| 6th Annual Doolin Walk Set for April 13, 2008 |
Mar 2, 2008
"The 6th Annual Five Mile Walk" in Doolin, Co. Clare, Ireland, will be held on April 13th this year.
The walk begins and ends at Doolin's Russell Cultural Center whose members have been instrumental
in organizing the annual event. The nearly circular route adopted 4 years ago includes both hills and valleys to
make the walk more challenging and gave organizers better control over opening and closing ceremonies.
Light refreshments, Raffles and Traditional Irish music will followed the event.
| Girl Scout Troop 3381makes donation. |
June 2007
The second grade Girl Scout Troop #3381 a the Vinson-Owen School selected the
Michael Dunleavy Foundation to receive this years donation. The Brownies worked hard raising the
money through cookie sales and had decided early on in their discussions about charitable giving
that supporting an organization that promoted childhood health was a priority.
We are both proud and grateful to have been selected by Troop 3381. Our sincere thanks to all the Girls
in the Troop and to their leaders Susan Wolf, Cindy Houle and Heidi Driscoll.
| Michael Dunleavy Memorial Pediatric Brain Tumor Fund receives donation: |
December 2007
The Michael Dunleavy Foundation, makes another sizable donation to the
Michael Dunleavy Memorial Pediatric Brain Tumor Fund at MassGeneral Hospital for Children.
The Memorial Fund, established in November of 2003, was presented with a check for $25,000
from the Michael Dunleavy Foundation. We invite you all to read thank you letter from MGH's
Chief Development Officer, James E. Thompson, and share
in the pride we feel for the great work YOU have done. Together we are making a difference.
View MGH Thank You Letter
Visit MassGeneral Hospital For Children Web Site
April 2007
The Michael Dunleavy Foundation, is proud to continue its support of Camp
Sunshine, located in Casco, Maine. Camp Sunshine is a retreat for children with life threatening illnesses and their
families. This years contribution has helped Camp Sunshine expand their programs in Maine and Wisconsin
as well as establish a pilot program in Arizona.
Frequently we receive letters from families that were able to attend Camp Sunshine and want
to share them with you because it was YOUR donations that made it possible. We add our heart felt thanks to
all of you that helped to make our efforts a success.
View Letter from Richard, Katherine & Drew.
Visit Camp Sunshine's Web Site
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| Dunleavy Family gives thanks: |
April 2008
The 6th Annual Michael Dunleavy Walk & Road Race was a day to remember. The weather was a little chilly, but Michael worked his magic and the rain held off. Cold weather did not stop more than three hundred runners and several hundred walkers, taking time out of their busy lives to gather at the Vinson-Owen Elementary School and honor the memory of our son, Michael J. Dunleavy.
The main reason for the success of this event was the outpouring of support by people too numerous to mention, and the dedication of all the volunteers who made this event run smoothly. This is most appreciated and helped greatly in making another successful road race and walk. In general, a huge Thank You goes out to the following:
The principal, staff, parents and children of the Vinson-Owen School, the event committee, and the event volunteer staff. Residents who cheered the participants and provided refreshments along the run/walk route, Winchester town officials, police and fire departments. Staff and students of various schools in Winchester, including Winchester hockey and football teams with their coaches. The band, corporate and private sponsors, and all individuals who made monetary or prize donations. various media outlets, print and radio, web site management, printing companies, and PR spokespeople.
A special Thank You goes out to the fifth grade children and their friends, who organized a car wash on Saturday. They collected $870.00, which they donated to the foundation.
Also to our numerous friends who contributed in so many ways to the success of this event and especially the participants whose enthusiastic endorsement of the Sixth Annual Michael J. Dunleavy Walk & Road Race and all previous events, gives us the drive and inspiration, to continue the fund-raising efforts started by Michael just two weeks prior to his passing.
The event raised approximately $30,000.00 for the Michael J. Dunleavy Foundation. This money goes to Mass General Hospital, Pediatric Brain Tumor Research Fund which helps them in their mission to find a cure for Pediatric Brain Cancer. The Foundation also makes substantial donations to Camp Sunshine, which allows families with terminally ill children spend time at their retreat in Maine.
To view pictures and race results from Sunday's event, and also to find out more about our Foundation and its mission, please visit the website at www.michaeldunelavy.com. Please remember to sign our guestbook page when you visit the website.
We sincerely thank you, for your continued support.
The Dunleavy Family
| Foundation Receives Official Charitable Status |
The Michael Dunleavy Foundation Inc., has received tax exemption status under
Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Service. The Foundation is listed as a Public Charity and all
contributions are tax deductible.
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