Dan Carey Research Fund

I received an email from Mike Hartung today and think it is important enough to let all of the people associated with the MBA know about it.  It deals with Dan Carey a former State Tournament MVP from the Miesville Mudhens.  Dan passed away on March 19 of this year and his friends are setting up an endowed research fund in his name.  Here is the information:

Dear friends & family members,
We are trying to raise $25,000 in an effort to establish an endowed research fund in memory of Dan Carey (aka "Moose") in hopes of finding a cure for glioblastoma multiforme. On March 19, 2011, Dan, our brother, friend, mentor, teacher, colleague, and teammate died at the young age of 61 after a 1-year battle with this extremely aggressive form of brain cancer. He was a world-class athlete and world-class person, but was not able to win his fight against this deadly opponent. The research fund is entitled the Dr. Daniel G. Carey Brain Cancer Research Fund and although donations may ultimately be used to support any type of brain cancer research, our intention is that the monies will initally be targeted to finding a cure to glioblastoma multiforme. The fund will be under the auspices of the Children's Cancer Research Fund, but the research will potentially benefit brain cancer patients of all ages.
In an effort to kick start the fund-raising campaign, we have secured donations of $12,500 and with your help, hope to raise the remainder in the coming weeks. When we reach our goal of $25,000, the monies will be invested and researchers will have access to 4.75% of the total each year. The remainder of the fund will then accrue interest and support brain cancer research for years to come in Dan's name. You will also have the option of making annual donations to the fund, and we hope you will support this worthy cause for many years. 
To make a secure credit card donation, please follow the link below:
http://bit.ly/dancarey
Your name will appear on a donation list on the fund website, but the amount of your donation will remain private. All donations are tax deductible.
Sincerely,
Dr. Barbara Butcher and Mike & Mary Hartung