Miracle Man

Here’s an update on the Miracle Man, John Killian, after his accident on I-30. Channel 8’s George Riba interviewed the Killians. Below is the video. To see the original post, go to http://www.wfaa.com/sports/Marathon-runner-recovers-from-head-on-colision-98766824.html

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Teens ask Congress for support in battling brother’s disease

Dawn Redig with Neighborsgo.com recently wrote an article about Nick nd Abbie Killian (Sam’s brother & sister) who meet with Congressman Ralph Hall in Washington DC.   To read the full article, click here.

Important Message from PPMD Board Chairman… Kinda

Did you see the YouTube video with John & Sam Killian?  Check it out:

Craig Miller from The Ticket interviews Sam

Craig Miller from Sportsradio 1310 The Ticket interviewed Sam.  To hear the interview, click the play button below.

Sam’s Family Fun Day Video – Now Available!

Amy Parks-Heath Elementary Second Grader Sam Killian Named a “Texan with Character” by CBS Channel 11 News

CBS 11 morning news team member Teresa Frosini has named Amy Parks-Heath Elementary second grader Sam Killian a “Texan with Character.” This Friday, October 9, in the 6 o’clock hour of the Channel 11 morning news, Sam’s “Texan with Character” segment will air. (It will most likely be shown in the 6:30/6:45 a.m. time frame.) Seven-year-old Sam has a unique story as he was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at a young age. This spotlight helps the Killian Family’s efforts to raise awareness of the disease and to help raise money for research. On November 1, Sam’s dad, John, will be running in his 10th marathon, which is one of the main ways the parents help raise money through Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD). John has a 50-member team running in the New York Marathon, and participants include Sam’s principal at Amy Parks, Dan Crawford, and Craig Miller from Sports Radio 1310 The Ticket. Please join us in congratulating Sam for representing RISD as one of their outstanding students.

Northwestern Mutual Foundation Honors Volunteer Chris Messick by Donating $10,000 to Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy

Chris Messick and Team have been recongized by Northwestern Mutual Foundation for their volunteer work in administering the organizational and financial responsibilities to make Sam’s Family Fund Day happen. In their honor, Northwestern Mutual has donated $10,000 to Parent Project Muscular Dystorphy (PPMD), a national organization that aims to improve the lives of those with Duchenne through research and advocay.

In 2005, when Mr. Messick learned that Sam, the 4-year old child of a client, had been diagnosed with Duchenne musucular dystophy, he was moved to action.

Mr. Messick is a certified financial planner and wealth management adviser for Messick Financial Solutions in Dallas. He decided that writing a check was too easy and instead thought this was an opportunity to serve the family and do something special. Five months later was the first Sam’s Family Fun Day, a fundraiser focused on providing fun for kids and their families through entertainment such as obstacle courses, bounce houses, magic show and more.

On October 24th, the fifth annual Sam’s Family Fund Day will be held. The fundraising goal is $250,000 which is a far cry from the $38,000 raised in 2005.

To Learn More About the Award, see the press release at InvestmentNews.com and the one from Northwestern Mutual Foundation.

October 24, 2009 – Fifth Annual Sam’s Day to End Duchenne Benefiting Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy

Sam’s Family Fun Day is an opportunity to help raise funds to benefit the research programs of Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy and to help kids of all ages learn about muscular dystrophy and living with disabilities. Our goal is to help give kids with Duchenne muscular dystrophy a chance to do the things that kids are supposed to do.

Sam’s Day was started in 2005 by friends of Sam Killian. Sam is a 7 year old boy from Rockwall, TX that was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in 2005. Since 2005, Sam’s Day has raised over $250,000, all of which has gone directly to funding a cure for Duchenne. With your support, we are having an impact on this disease, and how it affects the 150,000 boys around the world with Duchenne MD.

Please visit our fundraising page: www.ParentProjectMD.org/Sam5

When: Saturday, October 24, 2009 10:00am til 2:00pm

Where: Flagpole Hill at White Rock Lake (Map) – Google Map

Activities: Bounce house, Rock Climbing Wall, Obstacle Course, Fast Pitch, Slide, Games2U Gaming Truck, Hamster Ball, Lazer Tag, Face painters, Magicians, Stilt Walkers, Train Rides, and a NASCAR legends racer

Sam’s Day entertainment provided by Games 2U!

Food: Chic-fil-a, hamburgers, hot dogs, and ALL the fixins, shaved ice and cotton candy.

Sam’s Day is Open to the Public!

Click HERE to start your own fundraising page for Sam’s Day!

Unable to attend the event but still want to help?

Tim Rose Golf Tournament Raises $10,000 for Sam’s Day

Tim Rose Golf Tournament Raises $10,000 for Sam’s Day.  Read more

Run for Our Sons

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