Matthew's Miles - 7th Annual Walkathon

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Matthew's Miles Mission Statement

To raise brain tumor awareness in the general public and to raise money for pediatric brain tumor research in hope of finding a cure for this devastating illness.

[Pictured at right: Matthew's Make-a-Wish trip. After 3 brain surgeries in 7 months and 6 weeks of daily radiation therapy, he swam with the dolphins at Discovery Cove, Orlando, FL.]

News

July 11, 2010: Please help Mira's Movement : The National Childhood Brain Tumor Prevention Act is currently working its way through Congress. If passed, this Act would allocate $25 million a year for five years for the FIRST comprehensive research into the causes of brain tumors in children, including genetics, nutrition, the environment, and more. It will give us answers about better treatments and even prevention. To get this legislation passed we need your help.
(Read letter.)

July 2, 2010: The International Brain Tumor Alliance (IBTA) posted Matthew's Miles photos and mileage details.

June 14, 2010: You can donate money to help with Matthew's ongoing medical expenses using the donate button below. To make a donation to the AMERCIAN BRAIN TUMOR ASSOCIATION, please use the donate page.

Donate money to help with Matthew's medical expenses:

June 9, 2010: On May 27, Delsea Regional H.S. had a satellite walk to raise money for Matthew's Miles. Here's a photo of those who participated on what turned out to be a hot day.

May 17, 2010: Today we passed $11,000 raised for 2010. And that means that for all seven years of our event, we're over $120,000! Thanks everyone!

May 17, 2010: Here's a group shot of our walkers after the the walk. Our shelter dog Bailey is front & center. Matthew is one in from the left, next to his father on the left edge. (Click image for larger version in new window.)

May 15, 2010: We reached our $10,000 goal! And we still have some late donations coming in and, potentially some company matched contributions.

May 14, 2010: Use this Borders Mt Laurel NJ "Benefit Days" coupon on May 21, 2010 to help raise money for Matthew's Miles. Click thumbnail for larger coupon image.

May 14, 2010: From the Philadelphia 76ers, a signed color photo of Louis Williams (G). - PHOTO STILL AVAILABLE - GET IT for a $20 DONATION -

May 13, 2010: Received baseball bat signed by 2nd baseman Chase Utley (Philadelphia Phillies) for our post-walk auction. - SOLD -

May 1, 2010: Philadelphia Flyers donate puck signed by Darroll Powe (C) for out auction. Comes with certificate of authenticity. - SOLD -

March 26, 2010: Received signed, 8x10 glossy photo of Philadelphia Eagles defensive end, Victor Abiamiri #95 with certificate of authenticity. [Auction item] - PHOTO STILL AVAILABLE - GET IT for a $20 DONATION -

More news. . .

Help Us Reach for The STAR!

Our goal this year is $10,000. In the coming days, please come back and check the progress of our star below. We want to fill our star with star light!

Reach for the STAR! (2010) - Achieved!
	As we approach our fund-raising goal, the star will gradually fill with yellow star-light. And when we reach our goal, the star will be bursting with a light that represents hope for a brain tumor cure.   Now that is Star Power!
Raised: $11,706	Goal: $10,000

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Matthew's Miles Milestones

May 17, 2010: To date, our 7th Annual Matthew's Miles Walkathon and Auction has raised $11,096 for pediatric brain tumor research by the American Brain Tumor Association. Our seven year total is now over $120,000!

September 2008: Matthew's Miles officially passed $100,000 in raised donations since we started the walkathon six years ago.

June 17, 2008: [Revised Aug. 2, 2008] To date, the Fifth Annual Matthew's Miles Walkathon and Auction has raised $15,860 for pediatric brain tumor research by the Children's Cancer Foundation, for a five-year fundraising total over $97,000.

September 2007: Family Fun Magazine (OCT 2007) in their annual Family Volunteerism issue, named the Passarellas of Swedesboro First-Prize winners and will give a $1,000 check to their chosen charity, the Children's Cancer Foundation. The Passarellas were recognized for organizing "a walk to support prediatric brain tumor research."

January 2007: Tthe Fourth Annual Matthew's Miles Walkathon and Auction raised over $16,000 for pediatric brain tumor research by the Children's Cancer Foundation.

November 2005: The Third Annual Matthew's Miles Walkathon and Auction raised $20,555 for brain tumor research by the Children's Cancer Foundation, for a three-year fundraiser total over $65,000.

June 2005: The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) establishes a two-year pediatric brain tumor research Fellowship in Matthew's name at Johns Hopkins Hospital, in appreciation of the money raised through two years of Matthew's Miles.

September 2004: The Second Annual Matthew's Miles Walkathon and Auction raises over $25,000 for brain tumor research by the American Brain Tumor Association, for a two-year total over $45,000.

September 2003: The First Annual Matthew's Miles Walkathon and Auction raises over $20,000 for brain tumor research by the American Brain Tumor Association.

Learn More

Background Information on why we started Matthew's Miles: Matthew's Miles Info

Matthew's story, in pictures and words:

Diagnosis & Surgery: www.passarella.com/matthew.htm
Rehab & Recovery: www.passarella.com/matt2.htm
Latest Updates: www3.caringbridge.org/nj/matthew/
Matthew & Matthew's Miles Announcement Mailing List:
health.groups.yahoo.com/group/matthewsmiles/join

All proceeds from the 7th Annual Matthew's Miles will benefit pediatric brain tumor research programs funded by the American Brain Tumor Association, a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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