WOO-HOO

The UNO/LFAC event was very successful! We raised about $45,000 for Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center. I am so grateful for all the support from friends and businesses and the community. Without all the volunteer time and every single dollar donated, we could not have reached and exceeded Head Coach Mike Kemp's $30,000 goal.

Michele - without you, this event would not have been. We know your plate is full, but you still found time to make certain everything pulled together. We love you and thank you for always being you!

Amy - although you were unable to attend, your constant words of support helped us feel we were always doing well. You have always been very positive with our cause and have celebrated our successes. Thank you!

Mike and Heather - when you were able to be there, you kept the cause close to my heart. I know you wanted the event to be as successful as anyone. Thank you!

Robyn - your artistic and creative ability made our event look professional. And all the work you put into our posters, brochures, donation board, etc. is unmatched by anyone. Your boundless effort to make everything perfect has given Leap-for-a-Cure a boost. Thank you!

Bob - your positive attitude toward everything helps us to keep looking up. Even though you could only be at one game, you could not have chosen a better one. Having you share in the last night met so much to us and to Heather. You are her rock; that is a bond that can never be broken. Thank you!

Jean - your energy with people and connectedness with the community is unmatched. Whenever I am with you, I know smiles and laughter are not far. Your willingness to be "there" at all times is incredible. Thank you!

Jeff - you are our crazy mingling friend. You make everyone feel a part of the "party," so no one feels left out. In addition, you are more perceptive than most people might think; thank you for all your words of wisdom throughout.

Brandi and Jeff - you two were FABULOUS emcees. We could not have asked for any better than you two. Thank you!

Obviously, UNO hockey coaching staff and players - thank you for being so willing to support our cause.

And to all of our other friends and family who volunteered time to help our effort, THANK YOU!

Aaron and Elicia
Chad
Vic and Ruth
Deb and Bill
Deb and Dave
Dave and Kara and Matthew, Mark, and Sam
Dick and Cathy and Charissa and Carly
Kate and another Kate
Brian and Jenna

And to the other people - some of my students, friends of friends, friends who came from their seats to help count money, Heather's medical personnel, and volunteers I met through brain cancer connections - thank you!

Finally, to the businesses who helped throughout - from equipment donations to monetary donations - thank you!

Sometimes it is fun to write about something other than brain cancer.