In honor of Paul and to understand the importance of his caring spirit, The KARE Foundation wanted to share a text Paul sent to his family after his diagnosis. Having KARE funds help so many recipients is truly a gift to honor the legacy of Paul and the KARE Foundation family!

“Good morning everyone. I didn't sleep much but my brain was racing with all kinds of random thoughts! I was thinking about how my family has been battling scary medical issues for the last 22 years and realized that these same issues have created the most powerful family bonding moments that most families will never experience! The one that really stands out in my mind was Allie's last open-heart surgery. After weeks of anxiety and worry for the date of the surgery it finally came. We paced the crowded waiting room for 9 hours and we looked up and saw the surgeon rounding the corner with the demeanor of a baseball player rounding home plate after hitting a game winning grand slam!!!! He looked at our terrified faces and said: "the surgery went very well and Allie is off the bypass machine and her heart is functioning on its own" At that moment it felt like a lightning bolt of love and prayers blasted into every one of us! It was a truly magical family bonding moment! I think Betty might have been guiding the lightning bolt from heaven even though she had terrible aim! Maybe she used her GPS but it was a " direct hit"!! I need everyone to create their own family bonding moment. Next time you see a loved one think of something special to say to them and give them a hug! Let's go! " group hug " everyone!!! I promise it will not only brighten their day but yours as well”.