Why the MJB Foundation and How you might help, (some back story)

Thank you for visiting / watching today. If you’d like more information please feel free to contact me. My email address is jbrochowski@mjbfoundation.org and my phone number is 614-746-2112. I would be happy to answer any questions about sponsorship and / or The MJB Foundation in general, and I would love to tell you more about Meghan Joy.

We look forward to seeing everyone on June 25 at Golf for Joy 2011.

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Golf for Joy is on the way.

Thanks for stopping by today. If you are interested in hearing more about the donations through work please feel free to message me or stop me if you see me. I hate to be cryptic, but it’s just an odd situation.

If you would like to participate in the Kroger Community Rewards program and support The MJB Foundation with your  please log on and add your Kroger Plus Card. Our organization number is 84231. Oh by the way, not stated in the video – This costs you nothing, but it does so much to help bring Joy to children with challenges.

Okay, off to work on some updates…

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Bowl for Joy Prep

Less than a week to go…

If you’d like to join us, you can sign up here.

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Kailey’s Request

Did you know Kailey’s birthday is coming up?

She has a request…

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Grandma’s Invitation

Today, Meghan’s Grandma shares her memories and offers her invitation to Bowl for Joy.

Without further adieu.

Hi! I am the grandmother.  I was there 18 years ago February 5^th for the birth of the twins.  Funny the birth was an emergency C-section which should have taken just a few minutes.  Those of us waiting kept going to the window of the nursery and looking for the baby. (They didn’t know it was twins.)  The stupid people in the nursery kept saying “Oh you mean the twins.”  “NO! Not the twins!!”  Finally I could stand it no more and went to the back by the delivery rooms.  There I met the doctor who had come for the surgery.  He explained to me how one of the twins was healthy and pinked up right away but the other was in jeopardy!

So, here we were.  Looking in the window, finally, at the twins!  Kailey was great! (As you all know her to be.)  Meghan was still, on a respirator and not expected to live the night.  Hard to believe it was 18 years ago.  The heartbreak comes back like it was yesterday.

Having a handicapped child is tiring, frustrating, rewarding, joyous, sad, all the emotions you can name.  Losing that child is a tragedy.  During her short life Meghan had the love and devotion of a lot of people.  Her family was able to provide her with the special equipment she needed to function.  How different it would have been if that ability was not there.

The MJB Foundation raises money to assist parents of handicapped children with the ability to provide special equipment; a special tricycle, money towards a special wheelchair, etc.  The money is raised by activities that are family friendly.  A special family works hard on the activities of the MJB to keep the spirit and joy of their daughter alive.

Please join us February 12, 2011 at Sawmill Lanes, 4825 Sawmill Road for Bowl for Joy!  Teams of 5 can bowl together.  $30.00/person and the money goes for that special equipment for those special kids.

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A Word From Our Newest Board Member

Today, we give the floor to Kelly Syferd, our newest Board Member, and (she didn’t know I was going to do this) our 2001 Women’s MJB Golf For Joy Handicap Champion.

I told Kelly earlier this month that the day she decided to come on board was one of my happiest ever for The MJB Foundation. I think you’ll all recognize why as she shares her story and invites you to join us for Bowl for Joy 2011.

Without further ado – Welcome Kelly Syferd!

Twelve years ago my husband and I met Jim and Annette Brochowski and we became instant friends.  We all worked together at the Columbus Library.  We went to lunch together and hung out on the weekends.  Annette had casually mentioned to us that we should come out to the MJB.  My husband and I both looked at each other questioning what the MJB could possibly be.  We did not know the story of Meghan Joy until that day and did not realize the impact one little girl could have on us, especially since we had never met her.

I joined the MJB Foundation Board last year and it is one of the best decisions I have ever made.  I love being a part of a Board that shares the Joy of Meghan’s life by reaching out to children with challenges.  This year, being part of the MJB Foundation hits a little closer to home for my family as our son, Ryan, was diagnosed with Autism.  This was not a surprise to us as we have been working tirelessly with Ryan throughout the years, but we have our own daily challenges.  We are the lucky ones because even though we have everyday challenges to make our son’s life better, it also comes with great Joy to help Ryan overcome those obstacles.  We have been very fortunate to be able to provide the funding for Ryan’s therapies and other needs.  The MJB Foundation strives to help those families who are not able to do that.

We look forward to the Golf for Joy and Bowl for Joy every year.  We always have so much fun and it is a great way to be able to raise money towards such a wonderful Foundation.

Please join my family and the rest of the MJB Foundation family for the 2nd Annual Bowl for Joy on February 12, 2011.  If you not able make it that day, please consider making a donation.  Help us share our Joy with children with physical and mental challenges.

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OSU Ticket Raffle Redux

Okay – it’s noon on Thursday before the game and the OSU vs. Eastern Michigan tickets have not been claimed.
So – we have to give ‘em to somebody else.

Here’s the deal.
We have 2 OSU football tickets. We have 9 discount coupons for The Refectory.

We have 3 trivia questions:

1. What is the official Insurance Agency of The MJB Foundation?

2. Who redesigned The MJB Foundation website?

3. What was our first Gift of Joy? (I’ll take 2 different answers for this one.)

All you have to do to enter is answer the 3 questions correctly.

Submit your answers any way you like. Facebook, Twitter, Email, (jbrochowski@mjbfoundation.org) – however you can get ‘em to  us.

First 10 correct entries will be thrown in a hat from which we will draw the Buckeye ticket winner. The remaining 9 entries will receive a Refectory coupon as a consolation prize with our thanks for playing.

Contest ends at noon Friday September 24, 2010 or when we have 10 correct entries – whichever comes first.

Thanks for playing and Good Luck!

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Hey Raffle Ticket Winner! Get Your Tickets!

Quick shout out to the OSU vs. Eastern Michigan raffle ticket winner. You have a voucher. Come claim your tickets.

Keep an eye for even more giveaways as we move toward the new year and try to find new and creative ways to help children with challenges.

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Grillin’ and Chillin’

Just a minute or so on what’s happening at The MJB Foundation post Golf for Joy 2010.

If you didn’t attend Golf for Joy, but you’d like a glass we are offering them for $5 or free with a donation of $10 or more. Contact Us for details. Thanks again!

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One more day to Golf for Joy 2010

A little shout out to the folks who don’t golf, who wonder why we invite them every year even when we know they don’t golf.

It’s not a secret really, we just want you to come to the party and have a good time.

The party lasts all day, but the post tourney gathering usually starts around 4:30 or 5:00. Everybody is welcome!

Golfers – don’t forget we tee off at noon. Registration starts 11-ish. Range balls are included in your entry.

Thanks for helping us share our Joy.  Hit ‘em straight!

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