How many of these dances can you do?

These emails are from parents and children who attended a Boston Celtics basketball game this past St Patricks Day. Tickets were purchased from the proceeds of our last event, Boston’s 3rd Annual Ugly Sweater Party.

When I first started to receive these emails, I wasn’t sure whether to post them or not. I wasn’t sure what viewers would say, do or think. I asked 2 people who I admire and value their opinion more than anyone else (my mom and my girlfriend) and they both said “not to post them.” They said that it was too “heart-felt.” But after further thought, I thought it was most definitely the right-thing to do. My Reason: is because it may just inspire 1 reader/viewer to help make a positive impact for someone else. If so, then why would I want to keep that from happening? If it offends anyone, I’m sorry. If it makes you feel good, you’re welcome.

P.S. We did get permission to post the following:

Hi Kelly

Please forward this very heartfelt thank-you to Steve and anyone else involved at the b Positive Project for the Celtics tickets that were donated for the game on 3/17.

Matthew was very excited for several days before the game, during the game, and for several days after the game. He enjoyed sharing about his experience at show and tell the very next day, and even today, when I put on his Celtics t-shirt, he was beaming again. It is the type of experience that we would not probably be able to provide him without the Starlight program and the generous people and organizations that make donations.

Unfortunately, we had forgotten our camera on game day so instead I have attached a few pictures of Matthew in his t-shirt.

Thanks again. Nancy and Jon and Matthew

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Kelly, would you please forward on to the b Positive Project and if they would prefer a hand written letter with printed pictures, I can certainly do that I just do everything electronically these days.

Dear Members of the b Positive Project ,

We can’t thank you enough for your generosity! Your unbelievable donation of Celtics Tickets to the Starlight Foundation really made a difference in the lives of our very special children. They were able to have fun and enjoy a Celtics game like any other normal kid and you made that happen. The kids were beaming with joy! Thank you for making a positive experience for our sweet bundles of joy special kids who deserve a special treat.

Attached are some photos from the event.

Thank you,

April, Shawn, John Thomas and Ryan

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If ever my son tells me that he CAN’T do something, I’m going to sit him down and make him watch this video. There’s no such thing as CAN’T DO IT!

Hi Steve,

I just wanted to say THANK YOU so much for the Celtics tickets!! Starlight families truly enjoyed the game last night! Families received parking, “Garden Gold” to use like cash inside the stadium, tickets to a great game, and a great night out!

You wouldn’t believe it – the first family that arrived both Mom & Dad were wearing b.positive “b.IRISH” shirts for St. Patrick’s Day!! Isn’t that amazing? I didn’t realize that Starlight families were giving back and supporting the wonderful work that you do. It was really touching and they were both really excited that I noticed and made a big deal about it. They are going to take a picture and send it in to me!

I’ll send along any thank-you notes & drawings as I receive them. Thanks again for a really special night. For many of these families, this was their first EVER Celtics game!!

Thanks for making this possible. You are truly making a difference!

Sincerely,

Kelly

Manager of Program Services – Starlight Children’s Foundation

Dad at 1:34 gets what he deserves for wearing Daisy Dukes….Check it out!

I can’t believe shows like this aren’t on Television anymore…..Seriously, how is it even legal that we don’t have the option of watching stuff like this?? There should be a designated channel for shows just like this.. This is what dancing is all about. Raise your hand if you’re with me…- Can I get a witness?

Can’t really complain about the weather here in the New England area, its been a rather dull winter. But, I’m sure I speak for everyone when I say this……”bring on the sunshine, everybody loves the sunshine”……

…..feel what I feel, what I feel, what I feel what I’m feelin

In the sunshine

…..Feel what I feel, what I feel, what I feel, what I’m feelin

In the sunshine

….Do what I do what I do what I do what I’m doing

In the sunshine

Do what I do what I do what I do what I’m doing

In the sunshine

Everybody loves the sunshine

Sunshine…

by Rick Reilly from Sports Illustrated

I try to be a good father. Give my kids mulligans. Work nights to pay for their text messaging. Take them to swimsuit shoots.

But compared with Dick Hoyt, I suck.

Eighty-five times he’s pushed his disabled son, Rick, 26.2 miles in marathons. Eight times he’s not only pushed him 26.2 miles in a wheelchair but also towed him 2.4 miles in a dinghy while swimming and pedaled him 112 miles in a seat on the handlebars – all in the same day.

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So, the million dollar question is what inspired me to create the b Positive Project? – The most simplest answer that can give you without writing a novel is I was tired of living my life without a purpose. I wanted to do more. I’ve always had an entrepreneur spirit and knew that I wanted to create a business model that could sustain itself and help those less fortunate at the same time.

The name b Positive Project came about because we all go through life experiencing ups and downs; some worse than others. But it all maters on how we handle these situations. When life doesn’t seem fair and/or you feel like you can’t catch a break, you should really stop and count your blessings for what you do have and get in the mindset of being “positive” – Always try and find the positive of a negative situation. If you think your life is unfair think about those less fortunate that don’t have anything.  Start living your life with a purpose. Feed your mind, body, soul and heart and you will succeed at anything you do.

Here’s my inspiration and motivation – my son. What inspires and motivates?