Freebies!

Okay Peeps!

 Here's the deal!

As I go through stuff I want to get rid of some nice stuff because I just have a lot of it and i know I don't use it all. So I will be posting the nicer things that I hate to just get rid of in case any of my family or friends could use it.

I'll keep it for about a weekish and if no one wants to claim it for their own then I will give it to good will.

I'll post the stuff in the sidebar for a quick reference and keep updating this post.

We can arrange a time when you can come and pick it up and I can leave it on the front porch if I am not home.

So this is FREE FOR ALL! Let me know if you want anything or know someone who wants something!

You can comment here or send me a text or email.

Large Dog Kennel

 H 3' x W 2.5' x D 4'

It has been outside for the winter so it could use a hosing off and a quick spray painting in a few parts but is in decent condition (especially considering these puppies are expensive!) The bottom tray has 2 parallel cracks. For a scale, that is my full grown boxer. It's a pretty big kennel.

U of U Summer Charity Drive

If your spring cleaning was successful and left you with gently used coats and water bottles, consider donating them to the U of U Summer Charity Drive!

Beginning next Tuesday, June 14-21, bins will be located throughout the University Hospitals and Clinics to drop off items for the Road Home, including clean:

·         Winter coats, gloves and hats for the winter months

·         Lighter jackets to be used throughout the year

·         Reusable water bottles to hydrate year-round

Let me know if you have any items to donate and I can drop them off for you! Help out those in need!

Give Food, Support Utah!

To all who are interested in participating, you can drop food off to me and I will take it where it needs to go! Let's help out those who are struggling in Utah!

~~This year's Utah vs. BYU Rivalry Week Food Drive, which runs from Friday, November 12, through game day on Saturday, November 27, represents the end of an era.  Starting next season, the annual rivalry game will move up to September and, as everyone knows, the schools will no longer be in the same
athletic conference.

To mark the end of an era, both schools want to shatter all previous food and fund collection totals.  All donations made by Utah supporters go to support the Utah Food Bank.

To help the U achieve victory, both on and off the field, please consider making a monetary donation online at

         https://www.umail.utah.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=0b4fca5b7b624f55adb6672794bf7dc0&URL=https%3a%2f%2fwww.utahfoodbank.org%2fRivalry-Drive

The U has developed two promotions to encourage food and monetary donations:

1. Starting on Friday, November 12, you can bid on unique University of Utah and other items donated by local businesses in our first-ever online auction, at

        https://www.umail.utah.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=0b4fca5b7b624f55adb6672794bf7dc0&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.alumni.utah.edu%2frivalryweek

   Offerings include a golf outing with Coach Jim Boylen and a stay at the Grand America Hotel, which includes Utah Jazz tickets, among other attractions.  All auction proceeds go directly to the Utah Food Bank.

2. On Wednesday, November 17, students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to "Drive Through and Drop Off" food donations at either the Alumni House (155 S. Central Campus Drive) or the Central Development Office (540 Arapeen in Research Park). "Drive Through and Drop Off" goes from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. --
only one day, so please mark your calendars.

You can also drop off nonperishable food items at the Alumni House between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays anytime during the food drive.

With the struggling economy, the Utah Food Bank reports a sharp increase in requests for assistance at this critical time of the year.  With your help, Utah can sweep BYU this season, both on the field and in the Rivalry Week Food Drive.

Thank you for your generosity, and please donate by Saturday, November 27!

Go Utes!~~

Wow!!...Not Recommended!!

Hey everyone!
So, I did a century on Saturday (100 mile bike ride) for MS without a single day of training...last time I was on my bike was pretty much September last year. Wow!...Not recommended without training! I don't know what gave me the inclination that I should do it. However, I am glad I did it now that it's over. I can put that on my list of things I did in life (and I have a patch to prove it!). That said...I will probably never do a century again.
Actually riding isn't what makes me not want to do it again...but the aftermath. I am sunburned (SPF 4 didn't quite cut it!), my butt hurts, my hands are numb (this is what I don't like the most), I am dehydrated and generally sorer and weaker than when I started.
Enough whining...it was actually a really beautiful ride. I wish I could have taken some pictures. I have never seen such vivid green plants before. There were so many different types of birds that I could see and hear.
I also saw many different kinds of roadkill...some recognizable...some not.
I had a great time but I am glad it's over.
I will post some pictures from the ride when they are posted by the photographers.
Thanks again everyone for allowing me to have this great experience!

Support Multiple Sclerosis

Hey Everybody!

Thanks to all of those who have supported my MS fund raising.

To date, you have helped raise $158, which is over 50% of my goal (63%!). My fund raising goal is $250. Great job! I still have to raise $92 to be able to ride.

Let's keep on donating, even a few bucks will start to add up to great amounts. You can slip me a few bucks when you see me or donate online here. Help me to be one of these riders above!

Thanks again everyone!

Harmons Best Dam Bike Ride

Hello everybody!

I am participating in a fundraiser bike ride for Multiple Sclerosis called "Harmons Best Dam Bike Ride". It will be held on June 28th and 29th and I will be riding for Team Harmons. I need to raise $250 to be able to ride. I would love the support, great or small, from anyone who is able and willing to help me raise the funds and support MS.

MS is an extremely debilitating disease in which the body's own immune system attacks the central nervous system. This can result in visual problems, speech difficulties, fatigue, decreased movement and chronic pain. There is no cure for MS right now but there are many treatment options available that aim at reducing the symptoms and slowing the progression.

If you would like to donate to my MS fund, please click HERE.

Also, if you are interested in joining me on Team Harmons, just let me know and I will get you the information.

Thanks, everybody, for your consideration in aiding MS patient's lead a better life. ~S

Diabetes Spring Egg Hunt

Yesterday, we (Rho Chi) put on the annual Spring Egg Hunt for children with diabetes. It was a ton of fun and the kids had a blast. I am so glad that I have such wonderful opportunities like this at school. It's a ton of fun! I have posted the pictures so you can see the spoil! Enjoy.

A.R.U.P- Admirable. Rara Avis. Urbane. Professional.

Dr. Ron Weiss (uncle Ronnie) received the Ward Burdick Award for Distinguished Service to Clinical Pathology on October 19th in New Orleans. This particular award is given to a member of the American Society for Clinical Pathology and recognizes significant contribution to Pathology and sustained service to the profession.

Dr. Weiss is currently a Professor of Pathology at the Universityof Utah and President of ARUP Laboratories. He is an extremely humble individual and very deserving of all the accolades.

Some may think that ARUP (Associated Regional and University Pathologists) describes Ronnie in his career...but I say Ronnie describes what ARUP really means....

Admirable

Rara Avis

Urbane

Professional

This is an outstanding accomplishment and a great example to those of us who are still trying to make a dent in the world. Thanks Ronnie!

Click the link to learn more about Ron Weiss:

http://www.aruplab.com/AboutARUP/PressRoom/PressRelease/2007/2007.10.12.jsp

...Oh Yeah....GIVE BLOOD.