Twenty years old! Michael would be leaving his teen years behind next week but in my mind he will forever remain a teenager. His twin sister Bridget shows us each day what Michael could be accomplishing had he survived. And the reality is, despite his death, he is still making an impact every day.
Michael’s impact is the focus of this year’s Swifty Annual Appeal, kicking off on Michael and Bridget’s birthday week. You will soon receive a Progress Report Card in the mail outlining the exciting headway Swifty has made this past year. It will also explain why we need to raise $150,000 to continue the work of “Michael’s Master Plan.”
Michael’s Master Plan was his decision to donate his body to science to help find a cure for brain cancer. Swifty followed his lead, recognizing the dire need for post-mortem tissue to jumpstart scientific breakthroughs. Today, I am asking for a little bit of your time to watch a video Swifty produced explaining why Michael’s Master Plan is so important to finding cures for children with brain cancer.
We are asking you to support this work and we want you to clearly understand why and how your investment will make a difference. Post-mortem tissue donation is essential both for scientific research and for the families who lose their children to this awful disease.
You will hear from three of the most respected voices in the field of pediatric cancer and from Michael and from me.
In the weeks ahead I will be sending you details on the specific initiatives of Michael’s Master Plan and why we are working so hard to raise $150,000 with your help.
Together Toward Hope!
Patti Gustafson
100 percent of your donation is invested in pediatric cancer research
