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Dear family, friends, and supporters,I have just learned that my wife, Carolyn Gammicchia, has become one of the top five semifinalists in our state for the 5th Anniversary Volvo for life Awards, Volvo's national search for everyday heroes that gives out nearly $1 million in awards and funding each year. I nominated Carolyn for this program because of the extraordinary work she is doing to help others in her community-- and this year Volvo has selected her as one of the top five nominations from our state -- out of more than 16,000 nominations they have received over the past five years.This year, YOU have a chance to vote in the awards -- and your vote could help Carolyn become eligible to receive up to $50,000 in funding for a non-profit organization of her choice -- a chance to attend the 5th Anniversary Awards Gala in New York City -- and maybe even a Volvo for life!Please log on

to http://www.volvofor lifeawards. com to vote. You won't be asked to provide any personal information; all it takes to vote is to check a box and click a button. I hope you'll take the time to visit the site -- and thanks so much for your support! Just another note. Carolyn if chosen as a top finalist will be donating her award to the Autism Society of America to assist in the development of a national training model for First Responders and how to best meet the needs of individuals with Autism. Please show your support and vote. She is listed on the Michigan page. Also please read the stories of those from your state. Look and see how you may be able to support some of the programs that are in place. All of the individuals nominated are true heroes and deserve to be

recognized for their efforts. Please also pass this on to others, especially if you have benefited from the work that Carolyn is doing or know of other folks that would support her with such a recognition. I think you all know who I'll be voting for. Thank-you, Gammicchia