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Registration has begun for this years 2nd annual “Tee Off For The Twins” golf tournament being held Saturday, June 20th at Foxfire Golf Club in Baldwinsville, NY. Last year we raised $20,000.00 with this event and this year promises to be just as big. This year, registration can be handled via the internet by following the link on the TSOH main page. We have room for 36 “first come, first served” foursomes, which last year was filled by the third week in May. We would love to see you golf in our tournamnet, so please don’t delay. Regiter today and make this Father’s Day weekend golf outing a day of support for Two Smiles One Hope.

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Continued smiles,
Matt

It’s hard to believe that only one year ago Alison and I sat and wondered if we could even make this foundation happen. Suffice it to say, we didn’t. Without the help, guidance and support of so many that gave selflessly to our effort, we would never have gotten it off the ground. From the creativity and boundless energy of friends and family we created something wonderful from the ashes of the nightmare that devistated our lives only 2 years ago. At year’s end we had collected over $62,000.00 and converted 81% into funding for Duchenne research. With most of our startup and operational costs now depreciated into year one, we look forward to increasing the donation to research ratio in 2009. I can’t thank all of you enough for your time, efforts, and unswaying commitment to ending this disease.

Continues smiles,
Matt

Two Smiles is proud to be part of the “One Million DVD’s in One Year” campaign taking place next week in various schools and communities around the Syracuse area. This local campaign is part of the ongoing national effort spawned by the cast and crew of the world renowned Duchenne docuentary “Darius Goes West” The cast and crew come to town on March 24th and will be hosting two evening screenings. The first will be held at Marcellus High School on Wednesday, March 25th at 7 PM. The second will take place at Cazenovia College on Thursday, March 26th at 7 PM. A fundraising party is scheduled for Friday night at the Cicero American Legion and will include food and live entertainment. Tickets for the party are $20.00 presale available through Alison Willis at 315-415-4414 and $25.00 at the door. Come on out and help Two Smiles support this great cause and change DMD.

Continued smiles,
Matt

Most would have laughed off the challenge as a dare, an impossible dream to achieve…

Get a few hundred middle school students to sit down and hand write 25,000 letters in order to support a goal that has no affect on them, their school, families, or daily lives. I did say TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND LETTERS, think about that!

Well, if you’re one of the many who feel this way, it’s safe to say you have yet to meet up with the group of revolutionary students that make up the Jamesville DeWitt Middle School. Thanks to their efforts, lead by their tenacious teachers Melissa Dardaris and Heather Meyers, Two Smiles is happy to announce the return of Darius Weems and the cast and crew of “Darius Goes West” on March 24th, 2009. This time around they will be hosting screenings at Cazenovia College and Marcellus Central Schools and making day trips to several area middle and high schools to make sure that everyone “Knows About It.” This letter writing campaign is part of the ongoing “One Million DVD’s in One Year” campaign. The effort is getting copies of DGW into the hands of educators across the nation and will empower millions with crucial information about DMD. Stay tuned for upcoming screening times and additional information.

With all of my heart, I humbly thank the students involved in this monumental task. You are my heroes and you will save my boys.

Continued Smiles,
Matt

As of Friday, October 24th, New York State took over as the number one state in DVD sales of Darius Goes West. This accomplishment is a direct result of a lot of hard work on behalf of the students and staff of Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School and the envolvment of Two Smiles. All tolled, over 600 people crowded into the main auditorium at JD High School to veiw the screening and to cheer on the cast and crew of this exceptional movie experience. Combined sales bridged the 1900 DVD mark and set new bench marks for most “busses” sold in one evening. The cast and crew have asked us to up-stage our first performance on their return trip coming in Spring of 2009, a challange that all involved have accepted. Please stay tuned for information on how we as Two Smiles supporters will lead the charge in New York to become the first state in the union to reach our sales quota of 20,000 DVD’s sold in one year!

Continued smiles,
Matt

Check out the blog hype!

In collaboration with Jamesville DeWitt Middle School, we are pleased to announce that on Wednesday, October 22nd the cast and crew of the world renowned documentary “Darius Goes West” will be stopping in Syracuse to show the movie and drum up support. Their goal is to sell one million copies of DGW in order to raise money, awareness and to mark Darius’ chapter in history with as many people as possible. It’s an incredible story that takes Darius from his hometown in Athens, GA to the west coast in hopes of getting his wheelchair “pimped” on MTV’s “Pimp My Ride”. We hope you can help us make this event a memorable one. The showing will be at the Jamesville DeWitt High School Auditorium, 6845 Edinger Drive in Fayetteville at 7 PM. Hope to see you there.

Click here to watch the trailer!

Continued Smiles,
Matt

As the 30 foot long white limousine pulled onto our street all three of the boys knew something was up. The time had come for a Wish Party! Back in February, the Make-A-Wish Foundation chose Nolan and Jack as “Wish Recipients” and the time had come to unveil their dreams come true. The family all piled into the limo courtesy of Caz Limo and headed to Red Robin where other family members joined us and the party ensued. The boys were greeted by tons of smiles and presents, which were donated by the employees of our local Red Robin. An amazing effort considering they were notified of the party only 2 days prior. Following dinner Nolan was informed that he would be receiving his swimming pool and Jack would be taking the family on a week long vacation to Disney World. They were beside themselves with excitement and it was all possible through the efforts of Make-A-Wish and their contributors. Caleb was also given a wish thanks to his favorite Uncle Ron who earlier in the year rewarded him with a set of tickets to a Boston Red Sox / New York Yankees game to be held at the famous Fenway Park in Boston this September. Three very lucky boys with three very tremendous gifts. Thank you to all who have made this possible.

Continued Smiles,
Matt

Come join us Saturday August 16th, 2008 at Performance Harley Davidson in Syracuse for the second annual MDA Ride for Life. Join riders from all over the region and help raise money for a great cause. The ride begins at 11 AM with registration starting at 9 AM and will finish at the Syracuse Inner Harbor at the Hottest Chicken Wing Festival. Pre-Registration is available at the link below. Put on your best leathers and polish up your chrome, we’ll see you there!

MDA Ride for Life Info & Registration

Continued Smiles,
Matt

We’re still talleying numbers but in the meantime have a look at all the great photos of the day!

Irish Open Pics

For 32 years the Thomas Dwyer family of Rochester has successfully coordinated one of the longest consecutively run golf tournaments played in western New York. This year the tournament chairs have decided to award the benefits of the Irish Open to Two Smiles One Hope Foundation. The tournament will take place on August 4th, 2008 at Brookwoods Country Club, formerly Ontario Golf Club. The price per player is $125.00 and the format is a 4 man scramble. Contact Patrick Dwyer at murph_brah@yahoo.com for more info. Here’s to another successful year and many to come.

Continued Smiles,
Matt