Bitter Sweet

As Jen & I wrap up the final preparations for our last team fund raising event this weekend, the feeling is bitter sweet. We have had a lot of fun planning and executing the events and we have raised a lot of money for a cause that we are committed to, but the work that’s involved can be a little overwhelming and time consuming. I’m looking forward to spending more time with my family on weeknights, camping on the weekends and concentrating on getting our training walks in.

There are two large components to signing up for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure…raising a decent chunk of change ($2,300) which means putting all your creative efforts and energy forward and getting your body trained to walk 60 miles in 3 days! We have 92 days left until the walk…3 months, to reach both of those goals!

Putting the "fun" in fundraising

Wow we actually have our first team fundraising event date! Jennifer and I (Sisters Saving the Sistahs) will be hosting a Euchre Tournament on Saturday, March 5th at 7pm at my house. Invites and more details will be out soon along with a “Save the Date” card that will list our upcoming events, home parties, etc.

Jen’s rockin on the fundraising, she’s already at 10% of her goal, I am so proud of her! She closed her Tastefully Simple party this week and raked in a $75 donation and received lots of hostess gifts to use in future raffles.

We also received two Tigers games for us to work the concession stand at. Saturday, April 9th and Saturday, June 11th. We need a total of 12 people to work each game so we’re on the hunt for volunteers… Last year some of you may remember that I split a booth with another walker and we each made $400 that went towards our fundraising goal. It’s a fun, easy gig so if you’re interested in working a game with us send me an email: smithstef.5@gmail.com and I’ll give you more details!

One quick last note, did you know that when you make a donation online you have the opportunity to take advantage of the four month payment plan option that is available? Which means if let’s say you wanted to make a $100 donation, you could make 4 monthly payments of $25 – how cool and easy is that?

Let the Season Begin!

Happy New Year! Now with the hustle and bustle of the holidays behind me, it’s time to get down to business. Let the 3-Day season officially begin in the Smith household!!
I’ve headed back to the gym for my pre-training after a couple of month hiatus, and it feels good to be back in the groove. Before I know it it’ll be time to start “Mall Walking” and my feet can’t wait. Training season is exciting, there are new goals each week to meet, as well as new challenges. One of the best things about training season is going SHOE SHOPPING!!!!

Jennifer and I have been working on our fundraising ideas over the past few months and are starting to solidify some events and dates. Of course we are always collecting bottles/cans so just shout if you have a pick-up!

Currently, we are selling Pistons tickets for next Wednesday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies (Jan. 12th @ 7pm). The tickets are only $5 each and 100% of the sales go directly to our 3-Day accounts! So if you are interested, send me an email at smithstef.5@gmail.com It’s a great, cheap way to go see a game with friends, the kids or your neighbors!