Happenings....

This weekend is Relay For Life, a 24 hour American Cancer Society Fundraiser. Words For Warriors does indeed have a team. We are still accepting donations. If you live in the area please stop by Lassen Union High School this Saturday July 31st at 10 am to Sunday August 1st until 10 am. There are lots of activities for children, and LOTS of stuff to see.

After Relay, I will be turning off all electronics for two weeks to spend some quality time with my family before school starts. I will miss you all. However, if you email Ben perhaps he will post some of his thoughts in my absence.

I hope everyone spends the rest of the summer with good friends and family. I have some BIG plans coming up for Words For Warriors this Fall, so stay tuned!

A Words For Warriors Supporter

I would like to send a special Thanks to Elise's from Elise's Barber Shop on 724 Main Street. She has only been in business about a week and has still found time not only to support our Relay For Life effort, but also support our troops, and help me support them.  The front windows in Elise's shop are filled with framed photo's of Susanville's fine men and woman who either have or, are serving our Country. Elise offered me full use of her windows, indefinitely to support Words For Warriors and help me raise donations for postage. I am so eternality grateful I almost busted out with a little dance right in her shop. Below is a picture of her shop, decorated for Paint The Town Purple.  I encourage everyone in the Susanville area who needs a Barber to visit Elise. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

The shop is filled with American Pride and Support, of all kinds.

Thank You Elise.

Relay For Life "Paint The Town Purple"

This year Susanville participated in Paint The Town Purple in an effort to recognize and celebrate those who have fight cancer and celebrate life. As a fundraiser the Words For Warriors Linked team decorated businesses for a donation.  We had 10 businesses and raised over $300 for Relay.  As glad as I am to have raised the money, it was a lot of fun too. Here are a few pictures for your enjoyment.

The purple ribbons, moons, stars, and fight back image are difficult to see, but there.

The Pet Store had several windows decorated. There again difficult to see, but there.

Forest Office Products another fine business showing there support. 

A big thank you to everyone who participated this year!

Words For Warriors Linked Fundraiser for Relay For Life

Greetings Everyone~
I just wanted to give a giant THANK YOU to everyone who helped out today at the Children's Fair to support our Team. We raised $131.50 today.  We got some fantastic artwork from the children to send downrange.  We got several kid decorated Luminaria's to Honor those Warriors of Cancer. It was even sunny today... no snow. Here are a few pictures of the festivities.

Here is the booth right after we set up, with two tables covered in paper for kids to draw pictures and write notes to our Warriors. 

This little boy came to the Children's Fair ready for action.

He is a proud First Grader and spent almost an hour on his drawing of a boat, complete with good guys and a flag.

This little One year old was one of our youngest artists who's dad helped her draw hearts at her request.

Hoops For Harmony

One of the proud participants of Relay For Life on our vary own Words For Warriors Linked team has decided to put the proceeds from a class project towards his fundraising goal.
Chase Moore is hosting a 5 on 5 basketball tournament called Hoops For Harmony at the Indian Rancheria this Saturday April 24th.  Registration starts at 9 am and is $100 per team.  If you live anywhere in the area please stop by and support our students as well as Relay For Life. 
If you have any questions, please contact me here.  

Relay For Life Kick Off

We are having a HUGE bash to celebrate the Kick Off for relay for life.  If you live anywhere close to me I expect to see you there!  It is at Meadowview School multipurpose room from 6 to 7 pm tonight.  There will be guest speakers, information, games, and giveaways. It's going to be Fun, Fun, and more Fun.  Children are welcomed and encouraged to enjoy the festivities, so please... bring the whole family!

Where does the Money Go?

I know a question on pretty much everybody's mind when dealing with a charity is, "Where does the money go?"  No one likes to find out their hard earned money (especially in this economic downfall) has gone to some plush CEO who has more money than brain cells to begin with, so here... I am posting this graph, which can be found on the American Cancer Society Relay For Life web page.  Now that you know where the money goes... I challenge you to make a donation.  The minimum online donation is $5.00... about a gallon and a half of gasoline for your car.  So donate now right here.

Fight For Our Future

In an effort to do my part in fighting for our future... like so many of our proud men and women I have become highly involved in Relay for Life.  I am the Team Captain of the Words For Warriors Linked team.  In an effort to get as many students and community members involved I have Teamed up with Links from Lassen Union High School because it only seemed appropriate to fight FOR our future WITH our future.

You can check out the Team Words For Warriors Linked page here.  This page will soon be updated.

You can check out my Personal Team Captain page here.