We awoke to 25 degree (Fahrenheit) weather…brrrrr! Maddie and I pulled on layers of clothing to stay warm outside for a morning Walk. We picked up several of her friends on our way to the BB&T Field in Winston-Salem, NC and joined a throng of other winter-garbed folks for a brisk Walk for a worthy cause!
We walked near the end of the line this year. It’s quite moving to see the ribbon of people wind in front of you, to hear Maddie’s laughter with her friends, to talk with the family who had joined us that day to Walk. We ate all kinds of yummy foods provided by local sponsors, played in inflatable climbing/sliding structures, and got our faces painted by Sonshyne of the amazing clown duo, Sonshyne and Jots of Circus Daze.
All in all, the generosity of folks giving to Maddie’s Mission to find a Cure for Type 1 Diabetes, totaled over $800! We cannot thank you enough. But this figure was added to all the others raising money for the cause, which reached a staggering $378,607.26 and is still climbing as other donations come in. Thank you, thank you for your gracious giving to help find a cure for this disease!! As I walked, I thought of each and every one of who had donated money to Maddie’s Mission.
And now….for the winner of a free Genevieve and the Kite! Actually, Maddie and I decided, that because we had so many donate, we should offer another prize. So one person’s name was drawn to receive the book, and another person’s name was drawn to receive a set of the new Kite cards! Here are the winners:
Sandra Torguson: Genevieve and the Kite
Ellen and Steve: one pack of “Kite” cards
Thank you to ALL who gave and walked with us! It could not have been a more perfect day!
P.S. The above drawing was made from the photograph you see here. You all know how much love line drawings….for many reasons, but a major one is how it so beautifully depicts the connection between these sweet friends of Maddie’s. Though her friends do not have Type 1 Diabetes, they support and care for her in so many lovely ways. This day was just one of the ways that her friends stand and walk with Maddie, supporting her along her path. Thank you Aida, Sigourney, Kaitlyn, Zoe, and Kaley!! Thank you also to the whole Mueller family for walking with us!! Your presence there made the day all the more special to us!
What a beautiful day….thanks to Maddie and her friends for their efforts. My grown son and my two nieces have type 1 diabetes as well. – Sharon
Oh boy! it’s me who was lucky enough to win your book. Thank you so much. Certainly glad that the walk was so successful. The kids looked as though they had a fun time.
Wonderful post! Everyone looked like they had a grand time helping a good cause. Your sketch of the girls is adorable, I’m sure they each want a copy.
Hopefully it warmed up as the day went! It looks like you all had fun and wow, that’s a good sum of money collected! Hopefully a cure will come soon.
I love the sketch of the girls. All of your work makes me feel happy. I so enjoy looking in on you!
Thank you so much Sandy!! Have a lovely day!