Each year, you make Our fundraiser a success!
twelve year, $80,000 plus, but now college
Well, we will no longer be adding up our contributions to the hospital. Each person is on their own to donate. We pray that you will be lead to make a contribution to Mary Bridge and/or to any organization that is meaningful to you! But for 2 girls who have spent more time in the hospital (whether being treated or visiting a sister being treated) than most will spend in their lifetime, we are honored to be a part of the $80,000 you have helped us raise in the past 12 years! Thank you for blessing us with your support and for blessing those at Mary Bridge!!
eleven years and $80,000 plus
Well, we had good intentions but somehow Payton's health got in the way! Of course, that didn't keep some of our loyal contributors from making a donation in our honor! Thank you for supporting the kids at Mary Bridge through your donations and thank you for supporting us with your encouragement and friendship as we heal- physically and emotionally!
nine years and $79,775 later!
Social Media in 2015 wasn't our best year, but our health and our lives are better than ever! And hey, everyone has an off year!! We only raised $1,775, but not to worry, we will be back at it in 2016. And we greatly appreciate those who supported us! You guys are wonderful!
eight years and $78,000 Later!!
Crazy in 2014 was a difficult year for us- with health and fundraising- but you helped us raise $13,000 for Mary Bridge!! You always amaze us! Thank you so much for your continued support! Please look at our blog and follow us along as we work through my pain at Mayo and come up with new ways to get you involved!!
Seven Years and $65,000 Later!!
Although golfing wasn't a big hit, it wasn't a swing and a miss either!! Thank you so much for helping us raise $12,000 for Mary Bridge! We had 37 contributors and many of you are new to our fundraising! Thank you for your support!
And for those of you who contribute every year, we apologize for not having a fun treat for you at the end of our fundraiser as we normally do- but we promise to next year!! Love to you all!
Oh, and in case you are wondering- Payton is doing great!!! And Samantha isn't doing so bad herself!!!
And for those of you who contribute every year, we apologize for not having a fun treat for you at the end of our fundraiser as we normally do- but we promise to next year!! Love to you all!
Oh, and in case you are wondering- Payton is doing great!!! And Samantha isn't doing so bad herself!!!
Six years and $53,000 Later!
This year Samantha kicked, volleyed, dribbled and boarded to lead our fundraising! You joined her by helping us raise over $15,000!!! Thank you for another great year of support! The Art Cart and the Tree House appreciate your dedication!
Five years and $38,000 Later
2011
Wow! What more can we say! The Muscles of 2011 was our best year ever! Your generosity and support was wonderful! We continue to provide art supplies for the children at Mary Bridge and we are raising so much money, we are now providing funds to the Tree House (place where parents stay)! Amazing!
Wow! What more can we say! The Muscles of 2011 was our best year ever! Your generosity and support was wonderful! We continue to provide art supplies for the children at Mary Bridge and we are raising so much money, we are now providing funds to the Tree House (place where parents stay)! Amazing!
Four years and $19,000 later
2010
Climbing Higher in 2010 was our biggest year ever! We raised over $8,000!!! Your generosity is unbelievable!!! Visit Climbing Higher in 2010 to see how we accomplished this. Two years and $4,000 later
2008
Swimming laps to raise $2,500 was exhausting yet exhilarating! Visit Swim-a-thon 2008 for all the details. |
three years and $11,000 Later
2009
Our first Climb-a-thon and you helped us more than double our goal. We raised $7,000!!! Visit Climb-a-thon 2009 to see our jump from $4,000 to $11,000. $1,500 to the Art cart
2007
Our first year getting others involved. Through reading books and your support, we raised $1,500 for Dr. Hall and Susie's Art Cart. Mary Bridge is excited with our success. Visit Read-a-thon 2007 to see how we did it. |
How it all Began
2006
It all started after a trip to the hospital. Payton's family had moved and she was not only heading back to Mary Bridge to have her annual cardiology appointment, but also to visit with the doctors and hospital who had saved her life. Payton also wanted to visit with other children who had heart defects and explain how she over came hers. Dr. Hall allowed Payton and her family to deliver "Payton's story" along with a book and stuffed animal to several patients. Payton saw how this simple gift gave families hope. She knew that if she was able to get others involved, she would be able to touch the hearts of as many children as Dr. Hall had touched during his heart surgeries. This began her quest to get you involved!
It all started after a trip to the hospital. Payton's family had moved and she was not only heading back to Mary Bridge to have her annual cardiology appointment, but also to visit with the doctors and hospital who had saved her life. Payton also wanted to visit with other children who had heart defects and explain how she over came hers. Dr. Hall allowed Payton and her family to deliver "Payton's story" along with a book and stuffed animal to several patients. Payton saw how this simple gift gave families hope. She knew that if she was able to get others involved, she would be able to touch the hearts of as many children as Dr. Hall had touched during his heart surgeries. This began her quest to get you involved!
PAYTON'S STORY IN HER OWN WORDS
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