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Title: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: AlohaBeth on February 15, 2008, 03:52:10 PM
Aloha everyone on this sad day --

I had been considering forming a team for our local National Kidney Foundation: Triangle Kidney Walk for a bit.  Last night, when Mom and I recieved the phone call from Kitkatz about our dear Susie, I knew I had to.  So last night I created our team.

Team Walking for Nana and Nina.  Nana, the name Paris' (my mother's) grandchildren call her and of course Nina for the Damn Dame herself, our beloved Susie.   We are walking and raising money in honor of Paris and in memory of Goofynina.

We began recieving donations only 12 hours ago and already we are above $500.  If you are interested in making a donation in memory of Susie please follow the link below or you can PM me. 

Just know, that on March 29th we are all joined together in spirit as those fighting or those effected by Kidney Disease and on that day we are all together, honoring Goofynina.

We all loved Susie so much, her silliness and kindness and huge smile.  This is my way of honoring her memory.  I love you Susie.

Aloha,
Beth

http://trianglekidneywalk.kintera.org/faf/r.asp?t=4&i=250772&u=250772-205271606&e=1522872231

***Below is the email I sent out to friends and family this morning telling about the walk and why we are raising money***

Happy Valentine's,
>
> Hello! All of you know me and some, in turn, know my wonderful mother. My Mother has been living with Kidney Failure for several years now. It is a silent, but I assure you, deadly disease. I watch the pain my mother goes through both physical and emotional. She has been lucky so far, avoiding dialysis (life support) in hope of receiving a kidney transplant. I, along with several others were tested, she is at the top of the list, but unfortunately, she has a extremely rare condition, in simple terms, her body will always reject every kidney. This means a transplant is close to impossible without more research. She will begin Dialysis soon. For those who do not know, Dialysis is a process that replaces your kidney. 3 times a week my mother will sit in a room with other patients, and have every ounce of her blood taken out of her body, filtered and put back in. If she does not have this done, she will not live. It is, in the truest since of the word, Life Support. She will do this for the rest of her life.
>
> Kidney Disease is widespread, we need research to better the lives of those living on dialysis and those waiting for a transplant.
>
> Through this process with my mother I have had the opportunity to meet many others living with kidney failure. One was an amazing woman, Susie. Susie is a moderator on a forum for those living with kidney disease. Several members of the forum met in Las Vegas in October and my mother and I had the honor of going! While there we met Susie, when we first spotted her walking through the casino she was wearing a tiara, boa and sash that said "Drama Queen" GoofyNina, as she is known on the forum was such an incredible spirit on that trip, always smiling, always laughing. Susie lost her battle with Kidney Disease yesterday. She was 40.
>
> I have formed this team in honor of my mother, Nana and in memory of Susie, Nina. On March 28th my team will walk in Raleigh in the Triangle Kidney Walk 2008. I need your help. The team's goal is to raise $2000. You can help in two ways. Follow the link to make a donation straight on our Team's site, or to join our team, walk with us on March 29, help us get to our goal!
>
> Thank you so much for all of your help!
>
> Elizabeth A Breakey


Edited - Stickied- Removed Links to Pictures and added them as attachments - Sluff/ Admin
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Romona on February 15, 2008, 03:59:22 PM
 :2thumbsup; You are such a sweet girl Beth (just like Mom). Thank you for what you are doing for The Kidney Foundation and all that are fighting this devastating disease. A wonderful tribute to Susie.
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Sluff on February 15, 2008, 04:11:52 PM
Greatness runs in your family Beth.
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: bolta72 on February 15, 2008, 05:17:13 PM
 :clap; :clap; :clap;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: angela515 on February 15, 2008, 05:26:23 PM
 :clap; You are a hero in my book Beth.
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: okarol on February 15, 2008, 05:28:34 PM
You are one cool chick Beth! Thank you doing this.  :bow;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: AlohaBeth on February 15, 2008, 06:50:38 PM
:clap; You are a hero in my book Beth.

It is Susie who is the hero, and one to all of us.  Her strength, love and spirit inspired us all. 
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Mimi on February 15, 2008, 07:22:20 PM
What a beautiful gesture, Beth.  Your Mother and Susie are both very deserving of this tribute.

Love, Mimi
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Amanda From OZ on February 15, 2008, 07:52:15 PM
Thats beautiful beth.  :cuddle;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: kitkatz on February 15, 2008, 09:31:47 PM
Such a grand gesture for Nana and Nina, Aloha Beth. May God bless this event.
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: thegrammalady on February 15, 2008, 09:57:56 PM
good for you!
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: willieandwinnie on February 16, 2008, 06:00:10 AM
 :thx; Aloha Beth. Wonderful thing to do.
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Ken Shelmerdine on February 16, 2008, 10:22:03 AM
Beth you are an Angel, it's a wonderful gesture :clap;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Joe Paul on February 16, 2008, 10:44:45 AM
What a nice thing to do  :thumbup;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: AlohaBeth on February 16, 2008, 02:53:49 PM
Hey there everyone -- thanks for your kind words and support!  It is such a wondeful tribute to our sweet Susie.

Just to update everyone - as of a couple minutes ago we are at $840!  Mind you, we started asking for donations yesterday morning.  Most of these come from friends and co-workers of my siblings - people who have never met my mom or heard of Goofynina but were so touched by there stories that they felt compelled to give.  Amazing - the compassion and support people are showing!  Thank you so much to those of you here who have already donated and those who might not be able to but who are keeping us in their thoughts! 

Click the link below to see how far we have come as a whole team -- Team Walking for Nana and Nina are ranked as the number 2 for Triangle Kidney Walk!

https://www.kintera.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=250772&lis=1&kntae250772=611346DF19394F01AEA41F1C8087C654&supId=0&team=2712583&cj=Y

This is the link if you are interested in donating...

https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=250772&lis=1&kntae250772=BC4DD2489BD445A6AB27365845D34D07&supId=205271606

I love you all

Aloha,
Beth
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: rookiegirl on February 16, 2008, 06:11:06 PM
Hey there everyone -- thanks for your kind words and support!  It is such a wondeful tribute to our sweet Susie.

Just to update everyone - as of a couple minutes ago we are at $840!  Mind you, we started asking for donations yesterday morning.  Most of these come from friends and co-workers of my siblings - people who have never met my mom or heard of Goofynina but were so touched by there stories that they felt compelled to give.  Amazing - the compassion and support people are showing!  Thank you so much to those of you here who have already donated and those who might not be able to but who are keeping us in their thoughts! 

Click the link below to see how far we have come as a whole team -- Team Walking for Nana and Nina are ranked as the number 2 for Triangle Kidney Walk!

https://www.kintera.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=250772&lis=1&kntae250772=611346DF19394F01AEA41F1C8087C654&supId=0&team=2712583&cj=Y

This is the link if you are interested in donating...

https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=250772&lis=1&kntae250772=BC4DD2489BD445A6AB27365845D34D07&supId=205271606

I love you all

Aloha,
Beth

Hi Beth,

I followed the listed linked and made my contribution.  How I wish I can joined the walk in March.  I'm only 1hr away from Raleigh.  But, I will be there in spirit.  Thank you for putting this together.  Great Job!!
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Sluff on February 16, 2008, 06:53:29 PM
Made my contribution as well.  :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Romona on February 16, 2008, 07:08:37 PM
This is great! I love seeing Beth's totals adding up! You guys are great! :grouphug;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: AlohaBeth on February 17, 2008, 08:06:13 AM
I don't even know how to post this, how to write this to everyone.

Our team is at $3,440.00.  In three days we have raised $3,440.00.

A friend of both my brothers just donated $2500. 

I can't believe this.  It's completely beyond my expectations.  Our goal was $2000.  We are the number 1 team, by a lot.

I think Susie is smiling on us all somewhere, guiding people to open their hearts to this cause. 
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: bolta72 on February 17, 2008, 08:09:11 AM
 :clap; :bandance;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Romona on February 17, 2008, 08:25:40 AM
 :bandance; :bandance; :bandance; :bandance;
 :clap; :clap; :clap; :clap; :clap; :clap; :clap; :clap;
Great job Beth! :cuddle;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Sluff on February 17, 2008, 09:12:24 AM
I don't even know how to post this, how to write this to everyone.

Our team is at $3,440.00.  In three days we have raised $3,440.00.

The number 3 man at Red Hat who is a friend of both my brothers just donated $2500. 

I can't believe this.  It's completely beyond my expectations.  Our goal was $2000.  We are the number 1 team, by a lot.

I think Susie is smiling on us all somewhere, guiding people to open their hearts to this cause. 

Very mixed emotions but I am proud of what you are doing.   :cuddle;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: petey on February 17, 2008, 02:02:31 PM
Great job, AlohaBeth!  Give me some more info on this event.  We're a little over two hours from Raleigh.  If my Marvin is better by then, we want to come up.  Where will it be held?  Dates and times?  If my Marvin felt like walking a few steps in this, would he be allowed?  Will Paris be there?  We must meet her.  Let me know.
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Bajanne on February 19, 2008, 04:47:13 AM
What a wonderful thing you are doing AlohaBeth.   :2thumbsup;  And in the honour of two precious ladies!  Keep on doing what you are doing, girl!  You're doing well!
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: KR Cincy on February 20, 2008, 09:51:10 AM
Beth...you are doing something amazing! Congratulations and thanks for walking for the cause. I wish I could have donated more, but I'm happy to help a little!
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: AlohaBeth on February 20, 2008, 01:21:21 PM
Not even a week and we are only $60 away from $4000!   :grouphug; to everyone
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Romona on February 20, 2008, 01:23:54 PM
 :yahoo;
You guys are doing a great job!
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Wattle on February 20, 2008, 02:11:05 PM


 :cuddle;  Well done AlohaBeth
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Andy55 on February 20, 2008, 09:01:21 PM
Beth,
Thanks for giving us the chance to pay tribute to a great lady.
Andy Galvin
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: AlohaBeth on February 22, 2008, 03:44:12 PM
I am going to attempt to post this, not sure how well it will work.  This is the newsletter for the NKF Triangle Kidney Walk that went out today. 

There is a piece on our team and Mom and Susie's story -- the interviewer kind of took liberties on some
 things but I think it was a really great piece all in all - and it gave great advertisement for IHD!



Edited: Resized image - okarol/moderator
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Romona on February 22, 2008, 05:48:48 PM
 :2thumbsup;
Very nice.
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: rookiegirl on February 22, 2008, 05:52:50 PM
Great job Beth.  The page is so well put together. :clap;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: okarol on February 22, 2008, 06:59:53 PM
Great coverage Beth - well done!
 :clap;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Sluff on February 22, 2008, 07:09:24 PM
That is just plain OUTSTANDING!! Beth
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Post by: charee on February 22, 2008, 07:23:39 PM
Great Job Beth :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: bolta72 on February 23, 2008, 04:59:29 AM
What a great thing :clap;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Amanda From OZ on February 23, 2008, 05:19:51 AM
Beth i loved that!

 :cuddle;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Bajanne on February 23, 2008, 07:20:25 AM
I am SO proud of you!!  Tops all the way!! :clap; :clap; :clap;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: AlohaBeth on February 25, 2008, 03:31:46 PM
Hey everyone --

just giving you the up-to-date tally for Team Walking for Nana and Nina.  We are up to $4,270.00!!  In just a little over a week!  I just can't believe all of this!

Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Sluff on February 25, 2008, 03:33:16 PM
Hey everyone --

just giving you the up-to-date tally for Team Walking for Nana and Nina.  We are up to $4,270.00!!  In just a little over a week!  I just can't believe all of this!



That's great Beth all because of YOU.
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: petey on February 25, 2008, 04:50:32 PM
Way to go, Beth!  I know your mom is proud -- shucks, I'm proud of you, too!
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: okarol on February 29, 2008, 04:40:11 PM
Hi Beth,
I mailed a copy of the newsletter to Susie's mom Mary. I know she will be pleased.
 :)
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: willieandwinnie on March 01, 2008, 12:26:55 PM
karol, that was sweet of you.  :cuddle;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: KT0930 on March 01, 2008, 02:06:13 PM
I just checked Beth's team's total, and they're up to $4475! That's incredible!! Way to go, Team Walking for Nana and Nina!
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: AlohaBeth on March 01, 2008, 05:16:00 PM
Thank you so much Karol -- that is amazing!
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Romona on March 01, 2008, 07:12:22 PM
 :bandance; :bandance; :bandance;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Jaybird on March 03, 2008, 10:38:31 AM
So many nice people. You are great for what you do and who you are.

I just heard from Okarol on another friend site I belong to about Goofynina. I feel so bad for not visiting back here and checking in on my people! Since my transplant, I almost feel as If I'm not sick anymore.. almost.. These things are reality checks. Every moment is precious.

Goofynina and others afflicted with renal problems will be greatly missed.
Lots of love, from me and mine to you and yours. :cuddle;

Jaybird
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: paris on March 05, 2008, 06:43:17 AM
IHD  family, I received a PM from Susie's sister, Terrie this morning.  She was asking for information on the Walk because she is thinking of flying out for it!  Wouldn't that be incredible? If she comes, I hope anyone in driving distance could come to meet her.  She said that some days she is in denial about losing Susie.  She appreciates everyone at IHD.   I will keep you updated.
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: AlohaBeth on March 10, 2008, 07:07:05 PM
Hey all -

I thought I would update everyone...  Team Walking for Nana and Nina has raised $4,865.00!  Peoples kindness has blown me away. 

The National Kidney Foundation is encouraging people to donate in honor of World Kidney Day on March 13th.  If you know anyone who will be donating, please direct them to our site, the money goes straight back to the NKF.
https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=250772&lis=0&kntae250772=A4C7FA8851144DA0B3A06F086E03C073&supId=205271606

Also, if you are interested, we have our T-Shirts for sale at www.cafepress.com/alohabeth (http://www.cafepress.com/alohabeth) 

Thank you all for your support!
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: rookiegirl on March 10, 2008, 07:20:41 PM
Hey all -

I thought I would update everyone...  Team Walking for Nana and Nina has raised $4,865.00!  Peoples kindness has blown me away. 

The National Kidney Foundation is encouraging people to donate in honor of World Kidney Day on March 13th.  If you know anyone who will be donating, please direct them to our site, the money goes straight back to the NKF.
https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=250772&lis=0&kntae250772=A4C7FA8851144DA0B3A06F086E03C073&supId=205271606

Also, if you are interested, we have our T-Shirts for sale at www.cafepress.com/alohabeth (http://www.cafepress.com/alohabeth) 

Thank you all for your support!

Hi Beth,

Thanks for the update.  By the way, love the T-Shirt.  Great design.  :thumbup;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Sluff on March 10, 2008, 07:37:01 PM
Thanks Beth, how long will the t's be available? I don't have any way of paying for it right now.
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: AlohaBeth on March 10, 2008, 07:44:37 PM
I will keep them up there for as long as anyone wants...  I am glad you all like them!
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: okarol on March 10, 2008, 09:49:38 PM
Great shirt Beth! I love it!

Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Wattle on March 10, 2008, 11:02:42 PM
 :clap; :clap; :clap; :clap; :clap;


Wow Beth! You have done an amazing job!! The t-shirt design is fantastic!     :thumbup; :thumbup; :thumbup; :thumbup; :thumbup;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: KT0930 on March 11, 2008, 12:46:51 PM
I LOVE the t-shirt, Beth! You're doing such amazing things. Keep it up!
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Post by: rose1999 on March 11, 2008, 12:51:38 PM
NOW I know where the (oh I can never remember the name of the them.... you know the pics by our names)  for Sluff and Paris come from.  NOW I know what they mean.  Sorry been thinking about Dad's hospital visit for he last few days and had my eye off the ball!!

Beth you're doing a fantastic job  :clap;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: AlohaBeth on March 13, 2008, 03:57:07 PM
I just sent this email out -- I borrowed a lot of it from the wonderful email going around...   I think people are probably getting sick of my emails :)  I mean, it's going to people I haven't talked to for years!  But peoples support have been amazing, we are only $45 from our $5,000 goal!


Happy World Kidney Day!   

Are you an organ donor?
 
Today is World Kidney Day. One simple act from you may save lives of those waiting for a kidney transplant.  Please take a moment to sign a donor card and make your wishes known to your family.  Also, if you ever feel that you could be a living donor, there is great information at www.donatelife.com.   Another good source of information for living donors is www.livingdonors.com.

There are so many waiting for a second chance.  Heaven doesn't want your organs---but there are many people on earth that do!   Please consider giving the gift of life when you make your final plans. 
 
You could save 8 lives with your organs.  Think of that, 8 people.  Mothers and Fathers, Children, Grandchildren...  All have a second chance because of your kindness to do this simple act of signing a piece of paper.
 
 
If you are interested in making a donation in honor of World Kidney Day, please follow this link to my donation page for the Triangle Kidney Walk on March 29th.  Our team is amazingly only $45 from our $5,000 goal!  Help us get there!
https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=250772&lis=1&kntae250772=C2E68FE9883F41D9ADC002D88B627CBF&supId=205271606
 
Your donation could save my mothers life.
 
Thank you again for those who have donated and those keeping us in their thoughts!
 
I love you all,
Beth
 

                     

   

      Give the Gift of Life   
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Sluff on March 13, 2008, 05:08:55 PM
I think you need to stay on some people when it comes to a worthwhile cause such as this.  :bow;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: kitkatz on March 13, 2008, 07:36:15 PM
I am going to buy a TShirt as soon as I can find the credit card.
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Romona on March 13, 2008, 07:41:13 PM
 :big hug:
I love what you are doing and the shirt!!!
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: AlohaBeth on March 13, 2008, 07:58:21 PM
 :yahoo; :2thumbsup; :yahoo;  :2thumbsup;:yahoo; :2thumbsup; :yahoo; WE PASSED OUR GOAL!!!!!!!   :yahoo;  :2thumbsup;:yahoo; :2thumbsup; :yahoo; :2thumbsup; :yahoo;

We are at $5,005!!!!!





EDITED: Fixed Yahoo icon error - Sluff/Admin




Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Sluff on March 13, 2008, 08:00:33 PM
Congratulations !! Thank you for all your hard work.  :big hug:
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: KR Cincy on March 14, 2008, 11:15:02 AM
Beth...you are DA' BOMB DIGGITY!
Congratulations on reaching your goal, and mostly, thanks for sharing your spririt and compassion with all of us.

I guess you are moving west soon...safe journey and maybe you should visit Chicago in August!  :beer1;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: AlohaBeth on March 14, 2008, 04:32:32 PM
Thanks for the kind words everyone!

Unfortunatly I will not be in Chicago  :( -- but I will definitly be in Vegas again and I cannot wait for that!   Will you be around there?
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Sluff on March 14, 2008, 04:59:34 PM
Lets stay on topic. This is a tribute thread. Great work Beth.
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: AlohaBeth on March 21, 2008, 05:10:46 AM
Aloha everyone,

Thought I would let everyone know that we are at an incredible $5,460.00! 

Thank you so much everyone!
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: rose1999 on March 21, 2008, 06:54:13 AM
 :clap; well done Beth, you are an incredible lady  :cuddle;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: willieandwinnie on March 21, 2008, 07:58:02 AM
Wonderful AlohaBeth. I know that Goofynina is smiling down on you :clap;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: KT0930 on March 21, 2008, 07:09:51 PM
Great job, AlohaBeth! Susie must be so excited about your team's hard work!  :clap;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: boxman55 on March 21, 2008, 07:32:33 PM
Great job and super effort...Boxman
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: AlohaBeth on March 26, 2008, 07:40:04 PM
With only a few days to go Team Walking for Nana and Nina has raised $6,215.00!   :thx; everyone!




EDITED: Fixed Thanx Icon error - Sluff/Admin
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Sluff on March 26, 2008, 08:10:08 PM
That is just  Outstanding! :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Romona on March 26, 2008, 08:15:18 PM
 :yahoo;
Excellant!
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: okarol on March 26, 2008, 09:09:11 PM
 :yahoo; That's incredible Beth!  What a wonderful way to honor your mom and Goofynina!
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Bajanne on March 27, 2008, 03:55:16 PM
 :2thumbsup;  This is absolutely tremendous!!  :clap;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Sluff on March 27, 2008, 07:17:26 PM
Thanks to Paris and Beth I can celebrate the Walk for Nana and Nina in style.  :)   

Thanks for the shirt.   :-*  :-* Love ya Both.
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Rerun on March 27, 2008, 09:08:01 PM
The T-Shirt looks great.  Where's your cowboy hat??

Great work Beth.  Thanks for walking for Nana, Nina, and all of us with kidney disease.    :cuddle;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: rose1999 on March 28, 2008, 12:23:53 AM
Oh Sluffbunny  :bunny: what a great pic and it really does show how much you do look like Hoss  ;)

Beth's doing a fatastic job.
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: petey on March 28, 2008, 05:30:29 AM
AlohaBeth -- We're all so proud of you!  Ya done good, girl -- ya done good!   :clap;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: willieandwinnie on March 28, 2008, 06:16:43 AM
:bandance; Nice picture Sluff  :bunny: There are a few  :angel;'s among us. AlohaBeth, your doing a wonderful thing.  :grouphug; :thx;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: okarol on March 28, 2008, 01:04:19 PM
Tomorrow's the big day!
I hope you get lots of great photos Beth!  :pics;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: rose1999 on March 29, 2008, 12:31:18 AM
It's Saturday here so can I be first to say GO TEAM NINA & NANA.  :clap; The very best of luck and thank you for what you are doing, you are awesome.  Beth we love you  :bunny:
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: AlohaBeth on March 29, 2008, 04:43:20 AM
Hey guys!  I am getting ready to leave for the walk, just wanted to let all of you know that you are all with mom and me today -- walking with us.  I love you!

We are at $6,500, but once all of our checks are turned in this morning at registration, then we are over $7,000!!!  GO TEAM WALKING FOR NANA AND NINA!!!!!

Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: bolta72 on March 29, 2008, 05:04:13 AM
Good luck and have fun, you did a great job. :clap;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Ken Shelmerdine on March 29, 2008, 05:14:10 AM
Good Luck Paris and Beth. :thumbup;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: kitkatz on March 29, 2008, 10:34:56 AM
Have fun and walk well!
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: AlohaBeth on March 29, 2008, 04:05:04 PM
Hey guys, thanks for the sweet words!

The walk went amazing!  It was freezing and raining - but we had a blast!  we had 27 walkers on our team!

Todd (my brother) was the top fundraiser and was awarded a plaque and our team was the top team - we won the traveling ENORMOUS trophy that will sit proud in our house until next year (unless we win it again!)

I will post pictures a bit later -- but for now here is a link to the story - there is a video too!

http://news14.com/content/top_stories/594336/1st-annual-triangle-kidney-walk-held/Default.aspx
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Meinuk on March 29, 2008, 04:19:42 PM
Well done Beth & Paris!

Of course the video got me crying again. 

Susie's purple boa has turned into an amazing reminder of living and loving life.
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: okarol on March 29, 2008, 04:28:26 PM
 :thumbup; Great day thanks to you AlohaBeth and Paris!
My mac cannot play the video, I hope someone can upload it to youtube!
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: kitkatz on March 29, 2008, 06:59:17 PM
Well done!  :2thumbsup; :yahoo;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: boxman55 on March 29, 2008, 07:05:03 PM
Purple boa will travel. Nice job...Boxman
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: charee on March 29, 2008, 07:12:59 PM
Well done , made me cry too watching the video
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: rose1999 on March 29, 2008, 11:57:07 PM
  :clap; I am so proud of you Paris & Beth (and all your team of walkers).  The video made me laugh and cry - whatever the viewers must have thought when you (Paris) said you first met Susie walking through a casino in a purple boa and tiara  :rofl; :rofl;.  We all know why but they must had thought who the hell was she??  Susie is laughing too, I just know it. She would be so proud. Well done all of you  :grouphug;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Bajanne on March 30, 2008, 08:34:04 AM
I know I shouldn't have done it.  I am working at the Tourist Board's Information booth at the airport.  I went to the Hertz booth next door to use their internet.  I am sitting here with all the visitors passing, and I am weeping uncontrollably.  What a wonderful job you guys did!!! :2thumbsup;  :clap;  I am so proud of you!  Thank you for honouring my girlfriend's memory so wonderfully.  I just love my IHD family!
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Sluff on March 30, 2008, 04:13:40 PM
Thank you Paris and Beth for all your hard work. The success of your walk proves your dedication to the cause and although noone else may know Nina. it doesn't matter because we do. Susie left a huge impact on the lives of many and I know she had a hand in your success. Friends forever and that is just the way it is, period.
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: lola on March 30, 2008, 05:20:52 PM
AWSOME job guys :big hug: :big hug:
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: paris on March 30, 2008, 06:56:21 PM
AlohaBeth has many pictures, but has jury duty tomorrow, so it will be tomorrow night before she posts them.  I have some big emotions right now and want to write my thoughts about the Walk, my daughter and Susie.   In the written article, the reporter explained that Nina was a friend who lost her battle against kidney failure on Valentine's Day.  We were the talk of the event and hundreds of people knew the tiaras and boas were in honor of Nina's memory.  It looked like a flock of purple chickens were plucked by the time we left the event -purple feathers everywhere!!   My little guys wore hats that said "Nana's Boys" with an Eiffel Tower.   They were all so excited about walking but 5 K. is a long way for their little legs.  At the beginning of the video, a little girl is riding in a red wagon.  That is one of mine---Emma Rebecca, 5.  I can't wait to share all the pictures.  Wait till you see the trophy!  Oh my goodness!  Everyone asks where will I put it?  Right in the middle of everything - I want everyone to see it.  I cannot begin to tell you how proud I am of Beth.  I have incredible children with huge, compassionate hearts.  Beth sees me daily, and knows first hand how this disease has changed me.  I can put on a front when I am out, but she is the one who hears me up during the night sick, or not sleeping, or too tired to move.  And then when she heard about Susie, she knew she had to do something positive to honor her.  The director of the Triangle Kidney Foundation is in love with my family.  She talked to them all during the fundraising and was very impressed with their money raising efforts.  She is the one who told the news team to talk to us, that we had a good story.  She has also been on IHD several times since Beth told her about the site. She is now telling others that this is a great place for support. She loves the site.  She said we are a caring and supportive group willing to help each other.  :thumbup;   and she will recommend IHD to everyone looking for support or more information.     At the beginning of the Walk, everyone was excited and geared up.  Beth and I looked at each other, and the tears just started flowing. We hugged and kept saying "this is for Susie".  And we will be back next year and again, it will be for Susie.           And once more, let me say that Beth is amazing.  She did it all - the organizing, the shirts, contacting people - everything.  I am grateful to have her in my life and proud of the woman she is.   On Friday night, she was registering voters, Saturday the Walk and Monday has jury duty. And works 40 hours a week.  And moves to California in 3 weeks (but that is another post!).      At the end of the video, I am hugging a boy, my grandson, Ezekiel (Zeke).   When the walk was over and we were heading for our cars, he looked up at me and asked "Do you have your new kidney now, Nana?".   More tears! Life is simple when you are 6, Kidney Walk = new kidney.     Thank all of you for supporting Beth during this time.  It has helped the grieving process to have something to focus on.  Thank you for accepting her into this family and giving her a place as the daughter of a kidney patient.  Beth is a hero; always stepping up to help.  I love her, can you tell? :cuddle;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: okarol on March 30, 2008, 07:03:56 PM
Paris, you always make me cry!
Love to you and Beth and your family!
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: kitkatz on March 30, 2008, 08:42:25 PM
Wow!  Nothing more can be said!  :grouphug;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: rose1999 on March 30, 2008, 11:23:13 PM
Thank you Paris & Beth for letting us all be part of this. We all love you very much.  :grouphug; (But I do wish you'd stop making us cry ;))
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: mysty on March 31, 2008, 03:04:08 AM
Thank you so much.. You all are amazing..
And.. it's ok to cry...I am.
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: kimcanada on March 31, 2008, 10:34:31 AM
What a beautiful way to remember an amazing person.  :grouphug;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: AlohaBeth on April 01, 2008, 12:36:47 PM
Here you go guys!

pictures from Saturday!

1. The whole team!

2. The Babies with the Wolfpack mascot and Sydney the Kidney :)

3. Mom being interviewed for the local news

4. The walk begins!  and then it started raining... :)


Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Bajanne on April 01, 2008, 01:04:04 PM
Lovely clear pictures!  Made me feel I was there! (And I was there, in spirit!)  CONGRATULATIONS, TEAM NANA & NINA!!!!


Sydney the Kidney made me smile, though.  Goofynina would have stayed clear of him!!!
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Sluff on April 01, 2008, 01:29:59 PM
Great pictures and what a succes it was.
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: kitkatz on April 01, 2008, 02:55:25 PM
Yahoo! What a tribute to you and to Susie. The pics are great!
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: okarol on April 01, 2008, 04:35:10 PM
AlohaBeth, I had to change the photos to uploads rather than links and I can only fit so many in a post. Sorry, here's the rest of them. Maybe Sluff can figure out how to fix what I've done!!  :-\
(Great photos! Thank you so much for sharing that day with us!)



5. Todd received the award for top fundraiser!!

6. Team Walking for Nana and Nina was the top team -- our trophy is HUGE!  :)

7. Our Family with the trophy, notice Jack over to the right, not wanting his picture taken :)

8. Mom and I, with Susie all around us.
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Rerun on April 01, 2008, 04:47:15 PM
Thank you both for representing CKD and as you can tell..... Money talks.  Thank you for all your fund raising efforts so your voice could be heard.


                                                            :big hug:
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Sluff on April 01, 2008, 08:04:13 PM
Karol did a great job on the pictures. Sorry we had no choice Beth and Paris. I am so proud of you both and your entire team.
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: okarol on April 01, 2008, 08:43:13 PM

 :rofl; The Wolfpack mascot and Sydney the Kidney wearing the purple boas really cracks me up, or as Goofynina would say LMFFAO!!  :rofl;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: rose1999 on April 01, 2008, 11:05:29 PM
So proud of you all. :grouphug;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: lola on April 06, 2008, 09:15:54 AM
 :yahoo; :grouphug;
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Sluff on April 06, 2008, 10:24:38 AM
I'm still trying to figure out what Paris and Beth are drinking out of that huge cup, in the last picture.  ;)  Paris watch your fluid intake now  >:D
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: rookiegirl on April 06, 2008, 01:17:00 PM
Paris & Beth,

Thank you for sharing the pics.  You guys are so wonderful.
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Romona on April 07, 2008, 07:45:07 PM
 :2thumbsup;
Great Job!
Everyone looks so wonderful in the pictures. I choked up and got chills reading this post.
Love you guys!
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Bajanne on April 15, 2008, 11:26:57 AM
Thanks, Paris and Alohabeth, for sending me a T-shirt!  It arrived the same time as my purple boa!  What a picture that is going to be - really a remembrance of Goofynina!  I love you guys!
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: MyssAnne on April 15, 2008, 11:40:18 AM
Beautiful pictures!!
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: paris on April 15, 2008, 12:55:47 PM
Bajanne--so glad the tshirt finally got there!  4days express mail actually took 3 weeks!  Just glad it wasn't lost.   Now we all want pictures!   :pics; 
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Bajanne on April 16, 2008, 01:00:44 PM
And here is a pict!!!!  (along with the purple boa!)
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: paris on April 16, 2008, 01:20:51 PM
Great picture!!  Will we be seeing you in Vegas in that outfit?   I am sooooo glad the shirt finally arrived.    Love you!
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: xtrememoosetrax on April 16, 2008, 01:21:30 PM
 :thumbup; Beautiful, Bajanne!! Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Sluff on April 16, 2008, 05:54:29 PM
I think we just might have to kidnap Bajanne and not let her go back home from Vegas  ;) >:D
Title: Re: A Tribute for Goofynina
Post by: Bajanne on April 17, 2008, 06:54:49 AM
Oh Sluff, Fluff, Fludge, you just made my day!!!