Myles of Smyles Foundation

07/25/2020

Happy Myles Day 🧡. Today marks 8 years since I heard that giggle. I got the best gift ever from the most talented Pete Devaprasad..he did an artist rendering of Myles and Marcelle if Myles lived to graduate. I...cant...stop...looking...at...it. I feel as if I was given the gift of stolen time. To see with my eyes what my heart and mind could only imagine. What a crazy time we live in. People are hurting, tired, angry and desperate. So for Myles Day I decided to do a Random Act of Kidness. 8 kids, 8 ice creams, 8 balloons all strangers. So I headed off to get orange balloons but alas seeing how the school colors arw black and orange there was no orange to be found so I went with the silver star. A star for every bright full year Myles had on earth. Next I had to wrangle an accomplice because face it people are used to be approached by masked strangers. Cheryl Swift McPhillips was free and, well, did she have an option? Off to Tastee Freeze we went. I approached the window and explained that we would like to buy the next 8 kids ice cream..I promised we wouldnt go far. Turns out the lady behind us heard me and said Yay Im buying for a kid. We handed her a ballon and so it began. There were kids who popped out of cars with their masks on eating ice cream ans holding their balloons yelling thank you with huge smiles on their face. We faced some opposition, first No you sont have to do that and then When I said please I want to...I got hesitant yes’s followed by why. Well, I can assure you nothing kills the buzz of free ice cream like a story about a boy that died too soon. Then it turned into I should buy you ice cream and I want to give you a hug. We left after paying for 9 and leaving a big tip for the ice cream girls. As only the McAdoos can do awkward, it was all of that. But in between the awkward, was toothless grins, ice cream smiles and little smiling eyes that told their parents to not let go of their balloons. It was simple, it was perfect. The kids were happy and maybe the parents went home and gave their kids an extra squeeze. I need to try to evoke Myles kindness and thoughtfulness more than I do. I will try son, I will try. Miss you every...single...day🧡 the world could really use you right now 💔

11/21/2019

Last Night was what dreams are made of. An evening with Mitch Albom was as they say, all the feels. I wish I could share his video and stories of Chika bur you’ll have to catch him in tour. We still have copies of his book for sale $20 if you want one. Great read. I got to partner with Maddies Mark and Fingerpaint on this project and Im so glad I did. Brought up the best memories with Myles who I miss everyday but his people who love him and love us are still surrounding us both in the most special way.
https://vimeo.com/374023133 Andy you are a genius! Thanks for telling our story...❤️🧡💜

This is "Laurel and Erin" by Andy on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

11/18/2019

Its not too late to get your tickets to what is surely going to be a special evening with Mitch Albom. Check out our latest interview.

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Two very special and strong local moms, Laurel McAdoo and Erin Musto visited the NEWS10 studio Monday morning to talk about a brand new book by author Mitch Albom titl…

11/07/2019

Why havent you purchases your tickets yet? Its going to be an amazing night! Check out Mitch on Dr. Phil. Dont wait get your tickets before we sell out 😜
www.maddiesmark.org/chika
See you there 🧡

11/04/2019

Check out this interview with Tuesdays with Morrie Mitch Albom on CBS. Looking forward to hearing his story when he comes to Troy November 20th. Tickets are still available: www.maddiesmark.com/chika

https://www.cbs.com/shows/cbs-sunday-morning/video/ujAp_IgIhfPQOqk4BVZc73Q7gWCx0REP/when-mitch-albom-found-chika/

In 2010, when an earthquake devastated Haiti killing nearly a quarter-million and leaving millions more injured and homeless, author Mitch Albom (

10/27/2019

Great article in todays Times Union by Donna Liquori covering our upcoming event with an interview with Mitch Albom and a sneak peak into what this amazing night will be about. Did you get your tickets yet? Have you shared the event with all your friends who have kids, who are a part of a family, who love Mitch Albom and who would love to come to an inspiring evening? If not, what are you waiting for 😁

Chika Jeune did not have a long life, but the Haitian orphan found a family with Mitch and Janine Albom. Mitch Albom's new book, "Finding Chika: a little girl, an earthquake, and the making of a family" (Harper), is about the two years that Chika lived with them. Chika died at age 7 from a rare brai...

10/23/2019

If you've got 5 minutes, check out my interview this morning with Chuck and Kelly and then buy your ticket :-)

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/265-chuck-kelly-27668078/episode/author-mitch-albom-event-november-20-51651398/?follow=true&keyid%5B0%5D=Chuck%20%26%20Kelly&keyid%5B1%5D=Author%20Mitch%20Albom%20Event%20November%2020&sc=podcast_widget

10/20/2019

VIP tickets are running out but plenty of tickets still available for whats sure to be a soul stirring event 🧡💜

Please join us for an evening with best selling author Mitch Albom ("Five People You Meet in Heaven", "Tuesdays with Morrie") as he unveils his latest book, "Finding Chika" and shares stories of hope, resiliency and what it means to be a family. Dont miss this very special event.

09/30/2019

I am happy to be a part of a very special project with Maddies Mark and Fingerpaint that will bring Mitch Albom to Sage Colleges on November 20th, at 6:30 to share his latest book project with us, "Finding Chika". I was immediately overcome with emotion when I watched the book trailer at how much Chika's Spirit reminded me of Myles. Just in time for the holidays and a great reminder of the importance of family, being thankful and the brilliant lessons our children teach us. Please join us for what is sure to be an amazing night.

https://vimeo.com/340943311/f1e214b294

For ticket information go to www.maddiesmark.org/chika

Hope to see you there

This is "Chika: The Book Tour" by Overseas Cowboy Films on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

07/25/2019

Thank you to everyone who messaged me, called me or most importantly remembered my sweet baby boy on the 7th Angelversary of Myles Day 🧡. Marcelle and I celebrated and honored Myles memory by baking his signature cupcake and smyle cookies for the families at Ronald McDonald House.

12/24/2018

This year we were able to adopt two families for the holidays. Both families were headed up by grandmothers who stepped up to support their children and grandchildren. One grandmother asked for Tide to be able to do her laundry, the other when prodded asked for a new sheet set because her current set was getting holes in it. Each matriarch was raising their grandchildren along with each having a critically ill child. Being able to provide some relief to these families and put a smyle on the faces of the children in Myles memory gets us through the holiday season. We have much to be grateful for. I am most grateful for the friends who have walked beside us and or carried us since Myles has passed away. I am grateful for the people who help me Year after year be able to provide Smyles in Myles memory for the holidays. I am grateful that somedays I get to see Marcelles sense of humor 🙂. I am most grateful that losing the brightest star didn’t darken our hearts.
Myles, Marcelle and I wish you a very happy holiday season. Whatever and however you celebrate I hope you take a moment and reflect on your blessings and if you are lucky you will remember the blessing of Myles short but amazing life. 🧡

12/08/2018

It’s the most wonderful time of the year 🧡💜

Smylin' Elves... Maddie's Mark Foundation and Myles of Smyles Foundation out shopping for some families with sick children