MAY 19, 2016
Russ Brown’s battle with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) inspires new fight
Russ Brown’s family launches For The Win, Inc., a non-profit to raise money for research
Russ Brown’s family launches For The Win, Inc., a non-profit to raise money for research
Russ Brown lost his 27-month fight with acute myeloid leukemia on August 12, 2014. Shortly after his diagnosis, Russ became determined to start a foundation to help beat this disease that greatly impacts so many lives. Unfortunately, Russ was not able to see his final wish come to life.
To honor this wish and pick up the fight where Russ left off, his family (wife, Dottie Brown, daughters, Elizabeth Brown and Lindsey Harrell , and son-in-law, Wade Harrell) has launched For The Win, the Russ Brown Foundation to end Myelogenous Leukemia, a 501(c)(3) organization.
For The Win will support the fight against myelogenous leukemia, raising funds to advance research and continually improve survival rates for patients around the world until that day when this life threatening disease is eradicated. At the launch of the organization, For The Win’s sole beneficiary will be MD Anderson’s Dr. Guillermo Garcia-Manero (one of Russ’ final doctors) and the research being conducted by his team at the largest practice of leukemia experts in the world.
“Russ was not your typical cancer patient,” said Dottie Brown, President of For The Win. “Even throughout a bone marrow transplant, full body radiation and countless rounds of chemotherapy, Russ was determined to live an active life. He maintained his normal exercise routine, even going down to the hospital’s gym after being unhooked from chemo. He continued to hit the golf course and played in and won our club’s annual Traditions golf tournament with our son-in-law. And most importantly, he sustained his positive attitude, even offering pep talks to those around him. One of Russ’ favorite nurses once said ‘he was truly a Superman, one of the strongest patients I’ve ever met’. We felt it was important to turn our grief into something positive – helping to put an end to the disease that has changed our life in so many ways.”
For The Win will raise funds through direct donations (donations can be made directly online at http://www.forthewinfoundation.org/donate.html), merchandise sales (available online at http://forthewin.logosoftwear.com/) and special events held annually to celebrate some of the things Russ truly loved (golf, oysters, fitness, etc.).
For The Win’s first fundraising event, Shuckin’ For The Win, will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2016 in Williamsburg, VA to coincide with The College of William & Mary’s Homecoming. A second event, a golf tournament, Swinging For The Win, is planned for spring 2017 on Hilton Head Island. For more details on For The Win and to get the latest updates, sign up for For The Win’s email updates at http://www.forthewinfoundation.org/contact.html/.
For more information on For The Win, visit http://www.forthewinfoundation.org/.
To honor this wish and pick up the fight where Russ left off, his family (wife, Dottie Brown, daughters, Elizabeth Brown and Lindsey Harrell , and son-in-law, Wade Harrell) has launched For The Win, the Russ Brown Foundation to end Myelogenous Leukemia, a 501(c)(3) organization.
For The Win will support the fight against myelogenous leukemia, raising funds to advance research and continually improve survival rates for patients around the world until that day when this life threatening disease is eradicated. At the launch of the organization, For The Win’s sole beneficiary will be MD Anderson’s Dr. Guillermo Garcia-Manero (one of Russ’ final doctors) and the research being conducted by his team at the largest practice of leukemia experts in the world.
“Russ was not your typical cancer patient,” said Dottie Brown, President of For The Win. “Even throughout a bone marrow transplant, full body radiation and countless rounds of chemotherapy, Russ was determined to live an active life. He maintained his normal exercise routine, even going down to the hospital’s gym after being unhooked from chemo. He continued to hit the golf course and played in and won our club’s annual Traditions golf tournament with our son-in-law. And most importantly, he sustained his positive attitude, even offering pep talks to those around him. One of Russ’ favorite nurses once said ‘he was truly a Superman, one of the strongest patients I’ve ever met’. We felt it was important to turn our grief into something positive – helping to put an end to the disease that has changed our life in so many ways.”
For The Win will raise funds through direct donations (donations can be made directly online at http://www.forthewinfoundation.org/donate.html), merchandise sales (available online at http://forthewin.logosoftwear.com/) and special events held annually to celebrate some of the things Russ truly loved (golf, oysters, fitness, etc.).
For The Win’s first fundraising event, Shuckin’ For The Win, will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2016 in Williamsburg, VA to coincide with The College of William & Mary’s Homecoming. A second event, a golf tournament, Swinging For The Win, is planned for spring 2017 on Hilton Head Island. For more details on For The Win and to get the latest updates, sign up for For The Win’s email updates at http://www.forthewinfoundation.org/contact.html/.
For more information on For The Win, visit http://www.forthewinfoundation.org/.