Real Estate On Tap by Jason A. Kapit, Esq.

Smiles Are Contagious

May 12th, 2010 by Jason A. Kapit, Esq.
Categories: Noteworthy Causes

Getting The Word Out

Growing up in South Florida my whole life, I have had an opportunity to forge life long friendships with a lot of great people. I have known Jeff Aronsky since kindergarten and although we all have our own lives to live, there are certain instances when the connection remains vibrant. He, along with Niki Curry Martin started Smiles Are Contagious, an organization (dedicated to a high school friend, Michael Curry (pictured left).

The Message From Jeff Aronsky

Dear friends and family,

As many of you know, I received a life changing email from my close high school friend, Michael Curry, in the summer of 2007. Michael, who rose through the ranks of the U.S. Army, stated his reason for not being able to attend the upcoming 20 year reunion. He was “trying to get 100 soldiers home safe from Afghanistan.”

Less than one month later, I learned that Michael had made the ultimate sacrifice leaving behind a loving family and an army of friends.

Shortly after learning of Michael’s death, I made a personal commitment that I would never again need to be reminded of life’s fragilities. Inspired by Michael, his sister Niki Curry Martin and I founded SMILES ARE CONTAGIOUS in 2008 to create unforgettable opportunities to enrich the lives of underprivileged children.

This has become my most rewarding endeavor and I am proud that SMILES ARE CONTAGIOUS has benefited so many. Steadfast in our mission to bring Michael’s contagious smile to the faces of at least 100 underprivileged children annually, SMILES ARE CONTAGIOUS sent 117 children to sleep away camp in 2008 and 108 children to sleep away camp in 2009. While the camp experience may seem commonplace to many of us, these are children that would otherwise NEVER have had this opportunity.

Please join Niki and I as we strive to MAKE IT HAPPEN again in 2010. Each and every penny raised will benefit a deserving child. Our commitment is unwavering and with your help, we will MAKE IT HAPPEN. To learn more about our organization and make a donation to help level the playing field, I invite you to visit:

www.smilesarecontagious.org

Words can’t express my gratitude!

Jeffrey Aronsky

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