St. Chistopher the Martyr (Howard City,MI.council 13653 at 9596 N Reed Rd., Howard City, MI 49329-9544 US

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Dear Brother Knights & Fellow Christians

Council 13653 Howard City,MI. is embarking on a fund raising drive to raise money for the purchase of a Handicap Van for a fellow Knight.

Carl Oakes was injured diving accident at age 15 and now he is over 40. He is in a wheel chair and has a very limited poverty level income. Recently his 1999 Ford Windstar

had the EMC Controller fail and he is no longer able to drive it.

With a handicapped person here in this area of Michigan in order to get a drivers license (which he already has) they have to go to Mary Free bed Hospital and they determine what special hand controls- computer controller device is needed for them to drive the vehicle. This controller alone costs $39,269.00 to match his prescription that would allow him to drive the vehicle. The Price of a new 2007 Van with 34 miles with the automatic Ramp system needed is $45,838. The total price for this Van that meets his specifications is $85,107 and a newer van would be considerably more. As you can see this is a somewhat captive market.

Carl is very active in the Knights and Christ the King Church in Howard City, MI. He helps teach CCD classes and is an inspiration to all of us. He is an Icon at our Church he is an avid outdoorsman. He misses his Van it simply put is his livelihood. He would help transport other handicapped people to doctor visits and etc. Carl always puts other people ahead of himself.

Could you please tell other fellow Knights? Carl’s picture is below. Anyone wanting to donate money to this cause can send it to the address below or if there are any questions call Father Jim Wyse (4^th degree Knight) 231-937-5757 or our District Deputy Joe Lynch 231-972-7789.

Steve Barnes

Financial Secretary barnessm1954@sbcglobal.net

Council 13653 Howard City,MI. phone 231-856-7715

Checks Payable to: Oakes Van Drive

1954 200^th ave

Morley, MI. 49336

Visit Carls Van Fundraising Website: http://home.catholicweb.com/OakesVanDrive/index.cfm?reinit=y

FUND RAISING BREAKFAST
FOR CULTURE OF LIFE
Jan. 11,2009

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