SUCCESS!!

Greetings MADKAP blogospherians.  Great news to share with all of you, although it's not yet truly official in debit and credit posting terms.  Not dissimilar to a presidential election or half-time at a Vanderbilt football game (pre-James Franklin era, of course), we're calling this one early.  Donations have exceeded...

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MADKAP Featured In KAP's Spring '13 Newsletter

Greetings.  KAP was kind enough to include an article that I wrote re: the MADKAP scholarship fund-raising initiative in its most recent quarterly newsletter.  Here it is....thanks! ====================================================== Why...

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KAP Profile - Ryan H (Student)

As we start the final month of the 2013 MADKAP initiative, it seems fitting to introduce one of the central characters in this ongoing play....my son, Ryan.  Ryan is a big-hearted guy with a knack for imitating and quoting seemingly anything/everything. ...

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MADKAP Donor Wall - 5/26/2013

Wanted to take a moment to recognize everyone who has contributed to the MADKAP initiative to help support the Kelly Autism Program (KAP) community.  Thank you for your generosity and support...it is significant and, as the name indicates, is making a difference.  If I have erroneously omitted your name from this list,...

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MADKAP Fund-Raising Update - 6th Hurdle Cleared!

Greetings.  Just a brief post to let you all know that we have cleared the 6th (of 8) fund-raising hurdles and are beyond the $18,000 mark.  A sincere thank you for your generosity and support!  Please share the word with your circle of friends....there are ~35 days remaining to reach the $25,000 mark....and thereby...

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"Final Four" - Rock/Creek Scenic City Trail 1/2 Marathon - 5/18/2013

Not dissimilar to the Sesame Street song, one of these things is not like the other.  In this case, it would be the trail half marathon....the last of MADKAP's four half marathons in four consecutive weekends and the only one off-road. ...

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Iron Mom 1/2 Marathon - 5/11/2013

It was another lovely day for our second straight weekend on the banks of the Ohio River for the 3rd annual Mother's Day Eve Iron Mom Half Marathon.  An early 6:30AM start, mid-50s temps, and a cloudy morning made for an excellent distance...

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KAP Profile - Ryan W (Student)

On the eve of the 3rd half marathon in Paducah (how did that get here so soon after the 2nd one?) let's take a minute to meet Ryan W, an energetic guy who is always ready to share the latest news and his perspective regarding WKU sports of...

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MAKDAP Fund-Raising Update - 5th Hurdle Cleared - Thank You!

Greetings good people.  A quick post - which is in no way a reflection of the enthusiasm associated with the topic - to let you know that we have eclipsed the $15,000 mark.  Thank you very much!  So, you know the drill by now....that gets us to the point of another $500 check of mine hitting tomorrow's mail. ...

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KAP Profile - Sarah (Leadership)

Greetings MADKAP loyalists.  Time again to introduce yet another face of KAP.  And it's an important one in terms of KAP's college program....it's the KAP College Program Manager, Sarah.  Sarah is the manager, coach, trainer,...

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Cinco de 'hio - Flying Pig 1/2 Marathon - 5/5/2013

Ohio played host to MADKAP racing this morning for the 15th annual Flying Pig Marathon & Half Marathon in The Queen City, Cincinnati.  Kentucky got in on the action as well with a majority of the first 5K being run on two bridges over the Ohio River and in Kentucky.  A 6:30AM EDT start allowed us to find the "Finish...

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MADKAP Fund-Raising Update - $12,547 thru April!

Greetings MADKAPPERS, blogospherians, and Twitterversers...and a sincere thank you for the incredibly generous support to date.  I'm very pleased to tell you that we are over halfway to our $25K goal through the end of April.  THANK YOU!  This means that we have cleared the 4th hurdle and, as promised, I have placed...

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Thank You! - 3rd Fund-Raising Hurdle Cleared

Greetings MADKAPPERS, and a big thank you....together we have cleared the 3rd hurdle.  And that means that we have collectively exceeded the $9000 mark.  Five figures is in sight just up the road.  I sincerely thank you for all of your generosity and significant support.  As mentioned for previous hurdles, the...

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MADKAP Profile - Amanda (Mentor)

Let's spend a little time getting to know Amanda, someone who has served as a mentor to KAP students and given a lot of time to the program.  Her enthusiasm and energy for the program speak for themselves, and so to does her understanding...

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Country Music 1/2 Marathon - Sat 4/27/2013

When describing a rainy day, you've probably heard someone say - or even yourself said - "it rained the entire time" and perhaps the rain stopped occasionally or was actually intermittent.  Alas, not today.  It rained.  The. ...

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MADKAP Racing Team Ready To Roll

Roll might be too aggressive of an action verb for a group of dudes collectively over 180 years old.  Okay, it definitely is.  But it's time.  We've made it through long runs, tempo runs, intervals, and fast-finish runs; rainy/snowy/windy...

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KAP Profile - The Kellys (Leadership)

It's time to get in the WABAC machine and return to the beginning.  To know more about Kelly Autism Program means it's time to get to know The Kellys.  Having spent some time with John and Linda, I'm almost certain that they would...

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Thank You! - Another Fund-Raising Hurdle Cleared

Very pleased to report that the 2nd hurdle has been cleared and, therefore, I'm putting another $500 check in the mail for the MADKAP initiative.  I truly can't thank you all enough for the support.  Including the $500 mentioned we are now over the $6000 mark, and I'm aware of several very generous donations initiated...

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KAP Profile - Kathryn (Student)

Greetings again MADKAP supporters, and welcome to our second student profile...this one featuring Kathryn.  Kathryn stands out in the KAP college program for a number of reasons, including her west coast affiliation and her gender...most...

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April = Autism Awareness Month

Quick note just to remind everyone that it is Autism Awareness Month. Your support of the MADKAP initiative to generate scholarship funds for KAP has been fantastic.  Incredibly generous gifts have been given - some so generous and unexpected from some of you that it's been both stunningly humbling and wholly energizing. ...

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KAP Profile - Dr. Boman (Leadership)

Meet Dr. Marty Boman, Director of Kelly Autism Program (KAP).  All of it.  Primary, secondary, and higher education levels.  It's difficult to adequately describe Dr. Boman's role and contribution.  She's a bright mind,...

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KAP Profile - Hendrix (Mentor)

Time to introduce you to Hendrix, a young man who works part-time with KAP as a mentor and full-time as someone who gives his time, energy, and care to the program.  And full disclosure, I've known Hendrix and his family (Nashville-based)...

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Thank You! - First Fund-Raising Hurdle Cleared

Since we're taking the KAP name to the streets for organized races, we'll stick with the running theme....the first hurdle - $2500 - has been cleared!  If we can collectively clear ~seven more hurdles (eight total), WKU will match us dollar for dollar to create $50,000 of sustainable scholarships for KAP.  As promised,...

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KAP Profile - Curtis (Student)

Curtis is a role model.  He just doesn't know it.  And he doesn't try to be.  He just is.  Curtis is courageous in a way that doesn't present a front of aplomb but by choosing to do and be more outside of his comfort zone,...

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MADKAP Racing Shirts

They are here.  Four weeks till first event (Country Music Half Marathon, April 27).  We will continue the training as well as raising scholarships funds for and awareness of KAP.  Back to you in a day with the first KAP profile. ...

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What is KAP?

Good question.  What follows isn't necessarily the brochure-crisp overview but a Dad's ground-level view to date.  To tell you what KAP is we first need to know who it is.  KAP is a result of the vision of John & Linda Kelly, Canadian on arrival and Hilltopper community inhabitants three decades running. ...

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