Photos of February 16th Bake-Sale

These little helpers were selling away, but could not resist a muffin!

These ladies were great helpers, everyone that walked by knew they were there!

Two little helpers that just missed the bunny ears and flaunted their stuffed animal "pinky."

How The Bake Sale Went

Hey Everyone,

So I owe everyone a very big apology for not up-dating my web-site right away about the bake sale. I've had quite a few exams to take this past week. One that I actually was studying for at the bake sale!

Ok, so the bake sale was amazing! Together we raised $650.00 towards saving lives!! I had soooo many people generously donate bake goods. Many people came out and bought some bake goods. Some were not fans of having delicious treats being sold at a gym, but it was "fat tuesday" so they endulged a little. Many people donated just for the cause. I had many helpers helping with the bake sale. My friend Melissa would not let anyone leave the gym without trying her awesome cup cakes. There was a large number of kids from the day-care that I work at also helping. Everyone that walked in the gym were fastly greeted by their smiling faces. One little helper even tried to sell my poster! They all did such a great job. It was great to see little faces helping raise money for a great cause. Thank-you especially to that great guy of mine for staying by my side at the bake sale. It was an emotional day, but he helped me through it. But I could not have done this without all of the people that donated the amazingly delicious bake goods and all of the awesome helpers. Thank-you all for saving lives! It really means a lot to me to know that people care, and more importantly it means a lot to people that are struggling that you all care.

Bake Sale!

Save The Date:

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

At West Shore YMCA, in Camp Hill

Come out and support a great cause!!

Week 5

Hey Everyone,

So it has been a very busy week! All the parents at the day care that I work at were notified of the fundraising that I am doing. A good group of parents already said that they would donate to the bake sale! The social worker at my high school told this week me how sadly a senior this past fall took his life. It was saddening to hear of the loss of a life, and I want to send my condolences to his family. She stated that I could chat with my old high-school counselor to set up flyers about my fundraising. The next day I was in my walked through the old halls of my high-school and talked to my amazing counselor. I told her about all the amazing opportunities I've had with raising awareness about this cause. Then we got down to the true reason I was there, to raise awareness for suicide prevention. She was very excited about the idea, and told me today that the flyers about the bake sale are already posted in the school!

While in my exhausting biology class I began talking to a sweet girl about my fundraising. And right off the bat she wanted to help. She told me of those that she had lost and friends of friends who have lost someone. It was again very saddening to hear, and I send them all my condolences. This re-enforces that something needs to be done.

While dropping off the sign-up sheet for my bake sale at my work, I had six people already sign up! How awesome!

This week is a lot of prep and baking on the weekend. Thank-you all for your support and help! And as always, thanks for saving lives!

Therapeutic Poetry; My Eventful Week

Hey everyone,

Another poem for all of you. I wrote this one on December 21st, 2005, which was about almost two months after I lost my mom. It's very raw, and talks about my week that I lost my mom and had to attend her funeral. It's a little emotional, but lets you know what it was like. There is no doubt it was hard, but I'm still here. Let me know what you guys think!

My Eventful Week

Friday many tears were shed.

But

it's okay because you are going

to call me.

Saturday I fell, and

pieces of me will never get up.

But

it's okay because you are going

to wake up.

Sunday I wrote you a poem

and even gathered your photos.

Monday I curled my hair,

and dressed in all black.

I saw you Monday.

Your eyes closed,

your face pale

and you had not called me.

I held your hand,

cold and hard.

Monday I said goodbye.

Week 4

Hey Everyone,

I hope everyone had a great week. This past week was not too busy. My great friend (and my boss) got the February newsletter ready to be sent out to the parents at the day-care I work at. In this newsletter there is a page about my fundraising, asking parents to contribute to the great cause. It goes out February 1st, and I'm crossing my fingers they all check it out and contribute to the cause.

This past Friday I had some awesome friends check out the poems that I have written about my journey through this crazy process. I got some great feed back, and I really appreciated their comments, thanks guys! Also I've been advocating the bake sale where ever I go. Many people are willing to help, which is great.

Next week is a big week. Finding out the parent's reaction to my newsletter, getting flyer's ready for the bake sale, and getting my "business cards" ready. Lots to do, so I have to keep this motivation going. I hope you all have a great week. Keep checking out the site! As always guys, thanks for helping to save lives!