Yay for Euchre, pizza, friends and fun!

Some of the Toucans: Kraig, Stef, Greg & Jen

Our first "Team Toucan" fundraiser, a euchre tournament, was a huge success, and from what we heard, a lot of fun. We raised more than $1,400 for the 3-Day for the Cure, and importantly, had a great evening hanging out with friends and family who are so supportive of what we're trying to do.

The evening wouldn't have been possible without the wonderful space we had -- the clubhouse was donated by a local apartment complex. As I said that night, you have to follow the bouncing ball: Keith's mom suggested the space after hosting a baby shower there with Keith's cousin, Crystal, who is married to Don. Don's deceased brother's widow's husband's daughter runs the clubhouse. Doesn't matter how you get there, as long as you get there: Thank you, Don, Crystal, Kay & Debbie!

A quick but heartfelt thanks to Jet's Pizza and Buscemi's for donating the pizzas. (And to Brian & Nicole for arranging some of that for us!)

Finally, thank you so much to everyone who came to play! From our family to our camping friends, to school/neighborhood pals to long-time friends, they turned out in full force, even with friends and family of their own. We met several new people, and had a great time that night.

As Stefanie said, Thank you for opening your hearts, and your wallets, to something so dear to us. We do the walking, but we couldn't do it without you.

xoxo