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Here at the Austin Institute we believe in giving back and supporting great causes
The Austin Institute thas taken part in several activities for great causes.
Here are the highlights:
Wayne Morgan has participated in:
Tour de Rouge , benefiting the American Red Cross Rosedale Ride, benefiting AISD’s school for children with multiple disabilities Tour de Tahoe, benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Pedal Power Wildflower Ride, benefiting the Hill Country Children’s Advocacy Center
Austin Institute went pink! The Austin Institute of Real Estate Pink Agents were created. The Pink Agents were 25 people strong and raised over $1500 to benefit Susan G. Komen.
This Christmas, we were proud to support our troops overseas. They requested reminders of home and we delivered! Together with friends, we sent out care packages to Afghanistan.
Over the years, our founder, Wayne, has worked tirelessly by giving his time, energy, support and funds to various causes.
From emceeing at the Hope Ball to benefit juvenile diabetes, to riding his bike from Houston to Austin to raise money and awareness about Multiple Sclerosis, Wayne is completely involved and dedicated to helping others. He has ridden his bike twice from San Francisco to Los Angeles to raise money for AIDS research.
Wayne rode in the Livestrong “Ride Across Iowa” in 2008 with the Lance Armstrong team. Whether in business or in life, Wayne touts the importance of having a team. All of his riding and training would not be possible without the many people involved on his team.
UPDATE:
Wayne would like to thank everyone for their support.
Below are photos of Wayne in the Livestrong jersey he wore, wearing names pinned on his jersey of people who have been affected by cancerBelow is also a list of these names.
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Beverly Zan Baker Roger BowlesMelissa Look Patty Caldwell Johnnie Carol GoldbachBill Nuebel Billy Fitzpatrick Jay Thompson Harry Swann Roberta Swann Paula Boyd Mary Ellen Vandiver Henry Vandiver Gordon Morgan Don Morgan Laura Simpson Fred Young Lester Fisher Liz Adelberg Darryl Horton Anne Ryan Luretta Ryan Marjorie Cornwell Wheeler Coe Agnes Coe Elaine Smith Dorothy Jean Claude Jean Kaiser |
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About Wayne’s Causes In 2006 and 2007, Wayne rode 585 miles over seven days from San Fransisco to Los Angeles to benefit AIDS Lifecylcle. Wayne has participated in the annual BP MS150 ride from Houston to Austin to benefit Multiple Sclerosis. Wayne participated in the Wildflower ride in Johnson City which benefits the Hill Country Children’s Advocacy Center. This non-profit organization provides services at no cost to physically and/or sexually abused children. In 2007 Wayne emceed at The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's annual fundraiser, the Hope Ball, which raises funds for research for Juvenile Diabetes. That year, Wayne was instrumental in helping The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation reach a record breaking year for donations at the Hope Ball. In 2008 Wayne joined the Livestrong team in the fight against cancer. He rode across the state of Iowa over seven days and 475 miles in the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa. His team raised record money, all of which went directly to the Lance Armstrong Foundation. |
A message from Wayne,
My grandfather died of cancer.
My father died of cancer.
My father-in-law died of cancer.
My mother-in-law died of cancer.
Last week my dear friends lost their father to cancer in 2 weeks.
These were all painful.
What really hurt me the most was when my cousin, who was raising her only son by herself, died of cancer. Her name is Laura Simpson and she died of breast cancer at age 42.
This is her picture.
Today, there are nearly 12 million people living with cancer in United States, and it is estimated that close to 1.4 million more will be diagnosed this year alone. One in three people will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime.
Thank you to the many Realtors, friends and family members who have supported these philanthropic endeavors.
I will keep you posted on upcoming events.
Wayne Morgan
