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.
Many thanks to editor, Robert Michaelson, and Amherst Patch, for a job well done putting Motivating Miles’ mission on display, and helping introduce our important cause to the Amherst, NH community and beyond.
To follow and support Amherst Patch (who has so generously supported MM) subscribe to the Amherst Patch Newsletter here!
Meet our latest Journey recipients, 62 year old Lynda, from Somersworth, NH, and her two daughters, Tina and Kenilynn.
Lynda has lung cancer which has metastasized to her brain, and is currently on hospice care.
For their Journey, MM is teaming up with Amy’s Treat to provide these three ladies a special weekend “get-away” to Mills Falls Hotel in Meredith, NH, set on picturesque Lake Winnipesaukee. The ladies will enjoy top notch cuisine, rustic, log cabin luxury, and a “spa day” where they will be pampered by Mills Falls professional staff. The experience will be documented by the very talented photographer, Karen Bobotas, who will also put together an album for the women to have as a keepsake.
Most importantly, the trip will enable these three strong women to relax and enjoy themselves in a beautiful setting, and spend valuable quality time together.
On Saturday, February 2nd at 7PM, long time friend of Motivating Miles, and immensely talented artist and accomplished dancer, Tiffany Jacobs, will showcase her original production, DANCE, at the Souhegan High School theatre in Amherst, New Hampshire. Jacobs has generously offered to donate all proceeds from the performance to Motivating Miles.
You will be mesmerized and moved by this emotionally charged live dance performance, produced by Jacobs herself; Motivating Miles’ Journey recipients serve as the show’s inspiration. On display will be the talents of dancers from some of New Hampshire’s finest studios, including: Bedford Dance Center, Dimensions in Dance, Joy of Dance, New Hampshire School of Ballet, The Dance Company, and Vouli Dance. Jacobs has pulled together an all star lineup of talent, paired with a phenomenal music selection that will pique your palette of emotions.
DANCE is a “must-see” performance, so please mark your calendars and spread the word!
DETAILS
WHAT: DANCE, an original dance production, inspired by the families that Motivating Miles has helped, and performed by New Hampshire’s top dance talent.
WHEN: Saturday, February 2, 2013 @ 7PM
WHERE: Souhegan High School theatre (Souhegan High School / Amherst, NH)
COST: $10 / ticket (tickets can be purchased at the door OR ahead of time by calling 603.554.6983 OR through the dance companies listed above)
Here’s a quick sneak peek of a recent rehearsal:
In addition to Christmas Eve, today we celebrate the beautiful life of Motivating Miles’ inspiration, Frances Ginsberg. An accomplished opera singer with an angelic voice, Frances passed away on Christmas Eve of 2010. Among many other things, Frances was a loving sister and aunt, generous friend to thousands, larger-than-life personality, and a true New Yorker!
Frances is one of three individuals for whom Motivating Miles was originally founded. Her passion and enthusiasm for each day serves as a perfect illustration of the philosophy underlying MM’s mission. Frances’ legacy is strong and we honor her today.
Listen to Frances here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOKNe7877hQ
Come on out to Margaritas Mexican Restaurant & Watering Hole on Tuesday, October 30th, from 4- 10PM … 15% of of your bill goes to Motivating Miles!!
Check out the details here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Motivating-Miles-Foundation/232088424035?ref=hl#!/events/368682473208914/
Join Motivating Miles at The Page Restaurant & Bar in Portsmouth, NH on Friday, June 8th @ 8PM, to kick off the summer in style, and for a cause! Enjoy live music, good food, cheap beer, and great prizes! All proceeds go to Motivating Miles, and will help MM help local families dealing with a terminal illness.
WHERE: The Page Restaurant & Bar (172 Hanover Street, Portsmouth, NH)
WHEN: Friday, June 8th @ 8PM
COST: $5
WHAT: MM benefit party to kick off the summer, at one of the most popular bars in the northeast … with live music, Red Sox tickets and other great give-a-ways, top-notch food, and ice cold beer!
Hope to see you (and 500 of your closest friends) there!!
Thanks to Nancy W, from Milton, NH (wife of Babe, a recent MM journey recipient), Motivating Miles made the newspaper! Nancy recently reached out and shared she and Babe’s MM “journey” experience with Foster’s Newspaper (of the Rochester Times). Many thanks to Nancy for her continued support of Motivating Miles, and for continuously paying for it forward!
Read the article here: http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012705249838
21 year old, Elaine, from Rochester, NH, was diagnosed at age 17 with metastic Ewing Sarcoma. Elaine received intensive chemotherapy and radiation therapy as her primary treatment for many months, and the cancer went into remission. Unforuntately, in June of 2011, Elaine experienced a relapse. Her cancer is now characterized by doctors as recurrent, refractory, metastic Ewing Sarcoma. In December, 2011, Elaine, her family, and her medical team decided that the potential benefits of further chemotherapy were outweighed by the risks and horrific side effects. As of April, 2012, Elaine’s medical team has set primary treatment goals of relieving Elaine’s symptoms and maximizing her quality of life. That’s where MM comes in!
In early April of 2012, Elaine’s social worker, Sigrid, contacted Motivating Miles, and made the introduction. MM staff was fortunate to be able to visit Elaine and her family in Rochester, NH, as discuss the possibility of an MM Journey! Elaine’s strong interest in quality family time became evident when she proclaimed, “I just want a family vacation with all of us!” The rest of the family also stressed the importance of having the opportunity to enjoy each other as a unit, away from the physical, mental, and emotional drain that comes with the treatment of a terminal illness. An avid movie buff, Elaine brainstormed “cool” Journey options that would include movies and family time (her two favorite hobbies!). After much deliberation, she thought, “what about Universal Studios?!!” And off Motivating Miles went, flying into high gear, creating the perfect family vacation (Journey) for Elaine and her family, to Universal Studios!
Below, read social worker, Sigrid’s “journey” request letter to MM, on behalf of Elaine:
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Dear Motivating Miles Foundation,
I am so appreciative of what your organization is doing to help fill this gap in health care/hospice. It truly is an amazing gift to individuals and family facing a terminal illness. What that in mind, this letter is to introduce you to someone we are helping, and hoping your organization may also be able to help.
Elaine is a 21 year old woman, who was diagnosed at age 17 with Ewing Sarcoma. She has received her care through Dana Farber (Boston, MA). She has gone through all available treatments at this point. We admitted her to our Hospice program in March (2012).
Elaine resides with her family in Rochester, NH. She has an older sister, younger brother, and mother, Karen, and father, Les. Elaine has expressed to me her desire to have a “family vacation with all of us.” She would like to go to Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. At this time she is mobile, and would be able to trave. I have discussed Motivating Miles with Elaine and her father, Les, provided them with some information, and they are very interested! Please let me know if you need additional information.
Thank you for your consideration, and again for all you do!
Kind Regards, Sigrid.
More info (and pictures) from Elaine & family’s Journey to Universal Studios coming soon!
Caleb out for a late night 10 mile run, in honor of one month til Epic Man!
MM Co-Founder, Caleb Ginsberg, and long-time supporter, Forrest Butler at tackling The Epic Man in just one month!! Caleb and Forrest will be raising money and awareness for Motivating Miles in their pursuit of this momentous physical and mental challenge.
Stay tuned at The Epic Man’s Facebook Page and blog!
