Christina and I were recently provided with an organized, action packed and well attended adoption benefit. The location was provided free of charge and was located at Starks Cafe (or maybe Saloon based on the orgainized country line dancing and dj). It was an extremely large venue and our amazing friends and generous family joined us to raise money for our adoption fund and travel expenses.
Melody & Glen Leimer, Kathy Stiles, John and Beth Taylor were some of the key organizers, but everyone was open to helping and having some fun. We held a silent auction for prizes that were donated by friends and family. Brent Taylor donated a MN WILD, VIKINGS (All-Day) and TWINS (Mauer) jersey. We raffled off the Mauer jersey in a seperate setup. It appears the benefit will pay for 1 of the 2 trips required for both of us to Ethiopia. We are so thankfull.
I'm amazed at the genorosity that was demonstrated. It motivates me to be able to "pay it forward" and help others after we are more established in life.
We are off to Pat and Suzan's wedding this weekend in Austin, MN. - Sam
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