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Emily's Intro...
Go Gold! No, it's not the battle cry of my favorite sports team; it is the slogan of the month because September is the one month of the year dedicated to Childhood Cancer Awareness. Gold is the color of the ribbon which represents childhood cancer.
 | | Sophie's first, and only, first day of school, Sept 2006. |
I have been busy posting on Facebook almost daily, sharing stats and photos, encouraging my friends to donate to my St. Jude Fundraising page. St. Jude is a place that I have experienced firsthand, and I can honestly say, I have so much faith in the work and research St. Jude is doing to find the causes and cures for all types of childhood cancer. I tell you, Facebook is hard work! I do not normally post daily on Facebook, and keeping up with shares and likes and thank you comments is very time consuming! But it is the least I can do to make a difference during the month of September.
September is tough. I feel like I say that a lot. Every month is tough, because, let's be honest, when you've lost a child, there is something hard about every day of the rest of your life. And now with back to school, --- Sarah started 3rd grade and Marie started 3-year-old preschool --- I revisit Sophie's first day of preschool, the only first day of school she ever had. Realizing that Marie is now almost the age that Sophie was when she was diagnosed, I am reminded how young Sophie was, and how short her life was.
 | | Sophie died in Emily's arms, Oct 6, 2007. |
I can't imagine back to school will ever get easier, but what makes this time of year even harder is the looming anniversary of Sophie's death on October 6. So many things about this time of year --- the changing season, the weather, the fall decorations --- reminds me of Sophie's last days, as though they were yesterday. On my St. Jude fundraising page, I have a link to the blog entry I wrote six months after Sophie died. It is everything I was thinking that night, and the thoughts I will relive again this year. A few people have mentioned how this entry has impacted their lives, so I will share it again here. The picture I am sharing is from that last night with Sophie; right before Marc carried her out of our house for the last time. This is the reality of a child with cancer. Not just for one month a year, but every day.
So that is the tough stuff, the hard stuff, the "bad" stuff; the reality for me and Marc, and the 5-7, other families who will lose their child to cancer today, tomorrow and the next day until cures are found. We have less than half a month to do something, anything, to spread the word about this number one killer of our kids. Maybe if all of our readers would commit to doing something today to make a difference, one day, 5-7 families will hug all their children tight, put them to bed, and see their smiling faces alive and well in the morning.
For the "good" stuff, I have to share with you, our loyal supporters, a major accomplishment. After the checks were written for our family grants for the month of July, we surpassed the $500,000 mark of Smiles For Sophie Forever grants awarded! Wow, just wow! Half a million dollars have been awarded in Sophie's honor, and that is something to really smile about. You can read all about what we have been doing in this newsletter. And I express my deepest gratitude to our supporters near and far, who have been integral in our success. "We couldn't have done it without you;" could not be truer.
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." - Helen Keller
With gratitude and hope,
Emily Quayle
SFSF Board President
Sophie, Sarah, and Marie's Mommy
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Spotlight: RJ Cornelia
Little four-year old RJ Cornelia, son of Tavia and Richard, was diagnosed with DIPG on November 24, 2013. Unlike most DIPG victims, whose symptoms are gradual RJ's symptoms were sudden and incapacitating. While running and playing like any normal three-year-old, RJ fell and could not get up. An ER CT scan indicated a mass on his brain. An ambulance ride to Joe DiMaggio hospital for an MRI revealed the tumor on RJ's brain stem: DIPG.
After a second opinion at Miami's Children's Hospital, RJ (Richard Junior) returned to Joe DiMaggio Hospital in Miami for 30 days of radiation. After several days of not eating, RJ devoured baked ziti, chicken nuggets, and a chicken sandwich, topped off with a DQ blizzard, gaining strength for radiation treatments which began December 2.
After some issues with his IV line, RJ's radiation continued on an out-patient basis. By RJ's fourth birthday, December 12, RJ had shown signs of improvement with his therapy, "right on track," according to his doctors. After radiation, RJ would often accompany his dad on work-related adventures.
RJ's Christmas with his sister, Ellie (6) and brother, James (2) and his extended family was a welcome celebration. In January, RJ regained the ability to crawl, and with 90% arm movement, and he was more than ready to play with his vast collection of Bruder trucks. Soon he was pulling himself up by the handles of the refrigerator, no less.
With radiation completed, a Make-A-Wish trip to Disneyworld planned, RJ was happy to be playing with Duke and Sophie, his dogs and reading dinosaur books with his sister Ellie.
By spring RJ was enjoying the warm weather, swimming in Nana and Papa's pool. With a good part of his extended family, RJ participated in the Walk for Wishes in Ft. Myer, dressed in the family's red RJ's Angels T-shirts.
Many special events marked RJ's summer, but attending a Marlin's game where his cousin Samantha sang the National Anthem, was extra-special.
July 9 MRI indicated that 30% of the tumor moved out of the pons area, making surgery a possibility. RJ's Aunt Thea, who lives in Seattle, but had been in Miami for the last five months, "found" an alternative treatment in Seattle, her hometown. Aunt Thea and Uncle Bruce, her husband, rushed home to Seattle to welcome the arrival of RJ's dad and Papa. During his stay in Seattle, RJ fell ill and ended up in the hospital; shortly thereafter he returned to Miami, with the alternative treatment indicating small improvements.
Currently, RJ's family was notified that the FDA had put RJ's application for experimental drugs on hold, but his alternative meds did indicate small improvements. A persistent sinus infection over the last two weeks brought RJ to the ER three times, and now he has been hospitalized for treatment and care. With his condition worsening, SFSF asks for the prayer warriors to be out in full force.
RJ's Aunt Thea, who writes RJ's Facebook posts, regularly and graciously includes updates on DIPG research as well as information concerning other DIPG victims. Aunt Thea responds to individual requests from those reading the Facebook entries.
SFSF gave RJ's family a grant in July, thanks to Aunt Thea's legwork, or finger work. SFSF wishes RJ continued improvement and encourages readers to follow Prayers For RJ on Facebook.
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Divine Scoops is heavenly!
 | | Nascar raffle at Divine Scoops grand opening. |
Divine Scoops, owned and operated by Arlene and Mark Jaroscak, opened for business on May 18, but held its grand opening June 28, accomplishing a heavenly mission for Smiles For Sophie Forever. In conjunction with its celebratory opening, Divine Scoops held a 50-50 raffle, with half of the proceeds given to SFSF. The $55.00 share, along with a $200 donation, was in keeping with the Jaroscaks' plan to give back to the community.
Selling the raffle tickets at the new ice cream parlor on Lear Rd. in Avon Lake were SFSF volunteers, Board member Kelly Bova and Maureen Dando, wife of Board member Keith Dando. Winner of the 50-50 raffle won the opportunity to sit in a real NASCAR on display in front of the store. The car belongs to the Jaroscaks' son-in-law and his father, who are NASCAR collectors.
Divine Scoops, along with its wide variety of treats, from hand-dipped to soft-serve ice cream, and Coblentz chocolates, is quite heavenly for Sarah Quayle, who has dairy allergies because it also offers vegan ice cream. SFSF thanks Mark and Arlene for their generosity and wishes them well with their new business venture.
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Cancer is the #1 cause of death by disease in kids under 14.
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Trenton High School To Hold
Week-long SFSF Fundraiser
Trenton High School, in Trenton, MI, the alma mater and hometown of SFSF Board President Emily Quayle will be observing Childhood Cancer Awareness Month during the last week of September, Sept. 22-26, by holding week-long fundraisers for Smiles For Sophie Forever.
Organizing the event is Melissa Cabauatan, a Trenton High School hearing impaired teacher and cheerleading coach and Emily Quayle's former classmate. Melissa is no stranger to SFSF fundraising. In 2011, Melissa donated a portion of the profits ($650) to SFSF after hosting the Down River League Cheerleading Meet In February of 2011 at Trenton High.
According to Melissa's email to Emily, "I am constantly amazed at the work that you ladies put into this training; (Several of Emily and Melissa's high school friends will be participating in the St. Jude Marathon Weekend, December 5-7). It is so inspiring. With all of your posts that you and all of Team Smiles for Sophie have been putting on Facebook, I feel compelled to help raise awareness too."
The SFSF banner will be displayed the entire week at the high school. Among the activities will be a gold ribbon sale, a returnable bottle/can collection, and special activities at the Friday (Sept. 26) home football game.
Thanks, Melissa, and thanks Trenton school administrators for allowing the week-long fundraiser.
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So Many Reasons To Smile
Bracelet sale
Several young and busy girls from the Hunt Club Subdivision in Avon Lake kicked off their summer by making and then selling rainbow, loom bracelets at their neighborhood Memorial Day party. Spearheaded and organized by 11-year-old Helena Wilson, the sales netted $21 for SFSF. SFSF thanks the girls for their second bracelet sale benefitting SFSF.
Bucket Challenge???
 | | CJ and Savannah Stobe take the challenge! |
With the deluge of publicity of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, Savannah and CJ Stobe, along with their dad Jim, were dumped on, however, in addition to their $30 donation to ALS, they decided to match their donation to SFSF. The Stobes, whose mom and wife, Kristin, and a SFSF Board member, obviously keeps SFSF in the fore front of the Stobe household. SFSF thanks the Stobes for remembering SFSF in the midst of the ALS viral fundraiser.
More Bucket Challenge
 | | Megan Schneider takes the challenge. |
Speaking of Ice Bucket Challenge...family friend Megan Schneider donated her $10.00 plus $70 more collected by those she and her challengers challenged in turn to SFSF. When questioned about giving the $80.00 donation solely to SFSF, Megan explained that the challenge was originally a clever way of getting and giving donations to any charities. That required a little research. According to Time, "Here's How the ALS Bucket Challenge Actually Started," August 18, 2014, "....Chris Kennedy, a golfer in Sarasota, FL, was nominated....participants would select a charity of their choice. Kennedy's friend had selected a charity that benefits a young child with cancer. Kennedy nominated ALS. " Wikipedia reveals: "One version of the challenge took place in Salem, Indiana, as early as May 15, 2014... the plunge to support a 7-year-old with a brain tumor." On MTV News, a comment following , "Who Invented the Ice Bucket Challenge?" from chiller31mag claims: "Nope, actually this was being done in May for a boy in western PA who has DIPG." Ironic, that the sources give credence to the original challenge being done for a child, with cancer, a brain tumor, specifically DIPG. Origin solved? Maybe, however whatever the charitable cause, SFSF believes that all charitable causes are beneficial, especially those who promote medical research, which both ALS and SFSF do. SFSF thanks Megan and those she challenged for the donation, the reason to search for more information, and for enduring the dousing with cold water!
Rock on, Rock Pile
Spring landscaping and summer garden shopping at the Rock Pile in Avon Lake, netted an additional $79.86 for SFSF. Shoppers who mention SFSF at time of purchase guarantee that 5% of pre-tax sales will be donated to SFSF. Located at 900 Nagel Road, this independent business supports local charities through its "Fundraising That Rocks" program. SFSF encourages shopping at The Rock Pile which carries a variety of decorative outdoor items, bird-feeding supplies, and landscaping supplies. SFSF thanks The Rock Pile and the shoppers who support SFSF and claims, "The Rock Pile, you rock!"
2014 Appeal
Finally, speaking of reasons to smile, the 2014 SFSF Annual Appeal. "Making Colorful Smiles," has, to date, brought $11, 471.40 to the SFSF treasury. SFSF thanks all silent donors and reminds others that the appeal continues until Dec. 31, 2014.
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In the last 20 years, ONE new drug has been approved for childhood cancer.
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Postponed MI Golf Outing, well worth the wait
No rain. No rainbows this year, but there was plenty of sunny skies and warm temperatures for the Eighth Annual MI SFSF Golf Outing held Monday, August 25, 2014, at Warwick Hills in Grand Blanc, Michigan, for the third consecutive year.
Having undergone extensive repairs to several of the greens after the harsh winter of 2014, the course welcomed 20, foursomes for the annual SFSF event. Warwick Hills, the longtime home of the Buick Open provided a great day of golf for SFSF supporters.
Organized by Sophie's paternal grandparents, Bob and Kathy Quayle, and Sophie's aunt and uncle, Amy and Brett Quayle, the outing featured 18 holes of golf, driving privileges, a cart, hors d'oeuvres, dinner, an awards ceremony, contests, and a silent auction, with many great items, including Michigan football tickets, golf for four at Warwick Hills, a set of golf clubs, and several restaurant certificates.
The annual event added $4,233 to SFSF's coffers and provided friendship and laughter to participants. Jo Ann Sly, who won the 50-50 raffle, donated her winnings to SFSF.
All were winners, especially the first place teams of Bob Dodge, Dan Earle, Jake and Mark Worthington (1st Flight) and Ken Hill, Jack Slingerland, Scott Smith, and David Thal (2nd Flight). Sophie's Aunt Leslie won the longest drive contest on Hole #15!
SFSF thanks the 20 foursomes, the two Quayle families, and all who donated silent auction items for their participation, dedication, generosity, and labor of love.
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Yoga Class Stretches Out to SFSF
On Monday, September 22, 2014, at 6:45 p.m. a very special yoga class with Katie  Brown will be held at Fit Me Up in Avon, OH. Admission is $10.00 for members; $14.00 for non-members. All proceeds will benefit Smiles For Sophie Forever in its continuing support of brain cancer research, supporting families of brain cancer victims, and spreading awareness of the devastation of pediatric brain cancer.
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SFSF grants surpass $515,000
Since June, 2014, the Foundation has helped 27 families and awarded $27,000 in grant money, bringing the total amount of family grants awarded to $369,253. The grand total donated by SFSF, including donations to The Cure Starts Now ($77,000) and St. Jude ($70,000), is $516,253.
Every month, the SFSF Grant Committee approves applications for financial assistance for families of children with brain cancer. The children of the families who received grants in June, July and August 2014 are:
- Kayleigh, age 8 - medulloblastoma
- Jeffrey, age7 - ependymoma
- Sydney, age11 - brainstem/upper cervical core tumor
- Ethan, age 11 - anaplastic astrocytoma
- Orlando, age 14 - pilocytic astrocytoma
- Jackson, age 5 - pilocytic astrocytoma
- Gavin, age 9 - craniopharyngioma
- Nicholas, age 17 - PNET
- Catherine, age 18 - grade Iv glioblastoma
- Odin, age 3 - DIPG
- Anonymous, age 4 - medulloblastoma
- Samantha, age 11 - grade III anaplastic astrocytoma
- Andrew, age 14 - pilocytic astrocytoma
- Michaela, age 14 - medulloblastoma
- Cody, age 6 - medulloblastoma
- RJ, age 4 - DIPG
- Peyon, age 7 - medulloblastoma
- Ahmed, age 11 - passed away Mar 2014 from DIPG
- William, age 10 - pilocytic astrocytoma
- Elizabeth, age 9 - low grade astrocytoma
- Margaret, age 9 - DIPG
- Annabelle, age 1 - choroid plexus papiloma
- Christopher, age 14 - astrocytoma
- Anonymous, age 7 - DIPG
- Krisy, age 15 - glioblastoma multiform grade IV
- Janiyah, age 2 - PNET grade I
- Michaeal, age 3 - low grade glioma
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Shop early for the SFSF 2014 ornament!
The 2014 SFSF commemorative ornament, seventh in the series, is now available for early Christmas shopping. (There are 100 days until Christmas.)
The lightweight, stainless steel ornament features Sophie's rainbow, the SFSF logo, and the year. In bright primary, rainbow colors, the ornament hangs from a red ribbon and is packaged in a poly-bag.
Selling for $10.00 each, with free shipping, the less-than-an-ounce, rainbow can be easily displayed on any Christmas tree, without falling in the tree's branches.
Order ornaments from the SFSF website or from Emily at 513-260-0917. For interested collectors, there are still 2009-2013 ornaments available. See website for prices.
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Every day 46 kids are diagnosed
with cancer; every day
7 kids will die from cancer.
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Be aware, take action
Nature knows...miles of wild goldenrod flowers flank the open fields and tree-lined roads, sunflowers stand tall and reach to the sky, fall mums bedeck porches and patios, and even the dandelions manage to peek through, making their last appearance of summer. The golden color of September, the color and month dedicated to Childhood Cancer Awareness, has reached its half-way mark.
The Terminal Tower in Cleveland is lit in gold, Times Square boasts of cancer awareness lights and billboards, Facebook is filled with messages and accounts, and some folks are even wearing gold-lapel pins. This SFSF newsletter features some dismal statistics and facts about childhood cancer and some, attention-getting posters which help to spread awareness. Is this awareness enough? As shared in her blog, "Awareness... What A Bullsh*t word," and reposted in the St. Jude newsletter, Erin Santos, a freelance writer, blogger, and president of the Isabella Santos Foundation (ISF) fittingly concludes her entry with: "So, let's not make this month about just liking a Facebook e-card about cancer or reading a family's CaringBridge entry and then walking away. Let's all admit that awareness is just a legacy, bullsh*t word and lets all commit to making this month about action. Action saves lives, awareness does not."
SFSF suggests ten ways to take action this month .The following links provide information on the action listed, and will be eye-openers to the work and stories of the organizations and foundations that are taking action and working to cure childhood cancer.
- Run a race: Sophie's Angel Run (Cincinnati) or Roc the Croc (Westlake)
- Buy and display a banner: Pretty Peanut Designs by Jenny Walker, a Team SFSF St Jude Marathoner.
- Support legislation.
- Buy a raffle ticket for a Corvette in support of the Jeff Gordon Foundation.
- Shave your head, buy a beanie in support of the St. Baldrick's Foundation.
- Donate to the St Jude Memphis SFSF Marathon Team.
- Tell a story: share at the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation or hashtag #pbtf.
- Send a photo or hashtag #showusyourgold.
- Eat at Chili's on Sept 22, 14: Give Back. Give Hope. Campaign
- Participate in an event: CureFest in DC.
The ideas are endless. With awareness and ACTION, September can be golden, as precious as God's children.
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St. Jude Marathon Team puts best feet forward
Training and fundraising for the 2014 St. Jude Marathon Weekend is moving forward. September's Childhood Cancer Awareness Month has given great impetus to the 37-member team which has already raised $25,450, more than half of its $50,000 goal and has logged countless training miles. With SFSF's $20,000 contribution, the team is confident of meeting and maybe even surpassing its $50,000 goal. Would-be donors can access the team's fundraising website; the donation pages of individual team members can in turn, be accessed from the team page. The team welcomes all would-be donors.
Team members include: Angela Allen, Rebecca Blackwell, Kelly Bova, Jamie Collins, Charity Cooke, Seth Cooke, Leslie Deebach, Christi Derra, Kimberly Emge, Kathy Farquhar, Tate Farquhar, Trent Farquhar, Joanna Gifford, Beth Hamel, Renee Haveman, Lance Herron, Lauren Hicks, Doug Karn, Misty Karn, Kelle Illitch, Travis Illitch, Andrea LaForce, Trina Lengyel, Mark McDonald, Charly Miklaski, Susie Miklaski, Amy Nguyen, Meghan O'Brien, Michelle Pascuzzi, Emily Quayle, Jennifer Slater, Sarah Smith, Nina Stanossek, Heather Tinsley, LeighAnn Vallimont, Jenny Walker, and Amy Wilds. The team is composed of family and friends, and their family and friends.
This list comprises those registered to date, however, there is a strong possibility that elite athlete, Clay Emge, who just finished 29th out of 2759 at Ironman France earlier this summer, may also join Team SFSF pending his recovery from a hip injury.
There are 14 marathoners, 14 half-marathoners and nine 5K runners, ranging in age from 11 to 68, although the majority are in their late thirties and early, very early, forties. There are 16 veteran participants, although ten of them were newcomers last year, who never ran the cancelled-by-the ice storm race of 2013; four of whom never even made it to Memphis. Amazingly, these ten, along with six other, veteran, but also "frozen-in-2013" runners are back for 2014, and have recruited 21 newcomers. Participants hail from eight states: Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Michigan, Ohio, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin, with the Michigan contingency leading in number.
Emily Quayle, team captain, and seventh-year participant will be running the full marathon for the second time; in her personal, fundraising page, Emily writes: "At first glance, a marathon is a daunting task, but once you compare it to a kid fighting cancer, it seems like no big deal."
SFSF proudly supports, encourages, congratulates, and thanks all participants and encourages the financial support of all SFSF supporters.
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Sadly only 4% of the National Cancer Institute's budget is used for
pediatric cancer research.
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Mary Kay Consultant Hosts SFSF
"Go for the GOLD" Campaign
Fit Me Up member and Mary Kay consultant Jen Kappler is offering a special discount benefiting SFSF in her "Go for the GOLD" Sales Campaign. According to Jen, "You can make yourself feel beautiful on the inside and out when you take advantage of an exclusive 20% savings on all your Mary Kay purchases throughout the rest of September until October 6, the anniversary of Sophie's passing."
Catalogs for browsing will be on display at FMU during open gym hours (1022 Jaycox Road, Avon). Online shopping at Jen's website is also available for both FMU members and non-members. All shoppers will receive the same 20% discount and SFSF will benefit as well ("FMU" must be referenced in purchase).
Testers and free individual or group consultations are available upon request. Contact information will be available when purchasing (via email, text or phone), and shipping is FREE.
Beautiful ladies, here are three great reasons to participate in the Go For the Gold Campaign:
- 20% off your purchase from now through October 6. 2014.
- All proceeds go to Smiles for Sophie Forever in support of Going for the Gold Campaign
- Free shipping
For questions, please contact Jen Kappler at 440-915-7441.
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Holiday Extravaganza to Benefit SFSF
While Michigan husbands may be in hunting camp for opening day of deer season, and Ohio husbands may still be testing their archery skills, the ladies can enjoy a day of vendor and craft shopping, visiting friends, and supporting SFSF at the 2nd Annual Holiday Extravaganza. The brainchild of former SFSF Board member, Kristin Van Euwen, the event will feature as many as 30 crafters and vendors, all under one roof.
Again, Holy Spirit Church on Walker and Lear Rds. has offered its facility for staging the before-the-holidays shopping spree. Set for Nov. 15, 2014, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., the vendors already committed include: Anna's Candies, Origami Owl, SkylarRoos, KEEP collective, WIldtree, Arbonne, Tastefully Simple, Scentsy, SFSF Store (with 2014 commemorative Christmas ornaments), and Thirty-One Gifts. To reserve a space, contact Kristin Van Euwen for the official vendor application.
In addition to the vendors and crafters, there will be a SFSF bake sale (volunteer Betty Crockers, please contact Emily Quayle to donate goods) and a Chinese auction which will include items from participating vendors as well as volunteer basket-makers. Pizza, coffee, and soft drinks will be available for purchase.
The event is a fantastic opportunity to make purchases from popular businesses, all under one roof, and to complete, or begin, Christmas shopping. Suggested admission donation is $2.00. All space fees will be donated to SFSF. SFSF thanks Kristin Van Euwen for planning and organizing the event for the second consecutive year.
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Bash & Dash --- A Huge Success!
 | | Bash and Dash starting line under the "SFSF" balloon arch. |
With a 12% profit increase and a net profit of $66,411.60, the Seventh Annual SFSF Birthday Bash & Dash surpassed expectations and fundraising goals.
Always looking for new ideas, the race volunteers and organizers combined the old with the new to offer supporters their favorite activities, along with additional twists.
For the first year, Paul Theodore of Fit Me Up led the runners in a warm-up activity prior to the race's start. Clad in new race T-shirts, with an updated design, runners still carried carnations to the drop-off site, The Quayle's home, along the route. Although the weather for the race has always been perfect, albeit quite warm, there was no need for the 700+ cooling towels provided for the runners, thanks to Home Depot. The more-than-perfect running weather influenced the participants to linger longer at the festivities following the race. When the concession stand ran out of hot dogs before noon, it was evident that event-goers stayed to enjoy the activities with their children.
In addition to the obstacle course, cookie walk, bounce houses, fifty-yard dashes, chalk art, Lowe's craft, face painting, tattoo and nail polishing booth, there were two additional kids' booths, the balloon twisting and the patriotic craft. All kids with wrist bands were given Sno-cones and cotton candy.
Children and adults alike enjoyed the Clicks For a Cause Booth, where families and friends could be photographed dressed in Americana garb. In addition, participants could order race candids on-line following the race.
The Awareness Tent featured photographs of children who received SFSF grants and items from the SFSF store. A silent auction, a Chinese raffle, and a 50-50 gave everyone an opportunity to bid on some outstanding items, to win over 40 gift certificates and gift baskets, and take home some cash.
As is custom, registrants were treated to birthday cupcakes, bagels, water, fruit (lots of fruit, thanks to The American Legion) upon their return from the race.
 | | $100+ fundraiser shirt. |
Over 904 runners/walkers registered for the race, with 25 of them classified as $100+ fundraisers who qualified for specially-ordered dri-fit running shirts.
Once again this year, Nordson matched the $10,000 fundraising of Kate Smith.
All in all, the event was an outstanding success. SFSF thanks the participants, the volunteers, the corporate sponsors, the donors, and all who were in any way responsible for the success of the event.
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Please remember
With the shopping season in full swing --- back-to-school items, winter clothing, Halloween costumes, Thanksgiving, and Christmas presents --- SFSF reminds its supporters to use Amazon Smile and iGive stores for on-line shopping. A portion of each sale will be donated to SFSF, if the shopper designates it as their "charity of choice." It's one more step in on-line shopping, but it's an easy and cost-free method of adding to SFSF's coffers. 
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