Party for Pottebaum / Thank you for your donation!

So many more thank you's I need to acknowledge.  Thank you so much for your generous cash donations!

Justin and Amanda Albright
John and Joan Allen
Diana Anderson
Pete and Kaye Bataillon
B.J. and Colleen Ballard
Ron and Jan Brown
Ardean and Julie Buller
Dave and Shannon Butler
Will and Jennifer Champion
Derek Clark and Gina DePaul
Rosy Conrad
Joe and Sharon Cooney
Tyler and Rachel Cotton
MJ Doll
Don and Darlene Frank
Emily Gardels and Nick
Allyn and Butch Harper
Tim and Traci Harrison
Kevin and Denise Havlovic
.....CONT...

Steve, Olivia and I can't say thank you enough for your generosity and kindness.  We are putting all the money raised to suppliment my income until I go back to work and all my medical expenses.

Party for Pottebaum - More Thank You's!

Stacy Nelson and Me

Crystal Crowley, Colin Hogan and Megan Misterek
I have known Colin and Megan since elementary school.

Kelly and Jeremy Robson
They just had twin boys in March...
doesn't Kelly look great?!

Kelly Robson and Gretchen Chace
I have known this ladies since Jr. High and we
are still great friends today!

Me, Crystal Crowley and Emily Gardels
Crystal and her husband donated food from their restaurant
HuHot Mongolian Grill and Crystal used her talents decorating the entire place!

One of my best friends Emily Gardels and her boyfriend Nick
flew in from Chicago.  Emily donated A LOT of
the auction items...she works at Macy's in Chicago
so she got some GOOD STUFF!

Gretchen and Jeff Chace...
They just had a baby Boy October 24!
Welcome to the world Jack Andrew =)

Megan Misterek and Mike Livesay

Me and Lori Armiger

 Thank you again for coming out to support us!  We are so fortunate to have such great friends!=)

Party For Pottebaum - THANK YOU! Part 1

Thank you to the following companies who helped make Party for Pottebaum a success!

Thank you Brad and Jacque Bailey

Thank you to Eric and Nikki Crouch

Thank you to Brendan and Crystal Crowley

Thank you to Brendan and Crystal Crowley



GP Industries





Thank you to Nicki and Neal McMahon
If you would like to order a t-shirt (pictured below)
call 402-933-5551
www.bigfrog.com/omaha

Thank you to all our friends and family who made this night possible!!

(If I forgot to mention someone please let me know so I can add you)

Emily Gardels, Brendan Crowley, Lauren Gardels, Jill Dolnicek, Jason & Chrissy Bailey, Rick & Judy Delperdang, Jane Paulsen, Sean & Carey Keenan, Shine Day Spa, Relax the Back, HM Studio, Salon Nail Experts, Curves, Lifetime Fitness, Tiburon Golf Club, Tara Hills Golf, LA Custom Designs, Lia Sophia, Braasch Dentistry, Haute Bauble, 14Karat, Linda Quist, Chocolate Peacock, Scentsy, Jose Fonseca, GCR Tire, Lyndsey & Jerid Foster, Curtis Foster, Jeremy & Kelly Robson, Tan Image, Lori Armiger, Tammy Braasch, Jeff Bailey, Blue80.com, Lisa McAvoy, Tom Hartlieb, Christy Bargstadt, Bungalow/8, Katie Harrower, Leah Buller, Troy & Andrea Saunders, Tara Ross, Barb Brady, Eileen's Colossal Cookies, Stacy Nelson, Mary Ann Grace, Al Recker, Alex & Angela Wolf, Chad & Leslie McMahon, Nicki McMahon, Katy & John Bode, Tom & Misti Wolf, Tom & Deanna Wolf, Bruce & Betty Bode, Jean Stearman, Joan Allen, Jen Fehringer, Lamars Donuts, Runza, Kelly's Little Signers, Baby Blue Sushi, Kona Grill , Amanda Fish Photography, Megan Miller Collection Nail Polish, Sugar Blossom Photography, LA Custom Designs Teri Adams, Christy Bargstadt, Wild Tree, Jane Stearman, A Tiskett A Taskett, Lisa Nimrick, Megan Gutsgell, Union Pizzeria, Vodoo Lounge and their staff.

Last but certainly not least...Erica McMahon, Jacque Bailey and Crystal Crowley for organizing the event.

Erica, Me and Jacque

Me, Crystal and Emily Gardels



 I wanted to shoot a video for this event but I didn't get any video!  I was so busy talking to everyone who showed up for the party.  If I had shot the video it could be the movie of my life.  Friends and family came from my entire journey here on earth.  Friends from my past, present and new friends I plan to nurture and cherish in the future. It was and will always be extremely touching and now as I reflect it brings tears to my eyes.  You all have touched my soul and shaped me in to the person I am today and I will never know how to repay you for your generosity and kindness.  I do plan on paying it forward when I am finished with treatments and I am healthy again.  I will help another cancer patient by organizing a benefit for them next year or two.

I know it has taken me a while to write this thank you but I want to make sure I include everyone who showed their support.  It may take me three or four posts to recap the entire night.  So if you don't see your name in this post it is being created and will be posted soon.=)

I will say that I did not get home until 2:30 AM!  I haven't stayed up that late in years!  I do apologize because I feel like I tried to speak to everyone but did not have a full conversation with anyone.  I wish I could have spoken to each and everyone of you longer and more in depth.  If I didn't get to you it was not on purpose...I was overwhelmed with the amount of friends and family who came to support us.  But I will try to include each of you over the next week or two with a story of how we met or how you have touched my soul.  All I do know is this has been such a humbling experience and I am so thankful that God put you in my life at this time.  You have helped me, Steve and Olivia in so many ways.  We can focus on my recovery and not have to worry about finances.  Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

The room was decorated in pink with flowers and candles.  Food from HuHot, Stokes, Union Pizzeria and dessert from Eileen's cookies lined an entire wall at the Vodoo Lounge.

I am starting at the beginning with the Kirchner's. Chuck came too but he was talking to someone when I took this picture. We lived in the same neighborhood with the Kirchner's starting from the time I was 3 years old until I was seventeen. Stephanie was my sister's age and our families spent a lot of time together, and took a few trips to the Lake of the Ozarks.  I also remember going to visit them in Colorado when they moved. I was taken back when I saw them for the first time.  It had been years since I have seen them...maybe 15 or 20.  WOW!  Thank you so much for coming it was great to see you! =)

Kathy Kirchner, my mom and Stephanie (Kirchner) Welsh



I did not get all the "Boat People's" picture but the Kirchners, Traynor's, Holm's, Sanford's, Bonella's, Nearman's and Anderson's would travel for ten days to the Ozarks once a year for about 10 years and go boating every Sunday at Fremont Lakes.  I have such fond memories of these people I will never forget the wonderful times we had together at Bass Point, always making a stop at the Ozark BBQ, Troy and Brenda doing all the girls hair and make up before going out, sneaking all of us kids in the "Adult Only" Club House, making human pyramids for photo opps, ski competitions, para sailing, blue banana rides and the famous knee boarding competition between Dave Bonella and Terry Traynor and the many milestones we reached while growing up together.

Thank you to the Holm's, Traynor's, Sanford's and Bonella's who made it out Saturday! 

Chuck, Mike and Ruth Holm
I also spent a lot of time with the Holm's and traveled
with them to University of South Dakota.  Mike went to college there
and they had a huge party and talent show.  Such a fun night!
Ruth and Chuck were also my host couple at my wedding.

Marie Bonella &Wayne

The Traynors!  ( I took this off of Terry's Facebook=)
Keep the Traynor's in your prayers.  They lost their wife/mother/
grandmother, Linda to cancer just a little over a year ago.
Dan and I went to high school and college together. 
He always looked out for me at the Lamda Chi House especially
my freshman year...just make sure I didn't get in to trouble =)
Thanks Dan!

Terry, Tracy & Brenda Sanford
(I took this from Tracy's facebook)
Brenda told me their son Troy got engaged!
Congratulatulations!

THIS IS ONLY PART 1.....MORE TO COME!

Party for Pottebaum - Sneak Peek

All these items will be up for raffle. The raffle tickets are going to cost $5 each (certain items valued over $250 will require 2 raffle tickets), so bring $5's and $10's the night of the event! You won't need to be present to win, we will have you put your name, phone #, and email address on the tickets.  Winners will be chosen starting at 10 PM.

The Party Starts this Saturday, August 13, 2011 @ 7 PM

Vodoo Lounge, 304 N. 168th, Omaha, NE 

Thank you again to Erica McMahon, Jacque Bailey, Crystal Crowley
for organizing the event and all the generous donors!

Website



Duke Basketball signed by Coach K
Coach Mike Krzyzewski
Donated by Jose Fonseca



Duke Basketball signed by players
#1 Kyrie Irving (#1 Overall NBA Draft)
#2 Nolan Smith (21st pick in NBA Portland Trailblazers)
#3 Tyler Thorton
#5 Mason Plumlee
#12 Kyle Singler (33rd pick NBA Draft Detroit Pistons)
#15 Josh Hairston
#20 Andre Dawkins
#21 Miles Plumlee
#30 Seth Curry
#34 Ryan Kelly
#52 Todd Zafirovski
#53 Casey Peters

Donated by Jose Fonseca

Thank you Jose, Duke Basketball Players and Coach K!

GCR TIRE CENTERS

For Cars or Light Trucks

3 Tire Rotations and Wheel Balance

2 - Oil Lube Filter

(up to 5 QT 5W30 or 10W30 Oil)

2 - Alignments

(these will be grouped differently at the raffle)

Thank you to Jerid, Lyndsey and Curtis Foster for your donation! 

TAN IMAGE

4975 S. 155th Street

Omaha, NE 68137

402-614-8914

One Free Air Brush Bronzing

Valued at $28
Thank you to Kelly Robson

Julie and Tom Murren (Owners)

For your Donation

16939 Wright Plaza, Suite 119
Omaha, Nebraska 68130
http://www.shinedayretreat.com/
Spray Tans

Two HUSKER TICKETS with Husker Blanket

NEBRASKA vs. TENNESSEE at CHATTANOOGA

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Memorial Stadium - Lincoln, NE

SOUTH STADIUM

Thank you Jeremy and Kelly Robson for your donation!

Thank you Pam Pottebaum for making the blanket!

Addidas Men's Nebraska Sets with Back Pack and Sinch Sacks
Small, Medium, Large, XL and XXL Sizes
Donated by Chris McQuillan

Nebraska Golf Bag
Donated by: Chris McQuillan


NOT PICTURED
Nebraska Duffle Bag
Donated by Chris McQuillan

2 Footballs and 1 Nebraska Helmet

Signed by Tom Osborne and Bo Pelini

Donated by Chris McQuillan


NOT PICTURED
Bottle of Bo Pelini Foundation Wine
Autographed by Bo Pelini
Donated by Tammy Braasch


2 NU VOLLEYBALL TICKETS
November 9, 2011
NU vs. Wisconsin
Donated by Tom & Deanna Wolf
Tom & Misti Wolf
Katy & John Bode
Alex and Angela Wolf

4 Box Seats
September 9, 2011
4 Tickets to the Jim Beam Club



4 - 1/2 Price Foursomes with Titlest Golf Balls
1410 Western Hills Drive
Papillion, NE 68046-7037
(402) 592-7550
http://www.tarahills.org/
Donated by Kelly Robson

Foursome plus Nike Golf Balls
10302 S 168th Street
402-896-1323
http://www.tiburongolf.com/
Donated by Chad and Leslie McMahon

17202 Audrey Street #100

(173rd & Harrison)

FREE MONTH MEMBERSHIP

Donated by Kelly Robson

LA Custom Designs by Lori Armiger
More of Lori's Work Click Here
loriarmiger@hotmail.com

Donated and Painted by Jeff Bailey
http://www.blue80.com/


NOT PICTURED
Robots Authentic Print
Valued at $130
Donated by Lisa McAvoy

Omaha Steaks Gift Card
Donated by Tom Hartlieb

Big City Coffee - Gift Set
Donated by Jacque Bailey

Contour Side Pillow
http://www.contourliving.com/
Donated by Teri Emerton Adams

http://www.braaschdentistry.com/
1111 N. 102nd Court Suite 214
Omaha, NE 68114
402-397-9330
2 Teeth Whitening Sessions

 http://www.chocolatepeacockboutique.com/

Earrings from the Chocolate Peacock

Bracelet with Earrings from Haute Bauble
www.facebook.com/hautebauble
Donated by Leah Buller and Emily Wilson

 

Men's Black Diesel Watch
Retail $85
Donated by Emily Gardels

Large Juicy Couture Handbag
Retail $228
Donated by Emily Gardels

Large Juicy Couture Handbag
Retail $228
Donated by Emily Gardels



Handmade Raggedy Ann Doll
by Marie Behrinig



Women's Northface Jacket
Retail $299
Donated by Emily Gardels

George Simonton Studio Coat
Donated by: Emily Gardels

DKNY Down Coat
Donated by: Emily Gardels



SCHEELS GIFT CARD with Hat
Donated by Lauren Gardels



Maui Jim's Sunglasses with Scheels Hat
Retail $159
Donated by Lauren Gardels



NOT PICTURED
Oakley Sunglasses with Scheels Hat
Retail $170
Donated by Lauren Gardels

Retail $480
Necklace donated by 14 Karat
Linda Quist
16950 Wright Plaza, Ste. 127
Omaha, NE 68130
402-397-9550
http://www.14karatomaha.com/

Baby Girl Quilt and Pillow
Made by Christy Bargstadt

Baby Boy Quilt and Pillow
Made by Christy Bargstadt




Kelly's Little Signers
Baby Sign Language Program
402-210-4464
Donated by Kelly Robson

Cut and Color by Katie Harrower

BUNGALOW/8

1120 S. 105th Street

Omaha, NE

402-934-8727

60 Minute Massage

Shampoo and Spray by Bumble and Bumble

Donated by Leah Buller

Pedestal Beverage Jar with Chalk Board
and Pomegranate Mix
Donated by Lisa McAvoy

Wrist Rocket Sling Shots
Donated by Troy and Andrea Saunders

2 Free Sitting Fees

http://www.sugarblossomphotography.com/
Donated by Jennifer Giorgis

Free Sitting Fee with 11x14 Photo

http://www.amandafishphotography.com/

Warmer and Scents

Donated by Tara Ross

http://www.taraross.scentsy.us/

Food Basket
http://www.wildtree.com/
Donated by Barb Brady

Gift Card
Donated by Andrew Holt (Owner)

NOT PICTURED

Wine Baskets
Includes a bottle of wine with a gift card to a restaurant
Donated by Crystal Crowley

Bo Pelini Football
Donated by Stacy Nelson

Hand Made Crosses by Mary Anne Grace

Painting by Mary Anne Grace

Vince Camuto Leather and Suede Handbag
Donated by Emily Gardels

Birthday Door Hanger
Donated by Betty Bode

Husker Door Hanger
Donated by Jane Stearman

Bracelets from 14 Karat
Donated by Linda Quist

Baby Tub by A Tiskett a Taskett
http://www.atiskettataskett.com/
Donated by Joan Allen and Jen Fehringer

Lia Sophia Necklace and Bracelet
Donated by Lyndsey Nimrick

Beautiful Perfume, Pink Bracelet and Megan Miller Nail Polish

Thierry Mugler Perfume, Megan Miller Nail Polish and Bracelets

Chanel No. 5 Perfume, Megan Miller Nail Polish and Bracelets

Ralph Lauren Perfume, Megan Miller Nail Polish

and Purple Bracelets

Tommy Girl Perfume and Megan Miller Perfume

Clinique Happy Perfume and Nail Experts Gift Card

Thank you to Emily Gardels for donating all the perfume
and Megan Gutsgell for the Megan Miller Nail Polish

I am looking forward to Saturday and can't wait to see you!  I will have my video camera with me so be camera ready! =)