I never really thought about getting involved in Relay for Life before Jason's cancer diagnosis. But suddenly Jason was asking if I wanted to join him. Everything just seemed to fall into place.
We got invited to join the ME&V Relay Team. Jason mentioned to some people at KWWL that he might want to do a luncheon fundraiser to raise money for the relay.
People at KWWL took the idea of a lunch, and turned it into a great event. The plan was walking tacos, and a bake sale. I started asking people if they had anything to donate for a drawing to reward those who gave to our team. I think in all we had more than 20 items to give away to people who donated.
It was a fun luncheon. People from ME&V came to KWWL for walking tacos. In all, that event raised more than $1,000. It was AMAZING! That money that people so generously gave will go towards cancer research. It just shows you that when people come together, big things can happen! Join us next year as we start even earlier to raise money for this great cause.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Outpouring of Support
Right when Jason was diagnosed we recieved a lot of generous offers to help us from family, friends, our church and KWWL. People were asking us what they could do to help us through this journey. After a lot of brainstorming, Jason and I narrowed it down to three categories:
1. Food
2. Lawncare (Just ask my dad Jeff why I don't mow...he'll tell you)
3. Childcare
KWWL and our church, Cedar Valley Community Church took these three categories and lined up volunteers. Thanks to their support we receive one meal a week, someone to mow our lawn once a week, and a list of volunteers to watch Julia if we need some time away.
All these seemingly small tasks add up to a huge help to our family. That one meal a week we don't have to worry about, gives our family a chance to slow down and relax a little. It's also fun to chat with the people who have worked so hard to prepare it. And the lawncare...has been awesome.
Thank you to all our volunteers, your generous gift of time has been the greatest gift of all!
1. Food
2. Lawncare (Just ask my dad Jeff why I don't mow...he'll tell you)
3. Childcare
KWWL and our church, Cedar Valley Community Church took these three categories and lined up volunteers. Thanks to their support we receive one meal a week, someone to mow our lawn once a week, and a list of volunteers to watch Julia if we need some time away.
All these seemingly small tasks add up to a huge help to our family. That one meal a week we don't have to worry about, gives our family a chance to slow down and relax a little. It's also fun to chat with the people who have worked so hard to prepare it. And the lawncare...has been awesome.
Thank you to all our volunteers, your generous gift of time has been the greatest gift of all!
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