The purpose for which Murphy's Kids is formed is to raise money for the purposes of (a) providing recreational and/or learning opportunities to children under the age of 18 who are afflicted with severe illnesses, (b) providing funds to individuals or families who have suffered loss of a loved one or experienced severe financial consequences, and/or (c) for any other charitable purposes as determined appropriate by the then seated Board of Directors, provided that, no action will be taken by and Board of Directors that would cause Murphy's Kids, INC. to lose its 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation status.
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THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dear Jack,
I just wanted to thank you again for getting the tickets for Lucas. You have no idea how much this will mean to him. Like I mentioned in the earlier email he is a true fan. For him to be able to be up close and personal with his idols will be a dream come true for him. I think he looks at those wrestlers on TV and sees himself in the characters. In wrestling it doesn't matter if you are different than the others, in fact its encouraged. That is one of the reasons I think he enjoys it so much. So many of the children at his school don't understand him and give him a hard time just because he is a little different. But wrestling has shown him that you can grow up and do amazing things even though you are different. He has been through so much just in the past year and maybe this experience will wipe away some of those memories. This is a memory that I am sure will stick with all of us for years to come. What you might look at as a simple charitable act, means so much more to him and my entire family. We would not be able to do this without you help and support. There are no words to describe how truly thankful we are to you and your staff. You have made a dream come true for a precious little boy who doesn't ask for much in life, he just wants to be loved and to spread his love to others. Even though life continues to throw him "curve balls" he maintains a positive attitude and a love for life. I think this needs to be rewarded and with your help it will be. Thank you again for doing this for my family. You have a heart of gold and i will be forever grateful for this kind act. May God bless you and your staff!!
Sincerely,
Rachel Atencio
107.5 MURPHY'S KIDS PLEDGES $4,000 FOR VICTIMS’ HEADSTONES
January 24th, 2012- A fundraiser was held at Haganstone Park this past Saturday to raise money for the headstones for the five children killed in the Mary Ann Holder/Pleasant Garden shootings nearly two months ago. The fundraiser collected $1,400 - with a goal of $7,000. The Murphy in the Morning Show has been in touch with the Smith Family and the Suttles Family about covering the remaining cost of the headstones.
For more information about this event: http://www.news-record.com/content/2012/01/20/article/walk_to_raise_money_for_tombstones_of_5_slain_children
107.5 WKZL's Jack Murphy said "We hope this small gesture can buy some peace and closure for these families and some dignity and respect for these children in death."
Robert Smith and Bryan Suttles are 2 of the fathers involved in this case. Their children were victims in the Mary Ann Holder shootings and when they heard we were going to donate the remaining balance of the tombstones- they called to say Thank You. Here are their phone calls:
Emma Grace
Hey Jack, I just wanted to let you know that we have received Emma's wheelchair. I don't know how I could ever repay you or Thank you enough!! We are so excited!! I will send you a video of Emma in her new chair as soon as she can get into. After we left your golf tournament Emma took a turn for the worse. I rushed her back to hospital where she underwent an emergency surgery. That surgery did not help and she had to have 3 more following that one. She has been in hospital since. We got to come home yesterday on a week pass so she could relax some before they put her through a major spine surgery. We return back to hospital on thursday. This surgery is very invasive and could result in her being Paralyzed from the neck down instead of waist down like she is now. So for this week we are at home she is on extensive bed rest so we have to try to make her not sit up and stay laying flat. But as soon as we get over this roller coaster I will send you a video. I did put her in it long enough to take a picture for you and she was very excited to get in it. I have attached the photo. Again Thank you so much for making my little girl mobile!! I will never forget you and you will always be in my heart!! Thank you sooo much,
Randi & Emma
