Packathon Results!!

As I write this post, I can honestly tell you I do not have a dry eye!! I am humbled and grateful that I don't know if words can describe my feelings. The Menomonee Falls Packathon was a truly wonderful success. 400 volunteers came out on a beautiful bright sunshiny, warm day and put their personal desires behind them to help be part of a team of spirited people who saw and heard the need of the starving children in Africa. The day went as smooth as can be and with laughter and friendships observed, we managed to pack 63,500 meals to be sent to Tanzania!!!
It was nearly 8 weeks ago the idea was formed and I jumped in to organize this event!! I did not do this alone!! I have a wonderful team that worked with me to raise funds, find volunteers, and support me when I needed it the most. I have so many to Thank, First and foremost MY FAMILY, my husband and daughters who saw me busy almost 24.7 and yet supported my every effort, Karen P, Sandi B, Pat S, Diane B, Lisa M, Alisa N, Wendy M, Mary S, Janet W, Lisa S, Kevin B, The 30 high school students who helped "unload the truck", THE WONDERFUL school district of Menomonee Falls, who graciously jumped in with me and gave us the High School to use so we could help others, Mr. Hinz high school principle who made everything right, Dr. Keith Marty, who supported me throughout the district and even came to work "the line" and to all the rest of the volunteers who helped do all the packing!! I want to sincerely Thank my Partners and dear friends Floyd and Kathy Hammer, who helped me organize, and stood by my side all day with the greatest encouragement!! As I say, I am humbled and deeply grateful for everyone that participated with me to help others.

The "packathon" event is not an event that can be done alone. It takes many hands and hearts to make this successful...and guess what?? WE DID IT!!!!

Thank you again from the bottom of my heart and may ALL of you know how very much I appreciate YOU!!

Until next time ~

Cheers!!