On July 3rd 2010, my family and I had the privilege of participating in a charitable event to raise funds for helping young Leukemia victims. It included a 5k run at the Thanksgiving Point golf course, with breakfast, music and socializing at the clubhouse afterwards, where we also held the first book signing for Being Different--donating all proceeds to the Take it 2 the Max foundation (visit: www.takeit2themax.org.) The event was a great fundraising success.
This foundation was started as a result of Max Petty’s battle with Leukemia--a shock which sent ripples throughout family, friends, and community. (visit: www.battleforbubby.com) The responses to the needs of this little boy have been amazing.
Aside from daily prayers on his behalf, our family
wanted to do something tangible. With Wendy’s inspiration, my writing, and my children drawing all of the illustrations we created the book, Being Different. We dedicated it to little Max, gave him a signed copy, and pledged the proceeds of sales to helping him conquer his bout with Leukemia.
Then Wendy went to work and approached a local company called, Press Media about the project. Their president Darren Wooden immediately offered to print and donate 250 copies of the book to the endeavor. This eagerness to help a perfect stranger at the drop of a hat moved Wendy almost to tears and we can’t thank Darren and Press Media enough. While they preferred anonymity, we had to insist on thanking them openly. (here’s a link to their website: www.press-media.com)
A limited supply of these specially printed stitch bound books are still available for $9.95 each. To purchase a copy email: grafxpresspublishing@earthlink.net and/or for more information go to grafxpress.blogspot.com.
Stay tuned, as we will be posting information on other book signing events.
