What a year we had!
This year was filled with surprises and with success! We reached our goal with ease and you did not stop there! You helped us climb higher than ever before- climbing higher than we have in 4 years combined!! Drum roll please. . . .
$19, 627 You are amazing!
Your donations have provided the children at Mary Bridge more art supplies than ever before! And since we raised so much- we spread the wealth! We also contributed funds to the Tree House- this is the wonderful apartment/hotel facility provided to families during their child's hospital stay. Mama and Daddy greatly appreciated this when I was in the hospital and if I ever needed to go back, this is where Mama, Daddy and Samantha would stay so we could all be together- a very important part of the healing process, family!
Thank you again for your continued support with our fundraising- I know that we can accomplish anything with your support!
$19, 627 You are amazing!
Your donations have provided the children at Mary Bridge more art supplies than ever before! And since we raised so much- we spread the wealth! We also contributed funds to the Tree House- this is the wonderful apartment/hotel facility provided to families during their child's hospital stay. Mama and Daddy greatly appreciated this when I was in the hospital and if I ever needed to go back, this is where Mama, Daddy and Samantha would stay so we could all be together- a very important part of the healing process, family!
Thank you again for your continued support with our fundraising- I know that we can accomplish anything with your support!
We are collecting donations while I climb at Nationals!
Ok, so this summer, I had a personal goal of making it to Nationals, but Samantha and I set a goal for all of you as well! We planned to work our muscles- me, Payton, working hard to train for Nationals, and Samantha working her vocal muscles- cheering me to the top of the wall. But for you, we asked you to use your finger muscles and forward our website on to friends and family who might be interested in making a difference in a child's life.
We know that many of you have worked your muscles and we are receiving donations from new contributors this year and we are very excited to provide Mary Bridge the funds they need to provide art supplies to children and provide parents with a place to stay while their child is in need of medical attention. But without you and your continued support and contributions, our fundraiser would not continue to grow each year.
And now that Nationals is over (I finished 25th in Speed and 26th in Difficulty), Samantha and I are going to focus our muscles on gathering contributions for Mary Bridge and Dr. Hall.
Please join us in our quest to give children and their families a hospital experience that has a bright side. Dr. and Mrs. Hall know how to do this- and so do you! Make your tax deductible donation at www.allensformarybridge.kintera.org/ourheartsjoined
We know that many of you have worked your muscles and we are receiving donations from new contributors this year and we are very excited to provide Mary Bridge the funds they need to provide art supplies to children and provide parents with a place to stay while their child is in need of medical attention. But without you and your continued support and contributions, our fundraiser would not continue to grow each year.
And now that Nationals is over (I finished 25th in Speed and 26th in Difficulty), Samantha and I are going to focus our muscles on gathering contributions for Mary Bridge and Dr. Hall.
Please join us in our quest to give children and their families a hospital experience that has a bright side. Dr. and Mrs. Hall know how to do this- and so do you! Make your tax deductible donation at www.allensformarybridge.kintera.org/ourheartsjoined
Have you used your muscles yet? Have you forwarded our website on to others?? I have trained hard this summer and Samantha has cheered me on to Nationals! Twenty teammates and I have been invited to climb in Atlanta, Georgia in July. I will be competing in Sport/Difficulty and in Speed.
But before I can report on this event, I should share how I did at Divisionals. I competed against 18 girls in my division in both Sport/Difficulty and Speed. After 2 days of climbing, I ended the weekend with 2 medals- taking 6th place in Sport/Difficulty and 4th in Speed. Wow! I never dreamed I would make it this far- but I can accomplish anything with your support!
While we are at Nationals working hard to advance each of the 4 days of competition, please continue to help our fundraiser grow and give to the children at Mary Bridge! We are almost halfway to our goal of $15,000- help us reach higher than ever before!
But before I can report on this event, I should share how I did at Divisionals. I competed against 18 girls in my division in both Sport/Difficulty and Speed. After 2 days of climbing, I ended the weekend with 2 medals- taking 6th place in Sport/Difficulty and 4th in Speed. Wow! I never dreamed I would make it this far- but I can accomplish anything with your support!
While we are at Nationals working hard to advance each of the 4 days of competition, please continue to help our fundraiser grow and give to the children at Mary Bridge! We are almost halfway to our goal of $15,000- help us reach higher than ever before!
Time to use your muscles!!!
Fingertips- you can help just by using your fingertips!
Hello everyone! Samantha and I are mixing things up a little bit this year! As many of you know, I spend most of my free time at a climbing gym either working out with my climbing team or just having fun with friends. Well, with this new level of climbing and dedication, I have started competing at a different level and I have accomplished more than we ever thought possible!
- On June 11 and 12, I will be competing at Divisionals in Ann Arbor, Michigan with many of my teammates and Samantha will be cheering us on, trying to accomplish the goal of making it to Nationals. As you can imagine, I am very excited since only 9 short years ago, I was fighting for my life. Mama and Daddy keep reminding Samantha and I that the doctors were not sure if I was going to make it, much less become a competitive climber.
- But after Dr. Hall's magic hands touched my heart- there was no way I was going to let anyone tell me that I can not accomplish anything that I put my mind or my hands to! Yes, my hands! Climbing requires a lot of total body strength, but during some climbs, you need lots of strength in your fingers and hands. "The muscles which power the fingers are strong - strong enough for some people to climb vertical surfaces supporting their entire weight at times by a few fingertips. "
- I will be dedicating the next few weeks to intense training to help me compete at Divisionals. I will be working all of my muscles hard to help me do the best I can. During this time, Samantha and I would like to ask you to work the muscles in your fingers! No, we are not asking you to climb walls and support your body with only your fingers- we would like for you to spread the word about our annual fundraiser. We would love for your fingers to send this email to anyone and everyone in your address book who might be interested in helping us raise money for Mary Bridge Children's Hospital.
- This year, we are raising money for Dr. Hall and Susie's Art Cart and for funds in need- like the Tree House, where families stay during their child's hospital stay (Mama and Daddy stayed in family lodging when I was at Mary Bridge).
- We have our goal set high- $15,000 so we need your help!!! Please help us grow our fundraiser- we would love to reach people all over the United States and let's aim high- all over the world!!!
- And you may make your tax-deductible contribution at www.allensformarybridge.kintera.org/ourheartsjoined (The hospital changed donation sites so please let us know if you have difficulty).
- Or, you may send your donation to us directly (8705 Preston Wood Dr, McKinney, TX 75070). Please make checks payable to Mary Bridge Children's Foundation.
- Let's see how much we can raise by the time I get back from Michigan! We believe that we will reach an all time high in contributors and donations!!! Get those finger muscles working!!!
- Love, Payton and Samantha