My first post, I think I'm doing it right

I'm Harris, this is me

(on the left)

And this is is my brother Michael. He's awesome.

On July 22, 2008, he was rushed to the emergency room with a serious bacterial infection. His condition quickly worsened – septic shock, a coma, and oxygen deprivation to his four limbs, resulting in quadriplegic amputation.

We both play sports

I've even won some awards, but that's nothing in comparison to my brother.

He wins the cake for being awesome

Despite his challenges, he still competes and doesn't let anything stop him. He fought through it in a way I didn't know was even possible. He inspires me and everybody around him with his unforgettable smile and positive attitude.

Here we are together

He wakes up everyday with a smile on his face, he's my hero.

But we had some help

His mental fortitude carried him through his challenges, but he couldn’t have done it without the overwhelming support of our community. The prostheses he needed cost thousands of dollars, which we wouldn't have been able to afford without that support.

At the Boston Marathon on 4/15/13 a senseless crime was committed

Attackers planted several explosive devices near the finish line, resulting in the deaths of 3 people, including an 8 year old boy, and the injury of over 170 others.

As a result, many limbs had to be amputated.

I know first hand the affect this has on the person and their family, and I felt compelled to help them.

So I decided to actually do something

I'll be training all this year, and running next years marathon in honor of my brother, to support those who are in need of prostheses but are unable to afford them. With a bit of help (from an imgurian!) I made this website ( http://mikeysrun.com ) to raise money; 100% of the money from donations to that website will go to the families in need. Your help allow the victims access to incredibly expensive prosthetics, and let them to move on.

Here's some adorable animals for your trouble!

Thanks for reading! Please consider donating, or even just sharing the story and website. If enough people see it we can do some real good.