From: David A. Lauer [dlauer2@wi.rr.com]
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 9:54 PM
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Subject: Re: Larrys Memorial.

Good friends in the fantasy baseball world,

My thanks to all who participated in the memorial for Larry Schilling. The total raised by our band of cyber baseball nuts for our friend was $1,270.00! Far outpaced my expectations. The amount sent by the ACS to Karen mentioned $1,220, but a late check raised our total.

Here is the letter that went out from the ACS on its letterhead to Karen:

May 15, 2006

Mrs. Karen Schilling

511 Wilson Avenue

Houma, LA 70364

Dear Mrs. Schilling,

On behalf of the employees and volunteers of the American Cancer Society, I extend to you our deepest sympathies at the death of your husband Larry. He left his mark on your family, on your community and on the men with whom he shared his hobby of fantasy baseball.

These men decided that they wanted to carry on Larry’s fight against pancreatic cancer by contributing to the American Cancer Society in his memory. One of our Relay For Life board members in Kenosha, David Lauer, organized the three leagues Larry participated in, and together they raised $1,220 for research into a cure for pancreatic cancer. In addition, David encouraged every league member to purchase a luminarium in Larry’s memory. These are white paper bags with the cancer victim’s or survivor’s name and a message written on it, and a candle that burns all night inside the bag. The luminaria light the track all night at the Relay For Life events as team members walk in search of a cure for all cancers.

I hope you find some “sunshine” in this wonderful show of love and support from Larry’s friends. It has touched our hearts here at the American Cancer Society.

Sincerely,

Angela Glenn

Income Development Coordinator

American Cancer Society

P.O. Box 902

Pewaukee, WI 53072-0902

Angie suggested personalizing it, otherwise I would rather have not had my name mentioned. But I am so proud to just be associated with such a great group of guys!

Dave Lauer