Roll & Stroll 2009 Pictures!

I've attached a link to Tom Woo's webshots. He has taken some great pictures for your viewing! I've been slow about it, but I'm working some into a slideshow that I'll post here as well.

http://family.webshots.com/photo/2275237020034296213jFUiuP

$29,000 and counting!

Excellent! We came together for a fun afternoon, and JDRF receives $29,000! That's plain sweet!

Please keep accepting contributions... as traditionally donations keep coming for a few weeks. Additional contributions can be made online at http://www.jdrf.org or be sent directly to JDRF at the following address:

JDRF
Attn: Roll & Stroll
2626 82nd Street, Suite 225
Bloomington, MN 55425

Thanks again everyone! Keep checking back... I'll be sure to reflect any updates to the total. Also, photo slide shows from Sunday are coming soon!

Wow! Great Fun!

Thanks so much for making the 2009 Roll & Stroll such great fun! We sure hope everyone enjoyed themselves! I know I sure love seeing all the smiles around the park!

Congtatulations to Team Patty for winning the 1st ever Team Spirit award... and to John Hardy's BBQ for sponsoring the award!

We should have the fundraising totals Monday, and I'll post them right here. Also I'll work up some slide shows in the next couple of days and add them as well!

Awesome job, you're amazing people and we will find a cure!

Get out your Rollin' and Strollin' shoes!

Hi Again! It's less than 24 hours to the start of registration for the 4th Annual Roll & Stroll!

Passion. Creativity. Enthusiasm.

Those are the 3 elements the judges will be looking for when they award the 1st ever Roll & Stroll Team Spirit Award -- sponsored by John Hardy's BBQ!

I've been watching the weather like a hawk, and it's shaping up very nicely... we'll wake up a bit chilly, but should reach the 60's by noon with plenty of sunshine! We might have a little wind, so be sure to dress for that...

Remember, there's still time to register... and still time to contribute! The information below is 'How-To" use the online tool... and keep in mind, you also can register at the Roll & Stroll beginning at noon on May 17th.

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To register online: Go to http://www.jdrf.org/ and click “Register” under the sneaker icon. Find the Register Now section (right side of page). Use the Select a State drop down box to Select MN. Click the “Find Walk” button then click on “Rochester”.

If you want to donate to a walker who has already formed a team... you can go to http://www.jdrf.org/ and click "Donate" under the sneaker icon. On the left hand side you'll see a section that allows you to search by the walkers name, or team name, or state. Please find them and show your support!
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Still time to register!

Wow! Just days away! To register, click here...jdrg.org.

Bring some lawn chairs, blankets or whatever you like.. spend some time with us and relax on a beautiful Sunday afternoon! Still looking like it will be mostly sunny!

T's have arrived!

The Roll & Stroll t-shirts have arrived, and they're looking good!

The weather also seems to be looking sweet, keep those fingers crossed!

http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/weekend/USMN0632?from=36hr_topnav_business

Congrats to Team Hanfster!

Team Hanfster won the Pre-registration drawing... Enjoy your gift card to Target!

We sure are looking forward to seeing everyone on Sunday... and with hopes of not jinxing, the weather is still looking very very good! KTTC did mention during the weather tonight, that we're in for a good weekend, which will be great for the Stay Out Of the Sun run, and.. they added.. for the Roll & Stroll!

Woo hoooo... cooo cooo ca choo!

Team Spirit Award - Sponsored by John Hardy's!

Well, by now you've likely heard us chatter about a Team Spirit Award... not only will you receive a uniquely crafted 'trophy', but also receive a meal for 20 from John Hardy's BBQ! It will be packaged in a fashion that you can take it to a park, backyard, or anyplace you want to celebrate!

Let's see some creativity! Have some fun!

Wow! It's almost time!

Can't wait to see you all at Soldiers Field on May 17th. You have such a great cure finding spirit! Here's an outline of how the day will shape up.

May 17th, Rochester Soldiers Field
Noon - Registration Begins
Play Games
Bid on Silent Auction
Check out the great prizes

1pm - Welcome!

1:10 - Head on the course for your Roll and/or Stroll!

3pm - Silent Auction closes
Entertainment by Rochester Civic Theatre's Showstoppers!

3:30 - Prize winners announced

4pm - Thank you!

Prize Drawing for Early Registration!

Anyone registered online by May 8th will be entered into a drawing for a $100 Target Gift Card

The 1st ever TEAM SPIRIT AWARD will be presented at this years event for the team demonstrating the most spirit! Get creative...have FUN!

2 Weeks From Today!

The tee-shirt order is going in... the sponsors are on board... the media attention is lined up... now it's logistics time! Time to work through the details of event day... we can't wait!

If you want to be involved in what is likely the last planning meeting, you are more then welcome to join us! We'll meet Monday May 4th at 5:30. - 2100 Campus Drive SE at the Public Health Building. Hope to see you there!

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To register online: Go to http://www.jdrf.org/ and click “Register” under the sneaker icon. Find the Register Now section (right side of page). Use the Select a State drop down box to Select MN. Click the “Find Walk” button then click on “Rochester”.

If you want to donate to a walker who has already formed a team... you can go to http://www.jdrf.org/ and click "Donate" under the sneaker icon. On the left hand side you'll see a section that allows you to search by the walkers name, or team name, or state. Please find them and show your support!
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