The Andrew C. Marsh Memorial Fund

Please support Christian Russo as he represents Team Andy in the Damon Runyon 5k at Yankee Stadium on August 12th.  Damon Runyon sponsors scientists who are committed to researching and finding cures for all types of cancers.  To learn more or to donate go to:  http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Frunyon5k2012.kintera.org%2Ffaf%2FdonorReg%2FdonorPledge.asp%3Fievent%3D1013719%26lis%3D0%26kntae1013719%3DF5523A2E87294029815E8490DBC33515&h=KAQHQdgzB      Type in Christian Russo to go to Christian’s donor page.

Thank you!

We are pleased to add the legendary golfer, Greg Norman, as a contributor to Andrew’s 3rd Annual Golf and Silent Auction event!   Greg has been a leading advocate for sun safety and has graciously donated items to our golf tournament and auction.  We are also pleased to learn that Greg’s daughter, Morgan,  attended BC.

The golf and auction event are scheduled for August 3rd, 2012 at Dunegrass Country Club in Old Orchard Beach, ME.  Online registration is open and still available on this site.

Please visit the following link for an article about Greg’s work as a melanoma spokesman:   http://www.melanomafoundation.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=34&Itemid=5

Special thanks to our friend Sam Meacham for procurring the donations!

May is Melanoma Awareness Month.   Please be sure to promote sun safety to your friends and relatives!   We have links to great sources of information attached to this site.

Danielle Naugler proudly represented Team Andy at the 2012 Boston Marathon!

Danielle raised over $4500 for the Melanoma Foundation of New England and survived the 26.2 mile course in 90 degree heat.  Congratulations and Thank you to Danielle!

   The Melanoma Foundation of New England helds it’s first ever event in Augusta, Maine March 10th.   The event was attended by students from all over Maine.   Ginny and I were invited to share Andy’s story, along with melanoma survivors who had incredible stories of courage and words of wisdom.    The attendees intend to take back the facts about sun safety and the dangers of tanning to their schools.   We were very encouraged by their enthusiam and are grateful for the Melanoma Foundation of NE for putting on this great event.   Hopefully we can get the word out and save lives!

There’s nothing like a snowy winter day in Maine to remind us of the upcoming 3rd Annual Andrew C Marsh Memorial Golf Tournament and Silent Auction!   This year’s event will have a noon Tee-Time for the golf scramble, followed by the dinner and Silent Auction starting at 5:30, all on Friday, August 3rd at the Dunegrass Country Club in Old Orchard Beach, Maine.

We are excited to learn that the golf course is being upgraded and managed by a new team of pros.  Brochures will be available for our event soon, but for details or to sign up, please visit the following site: http://www.golfdigestplanner.com/19512-andrewmarsh3/

Not a golfer?  No problem!   We would love for you to come and celebrate Andy’s Life.  The Memorial Fund was created to honor the wishes, spirit, generosity, and love of Andy Marsh.  Please put the August 3rd date on your calendar.

Thank you,

The Marsh Family

Thanks to your generosity, we recently made a substantial gift to the Personal Gene therapy effort at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA.   A permanent memorial to Andy will be dispayed in the Gene Display, located in the Robert J Tomsich Family Gallery at the Dana-Farber Institute beginning in February 2012.

The gene will read:  In Loving Honor of  Andrew C. Marsh   Never Give Up

Thank you for your support and generosity.

The Marsh Family

6TH ANNUAL TEDDY BEAR DRIVE
In Honor of Samantha Burns In Honor of Samantha Burns
In Loving Memory of Jill Carboni and Andy Marsh.

 
The Teddy Bear Drive originated in 2006 to honor the first anniversary of my younger sister Jill’s passing.   With her
huge heart, Jill made a difference in all the lives she touched. On November 27,
2005, Jill lost her life in a tragic car accident while returning to Marist College in New York. .
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The following year I began collecting teddy bears to honor my dear friend, Andy Marsh as he courageously battled
melanoma. With incredible faith, optimism and perseverance, Andy fought for over two years. He tragically lost his battle on August 4, 2009. You can learn more aboutAndy’s inspiring story at
www.andrewmarshfund.org.
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Both Jill and Andy dedicated their lives to helping others with love and
compassion. Their contagious kindness continues to inspire endless individuals.
This year I am also collecting teddy bears in honor of one of my second grade students, Samantha Burns. On August 11,
2011, Samantha was diagnosed with leukemia. Throughout the past 3 months,
Samantha has faced intense treatment with bravery, strength and grace. Each
day she amazes everyone with her incredible resilience, spirit and determination.
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When the Teddy Bear Drive first began, stuffed animals were donated to
children who had lost a loved one and were participating in THE CIRCLE within
the Good Grief Program at Boston MedicalCenter.
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The astounding generosity of extended family and friends enabled me to expand
the drive, which now benefits children in hospitals, schools and shelters across New
England. Throughout the past five years over 3400 stuffed animals have been
donated to children in need! Please contact me if you know of a child, group,
organization or event that would benefit from receiving teddy bears.

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My intention is to support and honor Samantha as she undergoes this
challenging journey to recovery. My hopeis to keep Jill and Andy’s spirits and
memories alive by carrying on the efforts they initiated to make the world a betterplace for everyone. Thank you for your overwhelming support and generosity!
With love and gratitude,

Melissa Carboni

carbonim@gmail.com

Good actions give strength to ourselves and inspire good
actions in others. – Plato
New stuffed animals will be collected
until Sunday, December 11th.