Dear Russ, 

What a delight it was to hear from you with that encouraging testimonial, and your plans for Caddy for a Cure!  It really is exciting, Russ, and I'm just glad to be able to call you friend.  I know you are working hard to get the job done, and I have every reason to believe you will be very successful doing this.  When a man has a passion to do something, almost without exception he finds a way to get it done - and I'm convinced you have a passion for this.  The need is great; the motive is pure. 

Russ, I just want you to know that I am proud of what you are doing and I believe you will be successful in it.  More importantly, I believe you will make a difference in the lives of many of these kids who have the misfortune of being afflicted with such a devastating disease.  I hope you will keep me on your list, keep me informed as to what's going on and how it's going.  In the meantime, I will make every effort to keep up with your progress and when I read the paper and see your name, I'll always smile.

Thanks again, Russ, for taking this bold step.  I'm believing you're going to be successful at it.

Sincerely, your friend and brother,

Zig Ziglar