Celebrating Twenty-three Years of Elixir!

March 15, 2026 is technically our 23^rd anniversary. I say technically because it is the day that Kevin passed. It was then that we, his family and friends, made the decision to ask for donations in his memory to start the Elixir Fund. We moved forward with Kevin’s idea to create an organization to make life during treatment better for others.

I miss my brother of course. Particularly in the moments when others do not get to experience him personally. With each new baby that is born in the family I smile knowing that Kevin would be on the first plane to meet the new little one. As he did with each of our nephews and nieces. They do not get to experience his joy at meeting their children, and that tugs at my heart. Yet, I also feel incredibly grateful for the time we did have, and the impact that Kevin had and still has on all of us.

Recently, my mom and I spent the day in NY with friends who are family that came from California and Massachusetts to meet for lunch and go to a play. The central connection between all of us was Kevin. Now here we were, with some significant others added, gathered around a large table at an Italian restaurant in Times Square (a place Kevin loved).

Rainbows and the Wizard of Oz had special significance to Kevin, and as a result, to those close to him. As we ate lunch, faintly over the speakers came Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s version of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” I heard it and stopped and looked around. Those at the table who knew the significance heard it. We all smiled and maybe teared up a bit. Never one to miss out on good friends, good food and good times… Kevin was with us.

Kevin tossed out a pebble named “Elixir” with a wish to bring comfort to those facing a cancer diagnosis. You are all part of the resulting ripples. That is quite a legacy and certainly something to smile about. Thank you.

Meg & the Elixir Fund Board