nick. I'm sure your mom is just beaming with pride. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlegirl Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 WAY TO GO NICK!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Nick, This world could use many more people like you on it. Good luck Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Nick you guys Rule.... your mom would be so proud of you. We are all so proud of you here. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 That sounds wonderful Nick. It is so important that we be able to detect lung cancer early. Good for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 It's a wonderful thing that you're doing Nick. You are an inspiration to many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 That's Fantastic-- every bit helps the cause! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Wow Nick. That's great! I know how much work that took you. We CAN make a difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babylove91297 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Congratulations Nick!!! The world needs more people like you. I know your mom is very proud of you..and smiling down on you from heaven. Great job!!! Bobbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Your Mom would be so proud of you. Thank you Nick. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonni Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Oh Nick...that is soooo wonderful...thank you from the bottom of my heart...If only the world would have more people like you ...it would be a much better world...God Bless you in all that you do... hugs...nonni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted January 3, 2008 Author Share Posted January 3, 2008 So the first fiscal year end is over, and I wanted to share a great experence. I started working in my current position a little over 2 years ago. My boss and I have become friends in that time. Anywho, he knew I was forming this foundation. I would tell him letters were going out etc. He asked where his letter was. So I told him I would bring him one. I just didn't want to solicit my co-workers. People feel obliged and that isn't how I roll. Anywho about 3 weeks after I gave him the letter he strolls in my office with a card. He said, "a little something from your co-workers" and walked out. He scanned the letter and sent it to all the folks in our dept and told them I would never ask, but he would. The card was full of about 20 checks from my co-workers. The foundation got off to a good but late start in 07, but this year will tell if we can really get this thing off the ground. It's validating that I received this support. And the end result was more $$$ being disbursed by year end for research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Hi Nick, Your post really touched my heart and made me smile!! You obviously have inspired many of your coworkers. 20 checks from coworks unsolicited is just an amazing feat. God bless you and your work with your foundation. I only wish there were thousands of more people just like you. Please keep us posted on how you are doing. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Hey Nick, This is awesome!!! We are CT residents and my husband is a golfer!!! Let me know about your Golf Tourney plans... I am sure he would love to get a foursome or two together to support the cause... Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leela Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Thanks for sharing that heartwarming story. You can be sure that your mom is so proud of you. Thank you for all you're doing. God bless you! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmydad Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 From the bottom of my heart.....THANK YOU!!!! Blessings, Teresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lc46 Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Congratulations!!! Dar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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