The Kick Off Events

Both the Los Angeles County and Orange County Kick Off events were fun and wonderful events that provided fun, entertainment and food for all that came. I won't say which event was better as both were fabulous and I was able to talk to many CCFA staff members, volunteers and also fellow IBD sufferers who were more than happy to talk about their experiences battling their respective illness. I had a good time at both events whether people watching at the Santa Monica Pier and enjoying the crisp, cool ocean breeze, or doing the same at Disneyland while dodging strollers. I recommend that everyone should go to one of these events or any other event for that matter if only to see that not only are you not alone in your struggles but that there are people out there that genuinely care about your health and state of being.

That said it was great to see Nelson, Jacklyn and Paula at the OC event and I was sorry to hear that Darrin couldn't attend. Regardless of that we were able to survive without our fearless leader. As for our current fundraising efforts, we are at $1760 with 77 days to go which means that so far we have achieved 35% of our goal. Congratulations you guys and I am more than confident that we can not only achieve our goal but surpass it as well.

Just Some Quick Updates

First of all the updated totals for the Poo Crew is currently at $1710.00. Congratulations as we get closer and closer to this year's goal. I also want to acknowledge Nelson and his lovely wife who have helped raise $667.00 for the Crew not counting the ink cartridges and cell phones that they also donated. Please send them an e-mail or congratulate them at the next support group meeting. So once again, Thank you Nelson and Teresa!

As for other things. This weekend will be a rather busy one as the L.A. County and Orange County Take Step Kick Off events take place. I will be attending both as I will be manning the 20s-30s Social Group's table at the Santa Monica Pier come Saturday so please feel free to stop on by and say hello. And then I will be attending the Sunday Kick Off event at Downtown Disney where I will later infiltrate the Magic Kingdom with a select number of others to see if it truly is a small world after all. Please attend if you can, bring your friends and family and show them what the CCFA and Take Steps is all about!

From the CCFA:

Los Angeles Kickoff Event

April 9, 2011, 6 PM - 8 PM, Santa Monica Pier, at the Carousel

THIS SATURDAY April 9, 2011, 6 PM - 8 PM, Santa Monica Pier, at the Carousel!
Come out to the Santa Monica Pier and join us for the Los Angeles Take Steps Kickoff! Bring your family, friends, coworkers and teammates and enjoy ice cream sundaes, carousel rides and mingling with your fellow walkers!! Please RSVP to ashaif@ccfa.org or (310) 478-4513

Orange County Kickoff Event

Sunday, April 10th from 11 AM - 1 PM, the ESPN Zone in Downtown Disney

Come join us on April 10th at the ESPN Zone in Downtown Disney to celebrate a new season of Take Steps. Bring your friends and family to come and learn how we can hit Take Steps 2011 Orange County out of the park! For more information or to RSVP contact Joslynn at jbroun@ccfa.org or (646) 717-6208.

Los Angeles County Take Steps Kick Off Event Party

I know that most of you live closer to the OC than to LA at least in terms of where most of the events are located at but I encourage any and all of you that can attend the L.A. kick off event to go in order to support your fellow brothers and sisters in toilet and above all, have a great time!

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Midweek Total Update

Alright kiddies we have currently raised a total of $1635 $1660 counting all of the fundraising until today. This means that we are currently at 33% of our primary goal of $5000 with 88 days remaining. However if we surpass that goal then our secondary goal is $10,000 dollars which I am confidant that we can make by the day of the walk or within days of it.

We still have two more support group meetings, a planned yard sale and additional fundraising ideas that will help us achieve that goal as a group, but we still need you guys to raise funds as individuals and I am more than confident that you can all do it. Don't forget about the Take Steps Kick Off Events in L.A. and in the OC on April 9th and 10th (respectively). I have already posted the OC Kick Off Event info update and will soon post the LA Kick Off Event updates as soon as I get off my ass and look up the e-mail they just sent me. Don't forget to reserve by their respective dates and a couple of us are planning a secret incursion into Disneyland following the OC event please feel free to join us!

Update for Orange County Take Steps Kick Off Party

Ladies and Gentlemen here is the update for the 2011 Orange County Take Steps Kick Off Party.

It will be held at the ESPN Zone in Downtown Disney where we have the privilege of having use of the restaurant portion of the fine establishment. So there will be food! Drinks! And more importantly BIG SCREEN TVs!

It is located at 1545 Disneyland Drive at 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Bring your friends! Bring your loved ones! Leave the pets at home!

We will be provided with beef sliders, chicken tenders, chicken wings, chips and dip and some veggies, so if you can't eat them then bring a sack lunch! Just kidding, let me know and I'll sneak into California Adventure and will grab you a turkey leg.

Remember to RSVP by April 6th with the lovely Joslynn at jbroun@ccra.org or at 646-717-6208. And don't forget to register for the walk at www.cctakesteps.org/orangecounty