Dear Friends,

For those of you who know me, you are aware that I have been a patient at the Mayo Clinic since before Christmas where I was diagnosed with a rare and sudden disease. I write this letter as I would like to make everyone aware that I am fighting the battle for my health as well as the battle of youth homelessness. I would like you to know that regardless of my circumstances, Calling All Angels and Covenant House are joining
together once again this year. I write this letter to you to share how the darkest hours of my life were soon filled with hope and inspiration…

Like many people who are faced with death, my experience has made me a better person and I have realized even more so what’s most important in this life. My first day here at Mayo, I met with a team of Doctors and residents. This wonderful young doctor (Dr. Jimmy Moss) held my hand and asked me what I did for a living. I told Dr. Jimmy that I ran a charity, my voice was soft and he asked me to repeat myself so I raised my voice as loud as I could and began to tell him about Calling All Angels. I told him that we raise money to help rescue homeless children off the streets. He tightened his grip on me and told me he was homeless from age 12. He told me that if it wasn’t for people like Calling All Angels or places like Covenant House that he would not be where he is today. Let me tell you that there was not a dry eye in my hospital room.

Dr. Jimmy believes our lives crossed paths for a reason and so do I.

I was reminded of the kids at Covenant House who may one day become the next doctors, police officers, mothers, teachers and friends. And what about the thousands of kids on the streets who may never have this opportunity without our help? So I will fight this fight because no matter what happens to me, there will continue to be homeless children that need our help. We need to save them.

So I’m asking that you send a donation to Covenant House in honor of all the children like Dr. Jimmy who deserve love, shelter, education and hope… all found at Covenant House with your support. And for those of you that are able, please sponsor and support our annual event. The event will be held on Friday, November 4, 2011 at San Marino Club in Troy. As you know San Marino has been very generous supporters and they allow us to give so much more back to our beloved cause. Last year we raised $53,000 and I know we
will raise even more this year. I have included a sponsorship packet and information about the event. I have also included an envelope so that you can join me in helping Covenant House get the kids off the street and provide them with the love and care they deserve.

Like I said earlier, you are my angels and I’m calling on you to help. Your heart is my hope in our efforts in giving children hope. Thank you for your compassion and support.

With Deepest Thanks,

Laura Bostick
Founder
Calling All Angels