Matt's Challenge - HE DID IT!
AMOUNT RAISED - $2185 + pledges to match
To read all of Matt's Story / Goal - click HERE.
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Matt's Challenge - HE DID IT!I am honored to post this - MATT ACCOMPLISHED HIS GOAL. It was amazing seeing him cross the finish line...
AMOUNT RAISED - $2185 + pledges to match To read all of Matt's Story / Goal - click HERE.
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AHAHAHA - It's June 1st...Holy Buckets - It's June 1st... 20 Days til Saturday, June 21st - the 5th Annual Team Vogel vs Cancer Fundraiser. It's going to be a busy - but amazing month. Hoping you will be able to join us for one of our upcoming events. Ready or not - June's here and there's a heck of a lot going on! Matt's Challenge...To read more about Matt's Challenge and support his efforts - CLICK HERE. And a note to Matt... Matt - thank you for believing in Team Vogel. We are completely honored to celebrate 5 years with you! I can't wait for Sunday to come and see you cross the finish line. Please know - you are an inspiration too. To all who have supported Matt's Challenge - THANK YOU! I'm proud to share with everyone, at this time Matt's Challenge has raised $1,300 + pledges to match if Matt finishes in under 2 hours and 30 mins. Stay tuned...I promise to post a note on Sunday with Matt's results. Hot Dogs and Brats...2014 T-Shirt...If you would like a 2014 Team Vogel vs Cancer T-Shirt...It's time to order one. To Order: Option #1 - Pre-register for the 5k / 1 mile run walk. Everyone who pre-registers for the race will receive a t-shirt with their race packet. The pre-registration deadline is FRIDAY, JUNE 13th. CLICK HERE to register for the race. Option #2 - If you would just like to order a shirt(s)... 1. Email Amanda at amandaweifenbach@live.com 2. Please include the shirt size(s) you would like. (YS, YM, YL, S, M, L,...) Shirts are $15 each. Rummage Sale...Rain or Shine - the Rummage Sale will be HAPPENING! It's indoors - so make sure you swing through. 21 Families - Join the Team...Join the Team - Join the Fun. There is something for everyone on Saturday, June 21 - 2014. Events and Contacts: Please click on the individual links for more detailed information and how to register / sign up to participate. •Men’s Softball Tournament (Sat. and Sun.). . . .dbartelson@hotmail.com **This will be a 16 team tournament with guaranteed three games. •Women’s Softball Tournament (Sunday Only). . . dbartelson@hotmail.com **This will be an 8 team double elimination tournament. •Cornhole Tournament (Saturday Only) . . . TeamVogelCornhole@gmail.com **This will be a 32 team, open tournament. •5K / 1 mile Run / Walk (8 a.m. Saturday). . . amandaweifenbach@live.com **Pre-registration deadline is June 13th •Silent Auction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .kristinbiesanz@gmail.com •Home Run Derby (Saturday Evening). . . . . . . .dbartelson@hotmail.com •Food & Beverages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mikeandjuliebiggs@gmail.com •Bucket Raffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . amandaweifenbach@live.com •Bake Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . teamvogelmerchandise@hotmail.com ...and Volunteers.Signing off for the week!
-Rach Hot Dogs and Brats...The annual hot dog and brat stand is just around the corner. Hope to see you there! Please note - we will be offering delivery again this year (5 order minimum). Details on how to request a deliver are below. And if the hot dog and brat meals are not enough to get you to swing through Midtown for lunch - the amazing outfit I have should be...Thank you to my thrift-shopping-partner-in-crime - I have one heck of an outfit for this event! Pinwheels...As we continue our fundraising efforts for 2014 - 21 Families, we invite all of you to help support our Cancer Blows project. Each year we sell pinwheels in honor of / in memory of someone. The pinwheels are then placed along the race course at the event on Saturday - June 21. If you are interested in purchasing pinwheels - selling pinwheels - or just more information - please click HERE. Pinwheels are $5 each. If you are interested in selling the pinwheels and would like to have a pinwheel bouquet (see below) for your desk, please email me and I will deliver one (Rachel - TeamVogelvsCancer@gmail.com). Prom...Prom season... Not having children (well I have one that some people do not consider a child - Miss Zoe) of my own - I find myself reflecting on where time has gone through other kids (young adults) in my life. It is still hard for me to believe my niece (truly more like my little sister) will be able to drive this year...went to the prom...has developed a sense of humor that is sooooo much like Joe's... She made the comment to her mom awhile back - "Mom, I really miss Joe. I think he would think I'm super funny." Miss K. - he would definitely think your super funny and I just laugh - tear up - thinking of the two of you in the same room cracking jokes. Here are a few pictures of an amazing young lady that I am proud to call my niece...my little sister. (And as scary as this is...Kirsten - you are a lot like me :)) ...and a Thought.A reading that my mom has hanging in her kitchen. A pretty interesting perspective... Before signing off for the week - a couple friendly reminders...
Join the Team - sign up to be part of the 5th Annual Team Vogel vs Cancer Fundraiser - Saturday, June 21. Click HERE for all details. The pre-registartion date is approaching quickly for the 5K / 1 mile run walk. Register HERE. (Last day to pre-register and secure a shirt is Friday, June 13) Signing off for the week. -Rach JOIN THE TEAM!As we gear up for the 5th Annual Team Vogel vs Cancer Fundraiser, our big event that concludes all our fundraising efforts for the year, we are reaching out to all of you to JOIN THE TEAM! But first - meet the Families for 2014. Although I wish our paths were not crossing for this reason...It is an honor to have all of you as recipients this year. Welcome to Team Vogel! We invite all of you to join us on Saturday, June 21 - 2014. It's time to dust off your tennis shoes - oil your glove (or just find it) - find the perfect recipe - and come JOIN THE TEAM. There are many ways to get involved and we hope to see all of you on June 21. Events and Contacts: Please click on the individual links for more detailed information and how to register / sign up to participate. •Men’s Softball Tournament (Sat. and Sun.). . . . . dbartelson@hotmail.com **This will be a 16 team tournament with guaranteed three games. •Women’s Softball Tournament (Sunday Only) . . . . dbartelson@hotmail.com **This will be an 8 team double elimination tournament. •Cornhole Tournament (Saturday Only) . . . . TeamVogelCornhole@gmail.com **This will be a 32 team, open tournament. •5K / 1 mile Run / Walk (8 a.m. Saturday). . . . amandaweifenbach@live.com **Pre-registration deadline is June 13th •Silent Auction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kristinbiesanz@gmail.com •Home Run Derby (Saturday Evening). . . . . . . . dbartelson@hotmail.com •Food & Beverages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mikeandjuliebiggs@gmail.com •Bucket Raffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . amandaweifenbach@live.com •Bake Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . teamvogelmerchandise@hotmail.com For a complete overview of ALL events - click HERE. ...and a Note from Rach.Before I sign off - I saw this and couldn't resist... My diamond - Zoe - has developed a new trick this week...She can whistle through her nose. Now don't be alarmed or too amazed, I'm thinking she just has allergies and a little nasal blockage (according to google). I wish I could say I taught her this new trick - but no such luck. And if I had taught her this trick - I definitely wouldn't have taught her to whistle while we're trying to fall asleep. All in all - I still love this whistling gal. She's a gem! Cheers and hoping for some sunshine this weekend.
-Rach (and Zoe too) 4th Annual Golf Outing Review...What a weekend...A weekend full of family, friends and fun to say the least. Although the weather decided to shower us a little - during the 4th Annual Team Vogel vs Cancer Golf Outing - it didn't damper the spirits of any involved. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event happen. Jeff Hubbard - thank you for all your efforts organizing this again... Rod and Cedar Valley - thank you for always welcoming us and hosting an amazing afternoon of golf on behalf of Team Vogel... To all the local businesses who sponsored a hole, donated prizes, and provided snacks... Everyone who made it out for 18 holes of golf... The Groups that worked the hole events... THANK YOU! Thank you for coming together to raise over $7,000 on Saturday. AMAZING! And of course - what would an event recap be without pictures... First - The ScoresThe Returning Champs - 1st Place5th PlaceHolding Steady Again - 10th Place15th Place20th PlaceAnd Securing the Final Spot Again :)...And Moments Captured!It's time to put on your rally cap (or caps) and help celebrate 5 years of Team Vogel. As the pinwheel states below... $5 on 5/5 and CWC Thank You!...I want to take a moment to thank everyone who embraced the $5 on 5/5 challenge - the cold water challenge. The spirit behind the event is amazing. A community of friends, family, co-workers... coming together to help local charities and do something spontaneous. I am honored - proud to share - at this time Team Vogel has received $2,500 from these challenges. This is amazing! Thank you for helping one man's dream continue on and "Pay it Forward" to 21 Families this year. (Stay tuned - Zoe was just reading over my shoulder and she's interested in doing a thank you photo session I guess.) ...and Later this Week - JOIN THE TEAM.As we gear up for the 5th Annual Team Vogel vs Cancer Fundraiser - we invite all of you to join the Team. Stay tuned for multiple ways to get involved! If you want to take a sneak peek at different events to join in on - CLICK HERE. Cheers to a Great Weekend! -Rach A Quick Note...If this is your first time visiting the Team Vogel Blog - take a moment to scroll down to last week's (4/28/14) blog post welcoming all new visitors. Or if you are daring - jump right in and read on... ...and Celebrating 5 Years.In celebration of Team Vogel's 5th Year - we ask all of you to celebrate with us and give $5 on 5/5 for our 5th year (After this year we will have helped 55 Families - AMAZING!) So - we had the idea to roll out the $5 on 5/5 prior to the "Cold Water Challenge". I thought I would be safe, for I do not have Facebook - but I was not...ENJOY! Click here to donate to the $5 on 5/5 Challenge Again - I can not THANK everyone enough for including Team Vogel in this. Now - a little humor for all. Prior to doing the video, I had talked to Zoe to see if she would be willing to model and be featured for the $5 on 5/5 Challenge. After a little discussion, I got her to agree! She is a true champ to say the least. And the other photos... Signing off for the week and to many of you - enjoy the refreshing dip in the water.
-Rach PS - Just for the record, I did a research jumping into cold water prior to my adventure :). Welcome to the Team...Golf Outing...Matt's Challenge...Brew Review Recap...and a Birthday.4/28/2014 Welcome to the Team...Welcome to the Team Vogel vs. Cancer Blog. As we venture into our 5th year of fundraising, I wanted to take a moment to welcome all to the Team, and share a little about Team Vogel and our website. For the regulars - please feel free to move on to the next section :). Team Vogel vs Cancer began in 2010. As Joe (my husband and best friend) was dealing with his cancer returning, he said to me, "Rach - we need gather all our support systems and do something for others." This is where Joe's dream to "Pay it Forward" began. To learn more about Joe's Journey select this link. Joe was able to see the first Team Vogel vs Cancer Fundraiser happen in 2010 - he was able to see his dream take shape. This dream has now become a community's way to "Pay it Forward". In the past 4 years we've been able to reach out to 34 families dealing with cancer, support a patient fund at Franciscan Skemp and cancer research at Gundersen Lutheran. Together we've been able to raise over $170,000. 2014...our 5th year...We welcome 21 families to Team Vogel and all of their supporters. This year is going to be BIG :). As we gear up for different events, we invite you to visit our 2014 Events page. All funds raised at the various events go to support the selected families. And everyone is welcome to join in! We conclude our fundraising efforts for the season with the "Big" fundraiser in June. This year the 5th Annual Team Vogel vs. Cancer Fundraiser will be held on June 21, 2014. This is a time to show support for all - whether you come to bid on the silent auction items, run / walk the race, play a game or two of softball, toss a few bean bags... or just come to enjoy the day. Hoping you can make it. Last - before I venture into other updates about upcoming events, if you wish to be on the Team Vogel vs. Cancer Email List - please click this link and sign up (YOU WILL NEED TO SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE TO SIGN UP). You will receive an update email when I post on the blog and you will also receive updates about Team Vogel Events. Oh and one more note...Please take a moment to look around the website, for there are resource links, pictures from past events, and more. Please feel free to reach out to me - Rachel, with any questions you may have - TeamVogelvsCancer@gmail.com. And this is really the last piece - the blog. I utilize the blog to keep people up to date with different events and also share my journey. Somedays writing on the blog is my therapy...somedays it is a place to share a funny story...somedays I share things to try and help someone else trying to find their way. Welcome to the Team. Golf Outing...The 4th Annual Team Vogel vs. Cancer Golf Outing is almost here. There are 4 team spots open. If you are interested in participating please contact Jeff at TeamVogelGolf@hotmail.com or call (507) 313-9612. Rain or shine - it is always a good day on the course (coming from the gal who gets to stay in the club house :)) Hoping this year will bring us sunshine and good weather. I would like to thank all the businesses who have already agreed to sponsor a hole at this years event. THANK YOU - Fastenal, Winona Bowl, McDonald Eye Care Associates, MCC, Bloedow's Bakery, Lakeview Drive Inn, Bub's Brewing Co., Foley & Mansfield, Line Drive, Edward Jones--Stacey Bartelson, Keller Williams Premier Realty, Muddy Hands, Frito Lay, Waterfront Family Dentistry, Bay State Milling, Fifth Street Liquor, and Jefferson Pub & Grill. If you are interested in sponsoring a hole, there is still time and we would love to have you. (Please contact Jeff with any questions or interest in the hole sponsorship.) And the winning team from 2013 with a score or 59...Will they repeat in 2014? Please take a moment to read more on Matt's Challenge. It is an honor to share in Matt's celebration of 5 years. ...and Brew Review Recap.Thank you to everyone who took time out of their day to come sample a few adult beverages. The 3rd Annual Joe's B-day Brew Review was a success - and for once we were grateful for the rainy weather and sports cancelations (allowing some parents to come sample instead of cheer). Thank you to everyone who helped make this event happen! And the best way to recap an event...pictures. ...and A Birthday.It is hard to believe this will be Joe's 4th birthday not here. We loved birthdays and would always try to do something fun. Travel - gather the most amazing things for the other... of course I would have already given Joe his present 2 weeks ago. We had a hard time keeping surprises from one another. Typically we would last about 45 mins. max. Waiting until one's actual birthday was out of the question.
I find myself wondering what I would have given him this year and that makes me sad. I haven't seen him in awhile - I know his heart is still the same, but I don't know if his interests are... I am sure blue is still his color of choice and I know a puppy would have been the perfect birthday gift for 36...(OK - maybe that would be the perfect birthday gift for me :)). Truly it's not even about the gift. I just wish I could wake up tomorrow morning and sing my heart out to you... The Happy Birthday Song with amazing morning breath (possibly a retainer still in) ... I can remember you trying to look appreciative and lovingly at me - but in reality you were just wishing the song would end :). Well Mr. Vogel - Happy Birthday to You. I hope you celebrate in true fashion - and just for the record, Zoe and I will be singing our hearts out tomorrrow morning and I know you can still hear me :). Signing off for the week. -Rach Brew Review - Thursday...The 3rd Annual Joe's B-day Brew Review is almost here (Thursday). If you haven't purchased your ticket yet, there are still tickets available at HyVee Wine and Spirits, The American Legion - or by emailing Deb at debmcclellan@charter.net Here's a quick view of the beers that will be available for sampling (and some malt beverages too)... Now - that's a few Beers :). Hope to see you Thursday! ...and The Comb.The Comb. This past Sunday, I went to get in my car - which I forgot to pull into the garage the previous night... and possibly even left the keys in it. Not my best move. So the jeep was sitting in my driveway, waiting for me to get in and head to my Grandparent's for Easter. When I opened the driver's side door, my eyes went to the floor mat... There was a comb laying there. It is not my comb. My mind was a little puzzled, but I didn't think much of it until I started driving. At that point it hit me... Someone was in my car. If I don't own this comb, someone had to have placed it in my car. I continued my drive to my Grandparent's running through different possibilities... Maybe someone thinks I need to comb my hair... Maybe someone needed to borrow my mirror in the middle of the night... Maybe someone knows this would really bother me - not knowing how the comb got there... I called a couple friends that are sometimes around my house and asked if they knew anything about this comb. They did not - and I think I may have them a little concerned about my mental health after questioning them about the comb. So - here's the comb. Do you know how this got in my jeep? Any help in this situation would be truly appreciated. If you have information on where this comb came from - please call Comb-Stoppers...Ok that is taking it a little too far. You can just call me :).
Hoping all of you had an enjoyable weekend and I'm looking forward to seeing many of you at the Brew Review on Thursday. Cheers! -Rach Brew Review - Time to get Your Tickets...It's Gonna be BIG!...Fools Five Fun...and a Note from Rach.4/8/2014 Brew Review - Time to get Your Tickets...The 3rd Annual Joe's B-day Brew Review is just around the corner. If you are a beer person - or just wanting to come socialize with some fun people and help support Team Vogel - Pay it Forward... The Brew Review is for You! To purchase a ticket please contact - Deb at debmcclellan@charter.net It's Gonna be BIG!...As the family nomination deadline has past, we are now working to reach out to all the nominators and families. I am sad to announce the number of families this year - for it breaks my heart to know how many people are touched by cancer. I choose to redirect my thoughts and think of how many families we can show we care about them! This is the 5th year for Team Vogel vs Cancer - and It's Gonna be BIG and we need all of you! We've selected 21 families from the Winona Area to be recipients of the funds raised for this season. (We will also give to the Oasis Fund at Franciscan Skemp and Cancer Research at Gundersen Lutheran). Although I wish my path did not cross, with these families, for this reason - it is an honor to show them the love and support of Team Vogel. Fools Five Fun...This past weekend was the Fools Five event in Lewiston. It is always an amazing turnout, but sometimes the weather can be a little stubborn. This year - the weather was wonderful (a heavy breeze for the runners) but the sun was out. It's an amazing opportunity - if you have not participated, I highly recommend you mark it on your calendar this year. In the past years - I've ran the 8K... This year I walked the 1 mile with my family (I say I decided to do this for it's suppose to be a family event. It possibly had something to do with my lack of training and fearing I would be found on the side of the road around mile 3). Needless to say - I finished my 1 mile race with a time of 31 mins. and 6 seconds. I got stopped a couple times by people - I promise! It was the first time I got to see the 8K winners cross the finish line - THEY PASSED ME! Now - the Fools Five through Rach's pictures... ...and a Note from Rach.Alright - last week I discussed that I was a list maker. After the blog posted, my cousin sent me an amazing link / idea. Instead of making a "To Do List" - maybe we should make a "To Done List". Why focus on the things that have not been completed and may not be completed... Celebrate the things that did get completed by writing them on a "To Done List" and then placing the all important check next to it. I am still smiling at this idea. I LOVE IT! I even used it with my students at school this week. It truly has been a refreshing change. Believe - Rach Brew Review...It's that TIME! The 3rd Annual Brew Review is here. Plans are in place - beers are being selected - and tickets are now available. If you would like to purchase a ticket or sell tickets, please contact - Deb McClellan at debmcclellan@charter.net. Hoping to see many of you on the 24th! The Glass...As we venture into our 5th year of fundraising for Team Vogel, we thought what better way to make it special...bring out Joe's Believe. This years beer tasting glasses are shown above featuring Joe's handwriting and the word he lived by. He believed while he was here and he believed in all of us to embrace the "Pay it Forward" way. ...And a Note from Rach.This past weekend I was hanging out with some good friends and we were discussing life and a little of everything. As the discussion continued on, I made the comment that there never seems to be enough time to complete a list...
I am a list maker and love to cross things off the list. I do stress when I am not able to complete my list - not always a good stress either. My one friend said - why make lists? They never are complete anyways. Why not do what you can and allow for time to just relax or hang out with people... Interesting concept. I have been trying to be better about this. I am trying to stop working on the list and kick back a little. I am not ready to give up the lists yet - for I'm fearful I will completely forget what I need to do, but I'm trying to leave at the end of the day without things crossed off. And just for the record - I tried to make lists / reminders on my smart phone... It was extremely unsatisfying. I am back to old school - paper and pencil. Slashing through a task completed with the pencil is AMAZING and doodling on the side of the list when I lose focus... Sorry phone - you are amazing, but not for lists. And the post-it note...You are amazing too. Off to work on today - Rach |
...Joe Vogel began his battle with cancer in 2006. He became a leader in his community and a hero among his friends and family. He made it his personal mission to help in the fight against cancer. His wife Rachel is carrying out his dream to help families dealing with cancer and to find a cure for this disease. Archives
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