Running for a Dog (not from one) AND a little about Diabetes Awareness Month!!

IT'S NOVEMBER!!!!!!!!  That means it is Nation Diabetes Awareness Month!!  What better way to celebrate this month than to raise a little cash for a fabulous cause????  We did that yesterday!!


Yesterday was amazing.  Seriously, out of this world, larger than life, amazing! 


We have all been trying to raise money to help my best friend, Jennifer, get her daughter a Diabetic Alert Dog, also know as a D.A.D.  The family is working with a company called Warren Retrievers.  These life saving animals are very expensive.  The company puts you on a waiting list after you raise a $1,000.00 deposit.  This town amazingly helped the family raise the deposit in a matter of days and they are now on the list.  The dogs are however between 15 and 20 thousand dollars.  They have 2 years to raise the money and yesterday was the first large fundraiser held.  It was a 5K.  One of our friends, Candi, put it all together, with the help of the Abilene Runners Club (This is their site if you want to check them out) and did an amazing job! There were just over 100 runners yesterday.  I believe it was a total of 113, to be exact.  That number included  The Abilene Derby Dames, who put a team together and roller skated the whole 5k!! There was also the sweetest group of kids that saved their change and donated it. As well as a woman running alone who donated $50 which was more than the price of a group rate.  So many people showed up ready and willing to write a check. So many people were curious to know and learn about Type 1 diabetes.  The people that showed up were people who actually cared, people who wanted to make this happen, people that wanted to be a part of something special.  That is my exact idea of what the of definition of "community" should be. 


HOLY CRAP!!  


I am still reeling over how awesome it all was!  It was amazing to take in.  It was also so very emotional!


I feel so blessed to live in such an amazing town.  The out pour of support in the Abilene Community is simply incredible!  It is just so filled with love and the people here jump at the opportunity to help!  You don't have to state your case and then wait to see if they deem you worthy of their help.  The community just jumps in and volunteers.  No questions asked!  There is still a lot of money to be raised but yesterday put them one step closer to getting there.  Thank you to all that participated!  This family holds such a special place in my heart.  They are my second family and I will do anything, including posting this blog a million times over to get donations!  hehehehehehe  You can check out some 5k pictures by scrolling to the bottom.


Do you want to know what series of events lead to all of this?  You can read the blog I wrote by clicking HERE.


Want to learn more about the cause? Click HERE for the news story.


Would you like to donate by getting something in return??  Buy one of the beautiful Ashley Rings!!  They are $15 and every penny of the $15 goes directly to Ashley's fund thanks to the amazing Tommy and Christine Moore!!  Check out this local husband and wife team of Jewelers!! They have a Facebook page!!  Follow this Link to Oak Tree Jewelers facebook page or click HERE!!!  to purchase directly from their Etsy shop.  This could very well be your one stop Christmas shop this season :)  You can also read about how awesome they are in the Abilene Reporter News by clicking THIS link!


Oh and don't forget to check out Ashley's Facebook page Meet the Ashley Team!! <---click it and like it :)


Most importantly, are you willing to donate?? You can CLICK ME!! CLICK ME!! CLICK ME!!!!! go to the bottom of the page and click donate.  It will take you to a paypal account.  They will contact you to see who you want the money to go to by which you can respond happily and proudly "THE BOLDEN FAMILY!!" 


Do you want to learn more about Type 1 Diabetes??


Go visit JDRF's website!  More and more children are being diagnosed this year and ALL parents should know the signs!!!  

Warning signs of T1D (these may occur suddenly):

Extreme thirst Frequent urination Sudden vision changes Sugar in urine Fruity, sweet, or wine-like odor on breath Increased appetite Sudden weight loss Drowsiness, lethargy Heavy, labored breathing Stupor, unconsciousness The Bolden sisters! Lauren and Ashley Ashley warming up with Abilene Jazzercise Marlo and Shara selling JDRF bracelets Marlo and Lauren getting ready for the balloon release in honor of Sarah, Marlo's daughter who passed due to this heartless disease The amazing children that saved their change for Ashley <3 The 100+ racers!!!! The parents Jennifer, and Dan Bolden being interviewed by the news The Awesome Mom, Jennifer Candi and Lynette Candi put this whole thing together!  Isn't she awesome?? That's me. Ummmm..."finishing" the 5 K haha The AWESOME Dad, Daniel with the AWESOME sister Lauren Lauren and Ashley with a group of the AWESOME Abilene Derby Dames!