Results of my first event

Saturday was a beautiful sunny day - perfect for the garage sale!

My mom made sure we were up and outside by 7 AM, setting up tables, laying out coffee, putting up CCS posters, balloons and more. She also helped me to understand how to greet people, to be sure that they knew that all money raised was being donated to the CCS. I spoke to so many people and they were all very nice and really encouraging! I spoke french a LOT -- my french teacher will be proud! :) One lady that Mom spoke with started to cry because she was so surprised by what we were doing! We had people at our sale that had cancer themselves and others who had lost a friend or family member. They really made me feel that I was doing something good.



We hadn't planned to do more than one day but, since we had items left at the end of Saturday, we went back out for a half-day on Sunday. We were exhausted but very happy with what we had achieved.

Here's the great news... the garage sale raised a total of $463.07!! I have arranged to meet with Mr. Bonneau at the CCS office this Wednesday to present him with the cheque.

I have many people that I need to thank, so please bear with me:

- To my Auntie Darlene, Uncle Stephen and Kristen: thank you for believing in me, right from the first day. Thank you, also, for the items you donated and for bringing us coffee and donuts to keep us going! I love you very much.

- To my Kentucky family - my Granny, my Uncle Aaron, everyone!! - thank you for telling people about Doris Dollars and for supporting me. I know we're far apart but I feel like you're right here with me. I hope long distance hugs and kisses are just as good!

- To Maureen Cooper: thank you for the items you donated and for your really kind words.

- To Andy and Maria Nebbs: thank you for coming to the sale first thing in the morning and for making such a generous donation! You were right there to encourage me and I really appreciate that.

- To my great friend, Josie: thank you for coming over to volunteer and for standing on the corner with me, holding up signs, dancing and waving, trying to get as many people as we could to the sale.

- To everyone who came to this first event and bought something, made a donation or had kind words, thank you. You have shown me what is possible and made my determination even stronger.

Last but not least, thank you to my parents and my sister, Robyn.



You all worked SO hard. You never let me get discouraged during quiet times and you ran around like crazy during busy times. I love you for being with me every step of the way. I know I have a long way to go but I will succeed. I also know I couldn't do it without you. xoxoxoxo

Now I get to work, coming up with the next idea! You know I will keep you posted! ;)

Love, Kelsey.

PS: Thanks Mom for being my "official photographer" :)