Friday, October 30, 2009

Wow, Talk About Support!

There has been an out-pouring of support! I cannot believe how many people are involved now. Actually I can believe it since Tina is such an amazing person, who wouldn't want to help?

A Facebook group has been started for Tina, "We've Got Your Back Tina". Please join by visiting this site: We've Got Your Back Tina. In less than 24 hours, 150 have joined! A huge thanks goes to Nicole Jennings who started this group.

Please leave comments to let me know you've come to this site.

If you're in Austin, you've got to go to Pluckers on Thursdays. I want there to be a line out the door. = )

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Salon Fundraiser

The salon fundraiser was yesterday and they raised $650 for Tina! This is a decent start to a downpayment for the chairlift or towards a better wheelchair. Mom and Ashley got their hair done and of course Ashley got her nails done. She might not be a prissy-type little girl, but she sure does love doing her nails.

Tina's friend Casey is in Freehold visiting, but Tina has appointments all week in Philly. At least they're getting site seeing done. She had three MRIs today and has an appointment with the nuerologist. Please continue to pray and send your positive thoughts.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Fundraisers for Tina - 10/19 and 11/12

On Monday, October 19 from 6-9pm, you can pamper yourself at the Avanti Salon in Manalapan, NJ. The "Her Night Out" will benefit Tina, the National Breast Cancer Foundation and CancerCare. Individuals who attend the Her Night Out event will be treated to complimentary salon and spa services including makeup applications by professional makeup artists, haircuts, blowouts, Keratase hair treatments, facials, polish changes for fingers and toes, hand massages with light exfoliations, head and shoulder massages, and 15-minute spot massages on heated water beds fitted with soothing lights. Not too shabby for $25. For more information about the Oct. 19 Her Night Out fundraiser, call Avanti Day Resort at 732-780-0222. Tickets must be purchased in advance at the front desk. HER NIGHT OUT! A big thanks goes to Anne Galya and Andrea Magalhaes for their support on this fundraiser.

On Thursday, November 12 from 5-10pm, come out to the TGI Friday's in Freehold, NJ for "Beers for Boobs". A portion of your bill (excluding alcohol and tax) will be donated to Tina to help cope with medical bills, the chair lift and maybe even go towards the wedding. Grab a bite, have a blast and don't forget to wear pink! Thank you Adam Iorlano for putting this together!!

Monday, October 12, 2009

Fundraiser in the works

I'm trying to get a "Meet and Eat for Tina" day going. I'll be posting a flyer you can print and distribute, along with a link that can be posted with the details. This event will be held both in Austin and in the Central Jersey area. Go to specific restaurants on a certain day and meet with friends and support Tina at the same time. A percentage of the profits from that day will be donated as long as people say why they're there. This is in the very beginning stages. If you have a restaurant in mind that you think would want to participate, please let me know. I'm think the beginning/middle of November. Any sooner and I wouldn't have time to get anything together. Any later is too close to the holidays. It's already closer than I would like, but I don't want to wait until January or February.

If you've got any more ideas or ways to help, please let me know.

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Pluckers

Were you at Plucker's on South Lamar Saturday night? The game was kinda messy in the beginning but it was still a win. Hook 'em! Thanks for taking the time to visit the site. Leave a comment to let me know you came by. If you're wondering what this is all about, please visit the archives on the right side and click on July and read "The History and The Mission." Spread the word, who knows, maybe someone has a connection. If not, I'm just glad to know that you're here reading about my sister. Please continue to send your prayers and positive thoughts her way.

Saturday, October 10, 2009

A quick hello

I hope to get a hold of some pics to share from Tina's recent trip to Austin. It was short, but it was really good to see her. I hope everyone, both in Austin and in Jersey got the books they ordered. It's only two pages, but it's so incredibly touching as so many of the other people's lives/journeys told in that book are.

I will be posting an update soon.