Time is flying by
Whew...where has the summer gone! I can't believe it is already starting the 2nd week of August. It has been a HOT one here is St. Charles!! I have been keep fairly busy though. The symposium in June was really great, as I stated in earlier posts. I had family in and more is coming. My sister Phyllis is coming in Sept. and bringing my mom. She is dropping her off and then I will have her for 2 weeks.
Emily & Kyle are running a 1/2 marathon in 2 weeks and I will be going up to WI to root them on. But that is not all they are doing. With the help of my nephew Scott they are doing something quite AMAZING. They are participating in a run called the Ragnar Run. It is 205 miles that goes across the STATE of Florida, from Clearwater to Daytona!! They are doing this in Memory/Honor of Craig. To symoblize the pain, stuggle and yes triumphs he indured during his battled with mesothelioma. It get even better.
The team is made up of 12 runners...my family! From all over the country are coming in to run and be support van drivers. It brings tears to my eyes still. I have amazing family and friends. The team will be running for approx. 33 straight hours!!
The runners are not going to be able to fundraise for this event but I am hoping I will be able to help get sponsors as they are running and training every chance they get.
Also a QUARTERMANIA...yes you heard me QUARTERMANIA is in the works for February, March or April. Still looking for a hall that will hold 300-350 people. Do you know of any....especially one that would be donated?? I have one but it is $600.
FUNDRAISING.....why?? You may be asking yourself why am I still fundraising. Well, I would like to tell you. Firstly, I promised Craig I would keep fighting to help find a cure and at this point I can still do fundraising. At some point I may just write checks (which I do), but for now I can do SO much more and I also think by fundraising it spreads awareness. Plus, it is a great way to see all of you and I think you seem to have fun!!
Secondly, I have so many people I love that are still battling this horrific disease. I hope that I (we) can fund research that may help find a cure or medication to extend their lives.
That leads me to my prayer request. Robbie Cagel's disease is active and he calls Craig his hero. I am devasted. Please keep him and his wife Jill and his family in your prayers.
BELIEVING....Shelly
p.s. One more Prayer request. Another dear friend just found out she has breast cancer yesterday...her name is Kathy. Thank!
Emily & Kyle are running a 1/2 marathon in 2 weeks and I will be going up to WI to root them on. But that is not all they are doing. With the help of my nephew Scott they are doing something quite AMAZING. They are participating in a run called the Ragnar Run. It is 205 miles that goes across the STATE of Florida, from Clearwater to Daytona!! They are doing this in Memory/Honor of Craig. To symoblize the pain, stuggle and yes triumphs he indured during his battled with mesothelioma. It get even better.
The team is made up of 12 runners...my family! From all over the country are coming in to run and be support van drivers. It brings tears to my eyes still. I have amazing family and friends. The team will be running for approx. 33 straight hours!!
The runners are not going to be able to fundraise for this event but I am hoping I will be able to help get sponsors as they are running and training every chance they get.
Also a QUARTERMANIA...yes you heard me QUARTERMANIA is in the works for February, March or April. Still looking for a hall that will hold 300-350 people. Do you know of any....especially one that would be donated?? I have one but it is $600.
FUNDRAISING.....why?? You may be asking yourself why am I still fundraising. Well, I would like to tell you. Firstly, I promised Craig I would keep fighting to help find a cure and at this point I can still do fundraising. At some point I may just write checks (which I do), but for now I can do SO much more and I also think by fundraising it spreads awareness. Plus, it is a great way to see all of you and I think you seem to have fun!!
Secondly, I have so many people I love that are still battling this horrific disease. I hope that I (we) can fund research that may help find a cure or medication to extend their lives.
That leads me to my prayer request. Robbie Cagel's disease is active and he calls Craig his hero. I am devasted. Please keep him and his wife Jill and his family in your prayers.
BELIEVING....Shelly
p.s. One more Prayer request. Another dear friend just found out she has breast cancer yesterday...her name is Kathy. Thank!
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