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About a thousand miles away from where Sam spends his days, a group of friends - most of whom we've never met - decided to do something to help us out one fine Saturday.  They were led by Chrissy, who is the daughter of our friend Ed and stepdaughter of Sarah.  She was moved to help Sam and got all these people "riled up" (as Sarah would say) to help us keep searching for answers for our little guy.  And I am awestruck by the fact that we have never even met most of these good people.    Thank You doesn't cover it, but THANK YOU, all of you. 

October '08 - she did it again!  Chrissy had another car wash for Sam, and made over $1,000 for his treatments.  WOW!

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Sam and Chrissy's Car Wash '08

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My dear friends, working hard for Sam.

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Here's a message Chrissy posted on Sam's guestbook: 
 
Chrissy Coughenour
Email Address: c.coughenour@yahoo.com
Comments: Hey guys! I just wanted to let you know that we did a final count of the money raised last Saturday. With the money we raised and the check that CT Automotive is sending, the total is $1,806.00. I'm so glad that the car wash did so well. I really hope this helps with the trip to Montreal. I hope things are going very well. Much love to everyone! Chrissy and the gang.

And here's a message Sarah posted on Sam's guestbook:
 
Sarah
Email Address: sgitt@hotmail.com
Comments: Lester, Ed and I would like to thank everyone who helped Chrissy make her carwash the success that it was. We would like to thank Chrissy, John, Daniel (who really liked the buckets of soap and brushes), Sandy, Adam, Amy, Dan, Timmy (aka Peetie), Eric, Susan, Curtis and Elizabeth, and Donald the Hotdog guy. We would also like to thank the very generous folks who contributed to the cause. Sam keeps touching so many people in so many different ways. It truly is amazing. One day, he and I will have a chat about that. For now, we love you all and you are in our constant thoughts. Much love from up North and thanks again to everyone. We love you all. Sarah

And some messages from before the car wash:
 
September 14, 2007 1:37 PM EST
Name: Chrissy Coughenour
Email Address: c.coughenour@yahoo.com
Comments: Hello all! Just wanted to drop a line to say hi. I hope Sam is doing well. You would be so happy with how many people's hearts Sam has touched already. We already have a collection going and we haven't touched a car yet. Just when you think there's no hope with people they turn around and surprise you! I can't wait to see how well it turns out. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

submitted on September 12, 2007 1:51 PM EST
Name: Chrissy Coughenour
Email Address: c.coughenour@yahoo.com
Comments: Hey guys! I hope things are going well! I'm excited that he's moving around more. Well, I'm just checking in to see if there is anything I can do for you guys. AND to tell you that we're having Sam's car wash this saturday and I'm super excited about that. It may rain though, so we may not be able to do it until the 22nd. But by God, if I have to end up washing cars while it's snowing, I will. I'm determined to help you guys in any way that I can. Anywho, I will pray for your former student, John, when I pray for Sam tonight!! Much love always, Chrissy, John and Daniel

 
 
So anyway, I just have to say, we are deeply appreciative, deeply touched, and completely overwhelmed that so many people cared so much to give up a day, pitch in their time and their money to help us help Sam.  He is definitely a group effort - we couldn't do this alone, and we are aware of how much we need your love and support. 
 
Thank you all again. 
 
(One day we expect Sam to wash your cars, too, but we're not telling him that yet!)