Vicksburg High School

My cousin Katie Harrison is a senior at Vicksburg...she took the initiative to organize a "hat day" fundraiser for Dasha...she lead the students in raising $517.20!!  Can you believe it??!!  These young adults REALLY need to be recognized for their generosity...in a society where we so often criticize teenagers, this just proves what they are REALLY about!!

Katie~ you had an amazing idea and you put it into action within in a matter of days...no one asked you to help, no one prompted your support.  You should be super proud of yourself, I know we are.  This has really touched our hearts...when Dasha arrives, you should know that a big part of it, is thanks to you!

Vicksburg High School~ YOU ROCK!

We received a letter from Dasha!

Dasha was able to reply to our letter...here is the translation!  We are like kids in a candy store after reading this...our joy is THROUGH THE ROOF!

Hello my dear mother,

I am so happy that I am part of your family now. I do want to move to USA. I love you very much and I do want to have your last name. I am so happy that I have 4 sisters. And I know that paper work for my adoption is not easy. But I am so happy that I will have mother and father.

I love you so very much,

Dasha

Thank you SO much!

Last night was a BIG success!!  We have not counted the final total, but it looks to be right around $4,000 that will go to the Dasha fund after the  fundraiser dinner!  Wow, praise God for that!!

Thank you BEYOND words to TJ, Pastor Jeff, Chief Hadley & Sheriff Fuller, and all of the K-Wings Eric, Sam, Bryan, Jay & Slappy!! You guys are what made this a success...your generosity is so uplifting...

Thanks to Kyle Douglass & Fox 17 News!

Thanks to Kevin Van Dam, The K-Wings, Kelli Douglass, Kyle Douglass, Bob & Susan, Migala, Design Details, Lambarths, Kurt McCamman, Katrina Severance, Caitlin Miller, Barb Miller, Brenda & Marsha for your silent auction donations!!

Thanks to bd's for helping us organize the fundraiser!

Thanks to Shaelie, who truly made the night run smooth for us...I am lucky to have a friend who is such a great organizer and leader..

GET YOUR DINNER PREPARED BY THE STARS!

·         TJ DUCKETT –KALAMAZOO LOY NORRIX & MSU GRADUATE & PRO NFL FOOTBALL PLAYER

·         PASTOR JEFF JONES –HEAD PASTOR AT VALLEY FAMILY CHURCH

·         CHIEF JEFF HADLEY –CHIEF OF KALAMAZOO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY  

·         K-WINGS PLAYERS/PERSONNEL

·         LIVE MUSIC WITH LUKAS PEDERSON!!!

THESE AMAZING SUPPORTERS WILL BE THERE..WILL YOU?

WHAT: FUNDRAISER DINNER & SILENT AUCTION

WHERE:     Mongolian Grill bd’s       5311 S Westnedge Ave Portage, MI 49002

WHEN: Monday, October 18, 5:00pm-9:00pm

This is a Pre-Purchased Ticket Event

Tickets include ALL YOU CAN EAT Stir-fry/Dessert/Drink/Tip

                                                                     

ADULTS: $25

KIDS(10 & Under): $10

TO PURCHASE TICKETS EMAIL DANIELLELITTEL@YAHOO.COM OR CALL 269-548-9763

LIST OF ITEMS TO BE AUCTIONED IS TO THE RIGHT. 

Up to date list of Auction Items!

TRUE home gym set

area rug donated from Migala ($1000 value)

wedding dress (beautiful $2000 value)

iPhone 3G 16 GIG with cover

mom's night off gift card basket

2 make-up sessions

2 childcare sleepovers (parents night out:)

salon/spa gift certificates

JavaFit Coffee

2 four hour childcare sessions in your home with a licensed RN

3 night stay for a family of 4 at Oak Cove Resort

two children's bike helmets (brand new) with  bike riding safety information packets for each and a water bottle with each from the  Safe Nogginz organizations

2 blenders

Yamaha Snowmobile Saddlebag

  Kereg coffee maker  with extra coffee

photography session

1 hour massage in your home (women only)

Thanksgiving treats delivered to your door on Thanksgiving morning (pies, cookies, cakes, rolls etc)

updates

The auction and dinner will be held on October 18...I will know the times this Tuesday after we meet with the marketing coordinator at Mongolian BBQ...

We are looking for "guest grillers"  TJ DUCKETT has already agreed to be one of them...what an amazingly generous man!!  We are blessed!!

I will get an updated auction list out tomorrow...lots of great items & services, because our support system is SO amazing and giving!:)

Our up to date total of money raised is approaching $17,000!!  The goal total meter on the website is not updated yet, but I wanted you all to know just how amazing people are!!  This amount has only been totaling  since August 17!!!!  WOW!  You all rock!