Well, I just dropped Emily and Sophie off at the airport to head back home to Avon Lake, and it just seems way too quiet around here now! I sure will miss them and am glad they were able to come - we had a great visit (minus the colds we managed to pass around to each other)!!
I know it's been awhile since any new posts and I am sure it may take Emily a few days to get back into the swing of things at home, but I did just want to get some information out on the upcoming fundraisers.
First, tickets are still available for the Carrabba's luncheon on June 16th. If you are planning on attending, please contact either Andrea Segedi, Patti Bozoian, or Joe Szejda for tickets (their phone numbers are on the flyer in the "Events" section on the right hand side of the page). Remember that seating will be done in 30-minute increments, so if you were planning on going with a group of people, please don't wait until the last minute to get your tickets.
Also, Sara Czarnecki, a member of the Paula Czarniecki Memorial Fund, contacted me about a fundraiser they have put together for Smiles for Sophie as well. It is a Spaghetti Dinner on June 8th, from 5-9pm at the Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southgate, MI. Below is the flyer for this event.
In addition, Bob and Brett Quayle (Marc's dad and brother) have organized a Golf Scramble in Grand Blanc, MI on July 16th. This event is slighly different in that proceeds will go directly to St Jude's in order to further research in the area of pediatric brainstem tumors. The flyer for this event will be posted soon in the "Events" section.
And, the Walk-a-thon in Cincinnati, OH is coming up this weekend (see the flyer in the "Events" section). Lisa Nicholson and her crew have been working very hard to put this event together and it sounds like it will be a great one. There will be a band, many items for raffle, children's games, and of course lots of great food to go along with the walk.
Finally, we will soon be posting a link to an online store for Smiles for Sophie T-shirts and bracelets. Some of you may have already seen the T-shirts and bracelets at the Euchre Tournament Fundrasier in Trenton, MI, and with all the interest, we decided to make them available for purchase on the website. Again, this link should be coming very soon so stay tuned for more information.
Thanks to everyone for their continued efforts and extreme generosity with all the fundraising events. The outpouring of support is still so overwhelming and we truly appreciate it.
Please continue to pray for Sophie's miracle!!
Love,
Sarah
8 comments:
I just read the blog from beginning to end. As I sat here in my office welling up and pushing away tears, all I could think about (besides wanting to hug Sophie and not let her go) was going home right now to hug and squeeze the heck out of "daddy's two girls" (as they say).
My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Love shopping(for a good cause ,of course..ha!ha!)and can't wait to place my order for T-shirts and bracelets! As always,I'm giving my mom's rosary a good workout.
Thought for the day......
"Happiness, grief, gaiety, sadness, are by nature contagious. Bring your health and your strength to the weak and sickly,and so you will be of use to them.Give them not your weakness, but your energy, so you will revive and lift them up.Life alone can rekindle life."
-Henri-Frederic Amiel
We love you guys.......you're always in our thoughts.
We'll see you soon and we're planning on having some fun.
Life alone can rekindle life! I'm praying like crazy! I hope Sophie and Sarah are enjoying everything spring in Ohio has to offer. Love Aunt Lynne
Sophie's story is featured on the Knights of Columbus Web site this month after a local council sent in the story about their fundraiser. See:
http://www.kofc.org/un/news/kia/detail.cfm?id=398042
Hi guys! Just wanted to let you know that you are still in our thoughts and prayers!
The Collins clan (Laurann, Abby, and Bridget especially!)
Dear Quayle family,
I am a neighbor that had the honor of meeting Marc during the candle vigil for Maria. We, our family, just want you to know that we pray for Sophie every day and are touched beyond words by your postings. Please know that your neighbors are here for you and care.
Sophie is such a beautiful girl with a smile that makes you want to smile!
Thanks for sharing.
I am a customer at Enzos salon in Brecksville, they are having a Cut-A-Thon at their Avon Shop in October. I received the information on Sophies story there and read your web-site. I am a mother of a 7 year old boy with Autism. My heart and thoughts are prayers are with Sophie and her family. She sounds like an amazing child!
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