We are coming together to raise money for the Susan G. Komen 60 mile Walk for the Cure in memory of our sweet sweet sister and friend, Paige Cahoon.

Sunday, October 23, 2011

WE DID IT...

I just wanted to inform everyone out there that OUR GOALS HAVE BEEN REACHED!!! Thank you all sooo very much for your support and your donations!!! My sister, Karmen, my mom, Diane, and myself have all raised $2300 each... and then some!!! I think between the three of us we raised nearly $10,000!!! Because of your wonderful generosity we will all be able to participate in the Susan G. Komen 3 Day Walk for the Cure in honor of our sweet sister TOGETHER!!! I am excited about this experience and even more excited about the opportunity to participate in this event with my sister and mom!!! I can't express enough how much this means to me, and all of your generosity has made this possible!!! THANK YOU OVER AND OVER AGAIN!!!

CONGRATULATIONS MISHEL!!!

Lucky Mishel... or should I say, lucky Jessie!!! She is the lucky winner of our baby raffle:) Thank you for your support:)

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Baby Item Raffle $5 per ticket or $10 for 5 tickets

I am participating in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk for the Cure.
I'll walk 60 miles over the course of three days with thousands of other women and men. Net proceeds from the 3-Day for the Cure are invested in community-based breast health programs and breast cancer research. The research funded focuses on decreasing breast cancer incidence and mortality in the next decade.

In an effort to reach my fundraising goal of $2,300, these items have been donated to a “Baby Items Raffle” to help raise money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The total value of the items donated is worth over $100! 100% of proceeds raised from this raffle will go toward my team and our efforts to walk for the cure.

All through the month of August and September we will be selling tickets for the Baby Items Raffle. The tickets are $5 per ticket or $10 for 5 tickets and the drawing will be held onSeptember 30th , 2011. The winner will be contacted via phone, e-mail and posted onwww.andiamo3day.blogspot.com.

There will only be one winner and the winner will receive a package composed of various, generous donations ranging from blankets to booties to art. Cash and check are accepted. If you wish to pay by debit or credit card go to www.the3day.org. Click on the “Donate” tab to search for a participant. Simply enter Caroline Matthews or search by Team Andiamo to donate on-line. If you do pay by credit card on-line there is a place where you can leave a message. If you want to be entered in the Baby Items Raffle please leave a message saying something to the effect of "this donation is made for the Baby Items Raffle" with your name, phone number, and e-mail.

For any other questions please feel free to contact Caroline Matthews at (515)822-3116 orlilstovall@gmail.com

Thank you for your support!


This is a painted fabric canvas called "The Neighborhood." It's size is 12x24 and was donated by Caroline Matthews.
These are handmade bibs donated by MaryAnne Heap. Check her out at http://BugsandDaisies.etsy.com. There are only two shown, but there are three bibs total.

These cute little booties were also donated by MaryAnne Heap. Again, there are only two pairs of booties shown here, but there are six pairs total:)

Here is a hand tied baby blanket also donated by MaryAnne Heap.
This is a pink knitted blanket donated by Macie Clark.
This is a superhero cape for a boy, donated by Beth Fuller.
This is my daughter modeling one of the capes...
This is a superhero cape for a girl, also made by Beth Fuller

Massive thank you to all that donated:)

Monday, June 27, 2011

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FUNdraiser SUCCESS

On June 17th we had our FUNdraiser for the Cure event!!! and i must say it was a SUCCESS!!!

So these pictures may be a bit out of order, but you will get the idea...
We had a night of bbq, a few games, and sky lanterns. i do have to say that the sky lanterns were AWESOME!!! it was a very neat experience to see them lift up into the air and watch all of the little kids watch them fly in the air in awe...

here is miss joss sending her lantern into the sky.





Here are some of the kids sitting in a row:)
and here is sweet sweet Esme with Pauline Hollern. This event was dedicated to Esme's mommy, Paige!
enjoying some cupcakes:)

overall we had an AMAZING event!!! thank you to all who attended, and also those who were not able to make it but still donated. We ended up making enough for Karmen and I to both reach our fundraising goals AND possibly have our mom join us too:)

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

3 Day FUNdraiser

You are invited to attend our
3 Day FUNdraiser!
This November Karmen O’Leary and Caroline Matthews are participating in the Susan G. Komen 3 Day for the Cure in memory of our sweet sister, Paige Cahoon, and we need your help to reach our fundraising goals!!!

On June 17th at the Stovall residence we will be having a BBQ, followed by some outdoor games and ending the night with the lighting of sky lanterns.
Dinner starts at 7:00 pm with games to follow. The lighting of the lanterns will take place once it’s dark (around 9:30).

Price includes dinner, games, and a sky lantern.
$30 per person, or per couple, or per family… or whatever you can donate.
We just want you to come have some fun with us and give whatever you feel comfortable donating.


We will also have some prizes and/or raffle items for those in attendance.

In the case of inclement weather, the event will be postponed to the 18th.


Stovall address: 100 Amaranth Ct, Bozeman, MT 59718

Please RSVP to Kirk or Diane by phone at (406)586-5760
Or e-mail Karmen at karmenoleary@yahoo.com
Or Caroline at lilstovall@gmail.com.


In order to raise $2300 each for the Arizona 3 Day Walk for the Cure we are having this FUNdraiser!!! The whole event is a simple tribute to Paige. Paige and James had a BBQ like this one as their wedding reception in Montana. She enjoyed all things outdoors, including silly backyard games. And the lanterns we light will be sent up to heaven for her to see. The lanterns can be dedicated to someone special to you, or to someone you've lost.




Simply bring your donations to the event (cash and check will both be accepted), or you can donate with a credit card on-line by clicking on our links to the right. Please let us know in advance if you will be attending the event so that we will be sure to have enough sky lanterns for your needs.
Also, if you donate on-line, please bring your e-mailed receipt with you as your proof of purchase.



June 17th at 7:00 at 100 Amaranth Ct, Bozeman, MT 59718




Monday, May 9, 2011

Sky Lantern Sent to Heaven



Here is Paige's Husband and Daughter sending off their own sky lantern in honor of Paige.

Monday, March 28, 2011

Mother's Day Raffle

I am participating in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk for the Cure. I'll walk 60 miles over the course of three days with thousands of other women and men. Net proceeds from the 3-Day for the Cure are invested in community-based breast health programs and breast cancer research. The research funded focuses on decreasing breast cancer incidence and mortality in the next decade.

In an effort to reach my fundraising goal of $2,300, these items have been donated to a “Mother’s Day Raffle” to help raise money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The total value of the items donated is worth over $200! The exact items of the Mother’s Day Package may vary slightly.100% of proceeds raised from this raffle go toward my goal.


All through the month of April we will be selling tickets for this Mother's Day Raffle. The tickets are $5 each and the drawing will be held on May 1, 2011. The winner will be contacted via phone, e-mail and posted on this blog.


There will be one winner who will receive a package composed of various, generous donations ranging from jewelry, to purses, to art pieces. Cash, check, and paypal are accepted. If you wish to pay by debit or credit card click on the donate tabs on the right side of this page. If you do pay by credit card on-line there is a place where you can leave a message. If you want to be entered in the Mother's Day Raffle please leave a message saying something to the effect of "this donation is made for the Mother's Day Raffle" with your name, phone number, and e-mail.

For any other questions please feel free to contact Caroline Matthews at: (515)822-3116 orlilstovall@gmail.com


Thank you for your support!


This photograph was taken and donated by a local photographer, Brenda Anderson. All of her pictures have the word God hidden somewhere. It challenges you to look for God in everything. Check out her Etsy shop at http://www.etsy.com/people/surroundedbyhisglory?ref=ls_profile#.

This is a handmade shoulder bag donated by Fay Carmichael. It is designed to be easy on your back and customized with lots of fun pockets inside and out.


Each of these pieces of wall art are a fun addition to any home. The winning package also includes two easels. These pieces were donated by Jen Syme. Check out her website at www.xpressables.com.



These Tiles are 6x6”. Each art piece has been handpainted with faux finishes and textures. Custom beading has also been added. These pieces were donated by Lisa Montgomery. Check out her websites at www.fauxlisa.com and www.etsy.com/people/distinctivelisa.



This is a breast cancer watch and matching necklace donated by Annelise Brown with Bling Time. Bling time interchangeable accessories…..A whole new way to wear jewelry. These necklaces and watches are the most versatile accessories you will own. You are able to customize your look for any occasion. The necklace and watch can be mixed and matched with other designs available. The possibilities are truly endless, there’s no right way to wear them. You get to be the designer. Bling time accessories are one size fits all. Check out all of the different options available on Annelise’s website at: www.blingtimeaccessories.com



These pieces of jewelry were donated by Renee Wright. They are handmade and one of a kind pieces to add to your style. The ring is called “Bouquet” and the necklace is called “Ching.” Check out Renee’s websites at: http://www.byna.etsy.com and http://www.byna.craftisart.com


These are the cutest little magnets. This mom-and-dad couple is a fun addition to any fridge. You can mix and match the bodies with the heads. These were donated by Jen Syme of Xpressables.


These Waterbeads are small beads that when immersed in water grow over night 100 times their weight. They make great decorations for any occasion. Add color to your flowers, centerpieces, and plants. When using for fresh flowers, make sure and add 1/2 water to beads to avoid stem starvation. Unlike the picture, there are only pink Waterbeads included in the raffle. The glass jar is included with the Waterbeads. These Waterbeads were donated by Lisa Montgomery. Check out her website at www.fauxlisa.com.


These purses are very versitile. The sleeve of the purse is magnetic so that you can mix up the look of your purse with a variety of interchangeable sleeves. Your purse can go from basic brown to a fun pink without transfering the contents of your purse. This purse was also donated by Lisa Montgomery.


Friday, March 25, 2011

Mother's Day Contest

Please share the info about my Mother's Day raffle to anyone and everyone you know!!! For those who are competitive, I am having a prize for the person who refers the most people to buy my $5 raffle tickets. Just have your friends tell me that you sent them and then whoever has the most referrals by the end of the month gets a prize similar to the items in the raffle! ITS TOTALLY WORTH IT AND I WOULD LOVE THE HELP:)