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Family, friends hold benefit auction for injurded MidSouth father

2009-08-24T22:44:00.003-05:00

This is the latest story about a friend of Marc's who put together a concert/benefit this past Friday. Marc was able to attend, and he said it was a great turnout of friends -- even danced!! It's very touching how much the community has stepped up the support. Lark xoxo

http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=10971537

Update from Gigi & Marc's Return

2009-08-19T08:51:00.003-05:00

Hello Everyone,
The summer of 2009 has been a tremendous adjustment for me and my family. Reeling from shock, despair and anger, each and everyone of you has not only caught my family and I from falling into an abysmal despondency but also carried us along from such depth to see the eventual light and the resumption of a life worth living albeit different. Bouyed with your generosity and endless, continuing prayers we have managed to make the house beautifully accessible to Marc. The fund is continuing to grow and will eventually be used for Marc's vehicle to give him independence. With everything in place Marc's coming home will be a joyous moment and not a dreaded ordeal it would have been if not for everybody's hard work.

Marc is doing well. Still in a wheelchair but with good spirit thanks to everyone's effort to keep that spirit and smile in place.

He is coming home tomorrow Thursday August 20th.

With everything that is done and will be done I thank you all.
Maria Gigi Floresca

Marc Floresca's Welcome Home

2009-08-17T21:21:00.004-05:00

Evening Everyone!!!
Looks like Marc will be coming home on time this week.
Due to hockey games and hall availability it was decided to join St Michael's monthly Birthday Celebration and add Marc's Welcome Home Event.

Mark your calendars for
Wednesday, August 26th
6:30 p.m.
411 Missouri St, West Memphis, AR
We will be in the Hall - entrance on the back side of the church.
They are having Mass at 6pm but don't worry you do not have to attend to join in the Welcome Home event.

It is Pot Luck and the theme is Hawaiian style. Drinks will be provided.
There will be sign up sheets for future fundraising events - so if you haven't signed up yet this will be another opportunity to help out.

Should you have any questions contact Tina Caron 901-481-2525 or U86Wildcat@aol.com (it's an old college addy).

Bike Ride Registration, Flyer, Overview Map

2009-08-13T22:42:00.011-05:00

Ironman Inline Hockey Tournament - information & registrationhttp://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-MKchMFO2CU/SnzNd_VV9yI/AAAAAAAAAAc/wm1PIDCLufE/s1600-h/IronMan+flyer_0002.jpg

Marc Floresca Bike Ride Maps

2009-08-13T22:13:00.004-05:00

26 Mile Map

10 Mile Map

55 and 66 Mile Map

Marc Floresca's Welcome Home Event Postponed

2009-08-07T19:37:00.001-05:00

Good'day Everyone!!

Just a quick note and feel free to pass along.
We are postponing Marc's Welcome Home Event due to the fact that he won't be here.
He's had a few complications that has set his therapy back a little. Don't worry it's not unusual and he's doing just fine. I'm working on another date and will keep you posted on time, date and place. Should you have any questions or want to help with set up or tear down - let me know so I'll put you on my list....call or email me U86Wildcat@aol.com (it's my college email) or 901-481-2525. Thanks for your patience and support.
Hope you have a fantastic week and I'm happy to help if you need anything.
Tina Caron
901-481-2525

Marc Floresa Iron Man Inline Tournament

2009-08-06T18:35:00.005-05:00

We are pleased to announce the timing for the Marc Floresca "Ironman" inline hockey tournament to be held at the Cordova Skate Center on Sept 6-7, 2009. The goal of this tournament is to raise funds for the Marc Floresca Recovery Fund and all proceeds generated will flow to this fund. His greatest love, besides his family, is hockey. We want the entire community to rally behind this tournament as a way to support him- both emotionally and financially.

For those not familiar Marc Floresca is a long time Memphis hockey dad, player, and coach in the roller hockey and ice hockey community. Marc permanently injured his lower back when a tree struck him during the severe thunderstorms that swept through Memphis on June 12, 2009. At this time Marc is still paralyzed from below the waist and is recovering at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, GA. Marc is due to return back home to Memphis in approximately two weeks.

Two days of rink availability have been donated by Cordova Skate Center and we want to fill all available spots- first with youth teams and then with adult teams as space permits. The format will be ironman 4 on 4 (plus goalie) with no substitutions and a 3 game guarantee over the weekend. Please see the attached flyer for details and please pass this along to all in the roller and ice hockey community to build the largest support base possible.

If you can assist with the tournament (including registration, refereeing, etc) please let me know. Players can build their own team and register as a group or I'll be happy to collect individuals and place on a team as needed.

Thanks in advance for your support.

Tom Mantel

Marc update - 7/22/09

2009-07-22T20:25:00.000-05:00

Good morning. Please circulate the following update information regarding Marc, his home and fundraising efforts for him. I tried to include everyone in this e-mail that has ties to each group that Marc is a part of. If I have left somebody out please forward a copy of this to them.
- Reminder that trust funds are set up at Fidelity Bank in Arkansas and at Regions Bank under the “Marc Floresca Recovery Fund.”
- August 1st, Applebees on Service Rd. in West Memphis, Pancake breakfast from 8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M., $5 per person.
- August 9th, St. Michael’s Church in West Memphis. Welcome home lunch from 1:00 – 3:00. Donations requested at the door. Please RSVP to Tina Caron, U86Wildcat@aol.com by August 2nd for accurate head count. Please respond to Tina Caron also if you would like to help out with this event with set up, clean up or possible help with food preparation.
- September 19th, bike ride in Northern Shelby/Southern Tipton County. Sign up sheets and more information to follow shortly.
- September 26th, Golf Tournament @ Plantation Golf Course in Olive Branch, MS. Sign up sheet is attached. (Volunteers needed for hole sponsors and prize solicitations. Contact Mitch McLain, mmclain@aptcommerce.com for more information.)
Home Improvement Progress
- As of 7/21 the bathroom conversion is near completion with the exception of plumbing fixtures and a new cabinet. Plumbing fixtures are due to be installed this week and the cabinet next Monday.
- Wooden ramp in garage is completed.
- Aluminum ramp for back patio is to be installed this week.
- Storage shed in back yard is completed.
To do:
- Move selected items from garage to storage shed in back yard.
- Install new cabinets or shelves in garage.
Marc’s progress
- Marc’s tentative arrival date back home is August 7th.
- He is working hard at rehab and is in occupational therapy.
- He and Gigi went on a camping outing with other patients and staff from the Shephard Center to help with situations outside of the hospital.
Sorry for the delay in updates as I know that everyone has been curious about the status of activities. The next mailing will come out with sign up forms for the bike ride.
Thank you,
Mitch McLain mmclain@aptcommerce.com; 901.598-6807
Jo Rust rust4_ms@yahoo.com; 901.338.3906 .

WMC TV video story on Marc

2009-07-10T07:52:00.002-05:00

Click here to view the story...
http://www.wmctv.com/global/category.asp?c=151146&clipId=&topVideoCatNo=15040&topVideoCatNoB=124083&topVideoCatNoC=105461&topVideoCatNoD=124506&topVideoCatNoE=124957&clipId=3886936&topVideoCatNo=15040&autoStart=true

Geoff Caulkins' article in the CA

2009-07-10T07:52:00.001-05:00

Click here for the link to the article...
http://commercialappeal.com/news/2009/jul/08/inspiring-teamwork-for-fallen-coach-dad/

Fundraising efforts

2009-07-10T07:37:00.000-05:00

Click on this link to get information on fundraising efforts...
http://www.eteamz.com/memphisyouthhockey/files/Floresca-FundraisingEvents.pdf

2009-07-09T21:50:00.000-05:00

We are moving the Marc Floresca updates to our MYHL blog.