Matthew Kurz - Updates & Prayers

Periodic updates on Matthew's condition and ongoing prayers and words of encouragement for Matthew and his family.

May 04, 2006

Fundraiser Info

"Life doesn't always deal a fair hand - in these times, we can all use a little help. Give Matthew Kurz a helping HAND and join us for a HAND up Poker Run."

These are words from the flyer for a new fundraiser.

Many people continue to ask for ways that they can help financially. There is a new fundraiser that has been planned that is coming VERY soon - May 13th! This fundraiser will be in Grandview, MO (south of Kansas City) at Gail's Harley Davidson, at the corner of Hwy 71 and Hwy 150, with high visibility. Four Thrivent chapters and Thrivent Agent, Bob Boone will be working at the day's activities.

Here's the schedule for the day:
8:30 a.m. Poker Run with Harley drivers (best run wins a prize)
8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Bake Sale (items coming from Sedalia, Lee Summit, etc.)
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Silent Auction
12:30 - 2:00 p.m - grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, chips, etc. - free will offering
Live Band and Dance starts at 2:00 p.m.

Now, you're probably wondering how this came about. Somehow, the word about Matthew and Andrew's accident got to some Harley officiandos and they wanted to help. To make a long story short, they asked Bob Boone and a family member to come speak to them about Matthew's situation. It was guessed that there would be about 10 people show up for the meeting and instead 110 people gathered to hear Matthew's story. There was a gentleman there in a wheelchair named George. I don't know his story, but he stood up out of the wheelchair with effort and the Harley fans said they want to help Matthew "on the road" working toward being able to stand like that! They also said they have Matthew on their prayer list!

Four Thrivent chapters with which Bob Boone is associated heard about the great need for assistance and joined in with the Harley Davidson group to put on this fundraiser. Here's how you can help: the Bake Sale needs more items, especially about 100 dozen cookies. Mailing baked goods is not a good thing, so if you could send $5-$10 towards the bake sale that would be greatly appreciate. Mail your check (made out to: Thrivent) to the address below and put on the memo line: bake sale.

Bob Boone
7220 W. 98th Terrace, Suite 230
Overland Park, KS 66212

It would also be very helpful to have more contributions for the silent auction. Contact Bob Boone at 816-590-9064 to offer items. Of course, cash donations of any amount are always welcome.

Please help get the word out by passing out or displaying the flyers for this event. Contact Robert.Boone@Thrivent.com for a copy of the flyer.

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