Sorry about the delay but I wanted to let everyone know how the Jimmy V foundation fundraiser went a couple of weeks ago. Jeremiah and I headed up to Elgin Community College to meet with Coach Jerry McLaughlin and his women's basketball team. Coach McLaughlin is an inspirational man who's life, like so many of ours, has been unfortunately touched by cancer. But being surrounded by generous, loving people growing up has made him an unbelievably generous person willing to give everything he has to people and causes he believes in. Jeremiah and I were both blown away at how warm and generous he was to both of us. He's a pretty good coach too! His team won their conference last week and is playing an important playoff game tomorrow night that Bryce and I hope to attend. Its been awhile since I've seen a women's basketball game but I really had a lot of fun! The team is disciplined and organized and very talented. I think Shaun would have approved of Coach McLaughlin's coaching style as well. They pressed in the beginning to challenge the other team, built a big lead then backed off and coasted the rest of the game. I don't know if coasting is really the right word, they did still win by 34 points! The silent auction and fundraising efforts were also a success!! Thank to all our friends and family who donated, I raised $1000 for the Jimmy V Foundation. In total, the event raised over $5000 for cancer research. I am so proud of our efforts and for a first time out, I think we did a great job! There will be another fundraising event to support the Jimmy V Foundation in October so I hope to help out with that event too! Thanks again to everyone who donated, I know Shaun would be so proud of our efforts.
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