Rock 'n' Splash Relay Bash for Todd Larsen set for 10/31/2009

 

As many of you know, in addition to his role as swimming coach and mentor, Todd, is also the director of Irvine Music Academy and has been teaching many youth to play instruments and sing.  He formed a "School of Rock" which has been a tremendous success with his music students.

 

Whether it has been through coaching or teaching, Todd has undoubtedly had a positive impact on hundreds of families in Orange County and beyond.  Todd has an infectious enthusiasm for life and a passion for teaching/coaching. 

 

Since Todd’s treatment for the cancer will essentially destroy his immune system he is not able to teach or coach because the risk of infection is so great.  This loss of income and the excessive cost of medical care will be a huge challenge.  The fact that he is not able to do the work he is most passionate about will be another daily struggle since he loves to be around people and hates to sit still.  Thankfully, Todd is surrounded by a loving and supportive family including his wife Kelly and their 10 month old son Garrett. 

 

Many community members have already joined forces to help Todd beat his leukemia and provide both emotional and financial support to him and his family as they take this unexpected journey. 

 

Please help support Coach Todd and join Nova for the Rock ’n’ Splash Relay Bash on October 31st from 9-2 at Woollett Aquatics Center.  Registration forms are attached.  

Please consider participating in one of the following ways: 

1. Register as a swimmer or "ghost swimmer"

 

The "Rock ’n’ Splash Relay Bash" (for swimmers and non-swimmers) will take place at Woollett Aquatics Center on October 31st benefiting the Larsen family.  Attached you’l find a packet of information which includes event details, registration and pledge forms. There will be a table for registration at Woollett from now until Oct. 30th in the evenings and a drop box. 

 

The registration fee of $10 includes lunch, custom swim cap, custom bag tag, raffle tickets, games, a chance to win amazing prizes and even the opportunity to meet local Olympians.  Event t-shirts and Jason Lezak autographed swim caps can be earned by raising pledges for Coach Todd and his family. 

 

2.  Form a team of swimmers

 

We would like to have strong NOVA presence at the event.  Teams consist of 8 swimmers.  There are no age minimums or limits.  We will be video taping/web casting the event for Todd and it will be a powerful message to him from the community at large.  Since Todd loves a good cheer competition we’ve decided to have one at the kick off of the event and everyone is welcome to participate.  Swimmers or family members that would like to help, but are unavailable to come may sign up as "Ghost Swimmers" and a ghost with their name will be hung around the fences at Woollett.

 

3.  Make a financial contribution in any amount to underwrite the event or donate directly to the Larsen family.  

If you would like to make a donation of funds, raffle/auction items or underwrite an event expense please contact Liz Eastin for more information at 714-697-3306 or by email: lizzylew@sbcglobal.net.

 

Your support of this event will help us demonstrate what an amazing NOVA/swim community we are - not only to Todd and his family, but to the City of Irvine and beyond.

 

Please direct any questions you may have to the following individuals:

 

Liz Eastin lizzylew@sbcglobal.net 714-697-3306

Lizzie Howard lizh5@cox.net

Nancy Clayfield nclayfield@me.com

Lisa Chen lisachen@cox.net

 

Warmest regards,

 

Liz Eastin