WKBT Comes Thru Again

Here is the link to the story from WKBT Channel 8 out of LaCrosse, WI!

They do a little bragging about their 2nd place trophy - well deserved if you ask me!

I received an email from WKBT telling me that the 2nd place trophy is "proudly on display in our sports department" (so I'm thinking they had fun too)...

http://www.wkbt.com/global/story.asp?s=8541370


"Because of the genorosity of her community, Melrose-Mindoro's Jessica Hubbard will be able to run in this summer's U.S. Transplant Games.

You may remember our story with Jessica from this past fall. She received a successful kidney transplant from her father at the age of eight.

Now, she's a successful runner in high school. She's going to be able to compete in the National Transplant Games because of a benefit for her Saturday at Melrose-Mindoro High School.

A kick-ball tournament, along with a run-walk and auction raised $3,000.

NewsChannel 8 had a kickball team for the benefit, with a team name "Kickball You Can Count On".

They all said they had a great time as well as bringing home a second place trophy."

It Came, It Went, and it was FUN!!

The benefit was a success - special thanks to Tina Braun for organizing such a great event. Also thanks to all those that helped out during the day, without all of you it would not have been so successful!!

With the efforts of everyone involved, we were able to raise over $3000 Saturday! Again thanks to everyone.

I will post again with more details, a few words from Jessica and photos so stay tuned...just wanted to give a quick update to all of Jessica's supporters.

4 MORE DAYS!!!

The benefit is coming up VERY fast!

I have great news...not only will there be a Nintendo Wii available in the raffle, but my company has generously donated a treadmill as well!

So besides awesome raffle prizes, I am set for:

* Run/Walk Saturday morning
* Super Fantastic Kickball Tournament
* Lots of items on the silent auction
* Yummy baked goods on the bake sale
* Good times and great memories with all of Jessica's family and friends

Can't wait to see you all there!!

Quick Update

Hi All-

Plans are in full speed for the benefit. We are still looking for donations for the silent auction and raffle, so any ideas or items, please send them my way.

Team Shamrock is forming; thanks to all who volunteered to play kickball...it should be a great time! We have a big family wedding this weekend so we are going to work on our game strategy...look out to those that will play against us, we're out to win it all! (Right Coach Miles??)

Don't forget the date: JUNE 21st at Melrose-Mindoro High School

Can't wait to see you all there!

Team Shamrock!

Hi All-

We're gearing up for the benefit coming up in about a month! Jessica's 2nd cousin, Miles, is working on organizing "Team Shamrock" to compete in the kickball tournament. I will see Miles this weekend and will have more details to share hopefully next week.

If anyone is interested in joining the team, please let me know.

Benefit Update

Mark your calendars!!

A Benefit Date has been set: Saturday June 21, 2008
Location: Melrose-Mindoro High School

If any of you can help out with door prizes, food, volunteering or anything else...please let me know!

More info to come so stay tuned