Donations Rolling In!

We're already up to $882.00 and almost 10% of the way to our goal and there are still some big donations not credited to the team yet! Thanks everyone! Keep it up and we will find a cure!

Join the Brawlers or Donate to the Cause!

First, a thanks to all of you who participated last year in the walk either via walking, running, or donation. Like last year, I have created a team walking for my mother called BLK's Brawlers. The event is March 18th, 2012. I personally will be running the 10k (successfully I hope). Please join me in either the run or the walk by registering with my team at the link below. If you can't walk/run, there is a donation link below as well. Remember EVERY dollar helps to find a cure!

Sicerest Thanks,
Gerry Krauss

To register for our team:
Go to this link: https://www.raceit.com/Register/groups/groups.aspx?event=6037
Click on join existing team
Choose BLK's Brawlers and choose whether you want to walk, do 5k, or do 10k
Pay and complete registration!

To donate to our charity:
Go to this link: https://www.raceit.com/fundraising/fundraise.aspx?event=6037&fundraiser=3201
Enter your donation amount and credit card info and you are good to go!

On to a better place!

First, I must apologize for not keeping up with the blog as much as I should have. Mom had ups and downs, the kids were doing summercamp, Sandra has been pregnant, and life as a whole has been hectic. I promise to do better from here on out.

Most of you already know that mom lost her fight with cancer on September 17, 2011. But what you all may not know was all that she was up to during her 10 month fight. She was able to enjoy a fantastic christmas with her husband, sons, grand children, and other family members. She was able to attend the ultrasound when we found out that baby Aubrey was going to be a girl. She was able to be the first person to pick out several outfits and accessories for Aubrey. She was able to see  her youngest son graduate eighth grade with high honors. She was able to see him get accepted to a fantastic high school. She was able to spend a wonderful day with great friends and family at a picnic for her 49th birthday thanks to her friend Lisa. She was able to spend lots of time with all those that mattered most and she lived those 10 months to the fullest.

When she passed she made sure there were no regrets and nothing left unsaid. She never complained and spent her final days making sure everyone was ok, and everyone else knew what to take care of, and EVERYONE ELSE! She is definitely the model of an excellent wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, neice, and overall person. She left a little bit of her in all of us and wanted nothing more than for us all to pay it forward.

She will be forever loved and forever missed!

I will continue to post fund raising event info, memories of mom, family update, and other useful information for the cause. Please check in from time to time to see what's new!

I leave you with my new motto: CARPE DIEM - Seize the Day!

Update on Barb!

She's doing pretty well. She's been getting some IVs to keep her hydrated since she doesn't feel like drinking much, but other than that, she's been a Champ! Her sores have cleared up for the most part and her spirits are great! We gotta get her eating/drinking a little more. Thanks again to all for your support! (emails, Facebook messages, & phone calls)

Donations still rolling in!

We're up to 91.2% ($4560) of our $5000 goal!!

Thanks everyone, let's keep it up!

Donation Link is still active!

http://www.active.com/donate/gyrigphiladelphia11/BLKs_Brawlers

Official Team Photo from Walk

Here's the team photo they took on the art museum steps. I also have lots of other picts on my Facebook profile that intend to post on this site too, I just need the time to get them all organized.

Happy St. Patty's Day!

Happy St. Patty's Day! Thanks again for all the support and donations! Can't wait for the walk Sunday!

#4 Overall - $4040.00 Raised - 62 Walkers!

'Nough Said!

And the Winner Is.....................

The winner of a pair of tickets to the Guildas Motorcycle Run and Beef and Beer on September 18th, 2011 is Amanda Radosti!!!!!!!!!! 


Thanks to everyone for donating, we managed to exceed $4000.00!


Amanda, when I get the tix, I will get them to you!! Congrats Again!!!

#4 TEAM OVERALL - $3775.00 Raised (76% of Goal!!!!) and 62 Walkers at the Deadline

Thanks to all who have made this possible. You can still register on-site Sunday and can still donate on the website!

Looking forward to seeing you all Sunday!!!

-Gerry

#4 in the Rankings & 55 Walkers So Far!

WOW, Susan Stripling Photography!

Thanks to Susan's Think Book Sale, we are now at $3,590.00 raised and at 72% of our goal!

Susan raised/donated $1800.00, THANK YOU SUSAN!

We're now #4 on the Team Donation Leaders!

#6 and Climbing!!!

Just a thanks to everyone who has donated! WE'VE MADE IT TO #6 IN DONATIONS! If we reach our goal of $5000.00 we will have made 10% of the goal for the ENTIRE EVENT!!!!
Check it out in the "Top Teams" scrolling bar!!!! BLK's BRAWLERS and we still have big donations coming in today and tomorrow!

http://www.active.com/donate/gyrigphiladelphia11

Walk Parking Map

Click on Photo To Enlarge

Online Registration Ends Wednesday March 16th @8PM EST

Hurry and register online, otherwise you have to show up very early on Sunday to register!

Walk This Sunday!!!!

We'll Be Meeting At 8:45AM (1 hours before the walk so I can hand out the Walker Bibs and other stuff).

We'll be meeting at the bottom of the art museum steps, labeled on the below map. If you don't see us, call my cell 215-989-3086. We'll also have signs pictured below to identify us! Look forward to seeing everyone there! If you have any questions, call me!

CLICK PHOTOS TO ENLARGE!!

Our Team Reaches 50 Walkers!!!!!

This support is beyond my wildest dreams! Thanks to all for signing up and donating so far. We have $50 walkers and over $1700.00 raised!

Very Inspirational Verse

My friend Jossie Garcia posted this to facebook today and I found it spoke directly to Mom's situation:

Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.

It's so true, and between faith and all of her friends and family we will not let her become overwhelmed or consumed.

Best of luck Mom with the new chemo regiment today, you're in all of our thoughts and prayers!

Another Amazing Effort to Help!

Our great friend Susan Stripling (http://www.susanstripling.com) has offered her amazing "Think Book" product for a discounted price from now until Midnight on March 10th. All books normally $35 will be $25 and the entire set together will be $200! ALL proceeds of the sale will go directly to our charity for the walk! 

Click Here To View/Purchase Her Products!

Thanks so much Susan! You truly are a part of our family and we appreciate everything you have done!

RAFFLE ALERT!!!!!!!!

RAFFLE ALERT!!!: Elaine East-Byers has graciously donated a pair of tickets to the Guildas Motorcycle Run and Beef and Beer on September 18th, 2011. The pair of tickets is worth $50. I am doing a raffle with proceeds to be donated to the Get Your Rear in Gear Charity for BLK's Brawlers. For every $5 you donate at the link below, your name will be entered into the raffle once. On St. Patty's Day, March 17th at 5PM I will draw a name from a hat with a witness and name the winner! Thanks and Good Luck! You don't need to attend the bike ride if you just want to go to the beef and beer for those that don't ride motorcycles.

Click Here to Donate

**Anyone who donated previously will have their name entered once for every $5 donated.

Thanks,
Gerry

BLK's Brawlers T-Shirts for sale!

In order to raise money for the colorectal cancer society, we are selling BLK's Brawlers T-Shirts. If you are a registered walker, they are $8.00. If you are not registered they are $25.00. Photos are below. All proceeds go to the charity. If you would like any shirts, please contact me at gerrykrauss1978@yahoo.com with the quantities and sizes you need and I will provide you payment information and set up delivery.

T-Shirt Front

T-Shirt Back

Get Your Rear In Gear Walk March 20, 2011

I have created a team walking for my mother called BLK's Brawlers You are invited to join BLK's Brawlers for the 2011 Philadelphia Get Your Rear in Gear 2 mile walk. Sign up early to guarantee your shirt and goodie bag. Food and refreshments will be available.

To register for this event on my team, go to: https://www.active.com/register/index.cfm?event_id=1882054&subevent_id=1390852&team_id=911014

Registration: 7:30 a.m. at Philadelphia Museum of Art
2 Mile Walk: 9:45 a.m.

BLK'S BRAWLERS WILL BE MEETING AT 0900AM AT A LOCATION NEAR THE ART MUSEUM STEPS.

*Also for those who can't join us, please feel free to donate at the following link, every dollar helps:
http://www.active.com/donate/gyrigphiladelphia11/BLKs_Brawlers

Funds raised will help local efforts to raise awareness of colon and rectal cancer and positively impact screening rates.

Fees:
Pre-registration (via mail through March 11 and online through March 15):
Adult: $25.00
Child (12 and under): $12.00

Race day registration (after March 15):
Adult: $30.00
Child (12 and under): $15.00