I just got an email saying there is $11,946 in the account and she just got another $1000 that she needs to add to it.  Pretty exciting.  So all together we have raised $15,000!!!

I am planning a garage sale that my parents will be hosting this summer and currently working on sending out letters to fellow PTs and PTAs around the US.

Yesterday was the 3 year anniversary of Kerri's passing.  We miss you everyday Kerri and I will continue to raise funds until we reach our goal and make your wish come true of leaving a lasting legacy.  

Thank you Kerri for making me a better person!!!

This is exciting! 

 

I just set up a GoFundMe site to make it easier for people to donate and I have already gotten two donations!

 

If you would like to donate please visit:

 

http://www.gofundme.com/2i3jj8

 

or

 

if you would like to make a tax deductible donation please visit:

 

mhcc.edu/foundation

 

click "give now" then pick "named scholarships" then "kerri foland scholarship"

then follow the directions to finish the donation.

 

Thank you for helping us make Kerri's wish come true of leaving a lasting legacy!

 

 

What a success!  It was better then I could have imagined!  Bridgetown is amazing.  We raised $2300!!!  Praise the Lord!

 

Just some of the things that have been donated!

 

Here are the items that will be at the silent auction.  There are still a few things that might be on the way.  Please share and invite family and friends!  Lets see how much we can raise for the scholarship!

 

 

 French press, coffee, and thermos donated by PTA class +$25 gift card to Mt Moka

 

Autographed books

 

Autographed CDs (Amy grant, Vince gill, Plumb, Hillsong, Steven Curtis Chapman)

 

Seahawks fan gear

 

Several handmade jewelry items from a co-workers mother

 

Kutless fan gear

 

Wolfpack athletic gear and $75 gift card

 

Forks over Knives basket

 

 

Casting Crowns items

 

Kids Craft basket

 

Autographed Portland Timbers mini soccer ball

 

 

Golf for 2 and cart at Resort at the Mountain

 

 

 

Autographed by Ronnie Price, donated by the Blazers!

 

Summer basket for kids (water guns, bubbles, football, etc) 

Kids craft basket

 

Handmade scarfs

 

"old" hand painted tea cup with chocolates

 

$25 gift card Bath & Body works

 

Two tickets to Cinderella at NW Children's Theater

 

Two regal cinema movie tickets and $20 for Olive Garden

 

Two Broadway tickets to The Addams Family June 30th at 1pm

 

Two regal cinema tickets and $35 to Smoky Hearth

 

framed photography

 

 

Baby boy basket (2 receiving blankets, book, toy lamb, quilt, knitted sweater, lamb onesie)

 



 

Let's Bake basket (boys)- donated by the PTA staff

 

 

Let's Bake basket (girls)- donated by the PTA staff

Pamper yourself basket- donated by Kim, Jackie, and Diane



 

Scentsy Easter basket- donated by Cheryle Sather

 

 

Mens and womens ScubaPro gear $150 each (reserve) anything over $150 will go to scholarship

 

 

Also an Athletic basket from Cascade Physical Therapy and Cascade Athletic club including: 1 month membership to CAC, a water bottle full of free tans and smoothies, a yoga ball, protein powder, bio freeze, vitamin water.

 

And 1 dessert a month for a year!!! Rebecca Hamilton a PT that I work with donated this item.  She use to do catering and her desserts are wonderful! Min BID $150

 

 

Woot Woot!!  So blessed to have had so many people support this cause and donate items and make baskets.  I appreciate each and everyone of you!!!

52 days until the Bridgetown benefit concert!

Only 52 days to go until the Bridgetown benefit concert at Sandy Assembly. 

Donations are continuing to come in.  Today I recieved a signed Steven Curtis Chapman CD and Seahawks items.  Many others are interested in helping and I am grateful for everyones ideas and donations! 

 

I will continue to update as more comes in and as we get closer to the concert.  Please mark your calendars for March 8th!

Craft Bazaar was a success!

 

 

I raised $195.50 for the scholarship at the craft fair.  It was fun and the cards were a hit.  I might try to find a shop to sell them at.  Several people told me I should.  Thanks to all who donated items to sell and thanks to all who bought items and donated to the scholarship!

 

This years scholarship recipient letter:

"I am writing this letter to give the most sincere appreciation for being chosen to receive the Kerri Foland Scholarship.  I am both honored and grateful to receive the financial for fall and winter terms.

My decision to return to the school at 40 years old while raising my children has been difficult for my entire family.  The financial stressors alone have been overwhelming at times.  Completion of the PTA program is vital to our financial future.  In addition, I feel that after 20 years of working to pay bills, I will be able to have a career in a field that I have grown to love.  This scholarship is making things a little easier for me to reach my goals and continue to care for my family.

Thank you so much for choosing me!  I will forever be grateful.

Sincerely,
Michelle Grant"