And the academy award goes to....

Well, not QUITE an acadamy award.

Actually, its called the Brittany and is a new award for the Kiwanis Club. Only 8 in existence.

I am the ninth.

I was awarded this last night, by the president of our own Kiwanis club. To say the least, I was stunned. The award was described and puts a 500 dollar donation to the Pediatric Lyme Disease Fondation in my name and I get a plaque and a medal I think.

I won this for the work I did for my friend with ALS and his family. That Fundraiser that made me so nuts back in July, but was immensely successful. I determined the success rate by how happy the family is and how much we were able to give them that day.

I can't even begin to describe how surprised and happy I am. I will be presented with the goods at our Installation of the board of directors on October 12 - another black tie event with pictures to come!

I am the ninth winner of this award, and that to me is truly amazing. The gentleman who created the award has a special place in my heart so this is doubly meaningful to me.

"I want to the thank the [academy] for this honor. I want to thank my friends & family, the cath family, and all my fellow Kiwanian's who came out to this event to support Al! This award belongs to ALL OF US"

Not bad for an ad hoc speech!