Our lives were touched by David Bezbatchenko, our dear friend's brother who passed away on February 14, 2009 after a three and a half year battle with a brain tumor caused by Neurofibromatosis (NF), a genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow along nerves anywhere in the body and can affect the development of bones and skin. Each year the Bezbatchenko Family holds the David Bezbatchenko Memorial Golf Classic in his honor and baci has not only donated to the cause, but designs most of the correspondence for the tournament. Proceeds from the tournament benefit The Children's Tumor Foundation, a non-profit medical foundation, dedicated to improving the health and well being of individuals and families affected by NF.
So you can imagine that next Tuesday, NF Awareness Day, is special to us. Well, it's also special to Cavaliers owner, Dan Gilbert - his 14-year-old son, Nick, was born with NF and has suffered the loss of vision in one eye, had brain surgery and endured four rounds of chemotherapy. Nick is the 2011 National Children's Tumor Foundation Ambassador and will represent the Cavs at the NBA Draft lottery.
Here's where you can help - supporters can donate $10 to help The Children's Tumor Foundation fight NF by texting CTF to 20222. The Cavs and Dan Gilbert will be matching each dollar donated to CTF through the lottery! Help support a wonderful cause that touches so many lives!!
(Source: Ohio.com)
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