2013 Fundraisers Underway!

It's hard to believe 2012 is coming an end quickly.  Dinner of Hope and the Hope Run were huge successes, leading the Mad Hatters to raise over $6400 for the American Cancer Society in the year 2012.  We would like to thank all of our sponsors who supported our two events, as well as all the participants, survivor models, DJ, photographers, and volunteers.  Without all of your help and support, we would not be as successful.

Now, 2013 is fast approaching and your Mad Hatters are busy with the beginning stages of planning the Dinner of Hope and Hope Run.  For those of you who are interested in attending either event, mark your calendars for March 16th (Dinner of Hope) and June 8th (Hope Run.)  We can not wait to see you, your family, and friends attend these heart felt events.  Please keep checking back to see the latest news.

Relay For Life

This last Friday night through Saturday morning was a powerful event for celebrating those who have fought cancer and survived, or those who have battled and lost.  Our team, for the past three years, have provided an opportunity to participants to take a photo.  In years past, we have provided a giant backdrop with the Relay's theme (from teammates dressed as characters our first year, to a Winter wonderland last year.)  This year, we were headed into a photo booth type setting.  With space limited, we did what we could.  Definitely not the "higher-end" photo opportunity it was in the past, but this seemed fitting for us.  Something fun.  Something silly.  Something enjoyed by all.  Below is the link you will need to find your photo and view.  You are more than welcome to print the photo(s) you would like to.  It was our pleasure in taking your pictures.  Thank you for participating!


http://picasaweb.google.com/princesshoney

The Resuls are HERE!  


First, we would like to thank our sponsors: Anytime Fitness, Banker Chiropractic, Black Diamond Sports Therapy, and Mortgage Advisory Group, Safeway and Costco for assisting in supplying our wonderful refreshments, DJ Shelda for the music, and Ballard Ambulance for the timing and race equipment.  If you visit with any of these businesses, please say a quick thank you for their support.  Second, we would like to thank our family and friends for volunteering to make our first Hope Run a smooth one.  Last, to all of our participants.  Thank you for participating and making this a great fundraiser we look forward to hosting year after year.


Now, click on the Hope Run page to see your results!  

Hope Run THIS Saturday

It's hard to believe our Relay team is on the fast track to the Hope Run.  We are in the final stages, the final week, of preparations.  Some information for you all:


Location:
Riverfront Park, Wenatchee (at the base of 5th Street)
We'll be located in the grassy area between the business complex and the miniature railway station.
Race starts at 9:00
Day of Race Registration starts at 8:00am
Pre-Registration starts as early as 8:00am


Everyone will receive a packet the day of the race.  Included in it will be: rules, a map, bib number, t-shirt (if pre-registered), raffle ticket, and sponsor information.


Other goodies:
We have a number of raffle give-away's.  You may have the option of buying additional raffle tickets for the drawings.  Drawings will include Road ID certificates, Water cups, Mt. View fitness certificate, and Tex's Courtyard Grill.


We will be selling $1 raffle tickets for a trip to Maui, Hawaii (6 day/5 night lodging and round-trip airfare from Seatac.) Drawing to be held at Relay For Life on June 16th.


Suggested donation of $10 to purchase a Luminaria to line the track of Eastmont High School at Relay For Life.  Honor a loved one who has survived cancer or has lost their battle by purchasing a Luminaria.  We'll line our area with names of our loved ones, and would be honored to do so with yours.






If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to email us at MadHattersRelay@gmail.com.

Our first annual HOPE RUN is coming along nicely.  Registrations are coming in.  The course is getting planned as we speak.  Runners bibs are ordered and will be arriving soon.  Banners are getting posted around town shortly, along with flyers.  The team and I are getting excited for June 9th to come.  


Have you turned received your registration form yet?  If not, below you will find the link to the Chelan/Douglas Relay For Life website. Scroll down to find the Hope Run and follow the link to download your registration form.  While you're there, check out the other teams fundraisers.  You never know, there might be something you'd like to participate in.


http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY12GW?sid=128442&type=fr_informational&pg=informational&fr_id=37827

HAPPY APRIL FOOL'S DAY!

3 in 5 American's plan on playing an April Fool's Day prank.  -->  Hey Cancer, this year the joke is on you! The 5 year survival rate is up to 67% - up from 49% in 1977!


40% of you say you plan to use facebook for your prank.  -->  30% more funds are raised by participants who fundraise on facebook.  


65% of you think no one is too old to celebrate April Fool's Day.  -->  77% of cancers are diagnosed in those 55 or older.  


The American Cancer Society's goal is to create a world with less cancer and more birthday's at EVERY age. cancer statistics are no joke, but the funds raised trough the Relay for Life are making a real impact.  Today, let's make the joke on cancer.  Donate TODAY!

http://main.acsevents.org/goto/madhatters

Last weekend, we were able to host a wonderful fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.  Our Relay for Life team put on a dinner that was absolutely amazing.  I'm sure I'm a little bias in this area being that it I'm the chair of this function.  However, I have been told by a number of people how the dinner has truly touched them.  There were a number of speakers and models who were able to share their experiences.  Each had their own life changing story which brought tears to many, myself included.  If you were unable to attend the dinner, you truly missed something special.  Save the middle of March next year, because we'll be doing it again.

Dinner of Hope

This is our second year hosting a "big" fundraiser.  Well, big for our team.  Last year, we raised slightly over $1400 with Divalicious, our women's only event.  I was amazed to see how many men wanted to attend last year, so we opened it up to both men and women this year.  They wanted to attend to support their spouse or loved on in the Cancer Survivor Fashion Show.  Or, to support the cause because they had a loved one die from cancer.  With the need to change our fundraiser, we had a need to change the name.  Dinner of Hope stands for a number things.  Hope, to me, means that one day, my daughter will not see the amount of cancer I have seen in my life time.  It means funding the needed research in hopes that there will be a cure for cancer, so many lives can be extended to spend time with their own loved ones.  It means bringing the much needed support to the Wenatchee Valley patients currently in treatment.

Why not take a little extra time Saturday evening, March 24, 2012, to support Dinner of Hope.  All the proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society ~ Relay for Life.  You can contact me today for your tickets.  Notice the page link above with more information.  We look forward to seeing you there. 

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