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March 6, 2008
Kevin Healy & Associates, LLC
7672 W. 63rd St.
Suite 11
Summit, IL 60501
To Whom It May Concern:
RE: Letter of Recommendation – Kevin Healy & Associates,
LLC
I have known Kevin Healy for almost two years now. We met by
chance. In May of 2006 I was asked by a good friend of mine
to play a key role in raising funds for a family whom we worked
with. As, I am sure you can relate to this, we had no idea what
we were doing or where to begin. In searching fundraiser sites
on the internet we noticed a name and number. I remember my
friend and I looking at each other and her saying to me “should
we call - I’m calling”. That person was Kevin Healy,
he kindly returned our call and agreed to meet with us a couple
of days later.
We met on the south side of Chicago. Kevin told us that he was
just an average guy who works for the gas company and in 1991
had an idea to start a basketball tournament to help his close
friends raise funds for medical expenses for their son. That
day to me he was anything but average; he was the man who selflessly
agreed to help us. Our fundraiser (Embracing Wanda) would be
the 80th benefit facilitated by Kevin Healy. To this date he
has facilitated over 100 fundraisers. I now know him to be everything
he talks about – committed, motivated, responsible, accountable
and above all an inspiration. His guidance, knowledge and experience
are an invaluable asset.
We had four months to plan and run our event. Previous to meeting
Kevin we had two meetings and I personally felt that we
really didn’t have a plan to accomplish everything we
wanted to. After the first meeting Kevin attended I felt so
relieved because I knew we finally had someone who knew what
they were doing and who was going to help us along the way.
He ran all our meetings never missing one despite their locations.
He organized our group making sure all committees were headed
up and had enough people to accomplish the various tasks. He
explained to us the best way to raise funds through promotions,
ticket sales and raffles. He also explained to us how to run
our benefit using various sponsors to provide all that was needed
for the day of the event. He knew exact amounts we would need
to run the event – volunteers, food, beverages, etc. Each
meeting he held us accountable to our short term goals to be
sure we met all of our long term goals on the day of the benefit.
As our event neared I know there were times when we fell short
and he always helped us to rededicate ourselves to what we had
set out to accomplish. We utilized his various vendors and contacts
for some of the items we needed, whom were just as much a pleasure
to work with as Kevin. The day of the Benefit came September
16, 2006 and it was everything he promised.
I know that many times we as individuals want to do something
grand, to give back, but the tasks seem too great. The truth
behind that is alone, maybe it is, but together as a group with
the right leadership anything is possible. There were many great
people involved in our fundraiser but without the leadership
we had throughout our planning process I can’t say with
certainty that it would have been the same.
Kevin Healy is one of the best men I know. I am comfortable
vouching for him as a great individual and active citizen in
the community. He is a trustworthy man and someone I am proud
to call my friend. Based on my experience working with Kevin
anyone who finds themselves in the same position looking for
the direction to do something extraordinary has arrived at the
right place. I have no hesitation in recommending Kevin Healy
& Associates, LLC to facilitate any fund raising effort.
Please if you have any questions do not hesitate to contact
me at 773-559-2384.
Sincerely,
Angelique Arrieta |
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