Lindsey Frank Memorial Ride 8-23-14

VitaBene · 08-11-2014, 03:51 PM

Please join us for the Lindsey Frank Memorial motorcycle ride to support David's House. August 23, 2014. Registration and breakfast from 8 AM to 10 AM at Hart's Turkey Farm, ride leaves @ 10:15 and winds it's way through beautiful NH to reach David's House.

The Frank Family is from Moultonborough. They lost their little girl way too young. They hold an annual golf tournament earlier in the summer, and this ride in her memory.

About David's House:

David's House is the dream of a little boy named David Cyr who passed away in 1984 after a long struggle with acute lymphocytic leukemia.

During David’s frequent visits to the children’s hospital, at that time in Hanover, NH, his father, Dick, met many parents who slept in their cars or in chairs in their child’s hospital room, unable to afford any length of stay at a nearby hotel and unwilling to leave their child’s side. Likewise, each time David was discharged, he begged his parents to take the other kids in the pediatric departments with them to their safe, comfortable home in nearby Vermont.
For three years life went on this way. Dick met frustrated, exhausted parents and dealt with David’s illness the best he knew how; for his part, David helped. In and out of the hospital, Dick tells us, David never lost his love of life or his ability to brighten the days of those he met.

It was 1984 and David’s doctor told the Cyrs that David had just months left to live. The boy’s parents had heard this before, but this time, Dick could feel that it was true. Their home was nearby – a twenty minute drive – but in such times, any distance is too far. Exasperated, overwhelmed, and feeling the frustration he had seen in so many other parents, Dick asked the doctor, “Why isn’t there a place for families like ours to stay?” There had been talk of such a place, the doctor told them, but nothing had ever come of it.
"WE'RE GOING TO BUILD A PLACE," DICK SAID,
"AND WE'RE GOING TO CALL IT DAVID'S HOUSE."

Within a week of David's passing, the Cyrs and their friends and family had already begun raising money for David’s House. The seed money from which this wonderful organization has grown was David's own $300.78 (in spare change, allowances, and birthday money stashed around the house). Whenever Dick had asked him what he was saving for, David replied, "For a special reason, Dad." David's House opened its doors to guests on January 20, 1986 and since then, that "special reason" has served over 12,500 families from around the world!

When the hospital's pediatric services moved from Hanover to Lebanon in 1991, the Board of Directors of David's House decided to launch a capital campaign to build a new home on land that the Medical Center agreed to lease for $1 per year. On May 9, 1994, the current David's House welcomed its first guests. A two-minute walk from DHMC’s doors, David’s House was designed specifically to not look like an institutional building and instead feels like a cozy house with short hallways, welcoming colors, and soft lighting.
Launched in June of 2011, the Keeping David's Promise campaign was a two-year, $4 million effort that added a much-needed cottage-style addition to the house (four bedrooms and other spaces, bringing our total bedrooms to 20), strengthened our operating support, and helped build a long-term endowment strategy. Learn more about Keeping David's Promise.
David's House is a grassroots organization that receives no state or federal funding; because of the support we receive from our community, we are able to provide support for families 365 days/year without ever charging any fees.

Irish Choppers · 08-12-2014, 06:14 AM

I'm the owner of Irish Choppers and East Coast Choppers in Boston. Would it be helpful if I sent you some of my apparel that you could give away at your raffle?
If so, feel free to give me a call or send me an email with a shipping address and we'll send up a nice donation.

Mickey Stevens
774-230-7106
mstevens@irishchoppers.com

VitaBene · 08-12-2014, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irish Choppers

I'm the owner of Irish Choppers and East Coast Choppers in Boston. Would it be helpful if I sent you some of my apparel that you could give away at your raffle?
If so, feel free to give me a call or send me an email with a shipping address and we'll send up a nice donation.

Mickey Stevens
774-230-7106
mstevens@irishchoppers.com

Thank you- that is so thoughtful!!

VitaBene · 08-23-2014, 09:27 PM

Not sure of the official count regarding number of bikes, but 300ish! Between this ride, the motorcycle raffle, and the golf tournament they presented a check for $55,500.00. I saw a few forum members there- thank you!

Special thanks to Crucon and Laconia HD. Crucon sponsored the entire golf tournament and all meals (Harts does a great job with breakfast). Laconia HD donated the motorcycle.

What a wonderful tribute to Lindsey, she would be proud of her family and friends.

08-11-2014, 03:51 PM	#1
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,532 Thanks: 1,574 Thanked 1,608 Times in 823 Posts	Lindsey Frank Memorial Ride 8-23-14 Please join us for the Lindsey Frank Memorial motorcycle ride to support David's House. August 23, 2014. Registration and breakfast from 8 AM to 10 AM at Hart's Turkey Farm, ride leaves @ 10:15 and winds it's way through beautiful NH to reach David's House. The Frank Family is from Moultonborough. They lost their little girl way too young. They hold an annual golf tournament earlier in the summer, and this ride in her memory. About David's House: David's House is the dream of a little boy named David Cyr who passed away in 1984 after a long struggle with acute lymphocytic leukemia. During David’s frequent visits to the children’s hospital, at that time in Hanover, NH, his father, Dick, met many parents who slept in their cars or in chairs in their child’s hospital room, unable to afford any length of stay at a nearby hotel and unwilling to leave their child’s side. Likewise, each time David was discharged, he begged his parents to take the other kids in the pediatric departments with them to their safe, comfortable home in nearby Vermont. For three years life went on this way. Dick met frustrated, exhausted parents and dealt with David’s illness the best he knew how; for his part, David helped. In and out of the hospital, Dick tells us, David never lost his love of life or his ability to brighten the days of those he met. It was 1984 and David’s doctor told the Cyrs that David had just months left to live. The boy’s parents had heard this before, but this time, Dick could feel that it was true. Their home was nearby – a twenty minute drive – but in such times, any distance is too far. Exasperated, overwhelmed, and feeling the frustration he had seen in so many other parents, Dick asked the doctor, “Why isn’t there a place for families like ours to stay?” There had been talk of such a place, the doctor told them, but nothing had ever come of it. "WE'RE GOING TO BUILD A PLACE," DICK SAID, "AND WE'RE GOING TO CALL IT DAVID'S HOUSE." Within a week of David's passing, the Cyrs and their friends and family had already begun raising money for David’s House. The seed money from which this wonderful organization has grown was David's own $300.78 (in spare change, allowances, and birthday money stashed around the house). Whenever Dick had asked him what he was saving for, David replied, "For a special reason, Dad." David's House opened its doors to guests on January 20, 1986 and since then, that "special reason" has served over 12,500 families from around the world! When the hospital's pediatric services moved from Hanover to Lebanon in 1991, the Board of Directors of David's House decided to launch a capital campaign to build a new home on land that the Medical Center agreed to lease for $1 per year. On May 9, 1994, the current David's House welcomed its first guests. A two-minute walk from DHMC’s doors, David’s House was designed specifically to not look like an institutional building and instead feels like a cozy house with short hallways, welcoming colors, and soft lighting. Launched in June of 2011, the Keeping David's Promise campaign was a two-year, $4 million effort that added a much-needed cottage-style addition to the house (four bedrooms and other spaces, bringing our total bedrooms to 20), strengthened our operating support, and helped build a long-term endowment strategy. Learn more about Keeping David's Promise. David's House is a grassroots organization that receives no state or federal funding; because of the support we receive from our community, we are able to provide support for families 365 days/year without ever charging any fees. Attached Images

08-12-2014, 06:14 AM	#2
Irish Choppers Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Worcester MA / Meredith NH / Ft. Lauderdale, FLA Posts: 89 Thanks: 20 Thanked 65 Times in 31 Posts	Let me know if I can help I'm the owner of Irish Choppers and East Coast Choppers in Boston. Would it be helpful if I sent you some of my apparel that you could give away at your raffle? If so, feel free to give me a call or send me an email with a shipping address and we'll send up a nice donation. Mickey Stevens 774-230-7106 mstevens@irishchoppers.com

08-23-2014, 09:27 PM	#4
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,532 Thanks: 1,574 Thanked 1,608 Times in 823 Posts	Thank you! Not sure of the official count regarding number of bikes, but 300ish! Between this ride, the motorcycle raffle, and the golf tournament they presented a check for $55,500.00. I saw a few forum members there- thank you! Special thanks to Crucon and Laconia HD. Crucon sponsored the entire golf tournament and all meals (Harts does a great job with breakfast). Laconia HD donated the motorcycle. What a wonderful tribute to Lindsey, she would be proud of her family and friends.

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