November 8th will be here before we know it. For those of you who aren't aware, this date is very significant. It is the day we will be hosting the kick-off fundraiser for SUKI Foundation. The event, Raise the Roof for Rett, will be held that Thursday night from 6-11 at Workplay. Tickets to attend are $40.00 in advance and $50.00 at the door. Corporate Tables sell for $500.00 and seat 8. With that, you are guaranteed a table for the evening (tables/seating is limited), as well as a sign representing your company name on the table and on SUKI Foundation website. It really is the way to go if you have a group of friends going together even if you aren't with a corporation. Anyone and everyone over 21 is welcome to attend, so invite your friends, family and co-workers. Dress is business casual. Dinner by Slice & desserts by Full Moon will be provided, as well as an endless flow of beer and wine. A cash bar will also be available. Colorblind Harold will be performing for the first half of the event and we will close the night with Karaoke for a Kause. We will also be holding a silent auction. A few of the items featured are: 4 VIP passes to any concert in 2013 at Verizon Amphitheater, an autographed guitar by Miranda Lambert, an autographed football from the 2012 Alabama National Championship team, a Cottage in Michigan, a Condo in Colorado, photography packages, personal training packages, dog parks, car details, jewelry, 2 Iron Bowl Tickets, and so much more. The items we have received and the support from companies has truly been overwhelming. We will also be holding a restaurant raffle. This is a fun way of giving back to our patrons. Basically, the idea is this: You purchase a raffle ticket for $20.00 and you are guaranteed to win at least a $25.00 gift card to a restaurant. We have some gift cards that range even higher than $25.00, so you could get lucky :). Our restaurants include, but aren't limited to: Zoe's, Naji's, Olive Branch, Yankee's Pizzeria, P. F. Chang's, The Cheesecake Factory, Tin Drum, Overtime, Egg & I, Cajan Steamer, & Pita Stop. It will be a fun filled night, all for a great cause. I am definitely looking forward to being there to support SUKI Foundation, not because my sister and brother-in-law started it, but because of what it stands for. Spreading Unconditional Kindness Intentionally.
That is exactly what Marie and Brian are doing by starting SUKI Foundation. They are Spreading Unconditional Kindness Intentionally. How so? Let's see. They have 5 kids-girls (we all know how much more high maintenance girls are than boys) who they tote to and from school, to softball, gymnastics, dance, parties, church functions, etc. Number 4, Sarah Katherine-Suki, has Rett Syndrome. She is the genius behind the whole SUKI Foundation concept. She is where all their dreams, ideas, and goals originated. They devote more time than average to her and her needs. She is non-verbal, requires therapy after therapy, 24 hour attention, and needs everything done for her. Basically, what I'm trying to make you realize-their plate is FULL. Yet, they still felt a calling to give back.
In my eyes-SUKI Foundation is their way of not only raising awareness of what Rett Syndrome is, but of helping hundreds of other families who find themselves standing in the shoes they once filled. They realize how Truly Blessed they are to have the support, both financially and emotionally, surrounding them 365 days a week/24 hours a day and I truly believe they understand not everyone is as fortunate as they are. This is their way of Spreading Unconditional Kindness by Intentionally raising awareness to the millions who have never heard of Rett Syndrome. By educating those who correct us with the term Tourette's. By being a support system for those who a lot of times feel like they have no where to turn. By setting goals to make long term impacts for hundreds of children with neurological disorders here in the state of Alabama. By being a voice for their child.
I am proud. Not only to be a part of Raise the Roof and SUKI Foundation, but to be part of a family that is willing to go the extra mile even though it isn't necessary and time definitely doesn't allow it. Instead of taking the easy road and simply playing the hand they've been dealt, they've decided to play the whole deck. Its about Suki, but its also about so much more. They are determined to make an impact in the world of Rett Syndrome.
It has also taken a team of incredible people who have all given of their time to help make sure this event is a success. I cannot say enough wonderful things about each of these individuals. They have sacrificed family time and personal time and have come together to help SUKI Foundation get the start Marie and Brian know it deserves. They are there EVERY TIME anything is asked of them (and trust me, here lately, thats been a lot :)) and they NEVER expect anything in return. Truly Blessed.
I ask this of each and every one of you. I would love to see each of your smiling faces at the event, however; if for some good (and by good, I mean it better be great-like you're going to be out of the country) reason you can't make it, I ask you go to our resources and educate yourself on SUKI Foundation and Rett Syndrome. If Marie and Brian can find time in their busy schedule with 5 kids to start up a foundation totally from scratch in just a few short months, I know without a doubt you can find 5 minutes in just 1 of your days to learn more about Rett Syndrome and the impact SUKI Foundation will have on so many lives here in Alabama.
The link below will take you directly to the site for our kick-off fundraiser on November 8, Raise the Roof for Rett. It also provides you with a little information on SUKI Foundation. Click on Event Details and you can purchase tickets directly from the site or make a donation.
This site below is the official website for SUKI Foundation. Go here to learn more about SUKI Foundation and Rett Syndrome. You can also purchase tickets from this site under the Events tab, or make a donation under the Donation tab. This is a great way to keep up with what SUKI Foundation is up to. Bookmark it!!!
So again I ask you, Where Will You Be Standing November 8th (hopefully up on stage singing some Spice Girls or Bobby McGee with me!!!)???
Okay, I'm done. But I will leave you with this. (Seriously if this face doesn't touch your heart, I don't know what will.)
*Thank you cookwire photography for the use of your brilliant work :)
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