Great Time, Great Cause - Hoops & Sneakers Gala

I can now cross "attend a gala" off my list of things to do! (ok, so it wasn't actually on there but it should have been!!)

As I mentioned in a previous blog, this was my first year on the American Diabetes Association Gala committee. I joined the committee because my good friend Jen Miller was on the committe AND because Linda Crider (who I'd worked with when I volunteered for the Relay for Life) now works for the ADA and was in charge of the Gala. These are two women I admire and love working with.

The event was Saturday evening at the Hyatt Crown Center. There was music, auctions and dancing. The black lab I helped foster raised $1200 and I won (silent auction) tickets to the roller derby!! My friend Terri went with me and we sat at a table with some great couples. It was a great night and I can't wait for next years event!

Here are a few pics from the night:

Hoops & Sneakers Gala

After taking some time off from volunteering, I joined the American Diabetes Association's Gala committee a few months ago. We are quickly approaching the big event, the Hoops & Sneakers Gala on February 26th! I am very excited for my first Gala and to help raise some money for a great cause!





There are a ton of auction items including this ADORABLE lab puppy! I have gotten the honor of helping to foster him until the gala. He is VERY loveable and has a GREAT personality! My friend Kristin & I are taking turns watching him until the event. He'll be socialized with dogs and kids!

Check out www.diabetes.org/hoopsandsneakers for more information on this great event!!