Still Counting!

Hi all.. just wanted to let you know, with the money that has already come in, plus what we know is still coming, the 3rd Annual Roll & Stroll has been our most successful fundraising year yet! Thanks so much for making it happen!

From Volunteers to Sponsors to Participants.... you're all the best!

You Are Amazing!

Hi all... what a day! Thanks so much for being part of it! You are amazing, never forget that! We're going to sleep now, but will post details as to funds raised, as well as updates as to "what's next!"

Thanks for all you do! Superstars!

Roll & Stroll Crew Rocks!

I'm going on record. A Post Bulletin article came out this afternoon, and it would make it appear that Wendy and I are the people who make Roll & Stroll happen. That's not true! We, with you, make this happen!

We, with the many core volunteers on our planning committee!
We, with the fantastic corporate sponsors!
We, with the huge amount of people who help on event day!
And most of all... we, with the people who show up with a passion to help find a cure!

With a slight allowance for editing... I would suggest a a legendary rock group had Roll & Stroll in mind when they sang....

You are the champions, my friends.....

Another Great Day!

Wow... let's pray for a day like this on Sunday! It's awesome out there!

I'm picking up the generously donated bicycle today, along with another wonderful donation of a custom fishing rod. We should find out today, if we're getting a 1/4 beef donated, or it it will be split into bundles for our auction. Later I'll zip over and pick up the Roll & Stroll t-shirts. Remember, for $100 raised you get a fine, snazzy Roll & Stroll 2008 t-shirt!

Be sure to check out KAAL's morning news tomorrow at 6:10am (that's right 6:10 in the morning!) Tom will be on talking about Roll & Stroll, and giving a little background as to how type 1 impacts people.

Be sure to check out the poll. We're wondering what you enjoy the most about Roll & Stroll. You could also leave a comment at the bottom of this post if there's something else you'd like to mention besides those items in the poll. You surely can let us know what you think could be improved too!

That's it for now...

Home Stretch!

Here we go.. down the homestretch for Roll & Stroll. We're really looking forward to seeing you all Sunday. We've been keeping an eye on accuweather and it's driving us nuts! Changing constantly, we'd really be better off just waiting to see what the day brings.

Tuesday morning, tune into Y105 to hear the Roll & Stroll chat on Take 5 With Tom. This is the station Alex Morgan (co-celeb chair) comes from. Friday morning, at 6:10 am (yeow!), you can tune into KAAL to see the 'live' version of what Tom looks like at 6:10am. We know he won't have a hair out of place!

If you can't make it on Sunday, yet you'd like to donate, you can send a check made payable to JDRF Please mail it to

Roll & Stroll
c/o Tom O'Leary
805 1st Ave NW
Byron MN 55920

If you have a friend or family member who is walking, please reference their name, and we'll make sure your donation is applied to their team.

Thanks everyone.. see you soon!

T minus 1 Week!

Wow!

Wow! It's almost time to Roll & Stroll!

We keep seeing some great stuff come in... 4 excellent seats at a Twins-Tigers game are in the mix! We're gonna win Twins.... we're gonna score... we're gonna win Twins... watch that baseball soar! Knock out a home run, shout hip hip hoo-ray! Cheer for the Minnesota Twins today!

Tri-fold brochures with details of the Roll & Stroll have gone out. If you didn't get one, let us know and we'll email (or mail) you one right away! Go get those contributions and we'll see you on May 18th!

One gentle warning..... it seems there may be a Gorilla in our midst!

Here we go!

Hi all... JDRF will be sending Roll & Stroll tri-folds to all of you on the distribution in the SE Minnesota area. You can use these as a tool for communicating the event, and logging donations. If you don't receive one, or would like us to email you a copy, please drop us a note at rollandstroll@hotmail.com We'd be happy to get you one.

We've been getting great support on the volunteer front! A new group from Mayo has offered to help us out this year, we're really looking forward to meeting them all! The team from Walmart continues to deliver time and time again! Family's throughout the area keep on giving and giving!

Keep your eyes and ears on the TV and Radio these next two weeks. We have interviews scheduled on KAAL, KROC FM and Y105.... with more inquiries out for more opportunities!

Catch you later.. gotta love this time of year!

Prizes & Silent Auction Items!

Wow.. the prizes and silent auction items are coming in.. Gotta love it! There are so many things, from overnight stays, food, baskets, gift certificates, games, bicycle... good stuff, great stuff and even more great stuff!

If you have something you'd like to donate as prizes or auction items, please drop us a note at rollandstroll@hotmail.com

We're so looking forward to seeing you all again on May 18th!