My respect just went up +10

The AJC has an article today about this new Larry Munson bobblehead that is being created by Rob Ellis. Larry has requested that all proceeds from the little broadcasters be donated to the Noah Harris Memorial Scholarship Fund. The seven inch tall figure will give you some of Larry's most infamous calls at the flick of a switch.

Noah Harris, a former UGA cheerleading captain and UGA alum, passed away from injuries recieved in Iraq in 2005. He was 23. Harris hails from my hometown of Ellijay. His death really shook our small mountain town and I'm very glad that UGA has taken steps to memorialize this true American hero. He joined the Army after the September 11th attacks in New York, telling his father that people “must serve some higher purpose than yourself in life.”
Noah was unbelievably selfless. He was known for carrying bullets in one pocket, and beanie babies for the Iraqi children in another. I was involved in a few activities with Noah's mother, Lucy, back when I was a student at Gilmer High, where she teaches. She is an amazing individual. Seeing the kind of individual that she and her husband Rick are, it is no wonder that Noah was such an amazing person and a valued member of the UGA community, as well as our great nation.

Larry Munson, who already holds my personal admiration due to his talents as a broadcaster, has just earned my admiration as a great person. When Noah passed away, football coach Mark Richt, head swimming coach Jack Bauerle, UGA spirit coordinator Shelly Korpieski, Munson, and his fishing buddies were all instrumental in getting the scholarship endowded. It takes $150,000 to get the scholarship endowded, and sources involved say they are still well short.

I would greatly encourage you to pick up a bobblehead if you can. An extra donation to the fund would be greatly appreciated by the Harris family.

God Bless the fine people on this campus. Damn good Dawgs, that's all I can really say.

Here's the link to the AJC story:

http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/uga/stories/2008/04/11/munsonbobble_0412.html

ChiliDawg

Race for Research

This is completely un UGA related, but this is a cause that means a lot to me. My hometown of Ellijay has had several cases of battles with brain tumors. My uncle currently suffers from one, as well as a high school senior at my alma mater, Gilmer High. Very rarely will I post un UGA related posts, but I feel this one deserves some press. Please read the following from my cousin, and consider this date for your summer plans. Feel free to contact me for more information.

Thanks,

ChiliDawg

Hi Everyone,

Well we are little over three months away from the 9th Annual Race for Research to benefit brain tumor research. For the past nine years the Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation has hosted the 5k race and 2k walk with all money raised going to fund research to find a cure for brain tumors. Last year the race raised over $250,000 which was presented to four brain tumor researchers, two doctors at Emory and two at Duke were awarded last years grant.

Brain tumor research is especially close to mine and my family's heart since my dad was diagnosed with Glioblastoma (GBM) on January 31, 2008. Just a couple of weeks after dad's diagnosis Justin Elliot a senior at GHS was diagnosed with GBM and just days after Justin's diagnosis Eugene Young was diagnosed with GBM. Also there is Ethan Jones, a 6 year old little boy who has been fighting Medulloblastoma since February 2007.

If you are interested in joining our team of walkers we would love for you to join us.Below is the information for the walkDate: Saturday July 12, 2008Location: Atlantic Station, in AtlantaTime: 6:30 - 7:15 am number pick up (This time may change)Race Time: 7:30 am (This time may change)Entrance fee: $20If you would like to join us or have any questions please feel free to contact me at mrs_amandasmtih@yahoo.com.

Thanks to everyone!

Amanda Buffington Smith