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The #3 ranked player in the world, Paul Casey, joined Caddy For A Cure last week at Tiger Wood’s AT&T National held at the Congressional Country Club. Bethesda area resident Fred Keel become our second “three peat” participant taking advantage of this fantastic opportunity and historic venue. Fred could not have been more excited to carry the bag for Paul who is hands-down one of the nicest and most personable players on the planet .
Fred quickly found out how Paul has become the 3rd best player in the entire world. Watching Paul hit shot after shot with such perfection, Fred was amazed at the skills of this great guy. Paul’s regular caddy, Craig Connelly, was also along to show Fred how it is done, but for this seasoned Caddy For A Cure caddy, not much help was needed!
Once again, another golf-dream came true for our participant by being able to walk along the famed fairways of Congressional Country Club, site of so many historic events in golf, with one of the best players in the world on a gorgeous day. But the dreams that Caddy For A Cure helps come true are not only for our participants, but for the many lives we are able to help who are far less fortunate.
Paul Casey is a super cool guy and a true joy in the world of golf and life. Without hesitation he eagerly stepped in to help out when KJ Choi had to change his plans with us at this event. Paul so believes in helping others that he wants to help again and again. Despite the change with KJ, Fred Keel readily admitted that this was one terrific experience indeed.
Also joining us for a great time at Congressional was Dennis McGlone from Pittsburgh. McGlone had his golf-day of a lifetime spending it inside the ropes with Hunter Mahan. Could it have been “Caddy For A Cure Karma” going as Hunter battled Tiger down to the wire for the victory at Congressional? We humbly like to think that this is simply yet again good things happening to those who do good for others.
For those of you who have never been inside the action at one of the biggest events in sport, it is a rush of energy like you have never experienced. Here, Dennis gets a sense first-hand of how good these guys really are, performing on the most difficult golf courses in front of thousands of fans in the heat of competition.
Hunter Mahan and his caddy, John Wood, could not have been nicer nor made a better day for Dennis McGlone. As hard as Dennis worked for Hunter, he still went home with a smile as big as can be knowing that he made a difference in so many people’s lives.
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FOCUS ON FANCONI
This month’s featured child comes from a land “down under.” Yes, Fanconi anemia knows no boundaries and can strike any where in the world and this is one Aussie child fighting the good fight. Jasper Miles is his name and it was quite touching when his father Paul, reached out to us to help spread the word.
Jasper was diagnosed on February 1st 2007 with the rare genetic condition of Fanconi Anemia. Here is a bit of background on the disease: · FA is one of several deadly inherited anemias. · FA patients may have a variety of noticeable birth defects. In Jasper’s case, these include – Low birth weight, failure to thrive, IUGR, cordy, and his “dodgy” thumb. · FA patients experience a high incidence of leukemia (18%-20%). · FA patients have a much higher incidence of cancer than the general population. It is a matter of when, not if, he needs a bone marrow transplant.
This is not something you want to have happen to anyone, but his parents would not change their little angel-boy for anything! They intend to show him every day how much they love him and fill his life with wondrous things – just like they planned to prior to his diagnosis.
Thank you for taking the time to read about our newest Aussie friend. Please remember the Miles family in your thoughts and prayers.
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