charity volleyball tournament

Calling all volleyball players! Looking for a place to get your spike on? Look no further people.

I am hosting an indoor volleyball tournament in August to fulfill your v-ball needs. I'm sure that the last place that you want be in the summer is in a hot gym but good news - the place is air conditioned!

Here are the deets:

When: Saturday, August 4th
Where: Monroeville Sports Center (855 MacBeth Dr., Monroeville, PA 15146)
Time: 10 AM
Cost: $120 per team ($20/person for team of 6)
Why: It's fun for a cause!

Concessions will be sold. All proceeds will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

To register a team please email: funforcharity1@gmail.com.

just keep drinking...

...from cans! Cans For Cancer is going well. I received word from Bob Greco from PJ Greco and Sons that he will match what I bring in for the cans!! So keep drinking, friends. From the Kenny Chesney concert we were able to collect 15 bags of cans! 


In about a month and a half I have raised almost $3,000! I realize that I have a long way to go but I am thrilled with my progress. Thank you to everyone who has helped me get this far! 

I have some fun things in the works and as soon as the details are finalized you will be the first to know! In the meantime I have been trying to think of some out of the box ideas to raise money. 

For the Kenny Chesney Concert, I sold jello shots (thanks for the idea, Getkin!). Jamie and I made almost 200 Shots for a Cause, and Jessica helped me sell them. In less than an hour we made $212! 

That's all that I have for now. Be sure to keep checking back.  

for the love of wine

The wine event was a great success!

A HUGE thank you to Jessica and Matthew! Not only did they organize the event, they graciously donated the food and some bottles of wine. Together they created a wonderful four course meal paired with the perfect wines. While Jessica presented each wine describing it's origin, Matthew prepared the courses (each with a unique blend of tastes) and described each pairing. Together they make the perfect team! If you ever need an event put together, they're the people for the job. 

Another BIG thank you goes to Ryta from The Naked Grape. She kindly allowed us to use her restaurant, discounted the wine and also donated  the final course - filet mignon (which was unbelievable)! 

Thank you to Bobby and Liz for helping out with the event. It was greatly appreciated! And thank you to everyone who joined us. It was great meeting meeting so many wonderful people! 

With everyone's generosity and help we were able to raise $1,103!!!! 

Check out the pictures from the event:

closed for a private event!

all set up

team in training 

information board

our lovely hostess and wine enthusiast  

our host and cook whose filet was so delicious that it "ruined steak" (in a good way) according to Megan 

ready for some wine

Warning: the next few photo's are of half eaten dishes. I was so memorized by the food that I kept forgetting to take pictures of the plates when they came out...oops.

First course: meat and cheese plate

Second course: fresh pasta with truffle oil

Third course: polenta with tomato sauce 

Fourth course: filet mignon

working his magic

getting their wine on

what a good looking couple!

Liz enjoying the deliciousness 

shut your corn hole!

The corn hole tournament was a success. We had 11 teams participate and raised $500!

A major thank you to Megan from Buckhead Saloon. This event couldn't have happened without her. She was very accommodating and  put together some awesome prizes for 1st and 2nd place. 


A shout out to Amie P. for having her work sponsor teams for the event - great thinking, lady!  


Thank you to Stephanie S. and Stefanie T. for helping with the event and thank you to those who came out to support my cause. You guys are awesome!

cutthroat competition 

check out that form!

strategising 

the final two

the champions!

thumbs up corn hole!

corn hole, nachos, friends...the good life

Penn Stater's represent 

Derek J. manages a smile after a devastating loss

yay corn hole!

corn hole brings the girls to the yard 

the end.

get your wine on

Check out this upcoming fundraising event that I'm hosting for the Leukemia & Lymphoma society. It involves food AND wine! A full stomach and a nice buzz - what more could you ask for? The only thing that would make this event better is if it involved a baby unicorn (unfortunately, we couldn't find one on such short notice). 

Event: The Art of Food and Wine

When: June 24th

Where: The Naked Grape (515 Broad Street Sewickley, PA 15143)

Time: 3PM

Cost: $40 in advance, $45 at the door

Event includes: four courses of unique wine and food pairings

Why: Why not? You're drinking and eating for charity!

We do have a limited amount of tickets to this event so be sure to get yours today! For tickets email: funforcharity1@gmail.com.

ten percent

People, as of yesterday over $1,000 has been donated! I am 10% of the way there. Thank you to those who have helped me get this far. I am so grateful! 

corn hole tourney

People, my first fundraising event is coming up! I am hosting a corn hole tournament at Buckhead Saloon (located in Station Square). It's on a Friday (June 22nd) and there are awesome drink specials! It's $30 for a team and if you haven't registered yet you should! Spots are filling up fast.

Rule # 76: No excuses. Play like a champion! 

Email funforcharity1@gmail.com to pre-register your team.