Lung Cancer Research Foundation

Dear;

Clients, Friends, and Colleagues.

 

It is with great sadness that I regret to inform you that Jim Ferguson has passed away.

As many of you may have or have not known, Jim has been battling lung cancer for a few years. He was relentless in his fight and very few knew that he battled this disease while working.  

Jim was one of the original pioneers in professional painting. During Jim’s prime he was a pilot and had two private planes that traveled him to his five offices across three states and more than 250 employees.  He was also one of the only ones to have had both union and non-union companies in his day. He also helped pioneer a non-union apprenticeship program. Until recently he served on the board of Area one JATC.

Many of the painting companies that are around today were former employees of Jim at one time or another. He trained many of his competitors and did it with a mindset to have an even playing field in the industry. He changed the lives of thousand people over the course of his 50+ years in the industry.

We were fortunate to have had this one of kind wisdom here in our office. He will truly be missed.

 

Every year 200,000 people are diagnosed with Lung Cancer and 150,000 people die. I ask if you would please join us and raising money in Jim’s name and help stop the #1 cancer killer in the world.

 

Your donation would be greatly appreciated

I'm raising money to benefit the Lung Cancer Research Foundation in honor of my mom (Julie Torbit), who is battling stage 4 lung cancer and multiple sclerosis. I am running a marathon at the end of September with a few of my friends to gain support. Any donation will help make an impact and encourage us to train! Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me. 
(also its a surprise so don't tell my mom please)!! 

More information about Lung Cancer Research Foundation: The Lung Cancer Research Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on supporting lung cancer research. Our mission is to improve lung cancer outcomes by funding research for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure of lung cancer.

So I signed up for a half marathon [insert laugh]. Nope this isn't an April fool's joke, it's real kids. The gal with short legs who takes elevators over stairs will be "running" 13.1 miles in only the best place on Earth, 'The Hamptons'. I along with my besties Kelly, Meagan & Kenzie will be running this glorious race to support lung cancer research.

As most of you know, my Pop lost his battle with lung cancer last year. He had a smile that could light up a room, a heart that could melt Antartica and a soul bigger than Billy Joel's record sales. I will be running for him...for all those who lost the battle, fought the battle or will face the battle, in hopes that one day we will have a cure. 

If you were planning to place bets on my finishing time, don't even bother; I run 12min miles. Instead, you can help me reach my fundraising goal. All donatations will go to the Lung Cancer Research Foundation. 

***If you want to come cheer us on/yell at me if I'm going too slow/be a witness that I finished...please find the race information below.

Bridgehampton Half Marathon
Saturday, May 10th 9am

http://bridgehamptonhalf.com/

Lastly, GO GATORS!

Xoxo,

Tiff