FUNDRAISING UPDATES

Upcoming Fundraising 

JUNE - The whole month of JUNE you can eat at Chili's in Shakopee, Burnsville, Eagan or Bloomington and a portion of the sales will go to our cause. As long as you bring in a certificate that we will email you. If you need one let me know!!!

June 17 - Inflatable Jumper @ Rambling River Park - Farmington

June 19 & 20-Von Hanson's in Eagan off of Cliff Road...Enjoy delicious Brats, dogs and our delicious home made brownies, scotch a roos, cookies and more!

June 19-Cub in Lakeville...Come and visit us...we will bag your groceries

June 23-Culvers in Shakopee-15% of sales will go to our team.

July 2-Cub Foods in Rosemount-bagging groceries from 4-9pm.

July 9-Celts in Farmington-Beer Bash

July 15 - Ladies Night out - Pampered Chef, Arbonne, Lia Sophia, Tastefully Simple, etc. All in one fun convenient location. Details to follow.

July 17&18-Von Hanson's in Eagan by Town Centre...brats and more

July 30- The Basement Beer Bash in Prior Lake

August 14- Car Wash in Eden Prairie at Cub, right next to Eden Prairie Center.

My Dedication....

  In 2008, when I walked participated in my first "3 Day", I signed up without a team.  My mother in law soon told me, that her cousin Barb was going through breast cancer treatment.  Barb's kids had formed a team, and were participating in the walk as "Barb's Bust Brigade".

  I was extremely fortunate for Karen (Barb's daughter), Julie and Tara (Barb's niece) to take me under their wings and let me join their team.  What an amazing group of ladies!  It's absolutely amazing how well you get to know people.....after the course of 60 miles!!

   Unfortunately, Karen and Julie were not able to participate in the walk in 2009.  Tara, however; was able to be on the Crew.  Even though Karen was not able to walk, I could almost guarantee that Barb and Lee (her husband) would attend nearly every fundraising event that we sponsored.  Although last summer, I knew she was not feeling well at all Barb would still arrive, with a warm smile on her face!  Definitely a true fighter and a dedicated supporter!!  Barb passed away on January 17, 2010 at the tender age of 66 after a courageous 10 year battle with breast cancer.  

  I am truly blessed to have had the privilege of knowing Barb.  It is with pleasure that I dedicate my 2010 60 Mile Breast Cancer Walk....in Memory of Barbara Jean Metz!

 

Kowalski's photos

Day 1 ~ Von Hanson's

We had beautiful weather and served tons of people at our brat stand! It's
quite obvious that the weather can either make or break you, while doing the
brat stand. I certainly couldn't imagine standing there ... in the rain! :-( We
are VERY thankful that mother nature was on our side!!

We decided to sell chips along with baked goods to go along with the
brats. Both have seemed to be going well! Many thanks to my mother in
law Connie and neighbor Susan, for contributing to our baked goods for our
sale! It is greatly appreciated!

It was the first time our entire team was together and had the opportunity to meet. We were all able to grill and serve....with the gracious help of our families. I think the most notable helper award would have to go to Riley....he might only be 5....but, he makes certain his voice is heard. Anytime someone would order up a brat or hotdog, he would yell to the grill "2 BRATS 1 DOG"....kind of like you would hear in a restaurant kitchen. It was pretty comical...and got several chuckles.

I will let everyone know the final results of our brat stand .... after our work is done for today. If today goes as well as yesterday.......we will be very pleased! (and very tired!! :-)

Von Hansens Brat Stand ~ July 11 and 12th

Hey Everyone....We are getting ready for our 2nd year of firing up
the grill at Von Hansen's.

Last year, we had a wonderful weekend and a great turnout, as we grilled
brats and hot dogs at the Von Hansens in Eagan. They are generous enough to donate the food, and split the pro cedes with us 50/50. It was a great fund raising event for our team last year.

This year, we are grilling again on July 11 and 12th. We will be at the Apple Valley Von Hansens, from about 10 am - 5 pm. Bring every one you know!! :-) It's a pretty cheap meal ~ and you're supporting a great cause!

I was talking to one of my patients parents, who recently did the brat stand as a fundraiser also. They sold "sweets", to go along with the brats. She said that these sold out rather quickly! So, I am hoping to start baking up some bars and cookies that we might be able to sell as well. If you like to bake and are interested in helping - feel free!

Also - if you enjoy grilling....you are always welcome to come join us! We can never have to much help!

Pancake Breakfast ~ Red Robin

Perfectly...Sticky..
..Pancakes :-)


The pancake breakfast was a great success!! Thank you so much to everyone who got up so early, on a rainy Saturday morning, to come eat pancakes and sausage with us! It was great to see you and visit a bit as well! You coming out and supporting our efforts really means a lot!

I would also like to thank my friends and family who were so graciously willing to help with the service at the restaurant. We wouldn't have been able to do it without their smiling faces!

I certainly appreciate all who greeted, served, seated, took tickets .... absolutely everyone!



Top photo
Alaina, Leah, Alison, Kaitlin, Kerri, Julie, Charity, Kari, Steve, Riley

Below:
Top Left: The Meyer Family
Top Right: Alison, Kerri, Kaitlin
Bottom Left: Denise and Tara
Bottom Right: Kari and her parents

Pancake Breakfast

Please join us for our next fund raising activity

Pancake Breakfast

When: Saturday June 27, 2009
Time: 8:00 - 10:00 am
Where: Red Robin Restaurant ~ Apple Valley
Cost: $7

All proceeds go to Team Blisters 4 Boobs.
Tickets can be purchased in advance ~ by contacting me, or at the door.

Hope to see you there!!
:-)