JDRF Walk for a Cure!

So the JDRF walk has come and gone for this year. It was the first one for our team so it was basically a learning experience for us. It was really sad but empowering to see all of the other teams that had gathered. There was close to 4000 walkers!!!! I was so glad to be there to support my friend. It was very surreal that we were even there in the first place though. I mean to think that her BABY actually has this horrible disease is just mindboggling. I feel horrible saying this but it just reminds me to be that much more grateful for my healthy kids, and that much more dedicated to helping to find a cure for this nasty disease. Cause it really can strike at ANY time and pretty much to ANY one. The statistics really are quite scary and they were posted on signs all along the walk. If you want to read Gretchen's take on the walk go to her blog here.

this is me & my bestie - presley's mom. an AMAZING mommy, woman and friend!

Miss Presley, the reason we walk!

Presley and her Auntie Natalie snacking on some CHeese a diabetic's fave snack ;)

This is our team getting ready for the walk to start

Making a quick stop to check Presley's blood sugar. Diabetes does not wait.

Our team walking on!

Come to my Online Party/Fundraiser!!

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation walk is just about 2 weeks away. I can't believe it! I am SO close to reaching the $1000 goal that I set! Check it out - my donation page

For the next 12 days I will be hosting and ONLINE Party/Fundraiser with The Body Shop at Home. They have SO many fantastic deals and bonus gifts right now! This is the perfect opportunity to take care of your HOLIDAY shopping without ever leaving your home! And all for a GREAT cause!

Now, what's in it for YOU?
- When YOU spend $70 you get a FREE gift bag full of products.

- YOU can take advantage of my 15% off preferred customer discount. Check out my consultant's website to find more than 20 product collections that sell for 15% LESS than the store!

- YOU can take advantage of the holiday gift sets that are ready for purchase right now!

- YOU pay ONLY $4.40 shipping, no matter how much you order, delivered right to your home or can ship a gift to a different address too (approximately ONE week after ordering). Better yet, spend $60+ and get FREE SHIPPING!!

- YOU will receive a FREE Body Butter with a $100+ order!
So that means with a $100 order you get not one, but TWO free gifts & FREE SHIPPING!!!

Here are the instructions for placing your order:
SIMPLY view the online catalog and place your order at: The Body Shop at Home
1) Place your order by October 20th

2) Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover accepted

3) When you place the order, enter my name, Katie Gago as your party host

4) My consultant will directly process the order after it is placed and adjust the FREE Shipping and add the FREE Body Butter, if your order qualifies…check out the GREAT gifts you can purchase too!

***REMEMBER....ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY October 20th TO QUALIFY!! START SHOPPING!!*** Start shopping now by visiting The Body Shop at Home

Fundraiser for my kids' school!!!!

We got our first fundraiser of the year and it's one of those fun catalog types with gifts, chocolates, nuts, wrapping paper, etc.All for great prices! I know I don't see all of you on a regular basis but the cool thing about this is that you can ORDER ONLINE!!!! www. sigfund. com

You do have to know my kids' names and their school name so send me a email when you get ready to order.Or I could come and pick up your $$ and order if you are local :)
Money and orders are due by October 10th and your items will be delivered after November 5th!
Lacie has her heart set on a limo ride to Chuck E Cheese - she has to sell 20 items to get that.So help us out will ya?
They are raising money for the Parent Club, field trips, and fun assemblies.

Just a Reminder!!!!

It's BUNCO Time!!!!

For one of my JDRF fundraisers I decided to host a BUNCO night.
For those of you that don't know, BUNCO is a very fun fast paced dice game that requires NO skill whatsoever! It is a BLAST!
I'm hosting this event at a local pizza place and I really think it's going to be ALOT of fun! I know that some of my readers are local or have family that is local so I wanted to put this up here to spread the word!
This is an image of my flyer that I'm having printed so if you'd like some for yourself to hand out please let me know. You could also email the image if you'd like. Again, here's the link to my fundraising page so you can see my progress so far or make a donation yourself. Thank you in advance for any and all help!