AND IT WAS A SUCCESS!!

I have to tell ya all how proud I am of my son Elijah's senior CIBACS project. He put on a non-profit football camp for kids ages (4-13 years old) in my dad's honor with all proceeds going to the "DAVID BOLDA SCHOLARSHIP," fund and benefiting a needy Pop Warner youth. It was a huge success with over 55 kids in attendance and raised enough money to offer 4 full scholarships and 1 partial scholarship. Stop by his "GET SKILLZ CAMP" blog and check out the pictures and video...you'll love the faces on some of these little ones...so adorable!

Do You Know Someone With Cancer?

My Dad & Granddaughter Zoey

I know most of us have been touched in some way by cancer. Cancer does not discriminate and does not only affect those battling the disease but also those of us left behind.
 
This Sunday I'm honored to be walking in the "Stop Cancer~Funding Research~Finding Cures."  I know this is something my dad would've wanted…to know his family was out helping others since he no longer can. So I'm asking all my friends and family to please donate not only in my dad's honor but in honor of their friends & family who may be battling cancer. Let's all be "MIRACLE WALKER'S" to find a cure together! 

 Be sure to stop by & read about my dad & donate. Any small gift of love and determination to STOP CANCER is greatly appreciated:  
Click Here: CAPTAIN DAVE BOLDA'S STORY & DONATION PAGE

Zoey struggled to leave her grandpa's side

Join me in making a difference so that one day no one will ever have to watch their loved ones suffer from cancer. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

BABY ARIELLA UPDATE: Be Part Of A Christmas Miracle

Baby Ari is a miracle. She's alive...she's a fighter who continues to defy the odds. It's no wonder~her name means: "Lion of God."  This little Angel has had the heart of a lion. It's been a long journey since the near accidental drowning, but with Faith, Hope and lot's of Prayer...another possible miracle may be in the making. It's been a while since I've posted an update. Ari's mom Megan asked me to share the latest information with you regarding her progress.

Please read her post below with the Spirit of Christmas in your heart.

Hello Family and Friends,

Ariella is doing well. She is starting to move her left arm and bring it up half way. We still have high hopes for her. She will soon receive physical and occupational therapy 4 times per week, starting next week. We are excited to hear from her therapists that they too believe she will just WAKE UP! I've heard it before, but 5 1/2 months later, I still love hearing it. It strengthens our hope and faith. Most, if not all of you, have showed your support in so many ways and we are grateful for your help and continued support.

In addition to therapy, we are excited to hear that the medical field has found something that is helping people like Ariella, (Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.) People are literally coming out of coma's and walking out the door within a few weeks of treatment. Once we heard about this miracle therapy, we had such a good feeling about it. Will this be the remedy that we've been waiting for? We are very optimistic! Especially after we met with Dr. Underwood, MD & D.O.

When we were in the hospital after the accident, doctors told us, due to the damage, her brain cells (or brain matter), would die off and the body would eventually consume it. We repeated this to Dr. Underwood who said, "The brain doesn't die, it just goes dormant." With this treatment, the idea is to put the body under pressure while pumping 100% oxygen - stimulating growth in the brain and create new blood vessels, causing them to go into tissue they stopped "feeding". Once the "dormant" brain tissue is being fed, it comes back! They can literally help Ari's brain regenerate!!!

Also, once we left the office, my husband, Nathan, turns to me and says, "Megan, do you remember what I blessed her with? I blessed Ari saying her brain was not dead, it was dormant." A wave of chills came over me and I KNEW, this is it. Heavenly Father has lead us to this point for a reason.

Starting at a minimum of 40 treatments, we are looking to raise $3000. If you can help, we would be extremely grateful. Thank you for everything and I hope you all have a Merry Christmas!

- Megan Horne
**CLICK HERE To Donate: FAITH~HOPE~CHARITY

~This Christmas make it more about giving than receiving. Be a part of this baby's healing and feel the true spirit and joy of the season. Merry Christmas and God Bless You!

Stop by Baby Ariella's CaringBridge Website to view more posts & pictures (CLICK HERE)

Baby Ariella FAITH~HOPE~CHARITY

I wanted to let everyone know that friends of the family have set up a DIRECT Fundraiser page for Baby Ariella. 

Please click THIS LINK BELOW:
F​A​I​T​H​~​H​O​P​E​~​C​H​A​R​I​T​Y

Baby Ariella drowned on June 29, 2011. The Doctor's gave her less than 24 hrs to live. She continues to fight and has proven to be a miracle. While she is still fighting to wake up, her parents ask only for prayers on her behalf.

This family shows remarkable faith in their hope of a miracle for Ari's complete recovery. Mom, Megan, spends almost all her time at the hospital watching over Ari, encouraging her to wake up. Dad, Nathan, after taking 2 weeks off was forced to go back to work to provide for their family of 6. Ari has 3 siblings: Jacob-7, Madison-4, who has cerebral palsy, and Tripp-2. We've been so inspired by the abundance of love and prayers on behalf of Ari and her family.

This sweet family would never think to ask for help, however we can all imagine what a financial burden this situation would be. Our goal is to put a small dent in medical bills/ living expenses created from this situation. We are asking for a donation to help Ari and her family, even small amounts add up! In addition to prayers, this is one way we can support this family. Many thanks ♥

***Also, you CAN give anonymously- you have to follow through with the entire donation process. After it has gone through it will give you the option to hide the amt and/ or your name. Thanks again so much!

Click HERE to visit Baby Ariella's CaringBridge Website for Updates.

Susan G Komen-Orange County Race for the Cure Pictures

photos by : lisa petrarca
all rights reserved-please ask to use

sharing a moment (double click to see larger view)

On Sept. 26th we did our annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. This year my boss joined us. He was a little leary because he thought that it would be only women. But he got quite the surprise when he saw so many men & they were dressed up too!

this guy is awesome in his tight pink tank!




My boss's wife just beat breast cancer & my friend passed away from it last year, so I really think it's important to do whatever I can. Paying the $30.00 fee & walking a 5k early in the morning is really a small price to pay.
supporters

the crew

Posted along the route is pictures of lost loved ones.

Anyone who has or had breast cancer (yes, men included) wears a pink t-shirt. Very inspiring to see so many people tackling this battle.

I wanted to share the event with everyone & encourage you to click their website HERE & find a race in your area.




there was plenty of entertainment

the doggy didn't care for the music


encouragement



inspiring


the finish line



YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Coming Together For A Cause

I have been really stretching and growing lately (the comfort zone thing). I want to make a difference any way I can...which can be a little stressful when you doubt yourself a lot. I decided to sign up to take a dinner to the Gane family (this is HUGE for me). I know most of you think, "What's the big deal?" Well you've never had the displeasure of eating my cooking! Even my own kids HATE my meals. I'm not exaggerating, I'm BAD, I don't enjoy it either. It falls right up there with the laundry category (which my husband does). He refuses to cook though...so everyone gets to suffer.

I make one good dinner, tacos...everyone loves my tacos. Now I'll give you one guess what I'm making for the Gane family...yep, you're right. I'm going to bring chips and salsa and banana splits for desert (this should make them happy...it's a bunch of boys). I'm really starting to see some growth here...Woo Hoo!

Tonight there is going to be a prayer concert for Luke http://lukegane.blogspot.com/
He has started the chemo and is VERY SICK! He will be receiving the bone marrow transplant on Tuesday, Sept. 2 from his ten year old brother. So if you can all keep praying for Luke and his family!!

Tomorrow they will be having a fund-raiser, "Locks for Luke"...they are asking for a $20.00 donation and shaving the boys heads in Luke's honor and to help raise money for the family. If you are interested in donating money please contact, bfisherhb@yahoo.com (I don't have the specific account information)...any amount ($1.00, $5.00, $10.00) every little bit adds up. I will be taking my son there and also taking pictures to post and forward to the family.

I would like to encourage all my blogging friends to come together for a cause...(praying and/or donating)...YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN SOMEONES LIFE!!