Friday, October 5, 2012
Dayspring Community Church
I want to say Thank You for allowing me to hold the Pasta for Prostates fundraiser at your church to help riase money for Prostate Cancer Awareness.
Fundriaser
Today I sent out a check to ZERO The Project to End Prostate Cancer to share with Us TOO International from my past fundraiser on September 29, 2012. Both organizations will be sharing $187.50 for the whole night we raised $550. Minus the expenses it was a great turn out for a great cause. Prostate Cancer Awareness!!
Monday, October 1, 2012
1st Pasta for Prostates
Pasta for Prostates 2012 is over now! It was a lot of work and everyone is telling me I did a great job! There was a disagreeance with the band volume buy one of the guests. But it all worked out and Tyler Wayne stayed and continued the music! There were so many great raffle prizes and Happy Winners!
With the dinner we brought in $550.00 I paid the band $100 for gas. It was so worth it, they are great. If you ever get to hear 2 Country w/ Tyler Wayne you will love it. I still need to settle up with the church and will get a final number soon.
I am second guessing my fundraising ability and need to make a decesion on trying another one. It was just so difficult making everyone happy!
With the dinner we brought in $550.00 I paid the band $100 for gas. It was so worth it, they are great. If you ever get to hear 2 Country w/ Tyler Wayne you will love it. I still need to settle up with the church and will get a final number soon.
I am second guessing my fundraising ability and need to make a decesion on trying another one. It was just so difficult making everyone happy!
Friday, September 28, 2012
No Sew Blanket
In Honor of Captain Jim Smith lost his battlle with Prostate Cancer earlier this year.
Golf Gift Card
Broadview Golf Course
5694 Headleys Mill Road
Pataskala, OH
740-927-8900
Twosome 9holes with golf cart
Thank You!
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Rule 3
3 coupons for 1 FREE Hour of Bowling!
Rule 3
650 Windmiller Dr.
Pickerington, OH 43147
Pickerington, OH 43147
614-864-RULE (7853)
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Thirty One Donation
Come out Saturday for Pasta for Prostates. Mary Ellen is donating 10% of all sales for September and also with Saturday's sales.
Go to mythirtyone.com/147411 and go to events then hit prostate for pasta.
Culver's
Coolers dropped off and they are filling them up with Frozen Custard cups for Saturday!
Thank you Joe and staff!
http://www.culvers.com/flavor-of-the-day/
Thank you Joe and staff!
http://www.culvers.com/flavor-of-the-day/
Key Impact Sales
Today they donated about 250 individual packages of salad dressings.
Ranch
Buttermilk Ranch
Ceaser
Apple Vinagerette
Blue Cheese
Monday, September 24, 2012
Honey and Cookbook
Ray and I went to the Honeyfest last month and I asked them for a donation! I was looking at the cookbook and some of the receipes sounds so good! If you win this plese let us know what you made.
$5.00 Raffle Item
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Our Prostate Cancer Angels!
As this month grows to a close I want to remember those Prostate Cancer Angels who have lost their battle!
When we first found out that Ray has prostate cancer I needed to find friends who understood what I was feeling. And I found friends on facebook that are very special to me. They might be Angels now but their voices still needs to be heard for the young men who are afraid to talk about having prostate cancer or being tested!
When we first found out that Ray has prostate cancer I needed to find friends who understood what I was feeling. And I found friends on facebook that are very special to me. They might be Angels now but their voices still needs to be heard for the young men who are afraid to talk about having prostate cancer or being tested!
Saturday, September 22, 2012
1 WEEK....
It is hard to believe that next Saturday at this time my helpers will be ready to go out at start gathering all the goodies! The 1st pick up is from The Great Harvest Bread Company! Now that one is going to be so hard to have in the house with 2 loafes of FRESH bread baked at 2am. But no worries I will have to get my own to munch on!
Friday I have to get with The Red Velvet Cafe in Pickerington to order the cupcakes. I was thinking of having the new ZERO logo put on half and the Blue Ribbon on the other half.
Friday I have to get with The Red Velvet Cafe in Pickerington to order the cupcakes. I was thinking of having the new ZERO logo put on half and the Blue Ribbon on the other half.
Movie Tavern Tickets
I will be picking these up tonight!
Thank you Debbie House for getting them for the raffle!
Thank you Debbie House for getting them for the raffle!
Friday, September 21, 2012
10" Organic Ceramic Green Non-Stick Fry Pan
Bed, Bath and Beyond #323
1750 Hill Road
Pickerington, OH 43147
Thank You Jeff!!
Trader Joe's Gift Bag
Everything in here to make a nice pasta dinner for your special someone!
Trader Joe's
Easton Town Center
Columbus, OH
COMING IN 8 DAYS!!!!!!
In 8 days the 1st Pasta for Prostates will take place! The raffle items are growing daily and so are the pasta donations. I have had many turn downs on donations but then it seems like for every one denied it comes back two fold! I want to thank eveyone who has been helping with the whole planning stages and efforts to this fundraiser.
I am greatful to have friends and families who are just as passionate as I am with Prostate Cancer. So many people thinks it just affects the men, but that is false. We women suffer like the men do, yes we do not have a prostate but we get depression also. Some men will not talk to a support group or anyone else for that matter and then suffer in silence when there is no need to.
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month and it should be all over the TV with psa. But how many have you seen or heard? I have heard more about breast cancer but the fact it is not breast cancer month. It is in October people we are still in September!!!! Did you know that 28,000 men with die this year of prostate cancer?
Ray has a chance of getting breast cancer from the hormone shots that he is receiving, but I am not worried about it becasue there is so much funding and help for breast cancer I know he will be taken care of. I hope unless the breast cancer funding does not cover men with breast cancer.
Sorry just venting!
I am greatful to have friends and families who are just as passionate as I am with Prostate Cancer. So many people thinks it just affects the men, but that is false. We women suffer like the men do, yes we do not have a prostate but we get depression also. Some men will not talk to a support group or anyone else for that matter and then suffer in silence when there is no need to.
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month and it should be all over the TV with psa. But how many have you seen or heard? I have heard more about breast cancer but the fact it is not breast cancer month. It is in October people we are still in September!!!! Did you know that 28,000 men with die this year of prostate cancer?
Ray has a chance of getting breast cancer from the hormone shots that he is receiving, but I am not worried about it becasue there is so much funding and help for breast cancer I know he will be taken care of. I hope unless the breast cancer funding does not cover men with breast cancer.
Sorry just venting!
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Fort Rapids Indoor Waterpark
Donated by:
Fort Rapids Indoor Waterpark Resort
4560 Hilton Coporate Drive Columbus, OH 43232
Overnight saty for 4 guests
The spill on Capitol Hill
On September 13th Ray, Petey and I were at The Summit to End ProstateCancer on this morning we had meetings with our Senators/Staffers.
Around 8:10am I took a spill on Capitol Hill, fell of the curb thinking it was a slope in the sidewalk. Being blind in one eye did not help at all. I go down on my ankle and heard a pop and cry like a baby. I will admit it!!
The Capitol Hill Officers come over to see if I need them to call the squad.
Me (tears flowing): No we have a meeting with Sharrod Brown at 8:30 and I am going no matter what this is too important to me!
Officers: We will get you there but you need to see the Capitol Hill nurse.
Me: After we meet with Sharrod Brown
Officers: We will have a wheel chair waiting for you at the door, we called for the shuttle to get you to the door.
Me: ok I can't miss these meeting they are more important.
At 8:30 am was our first meeting with Sharrod Brown to let him know not to cut funding for prostate cancer and to bring awareness to this disease. It is not just a men's disease it's a couple's disease.
Around 8:10am I took a spill on Capitol Hill, fell of the curb thinking it was a slope in the sidewalk. Being blind in one eye did not help at all. I go down on my ankle and heard a pop and cry like a baby. I will admit it!!
The Capitol Hill Officers come over to see if I need them to call the squad.
Me (tears flowing): No we have a meeting with Sharrod Brown at 8:30 and I am going no matter what this is too important to me!
Officers: We will get you there but you need to see the Capitol Hill nurse.
Me: After we meet with Sharrod Brown
Officers: We will have a wheel chair waiting for you at the door, we called for the shuttle to get you to the door.
Me: ok I can't miss these meeting they are more important.
At 8:30 am was our first meeting with Sharrod Brown to let him know not to cut funding for prostate cancer and to bring awareness to this disease. It is not just a men's disease it's a couple's disease.
Gift Certificate
One year single fitness membership
Donated by:
Scarborough East Tennis & Fitness Club
5641 Alshire Road
Columbus, OH 43232
All American Sports Quilt
This quilt was handmade by a wife of a Prostate Cancer Survivor. This was the first raffle item donated to Pasta for Prostates!
A Walk Across the Sun
Donated by
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
1738 Hill Road North
Pickerington, OH 43147
The New Sonoma Diet
INSIDE YOU'LL FIND:
- Time-saving Cook Onc /Eat Twice recipes
- More than 50 delicious new recipes
- Power Foods and Gluten -free recipes
- The latest information on the health- promoting qualities of dark chocolates, olive oill wine and anti-oxidants, and omega 3 fatty acids
- Breakthrough "low glycemic load" recipes that target extra pounds around the waist and keep energy levels constant
- New food and wine parings
- Versitile, Nourshing meals the whole family will love
Donated by:
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Hunters Run Centre
1738 North Hill Road
Pickerington, OH 43147
Cottage by the Sea
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Hunters Run Centre
1738 North Hill Road
Pickerington, OH 43147
1738 North Hill Road
Pickerington, OH 43147
Mountain Creek Cabin
Barnes & Noble BooksellerHunters Run Centre
1738 North Hill Road
Pickerington, OH 43147
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Vicious Circle - Mike Carey
Barnes & Nobles Booksellers
Hunters Run Centre
1738 North Hill Road
Pickerington, OH 43147
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
The Temptation of the Night Jasmine
Barnes & Nobles Booksellers
Hunters Run Centre
1738 North Hill Road
Pickerington, OH 43147
Teacher Thank You For
Gift Book
We have so much to be thankful for...
Express your thanksfulness by giving this book to someone you appreicate.
Fill out the prompted pages with your own words of gratitude.
Barnes & Noble Bookseller
Hunters Run Centre1738 North Hill Road
Pickerington, OH 43147
You Know You're in Trouble When...
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Hunters Run Centre
1738 North Hill Road
Pickerington, OH 43147
1738 North Hill Road
Pickerington, OH 43147
Monday, September 17, 2012
Mash Party!
Will you be Rich?
Will you be Famous?
Will you live in a Mansion, Apartment, a Shack or a House?
The answers to these and many more major questions about yoru future are inside.
2 for Breakfast & Drinks
Tee Jaye's Country Place Restaurant
350 S. Hamilton Road
Whitehall, Ohio 43213
Dinner for 2 & Drinks!
Thank you Sue!
Tee Jaye's Country Place Restaurant
#05 S. Hamilton Rd.
Whitehall, OH 43213
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Piada Italian Street Food, Gahanna, OH
1 pan of Pasta with Grilled Chicken, pomodoro sauce, parmesan reggiano, arugala and bruschetta tomatoes
1 pan of Pasta with Roasted zucchini & mushrooms, roasted peppers & onions, diavolo sauce, mozzarella cheese, spinach and bruschetta tomatoes
Did you miss the food from Piada?
http://www.mypiada.com/mobile/ourmenu.aspx
Did you miss the food from Piada?
Pasta for Prostates
Petey wanted me to let everyone know that we are finishing touches up on the Pasta for Prostates so he has not been as active. I am going to combing his pages into one so that it will be easeir to keep track of him.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Ridgid JobMax
Donated by
Home Depot, Canal Winchester
Joe Johnson
Ridgid
JobMax
3 Amp Multi-Tool Starter Kit
R28600
www.RIDGID.com
Home Depot, Canal Winchester
Joe Johnson
Ridgid
JobMax
3 Amp Multi-Tool Starter Kit
R28600
www.RIDGID.com
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Uno Chicago Grill, Pickerington, OH
Pam called me while we were waiting to check in for The Summit to End Prostate Cancer. What a perfect raffle item to go along with the theme of Pasta for Prostates.
Monday, September 10, 2012
Meteorologist Lisa Colbert Hi Linda! Hope you're having a safe and productive trip to DC. I will definitely share your idea with our AM producers. Being a caregiver must be one of the hardest jobs on the planet, and your husband is lucky to have you. I watched my dad go through the same thing for years with my mom...hard is the understatement of the century. Wishing both of you the best as you continue on the journey together!
The Summit to End Prostate Cancer
Someday Petey will make a difference with Prostate Cancer Awareness!
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Petey leaving for DC on Monday
Petey is getting excited as he is attending the Prostate Cancer Summit September 11-13! You know how much fun he has on his adventures this is his first one since National Night Out last month. Sometime he has so many people follow him when he is out spreading the word about Prostate Cancer and the attention he gets.
Wonder if he will have a paparazzi follow him in DC!
And being Petey's mom and knowing the mischief he can get into I will have to keep a good eye on him!
Football raffle can!
Ok so the one who knows my creative brain and what I can do with just about anything! Recycled coffee can with the lid into a raffle prize ticket holder, who know it might just be put on ebay!
Friday, September 7, 2012
THANK YOU!!!
With the support of the communities, helping with getting donations, home business this will be a success! As each day grows closer more and more people are getting excited and can not wait to be part of the 1st Annual Pasta for Prostates!
Multi-tasking
Today has been so much multi-tasking!!! Calling places for donations of gift cards to help make up the differences to what we will need. Printing out letters and flyers to take to places.
I was trying to do an individual list of what we have donated and take pictures but now I am getting so many it is easier to list to donors. This way I can wet your appitite to come out for Pasta for Prostates. Here is another one to get you interested Great Hearvest Bread Company is donating a bread basket! Do you want to see a picture of it well you will just have to come out and see!!! LOL!!!! BTW there Carmel Apple bread is yummy!!
We are going to DC on Monday for the Prostate Cancer Summit but I will still be working on the fundraiser and blog.
I was trying to do an individual list of what we have donated and take pictures but now I am getting so many it is easier to list to donors. This way I can wet your appitite to come out for Pasta for Prostates. Here is another one to get you interested Great Hearvest Bread Company is donating a bread basket! Do you want to see a picture of it well you will just have to come out and see!!! LOL!!!! BTW there Carmel Apple bread is yummy!!
We are going to DC on Monday for the Prostate Cancer Summit but I will still be working on the fundraiser and blog.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
working 24/7
I am sorry that I have not updated in a few days. Give me a few days and I can add a list of the Donors. I am close to 100 raffle items! Make sure you get your tickets and come out before someone else get teh item you want!
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Mike Doss
Also at the Buckeye Hall of Fame Cafe Mike Doss was there. Ray met him a few years ago and was talking to him. He also invited him out and then Mike said to talk with his manager so we did.
Craig Krenzel
All right all you Buckeye Fans last night I seen Craig Krenzel at the Buckeye Hall of Fame Cafe. I invited him out to Pasta for Prostates and gave him one of the posters. He wanted to know if I wanted an autographed football for the raffle. YES!
SEPTEMBER is PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS
September 1, 2012
Today is a happy day for the Survivors and a sad day for those Angels who lost their battle from Prostate Cancer and a scary time for the unknow!
Ray is 3 years into his prostate cancer and we still have the 2 years of the unknown!
Today is a happy day for the Survivors and a sad day for those Angels who lost their battle from Prostate Cancer and a scary time for the unknow!
Ray is 3 years into his prostate cancer and we still have the 2 years of the unknown!
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Excitement is building!
Ray and I went to Carfarnga's Italian Deli/Supermarket today to see about donating some Italian sausage and ground beef to make some extra sauces. Little Sicily's pizza in Brice is donating a case of sauce. I want to make a sweeter sauce for the bellies that can't handle spicy foods. I am one of them.
Ray is making tickets to have them printed and they look great. A keepsake as a reminder for why we are having this dinner! And remembering those who have lost their battle from prostate cancer. In my heart they will never be forgotten!!
Monday, August 20, 2012
CiCi's Pizza Pickerington, Ohio
Yesterday we went past CiCi's Pizza in Pickerington and they were CLOSED! The sign on the building was gone, lights out, and a not on the door to visit the Gahanna location. They were one of the pasta donor for Pasta for Prostates. I contacted the coperate office to see if they can some how help me.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
More donations
Today I got an email from the Cloumbus Clippers that they are donating a hat and T-shirt! And the single year membership to Scarborough East Tennis & Fitness Club came in the mail today.
The excitement is building.
The excitement is building.
Culver's Donation
Today we went to Culver's and I ask if they make donations and yes they do! I told Joe what I was doing and he is donationg 300-400 frozen custard cups!
So now part of the desserts are taken care of. I am getting so excited for September to get here.
But Joe asked if we could pick them up on the 28th and Ray said yes. Then he said we could pick them up on the 29th. I asked Ray if we were going to do any special on the 28th he had no clue....It's our Wedding Anniversary!!!
So now part of the desserts are taken care of. I am getting so excited for September to get here.
But Joe asked if we could pick them up on the 28th and Ray said yes. Then he said we could pick them up on the 29th. I asked Ray if we were going to do any special on the 28th he had no clue....It's our Wedding Anniversary!!!
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Scentsy Warmer and bar
Jennifer Blosser is donating a Warmer and Bar for the raffle.
https://jenniferblosser.scentsy.us/Scentsy/Home
https://jenniferblosser.scentsy.us/Scentsy/Home
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
FREE TESTING!
The Drive Against Prostate Cancer FREE testing program, is providing FREE prostate test in conjunction with Central Ohio Urology Group, Inc. Early detection is critical. The Drive Against Prostate Cancer tested over 10,000 men last year, saving lives by alerting men with abnormal tests and helping them with further testing and treatment.
It is estimated that Ohio will have over 8,560 new prostate cancer diagnoses this year, and over 1,210 deaths from prostate cancer this year, but there is hope through awareness and early detection. Do not allow yourself to become one of these statistics. Get tested this weekend in the Columbus area at the mobile prostate cancer vehicle sponsored by Central Ohio Urology Group, Inc.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
9am – 4pm
Kohl's
3360 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43202
Kohl's
3360 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43202
Sunday, August 12, 2012
9am – 4pm
Whitehall Family Health Center
882 S. Hamilton Road
Columbus, OH 43213
Whitehall Family Health Center
882 S. Hamilton Road
Columbus, OH 43213
We hope to see you this weekend at the Drive Against Prostate Cancer FREE testing event.
Thank you,
ZERO — The Project to End Prostate Cancer
Petey might go to the Whitehall testing site!
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Bill of rights for wives and partners
· Cry as often as you need to but look for humor everyday.
· Worry all you want but know that it won’t change a thing.
· You can be a tower of strength and still fall apart.
· You don’t always have to know the right thing to say.
· Accept that you will never be the perfect wife/partner.
· Forgive yourself for making mistakes.
· On days when you have nothing to give, know that it will be enough.
· Take care of yourself and don’t feel guilty about it.
· Give yourself permission to forget about prostate cancer for a day.
· Hate the disease but always love the man.
· Grieve what you’ve lost and celebrate what you’ve got left.
· Let go of the illusion that you can handle this alone.
· When the burden is too heavy, give it to God.
A Word of Warning
by Nigel Lewis-Baker
NOW here is a message for you guys out there.
A short word of warning – take care and beware.
If you have trouble peeing with all of your might
Or have to get up more than once in the night
If all you can do is dribble and strain
Zip yourself up – and then do it again,
Then the prick you should look for is called a blood test
And the doctors and scientists do all the rest.
Your little prostate may be starting to grow
And squeeze on your organs – and you will not know.
But your pipe called urethra goes right through the middle
Which is why, when it grows, it gets harder to piddle.
It will only get worse – it will not just improve
So make early arrangements to ease or remove
This walnut-size organ that causes such grief
Before it's too late – sort it out – get relief!
It may NOT be cancer – it could just have grown
So a quick exploration and all will be known.
But if it is cancer you have to be quick
To catch it and treat it before you get sick.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Thank you Karen at the Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Pickerington on Hill Road. They are donating a box of assorted items for Pasta for Prostates! I am getting so excited for September to get here!!!
Monday, July 30, 2012
Tyler Wayne
Tyler Wayne will now be playing for us in September!
http://bandkentertainment.weebly.com/2-country-w-tyler-wayne.html
http://bandkentertainment.weebly.com/2-country-w-tyler-wayne.html
Friday, July 27, 2012
Grown Petey
Petey is going on 3 years old now!
The background of Petey first started out when I was passed a plain walnut at one of the support group meeting that we attend. As I am sitting looking at it and listening to why the walnut. My creative brain clicking away....Hummm add some hands, feet, arms and eyes. I get out my Cricut cutting machine, the eyes and the walnut. Bam!! Petey the Prostate Crusader was born.
Since the creation of Petey there has been many generations, I think this is generation 7!
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Blue Ribbon Boondoggles
My assistant Lindsay who is wonderful! Is making these for the fundriaser. They are $3.00 each.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Volunteer Sign-up
Pasta for Prostates
September 29, 2012 @ 4pm
Dayspring Community Church
3919 Brice Road
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
Job: Setting up the tables and chairs, table decorations, etc
Job description:
Start setting up the tables and chairs at 4:15pm. Wipe and dry the tables and chairs down with the cleaning supplies. Place the table cloths on the tables along with the placemats. Place the flowers in the center of the table, salt and pepper shakers, butter, sugar and creamer. Place a knife, fork in a napkin wrap with a blue ribbon and place on the table.
Name:
Email Address:
Home #
Cell #
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Volunteer Sign-up; buffet table
Volunteer Sign-up
Pasta for Prostates
September 29, 2012 @ 4pm
Dayspring Community Church
3919 Brice Road
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
Job: Setting up the buffet table and serving
Job description:
The table should already be set up with the table cloth. The pastas are due to be picked between 5-6pm. The salad and bread should already be there but will need to be put into serving dishes and placed on the buffet table. Make sure that the serving spoons are in the dishes. I would like to have a few volunteers to stay at the table to help with serving and keep the table clean of spills.
Name:
Email Address:
Home #
Cell #
Friday, July 20, 2012
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Pasta donors 2012
Kingy's Pizza & Pub
7470 Hill Rd
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
614-837-5664
Brett
Butch's Italian Cafe
6394 Gender Rd.
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
614-834-3201
Noodles & Company
2166 Baltimore-Reynoldsburg Rd
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
614-759-2952
Justin Evans
CiCi's Pizza
152 Clint Dr.
Pickerington, OH
614-501-0530
7470 Hill Rd
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
614-837-5664
Brett
Butch's Italian Cafe
6394 Gender Rd.
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
614-834-3201
Noodles & Company
2166 Baltimore-Reynoldsburg Rd
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
614-759-2952
Justin Evans
CiCi's Pizza
152 Clint Dr.
Pickerington, OH
614-501-0530
Sunday, July 15, 2012
How I became the Central Ohio Regional Coordinator for Zero...e
It all started from my facebook group that I had started. Always eager to know more about prostate cancer and help share the word about awareness, new treatments, research, etc. I would post to other facebook groups to share the information with others. Then one day I was asked to do research looking for Bills that were passed here in Columbus, of course I said yes.
Then one day the offer came to become to be a Central Ohio Regional Coordinator for Zero. At first I was hesitant but then when David told me that this was pretty much what I was already doing on facebook!
Pasta for Prostates is my first fundraiser for September. I am hoping that this will be a yearly fundraiser!!
Then one day the offer came to become to be a Central Ohio Regional Coordinator for Zero. At first I was hesitant but then when David told me that this was pretty much what I was already doing on facebook!
Pasta for Prostates is my first fundraiser for September. I am hoping that this will be a yearly fundraiser!!
Us TOO International
After we found out Ray had prostate cancer I needed to find a support group to know we were not alone! I called many diffrent ones and kept running into a road block that they did not allow women into their groups. Just for Men. If you know me I usually don't give up so easily! Finally I reached a group that allowed women with Us TOO. It was fate the day I called was the August meeting, we made the trip to Lancaster, OH.
That is the day we met Bill and Sherry Stevens and it changed our lives. We became part of their prostate cancer family! At first we were all in the same room listening to the presentation and meet the members the first hour. Then we split up the men talked in one room and the ladies went to another room. That day I was one of the newbies telling our story to the ladies was the hardest part of the night. I tried to introduce myself and then the water works started not knowing how to deal with prostate cancer. Everyone knew what I was feeling becasue they were there at one time! Now it is easy to talk about Ray having cancer there was a reason to why we joined this club that no one wants to join.
Us TOO has been a wealth of information, support and great friends! Their website is UsTOO.org
That is the day we met Bill and Sherry Stevens and it changed our lives. We became part of their prostate cancer family! At first we were all in the same room listening to the presentation and meet the members the first hour. Then we split up the men talked in one room and the ladies went to another room. That day I was one of the newbies telling our story to the ladies was the hardest part of the night. I tried to introduce myself and then the water works started not knowing how to deal with prostate cancer. Everyone knew what I was feeling becasue they were there at one time! Now it is easy to talk about Ray having cancer there was a reason to why we joined this club that no one wants to join.
Us TOO has been a wealth of information, support and great friends! Their website is UsTOO.org
Pasta for Prostates
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month.
In June 2009 we found out Ray has prostate cancer, he became a Survivor in October!
I wanted to have a fundraiser to raise awareness, so searching on the Internet having a pasta fundraiser was the best plan. I wrote a donation letter asking for donations, earlier this month was The Good Guys car show at the Ohio State Fair grounds. They had Arts and Crafts vendors there, I thought why not ask for donations there. They can't do more than say no. I got two donations there one of which the husband was being treated for prostate cancer.
Ray and I took the letter to CiCi's in Pickerington, OH and told the manager what we are planning, they are going to donate a pan of either spirals or elbow pasta with sauce. Then off to Noodles and Company and told the assistant manager what we are doing and he loved the idea! They are going to donate enough pasta to feed about 40 people maybe more. I would love to have a variety of pastas to have a taste of the different business that have donated to us for a great cause!
In June 2009 we found out Ray has prostate cancer, he became a Survivor in October!
I wanted to have a fundraiser to raise awareness, so searching on the Internet having a pasta fundraiser was the best plan. I wrote a donation letter asking for donations, earlier this month was The Good Guys car show at the Ohio State Fair grounds. They had Arts and Crafts vendors there, I thought why not ask for donations there. They can't do more than say no. I got two donations there one of which the husband was being treated for prostate cancer.
Ray and I took the letter to CiCi's in Pickerington, OH and told the manager what we are planning, they are going to donate a pan of either spirals or elbow pasta with sauce. Then off to Noodles and Company and told the assistant manager what we are doing and he loved the idea! They are going to donate enough pasta to feed about 40 people maybe more. I would love to have a variety of pastas to have a taste of the different business that have donated to us for a great cause!
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