Friends,
My dear friend, Carson Bird, passed away last Saturday after an amputation and continued battle with cancer. Carson and his wife Brit had plans to join on us on a trip to Haiti to give kids prosthetic legs (besides our plans of him joining me as a ringer on the AF warrior games team). My heart is breaking at the news and a few weeks ago Carson talked to me about his amazing “legacy” being with our organization. I could not have been more honored (although still heartbroken).
So, OLUOL will be doing a special “Carson Bird Leg” in one of our upcoming trips. Of course it will be a running leg as I would want nothing less for an athlete like Carson. If you would like to show your support for Carson’s wife and family please donate to this leg through our website: oneleguponlife.com and please put in the notes that it’s for the Carson Bird leg.
Of course I still wish it was Carson going with me to Haiti but this will have to suffice on this side of heaven.
– Christy
One Leg Up On Life 
Sweet Christy! Thank you for sharing about Carson. I did not know him, but he was dear to some friends of mine- the Pastorello’s.
Joe coached Carson at the AFA. Then Carson went on to coach their son Mason. Kathleen told me the news right after it happened. And I just now connected the dots after reading your blog. Kathleen owns the pilates studio where I work and we started a bible study together.
As I mentioned to Kathleen, it warms my heart to know that you and them are connected by such a special man like Carson. I’m so sorry for your loss… it’s just plain sad when someone you are close to dies (as I continue to process, pray and cry thru my moms death).
Praying for you and all who knew him! Love and miss you sweet one… we cheer you on from a distance with every step of your journey and we couldn’t be more proud of you!
Xo, Mel
Melissa Chu PO Box 62776 Colorado Springs, CO 80962 719-339-9422
Sent from my iPhone
>
LikeLike
Prayers for all that loved him! Jeanne
LikeLike