“Do you have the bag of fun?” a question that was asked in our house almost every day for 19 months. Now the question being asked ...“Ready for ‘Bring out the Bags’?” It is hard to believe it has been 8 months since Gabby died, and even harder to believe that her wishes have come true so quickly. It is less than 48 hours before our inaugural event and thinking about all that has been accomplished is overwhelming. We have created and chosen a logo, (an adorable yet manly Frog). We have created a huge database, (almost 1,000 names). And We have a planned a Fund raising event that promises to be one of the most fun family events of the summer! (not to mention raise tons of money to purchase more bags!) The We's are bold faced on purpose. Without the love, help, and support of the wonderful people around us, there would be no bags of fun, no event, and NO Gabby Krause foundation. It is due to the absolute dedication and love of our friends and family that we have been able to make it through Gabby's death. Tom, Maddy, Kiki, Zach and I thank each and every one of you from the bottom of our hearts. You are all amazing and wonderful people! (Rock Stars!)
The hard work of this same group of people can be credited with the future success of Gabby's Foundation and 'Bags of Fun'. Because of their hard work and dedication every child in Colorado fighting cancer will have their own 'Bag of Fun.' As you may or may not know a 'Bag of Fun' is a bag filled with age appropriate toys and activities that are appropriate for a hospital setting. Kids from the community choose the toys and will continue to offer feedback on what is new and fun.
What strikes me as most important tonight is the fact that people from every part of our lives, old friends, new friends, school friends, swimming and soccer friends have come together to make Gabby's wish come true. (Tom likes to call it her final demand)
There are truly no words to express our true genuine and sincere thanks. All I can say is THANK YOU, THANK YOU, and THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are all amazing!
Love, Tammy
(Gabby's, Maddy's, Kiki's and Zach's Mom)
What an amazing event! Bring out the Bags was FABULOUS! I am on this site because I have just arrived home after the event and I am a little too wired to sleep...the energy and spirit evident is more than I have ever seen...how blessed are we all to be able to work with such wonderful and dedicated people...Gabby, you are working through us!
Posted by: Keli Kinsella | June 03, 2005 at 11:56 PM
This is the best idea ever.Great job to every one who helped .
Posted by: Maddy Krause | August 12, 2005 at 09:01 AM