*In Memory of Michael Cotler*

From LoriCotler.com

Lori will run the NYC Half-Marathon on August 5,

in honor of her beloved Father and superhero 

Michael Cotler.

 Lori's run is also a charity event to raise money for

'Male Breast Cancer Awareness.'

For more info visit: www.malebreastcancer.org

The race will be broadcast locally in NYC
by WABC-TV / Channel 7 at 7:00 am

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*** Michael Cotler Memorial Donations *** 

Mrs. Michael (Carole) Cotler	For Lori Cotler for the cancer run, in honor of her dad Michael Cotler.
Lori Cotler and her husband Glen Velez	Lori will run the NYC Half-Marathon on August 5, in honor of her beloved Father and superhero Michael Cotle who died from breast cancer at the early age of 46. [See above from LoriCotler.com]
Debra Cotler	In memory of my father Michael Cotler.
Gary and Antonia Cotler	In memory of my father (father- in-law) Michael Cotler.
Harriet Cotler	In memory of Michael Cotler.
Jennifer Cotler	In memory of  Michael Cotler.
Michele Cotler Feiner	In memory of my father Michael Cotler and to support my sister Lori. (See article below: Remember my Father on Father's Day).
Brenda Cotler Linker	In loving memory of my uncle Mike who was the sweetest, gentlest man...my dad's baby brother. Being the oldest kid in our family I spent a lot of time with my uncle Mike. I also had a opportunity to work with him at Cotler, our family business. He always had a kind word and and interesting story to tell about his travels. One of my fondest memories I have is the one evening that he drove my sister and I to my bachlorette party after work, which started with dinner at Maxwell's Plum... He was so nervous when we left because we were late, it was raining, and we had such a hard time getting uptown...but he kept his cool got us there in the nick of time and never let in on the surprise.  He kidded me about it the next day.
Lillian Sober Ain	In memory of Michael Cotler. From Lori and Glen's konnokol and drumming student.
Ian and Geraldine Beck	In memory of Michael Cotler.
Betty Ann Bowser	In memory of Michael Cotler.
Lindsey Brook	In memory of Michael Cotler.
Gary A. and Nita Blair Chesler	In memory of MIchael Cotler who I worked with for over 15 years until his death. I think of him often and miss him.
Leslie Chesloff	In memory of Michael Cotler.
Sharon Cronin	In loving memory of a wonderful friend who is sorely missed.
Joan and Stephen Dichter	In memory of Michael Cotler and in honor of Lori Cotler running in the NYC Half  Marathon.
James Farley	In memory of MIchael Cotler.
Allison Feldman	In honor of Michael Cotler.
Chuck and Sarah Fishbein	In memory of Michael Cotler.
Kurt Garrison	In memory of Michael Cotler.
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Goldman	In memory of Michael Cotler.
Michael and Elaine Goldstein	In loving memory of Michael Cotler.
Jaime Kasendorf	In honor of Michael Cotler.
Flora Kaufman	In loving memory of Michael Cotler.
Matthew J. Kaufman	In loving memory of MIchael Cotler.
West Lake Foundation - Paul Konigsberg, Konigsberg Wolf & Co., P.C., CPAs	In honor of Michael Cotler.
Jason Konner, MD	In memory and honor of a dear friend to my family and a dear family member to my friend. Michael's tragedy helped inspire me to become an oncologist. He will always be sorely missed by the many people who loved him. Lori's courageous run is a great emblem of strength for us all.
Anita Zander & Bob Kotch	Memorial donation.
Michael S. and Gae Leder	In memory of Michael Cotler.
Lisa Newman Levine	In loving memory of Michael Cotler, a man who in his short time with us, was like a father to me and one of the kindest people Ive ever met.
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lipkin	[See article below: "Men Can Get Breast Cancer Too"]
Jessica & Jason Riesel	In memory of Michael Cotler.
Sheila & Marvin Rosenberg	In loving memory of a very special man, Michael Cotler.
Stuart Saunders	In memory of Michael Cotler.
Marilyn Shapiro	In memory of Michael Cotler.
Carra Sleight	In loving memory of Michael Cotler.
Alexander and Paula Solon	In memory of Michael Cotler.

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From Essentially Contested America, Friday, July 13, 2007,

MEN CAN GET BREAST CANCER TOO!!!, Posted by Robert Justin Lipkin

Did you know that men can and do get breast cancer? My oldest and dearest boyhood friend,  Mike Cotler, died of breast cancer at the age of forty-six. Mike was one of the very few people I've ever known who actually treated everyone, no matter their station, with dignity and respect. A lot of us talk about treating people that way. Mike never talked about it; he just did it. Mike's loss first to his family and second to his friends is simply incalculable. One wants to say it should never have happened. But it did.

Mike and I were friends ever since we met in the fifth grade. When I first learned that he and I would be in the same class, I was thrilled. At long last, my class would be able to field a fantastic first basemen or pitcher on our softball team. We were both then ten years old. 

Few things happened in our lives that was not affected and supported by our friendship. We enjoyed sports together, although Mike was a far better athlete than I ever was. We went to school together. We joined clubs together, but most important we'd laugh together. Mike had a fabulous sense of humor. Mike's presence was an essential ingredient in my own self-identity whether or not he was physically present at any given time. I recall a vow we made to each other when Yul Brynner, the star of the King and I, was extraordinarily popular, that if ever we began to seriously lose our hair, we would do a "Yul," our neologism for removing the remaining vestiges of hair from our heads. I did it; Mike never got the chance.

Sometimes I get angry and frustrated over our popular culture's failure to adequately publicize the fact that men die of breast cancer. I remember ten or so years ago writing to a medical correspondent on one of the morning television news shows who was airing a weeklong series on breast cancer asking him to include just seven little words. "Men can die of breast cancer too." He chose not to mention that fact. Well, MEN CAN DIE OF BREAST CANCER TOO. A comprehensive system of public health, including savvy, responsible journalists covering health issues should inform us about diseases we can prevent if caught early enough. How many medical reports on television or in print include these seven little words? MEN CAN DIE OF BREAST CANCER TOO. Indeed, though rare, when men get breast cancer it is typically more virulent. The nation, indeed the world, will benefit greatly if everyone had this information. Had such a system of public health been in place, Mike might still be with us.

On August 5, 2007, Lori Cotler, Mike's oldest daughter, will run in New York City's Half-Marathon to raise money for Male Breast Cancer. Those interested in learning more about breast cancer in men see this site. www.malebreastcancer.org  

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My Sister Lori running for ... more

June 18, 2007 03:33 PM EDT

Father’s day is usually a day that I go about my business…I hit the gym, make a pot of coffee, read the Sunday Times and maybe do a little shopping, It’s usually what I call a “me” day…But, this year was different.  This year, I really took the time to remember my father who passed away 17 years ago from Breast Cancer. Yes, men can get Breast Cancer too.  I was 9 years old when he was diagnosed and 13 years old when he died.  So, I’ve lived longer without my dad than with him – It never gets easier but as I get older I find little ways to remember him – which I think is the most important thing you can do when you’ve lost someone you love.  I’ve made a commitment to light a Yahrzeit candle (a special Jewish memorial candle that burns for 24 hours) every year on the anniversary of his death.  As difficult as it is, I make a conscious effort to talk about him with my family and friends - I’m always trying to piece together tidbits of stories to figure out what kind of man my father was to the people around him. 

This year I decided to make a real commitment to supporting Breast Cancer research. In August, My sister, Lori is running a half marathon in honor of my father and hopes to raise several thousand dollars for Breast Cancer research – my fiancé and I will contribute to her cause – go Lori!!!  So, when my friend came to me and said you gotta check out this website that is raising awareness about Breast Cancer I logged on and decided to plant a flower in my father’s name ”Michael Cotler”  not only to remember my father but to honor him and most importantly raise awareness about Breast Cancer.  This year father’s day was a lot of things but most importantly it was about my father.