Mission Statement
Motivating Miles Foundation, Inc. assists individuals and families facing a life-threatening illness to achieve acceptance, inner solace, and ensured legacy, through individualized journeys facilitating the fulfillment of lifelong desires.
MM is thrilled to introduce, Babe, and his wife, Nancy, from Milton, NH … our latest Journey recipients! Babe’s Patient Care Representative, Debbie, from Farmington Family Care in Farmington, NH, contacted us last week and told us Babe’s story. Within a matter of seconds, we were hooked! Babe’s story, and his present circumstances, directly align with MM’s mission. For us, it was a no-brainer … we had to provide a Journey for Babe and his lovely wife, Nancy. Babe’s only hope … one last trip to his hometown of Bucklin, Missouri, to visit his parents’ gravesite, and visit with family he has not seen in many years.
More info (and pictures) from Babe’s Journey are coming soon!
In the meantime, read Debbie’s letter to MM, introducing Babe, and requesting a Journey:
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Dear Caleb,
I am writing to you on behalf of one of our patients, Babe W. We had been working with another organization for the past few months and sadly heard back that they would not be able to assist this family due to funding restrictions. We truly hope that your organization may be able to make Babe’s wish became a reality.
Babe has endured many hardships throughout his life which he has been able to overcome with the support of his loving wife. His strength has been his bubbly, optimistic and positive attitude. Babe has overcome many health hurdles. He suffered from Renal Cancer which resulted in a partial nephrectomy. Due to his Cardiac issues, Babe had double bypass surgery. He has had multiple surgeries to correct and treat his back which included placement of rods/plates. Understandably, Babe has endured a great deal of pain. Despite his personal battle with these health issues Babe’s attention and concern is always for his family and his need to protect them from worry and stress.
Babe had served in the US Army and has maintained a productive life until recently. He is now forced to battle terminal Lung Cancer which has metastisized to his brain. He is presently undergoing chemotherapy/radiation. He certainly is struggling physically and mentally in preparation of his pending prognosis. He has lost two siblings to cancer and is the only survivor. His greatest loss was that of his daughter in 2003.
Babe’s wish has been a desire to travel to Missouri to visit his parents graveside one last time. His only other wish, which can’t be granted through any organization, is to have more time to spend with his wife of 45 years. He truly wants to see his 50th Wedding Anniversary. It is our hope at Family Care of Farmington that Motivating Miles can assist Babe in meeting his travel wish. Due to ongoing health issues, Babe has endured financial hardship and cannot afford the cost to travel to Missouri despite the importance of this desire. On behalf of this patient, we are hoping that you will consider granting Babe this final wish.
Thank you for your consideration in advance.
Debbie
Kristine's got a new heart!
Motivating Miles is thrilled to announce that a recent MM Journey recipient, 35 year old, Kristine (Amherst, NH), successfully underwent heart transplant surgery in Boston! Kristine had been bed-ridden in the Brigham & Women’s Hospital since last summer, waiting on a new heart. Well, they found a match, and she is recovering wonderfully!
Congratulations, Kristine and family!!
In addition to Christmas Eve, tomorrow (December 24, 2011) marks the one year anniversary of the passing of Motivating Miles’ inspiration and opera great, Frances Ginsberg. While she left us a year ago, her voice continues to resonate in the hearts and minds of many. Frannie continues to be loved by family, friends, and adoring fans around the world, whose memories of Frances are as warm as she was.
We miss you, Frannie, and we love you very much.
May her voice sing forever …
Come support Motivating Miles this Friday night, October 28th @8PM in the Souhegan High School theatre, as Cabaret With A Cause will be performed by some of New Hampshire’s top theatrical talent! Come explore the triumphs in life’s adversities through the music of Broadway!
| “By living each day as if it could be your last, we relate to each life experience passionately, powerfully, and memorably. The small cares that seemed so important yesterday seem like nothing, and our daily concerns seem petty and irrelevent. When we finally reclaim ourselves we are changed.” – from Tuesdays With Morrie
All proceeds to benefit Motivating Miles TICKETS $8.00  Cabaret With A Cause producer, and loyal MM supporter, Andrea Crocker |
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9 hearty runners, and one driver / ‘team mom’, successfully represented Motivating Miles in completing the 13th annual New Hampshire Reach The Beach Relay; a 200 mile relay running race from Cannon Mountain to Hampton Beach!
Team MM met its fair share of adversity during their arduous journey across New Hampshire. But, after just over 27 hours, the team’s final runner, Ashley Blake, led the team (w/ MM flag in hand) across the finish line on Hampton Beach.
For more pictures from the event, check out our Facebook Page here!
On Thursday, August 25th, MM supplied a mini-Journey for Kristine, a 35 year old woman from Amherst, NH, awaiting a heart transplant at a Boston hospital. Having trouble with her new sedentary lifestyle (she must stay bed-ridden in the hospital for 3 to 12 months, while she awaits a new heart), and struggling to keep friends and family in the loop, Kristine hoped for an iPad 2 to help overcome both obstacles; 1) the many features of the iPad will provide a welcomed distraction from day to day life in the hospital, and 2) she can chat with her large network of friends and family all over the world, via skype!
Sadly, Motivating Miles Journey recipient, Tony, passed away on Friday July 15th, one week after he witnessed the last ever NASA shuttle launch, as part of his MM Journey.
Tony was surrounded by loved ones as he passed, and in the wonderful care of the Merrimack (NH) Community Hospice House.
Tony’s larger than life personality, sense of humor, and kindness is evidenced by the outpouring of support Tony and his family received in the final stages of his life.
Tony is survived by loving wife, Elaine, and many adoring friends and family.
MM’s latest Journey, Tony’s Launch, made the front page of the Nashua Telegraph. Tony and his wife are an inspiration to all, and their story needs to be shared!
The space shuttle, Atlantis, blasts off!
Tony and his wife, Elaine, await the July 8th space shuttle launch!
MM Journey Update:
Friday, July 8th, 2011, Motivating Miles will be hosting Tony, his wife Elaine, and their friends and family, at Cinemagic Movie Theatres in Merrimack, NH, for a special viewing of the final NASA space shuttle launch, The Atlantis!
A delicious italian lunch, a special guest or two, and a few extra surprises will help to make this a special day for Tony and his family.
Tony, a New Hampshire native in his fifties, was diagnosed in 2007 with Glioblastoma stage IV, and has far exceeded doctor’s preliminary prognosis of 6 months. Tony’s wife, Elaine, contacted Motivating Miles on June 28, 2011, while Tony was on hospice care, with a Journey request.
Read more about Tony’s Journey here!
Countdown to the July 8th, 2011 11:26AM (EST) launch, for the shuttle, Atlantis!