A note from my sister... Dance Marathon

My little sister, Jessica, a junior at the University of Iowa is studying to be a child life specialist.  She participates in an organization called 'Dance Marathon' ...

Dance Marathon is a student-run philanthropy dedicated to supporting oncology patients being treated at The University of Iowa Children's Hospital. It is a year-round organization that culminates with a 24 hour long BIG Event in February. To date, Dance Marathon has raised over $9.8 million dollars for children being treated for cancer.

(Maddie and Jessica dancing last year at the big event)

    Check out this video made from last years Dance Marathon, grab your Kleenex...

From Jessie:

As a volunteer on the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Dance Marathon is something that is very close to my heart.  This year will be my 3rd year as a dancer and I am asking for your support.  In order for me to attend the big event on February 3rd I need to raise $400.  All of the money raised goes directly to the University of Iowa's Children's Hospital.  The big event consists of 24 hours of dancing.  As a dancer, I am not allowed to sit down or drink any caffeine!  It is one of the hardest things I've ever done and one of the most rewarding!  The main theme of Dance Marathon is "FTK" which means For the Kids!  Be assured that any money donated is all, FTK.  If you happen to be in Iowa City on February 3rd or 4th, come dance with me and the kids!

Gifts to Dance Marathon are made through The University of Iowa Foundation, a nonprofit IRC Sec. 501(c)(3) organization that is structurally separate from The University of Iowa. The University of Iowa Foundation exists solely for the UI's benefit, serving as the preferred channel for private gifts to all areas of the University.

You can donate to my page online at  https://osl.iowa.uiowa.edu/dancemarathon/donate/3/1527

From Angela:

How awesome of an organization is this?

Seriously, I would organize this on my campus if I wasn't going abroad next semester.

I'm so proud of my sister.

Please consider donating to help fight cancer.

The best way to spread Christmas cheer...

 is dressing up in holiday gear!

... and playing card games as loud as possible for all to hear!

We had a get-together last night with friends.

Complete with fajitas, Christmas clothes, and an intense game of spoons followed by Gestures.

lead me Lord.

today i have this burning desire to start seeking job opportunities in third world countries when i graduate.

seriously.

(don't freak out ma & pa)

i love children. i love being of service. i loved my time in the dominican republic.

i'll go wherever God leads me.

i love birthdays, i really do

i love having a big dinner around our table.

i love singing happy birthday repeatedly until all of the trick candles are blown out.

i love gathering with friends.

i love celebrating another year of life.

i'm big on celebrating birthdays because you never know when the good Lord will call you home.

each day is a gift.

each year is a milestone.

happy birthday rachael!

sometimes I get crafty...

I put together a shadow box to remember my TOMS internship.

In it you will find...

my 1st pair of TOMS (they are so dirty and stinky...!)...

my TOMS flag with all of the interns John Hancock's...

photos from the photo booth...

a few more pictures and some other memorabilia...

The shadow box was originally $25.99 but it was half off the day I purchased it from Hobby Lobby.

Bar-gain.

Kansas, here we come!

 We took a road trip to Pittsburg, Kansas on Saturday to watch the Bearcats play in the third round play-off game.

Unfortunately, they lost.

It rained the whole game.  Not rained, it poured.

BUT It was such an unforgettable day.

3.5 hour road trip each way with some awesome people. 

 Dancing.

Singing.

Laughing.

Sharing our most embarrassing moment stories.

 Tailgating before the game.

Once a Bearcat, Always a Bearcat.

Phi Sig Informal

5/8 Rule for Phi Sig Informal.

Dress up 5/8 and dress down 3/8.

One would think you would enjoy the opportunity to wear tennis shoes with a dress instead of heels...but not me. 

(It just looks awkward)

Still had a great time with my dates: Rob and Colin.