August 19: Serving Up Good Times for a Great Cause















Today was the day of the long-awaited fundraiser at Dragonmead Microbrewery. After a month of planning, it was nice to see it all come together. Initially, the event was going to just be me hosting bar to some friends in hopes to raise a few bucks.

As the word spread, I realized that I may need some help. So I brought some fellow Team in Training teammates on board to help me out. In the end, my friends Pete and Elysia (pictured with me here) and Ron, Rob and Carly all joined me to help out. Together, we ended up raising $618 in four hours! This really was a collaborative effort and there are many people that need to be thanked.

Thanks to my TNT team for their help. Each team mate is a source of inspiration and motivation for me, either when we train or when we talk.















Thanks to Kim (pictured), the manager of Dragonmead, for having an open mind. She took my crazy idea and ran with it, and ultimately opened up the bar on a day that it would ultimately be closed. She posted flyers and spread the word to the regulars, who showed their support with their significant turnout today.

Thanks to Tammy and her family. Tammy is a bartender at Dragonmead, and volunteered to waive her pay for the day. This event hits home with Tammy, since she lost her brother-in-law to leukemia earlier this year. We were joined by Tammy's husband and beautiful daughter, as well as the son of her brother-in-law. We are so glad they could join us.

Thanks to Diane, another Dragonmead staffer, who also waived her pay and came in early just to make sure the place was in top-notch shape for the guests. The place looked fantastic, thank you!

And of course, thanks to everyone who came in on this overcast and rainy day to join us for a good cause. It was one of the more fun events I've been a part of, and it filled my heart to see so many smiles and laughter.

There are so many things that made today's event a success. The collaboration and team work. The support through old friendships and new. The amazing and inspirational stories. And the belief that we can make a difference if we just listen to our hearts.

Thanks, everyone. Cheers.





















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