TRIO 25th Anniversary Picnic August 12, 2012

August, 2012 marks the 25th anniversary of TRIO. We celebrated the anniversary as part of this year's annual Celebration of Life Picnic.  We gathered on August 12th at the John Torok Community & Senior Center.  

TRIO provided the hot dogs thanks to Vicki from Sugardale/Freshmark Meats (since 1992) and Schwebel's Baking for the hot dog buns.    Thanks to our sponsors!

We had wonderful weather and 23 adults and 7 children attended this years gathering.  Thank you to everyone for joining us at the picnic.  Thank you to Mary Fread for providing a NEW grill and cooking our hot dogs.  

Lifebanc's 2012 Gift of Life Walk & Run

This year's Lifebanc Gift of Life Walk & Run took place on August 11, 2012 at Blossom Music Center.  Akron Canton TRIO had two teams sponsored by TRIO members in this year's Walk & Run.

Team Race for Amanda

This year was extra special for our team because not only is my family a recipient family because of my 8/31/10 liver transplant, but with my uncle's tragic death less than a week prior to this year's event, we became a donor family as well. We were able to walk in honor of my donor and in honor of my uncle and all the lives he saved and healed by being an organ and tissue donor.   We had a large team and many people who could not attend mailed in generous checks - we were so grateful.  Thank you to my teammates and sponsors for their participation and support.  - Amanda Goodwin  

Team Kidney Kats

We’re glad to report that team "Kidney Kats" had a phenomenal inaugural year!  We set a rather lofty goal of $1,000.00.  Thanks to the generosity of some very wonderful donors, we were able to double it!  Wow!!!!  The day of the walk dawned cool and rainy, quite unexpected since our summer has been unusually hot and dry, but that didn't dampen the spirits of this team!  Our fourteen member team consisted of Jacqui Scolaro and her two granddaughters, Morgan & Victoria, Jacqui's mom, Hailey Golden, Mary Fread, Holley Karamas, Sandra and Dave Tipton, Jo Price, Toni Price, Melva Strong, and Pat Summers and Rosie Price - team captains.  We made a strong debut in this event, but wait till next year!  We have bigger and better things planned!  This event is always a very positive and moving event for all those who participate.  We’re glad that we were able to get some new people to become a part of this experience.  - Rosie Price and Pat Summers

TRIO 25th Anniversary Picnic - August 12, 2012

This year, the Lifebanc Walk & Run conveniently falls on the day before our 25th Anniversary Picnic 2012!!  

Plan to stay with us the whole weekend!

We will celebrate this momentous anniversary at this year's annual Celebration of Life Picnic.  We will gather at the John Torok Community & Senior Center, 4224 Massillon Road (route 241 by the fire station and south of the new traffic circle), Green, Ohio 44232.

The Picnic is from 12:00pm to 4:00pm; burgers and hot dogs will be provided by TRIO. Thank you to Vicki from Sugardale/Freshmark Meats for providing the hot dogs since 1992.  Thank you for Schwebel baking for providing the hot dog buns. 

Everyone is welcome!  Please bring a covered dish for the pot luck picnic table.  Please tell Mary Fread or Nancy or Walt Hinkel what you are planning to bring.

Please pray for nice weather since Ray Golden spent last year’s picnic cooking in the rain. ;)

Photo from our picnic in 2010.

Lifebanc Gift of Life Walk & Run: August 11, 2012

On August 11, 2012, Akron Canton TRIO will have two teams sponsored by members in this year's Lifebanc Gift of Life Walk & Run at Blossom Music Center

This will be the third year for Amanda Goodwin’s Race for Amanda team.

As a special incentive, all race participants who sign up early enough, we will be making Team Race for Amanda tshirts in addition to the complementary Lifebanc tshirts!!  To sign up for the team or to donate to Race for Amanda, go to: http://lifebanc.donorpages.com/2012GiftofLifeWalkRun/RaceforAmanda/ Amanda has a detailed page on her blog here.

Rosie Price and Pat Summers are organizing a new team this year, the Kidney Kats.  To sign up for their team or donate, go to: http://lifebanc.donorpages.com/2012GiftofLifeWalkRun/RosiePrice/

No matter whose team you join, stop by the Akron Canton TRIO table during the event to catch up with us and share your story!  Hope to see you there!!

Team Race for Amanda, 2011

June 16 & 18: TRIO at the Flea Market!

From Dick Goddard and dogs to adopt, to a day bed and portable crib, to Coke chairs and a table, to Precious Moments and a real pop corn maker, there was something for everyone at this years Hartville Flea Market TRIO Booth.  It was another record year for Akron Canton TRIO.

 

Thank you to Ray and Susan Golden and Haley for all their efforts in collecting and selling all the items. 

 

Special thanks to Hartville Marketplace for generously donating a space and allowing us to attend each year.

 

Our TRIO Table

The Goldens running our TRIO table

Hartville Flea Market Sale June 16th and 18th

Please contact Ray or Susan Golden at 330-699-0862 if you have any items to donate. This is our prime fundraiser for the year, and we appreciate any items you could donate to help us.

You are welcome to join the Goldens for this event. The sale is during a special event when Dick Goddard will be there. Ray, Susan and their volunteers work very hard to make each sale a success. We know this is also a good way to let people know Akron-Canton TRIO exists and the need for organ donation.

Please let your friends and family know of the event.

Special thanks to Bruce Blanke, Hartville Marketplace for generously donating space and allowing us to attend each year.

NOTE: If you have already donated items, we thank you very much for your support.

Upcoming Events

Please mark your calendar for these great upcoming events with your fellow TRIO members! We have so much fun at all of these events, and everyone within our group is great and so welcoming. Please, come join us!

Transplant Games of America: July 28-31, 2012

Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan

For more information, please visit Transplant Games of America or contact Eric Engelbarts at the West Michigan Sports Commission at eengelbarts@westmisports.com

Annual Celebration of Life Picnic

Sunday, August 12, 2012 12:00 - 4:00pm

John Torok Community Center 4224 Massillon Road, Green, OH

We have reserved the air-conditioned building and the pavilion. They have added a Veteran’s Memorial with flags, an eternal flame and engraved bricks by the walking path. There is also a playground for children. Sugardale supplies us with free hot dogs and Schwebel’s with the buns. Ray Golden did an excellent job grilling hot dogs and hamburgers last year... finishing in the rain! We compile a list of foods each member selects to bring. Please plan to come, enjoy good food and good company.

Lifebanc Celebration of Life Walk & Run, August 11, 2012, Blossom (Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio) Details coming soon ... Join Team Race for Amanda and walk or run to raise awareness for organ donation and to promote LifeBanc's critical endeavors. More information to follow.

Celebration of Life Party, December 18, 2012

North Canton Medical Foundation (normal location of meetings), Building A - Auditorium 6:30 - 9:00pm

Please mark this on your calendar and plan to attend. We are required to have a minimum of 50 in order to reserve the auditorium for 2013. Set-up time will be at 5:00pm for volunteers help to get ready for our 6:30 dinner. Dianna Phillips of Lifebanc has agreed to be our first speaker at 7:00pm. More details later.