The Andrew C. Marsh Memorial Fund

Teens on Tanning Forum, March 10th, Augusta Maine Civic Center

andrewmarshfund — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:29:38 +0000

We are exciting about participating in and sharing Andrew’s story at the
Teens on Tanning Forum in Augusta, ME. This event is open to all High School Students. The event will promote leadership skills, and explain the myths and facts about tanning and melanoma. For details visit: http://mfne.org/prevent-melanoma/teens-on-tanning-forums/

Save the date- August 3rd, 2012

andrewmarshfund — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:48:34 +0000

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

Personalized Gene Therapy

andrewmarshfund — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:48:16 +0000

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

andrewmarshfund — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:55:32 +0000

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.

Team Andy Rides Again!

andrewmarshfund — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:19:45 +0000

Team Andy recently completed a grueling 90-mile bike ride in Austin, Texas as part of a weekend long event for Livestrong. Lindsey Kurnath said that the Team had an awesome time and raised over $8,000 to support the Lance Armstrong Foundation. The weekend event raised a total $2.5 Million! Livestrong has a great program for cancer patients and survivors to provide education and awareness of resources that are vital for all types of cancer.

Newest Team Andy Runner!

andrewmarshfund — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:57:36 +0000

Please join us in cheering on, and supporting, Danielle Naugler
as she represents Team Andy in the 2012 Boston Marathon.
Danielle was a roommate of Jen’s at BC and we will always be grateful to her for the way she sang so beautifully at Andy’s Memorial Mass. Good luck Danielle!

http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/daniellenaugler/RunningforCover_Boston_2012

Invitation to the 3rd Annual BC-ND Gamewatch and Fundraiser

andrewmarshfund — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:24:53 +0000

On November 19th, the 3rd Annual Boston College vs. Notre Dame
Football Gamewatch will be hosted by Friends of Andy at Cheverus
High School in Portland, Maine. See the following link for details:

View this invitation

Photos from the 2nd Annual Golf Tournament & Auction

andrewmarshfund — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:42:19 +0000

Click to view slideshow.

Online Registration Update- Third Annual Event, August 3rd, 2012

andrewmarshfund — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:31:02 +0000

The online Registration site has been updated for the 3rd Annual
Golf & Auction Event. The event is scheduled for Friday, August 3rd, 2012. Please visit the link. There is a link that you can choose to share it with your friends. Hope to see you next year! www.golfdigestplanner.com/19512-andrewmarsh3

The event will be held at Dunegrass Country Club in Old Orchard Beach, ME. The cost for the golf tournament and dinner is $100 per golfer and $40 for non-golfers to attend the dinner and auction. All profits benefit the Andrew C Marsh Memorial Fund.

Thank You!

andrewmarshfund — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 13:02:44 +0000

A Huge ” Thank You” to all who attended and/or supported this year’s event! By all accounts, this year was a great event. The weather was perfect for our golf tournament and the auction surpassed our highest expectations.
Thank you and hope to see you next year!
The date is yet to be determined.