Patrice and I find ourselves in Denver, Colorado. Loyal followers of the blog know that we have already been to Coors Field in our quest to visit all 30 MLB stadiums so that is not the reason we are here. Even if we hadn’t been to Coors Field, it is very tough to see an MLB game in early March unless you are in Florida or Arizona. No, we are in Denver for a much different reason.
Many of you on this blog have helped me raise money for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation in order to fund research needed to find a cure for Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s disease known collectively as Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Each year we participate in a fundraiser called Take Steps where we walk to raise awareness of this problem and raise money for this fine organization. Last year our team (“Team Reiss”) surpassed $1.000,000 in total funds raised. In recognition of this milestone the Foundation is giving me the Modell Award honoring the Foundation’s Volunteer of The Year. When I first heard that I was being given the award I was taken aback. My motivation in raising money for the organization has always been to help people suffering from these diseases. You probably know that 2 of our 3 children have IBD. Yes our son, David, and our youngest daughter, Erica, have Crohn’s disease. I am hopeful that my continued fundraising will help us find the cure in my lifetime.
Prior to receiving the award there was a heartwarming video shown with a variety of people congratulating me. By the time I got to the stage to accept the award I was a sniveling mess. I can hear you now, “Robert crying? Is the Pope from Chicago?”
Yes, I was emotional but I managed to make it to the stage and thank people for the honor and their support. Two of my biggest supporters, Patrice and David, were in the audience, which of course made it even more special.
No food pictures, no monuments, no star sightings, no just one happy husband and father.
If you would like to be a member of Team Reiss please use the link below. If you are a regular donor, don’t worry your email will be on its way very soon. If you are new to the fight please accept my thanks in advance and if you don’t receive an email please contact me.
Join me in helping end Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis (see the link below)
https://takesteps.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/participant/TeamReiss
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Congratulations 🍾. Gre
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A huge congratulations to you, Robert, for this well-deserved award!
YOU ARE THE MAN! It must be very rewarding to be recognized for all your efforts in combatting this disease! Keep up the good work, and we’ll try to continue our support too!
Congratulations again!
Anita & Bob Nitta
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What a wonderful occasion. I love the picture! So happy you got a chance to celebrate all your hard work. Love you all.
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