A LETTER FROM MIKEY’S DAD

Dear Friends:

In 2004, my son, Mikey Friedman, age 15, was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of childhood cancer. His life was a never-ending series of hospital stays, chemotherapy treatments and surgeries.

When approached by the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Mikey chose a shopping spree – but not for himself. Instead, he bought interactive, handheld video games and toys for other kids. He knew first hand the boredom and anxiety associated with debilitating chemotherapy treatments. He was determined to help. From these extraordinary beginnings, the Mikey’s Way Foundation was born.

Through the generosity of our donors we have been able to establish “Mikey’s Way Days” at hospitals across the country. Our “Mikey’s Way Days” have allowed us to give hundreds of IPODs, PSPs, portable DVD players and laptops to pediatric cancer patients. Even the seriously ill newborn receives a comforting fetal heartbeat teddy bear.

Tragically, Mikey lost his battle with cancer in 2008, leaving us with his vision and commitment to Mikey’s Way.

Won’t you help us commemorate his birthday on March 27th?

Please donate.

Help us do this...Mikey’s Way.

Les Friedman
CEO, Mikey’s Way Foundation (and Mikey’s Dad)