First of all, I would like to thank everyone that came out to the bowling fundraiser! Also, a huge shout out to Franklin Lanes for helping us out, it was a great time!

Now, on to the next event. Saturday October 19th  I will be hosting a comedy show in Ashley, Illinois. It will be in the community building at the park.  Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show will start around 8.

We have 6 awesome comics lined up for an evening of laughter and good times. There will be light concessions and baskets raffles. I have uploaded pictures of just a few of the baskets that will be there. It is a BYOB event with MATURE CONTENT. People attending must be 21 or older, except me of course! :)

Tickets are $5 in advance or $7 at the door. I hope to see a lot of people there in order to raise a lot of money for Pat's Kids!

Hey everybody!

I haven't posted much since the Trivia Night.. Things have gotten crazy and I've been slacking. But... it is still my tenth year and I still HAVE to make it to $1000. I've also recently found out that the wonderful Pat Benton will be retiring after this year. Although it makes me sad that he's leaving, it makes me push myself even harder to reach my goal.

There are many projects I will be doing throughout the rest of the year, although there's not much left. (Where did the time go?!)

I have considered doing a bowling fundraiser, organizing a scavenger hunt fundraiser, creating an awareness video, working with my school to raise money, and more.

Do you have any ideas or like any I've mentioned? I love to hear feedback about my projects and things you are doing as well. Leave me a comment on the comment page section of this site. I look forward to talking with you.

Keep inspiring others, Molly.

We are having a Trivia Night! 

As many of you know, this is my tenth year of raising money for Pat's Kids.  I have a hefty goal of $1,000 this year.  I know that I need to step it up.

My next fundraiser will be a trivia night in Evansville.  We are working out all of the details but it will be on May 4th, 2013 at St. Ben's on Lincoln Avenue. If you are at all interested, please mark your calendars!

1,640 - think about this number.

Sadly, this is not just a number.  It represents the kids that Pat’s Kids helped last year.  One thousand, six hundred and forty kids in southern Illinois that were sexually and/or physically abused.  It breaks my heart!  This could be one of my former classmates, a kid on the basketball team, or someone from church.  If I weren’t so blessed, it could have been me.  These kids didn’t do anything wrong!  They were given a rough path in life. 

Do you remember how great it felt to see Christmas presents under the tree?  Pat’s Kids brings this joy to kids who don’t have as much happiness as we do.  Jo Poshard, Pat Benton, all of the volunteers and everyone that donates…these people are angels!

After gathering donations all year, Mom & I were able to take our contribution to the radio station this morning.  I really have to thank my family & friends for helping me with all of my projects.  I love to hear the broadcast when Pat Benton & 95.1 fm lets everyone bring in their money.  We listened to the show on the way home.  It is so wonderful!  

There is still time to help.  If you want to mail in a donation - Pat’s Kids at 1431 Country Aire Dr. Carterville, IL 62918.  I know times are tough this year and it may not be possible to dig any deeper.  Please keep these kids in your prayers and think about donating whenever possible.

Merry Christmas!!