TONIGHT Without A Bed!!!!

It's finally here!!! Night Without A Bed kicks off at 7 o'clock tonight! We can't wait to see all of you who can make it out to Tuttle Cove tonight! There will be signs out there to help direct you, just in case you're not sure where it is. It's going to be a blast! Be praying for God to open doors in awareness and support throughout the community and that this would be a wonderful blessing not only to the Red Van but to the families in Puerto Penasco, One Mission, and all those in attendance tonight. Can't wait to share more with you all!

See you at 7!
the "passengers"

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NIGHT WITHOUT A BED!

Hello Red Van followers! Thanks to my dad's outstanding efforts, I am a mere $750 short of my goal to raise money for mattresses for ten families living in the slums of Puerto Penasco. I am so thankful for all of you who have already donated to this cause that I am so passionate about.

If you haven't had a chance to participate in this cause yet, I have great news... YOUR OPPORTUNITY IS COMING UP!

Mark your calendars for "Night without a Bed!" It starts at 7 PM on Friday April 30th and will end at 8 AM Saturday May 1st. It will take place at Tuttle Cove camp ground at Tuttle Lake. The idea is to come out, bring whatever size donation that you think is feasible, and spend the night without the comfort of a bed or tent. We will get a tiny taste of what it's like to live without the comfort of a bed, and in turn, all donations will go toward beds for people who have never had one.

Why should you participate? (If not simply out of the goodness of your heart)
There will be...
-Food
-Campfire
-Volleyball
-Horseshoes
-Washers
-Croquet
-Boardgames
-Breakfast provided by Panera Bread
-Prizes (movie passes, gift cards, etc.)

I would love it if you could all come and stay all night and get the full experience. That being said, if you cannot stay all night, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE come out and see what it's all about, if only for an hour or two.

IMPORTANT!
-Absolutely NO alcohol is aloud on the campgrounds. Tuttle Creek has been generous enough to let us bend some rules already, and I have PROMISED them that we will abide by this rule. I am very sure there will be a ranger out to check on us because they are pretty concerned about this many college students staying over night in one place. Lets show them that our focus is on the cause and not on ourselves.

-BYOBlanket. (See above for HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO LEAVE YOUR ALCOHOL AT HOME)

-The gate closes to our camp ground at 10 PM. Try to be there before that. If you have to come later, there is parking outside the gate and someone can come pick you up from inside the grounds. The gate out will be open all night in case anyone has to leave at anytime.

-Bring friends! I have extended invitations and sent fliers through MCC, Christian Challenge, Ictus, my classes, my office, friends from out of town, professors, families of my friends, my family, and now anyone who keeps track of the Red Van. This is not exclusive by any means and there will be people of all ages and from all walks of life there.

-Donations: If I can get 75 people to donate $10 per person, I will reach my goal. Any size donation is very very appreciated. I understand that money is tight, I would rather have you attend the event and bring the pennies you find in your couch cushions than not come at all. Everything for the event has been donated, so 100% of your money will go towards the mattresses.

-If you have any further questions, email me at redvan.gomobile@gmail.com or shoot me a message over facebook. I'll see you in 2 weeks!

Thanks!
Lisa

Mark Your Calendars

Pennies for Papua Luau Night! Coming Soon! With the help of fellow Red Van Passengers and friends I'm planning a fundraising event! And it's going to be Bangin'! So mark your Callendars for Friday May 7th, 2010! And spread the word!!!! Please. There's more info under the Papua New Guinea Tab at the top of this page! It's gonna be great, you definitely don't want to miss it! I'll have more details up soon.

Thanks for the continued support and prayers!

Blessings,
Court

Marathon Results

HE'S STILL ALIVE! After five hours, one minute, and a few seconds, dad finished the marathon with both legs attached. A few of us had a great time meeting him every few miles with fruit and encouragement. He says he had to run through some pain in his knee, but overall, it wasn't too bad. When the rest of us expected him to be out of commission for a while, he proved us wrong. His knee is a little sore, but he's been functioning just like normal ever since the end of the race. Here are some progressive pictures of Saturday's race.

Thank you so much, first of all, to my dad, who ran 26.2 miles so that families in Mexico could have mattresses. Thank you to all of you who came out to support him at the start, finish, and along the route in between. Thank you to all who donated and contributed to the almost $1,300 that was raised. My Aunt Jeanne was responsible for the awesome t-shirts that helped us keep track of them, and Mom and Zach stayed by my side all day as we tracked dad from start to finish. Thank you all for your help!

Lisa

Marathon Day!

Thank you so much for all of your support with dad's marathon! I saw the pledge sheet for the first time when I arrived home last night and I am overwhelmed by how quick the donations rolled in. It's bright and early on marathon day and my dad looks...nervous. Say a prayer for him! I'm so proud! Pictures will be up this evening.

Thanks!
Lisa

Marathon Fund Raiser

Mexico is only 2 months away for me which means two things...

1.) I'm getting PUMPED for the summer.
2.) I need your help!

I need to raise $1,000 dollars to go toward airfare, gas, and meals to get me through the 2 months I will be in Mexico.

I know from previous experience in raising money for mission trips that my family and friends are absolutely fantastic about supporting me. This being said, I have a higher goal in mind.

If you remember Betty from my journal entries, you know that mattresses are few and far between in the barrios of Mexico. Betty was married and had 2 children, one with cerebral palsy, and no one in her family had ever had a mattress. Every once in a while, as in Betty's case, donations will be received for mattresses. When One Mission shows up at a home with a bed, you would think they had showed up with a Million Dollar Check.

In Rocky Point, a mattress and box spring set can be purchased for about $200. With yor help, I would like to deliver mattresses to ten families in the barrios of Rocky Point, Mexico.

In total I need to raise $3,000 dollars in order to cover my own expenses and to purchase 10 mattresses.

I am VERY PROUD to announce that my dad is already helping to make a dent in this $3,000. He has been training to run in a marathon that will take place on April 10. He has recently decided that his marathon would be a great avenue to raise money for this cause. By making a donation or pledge towards my dad's marathon, you will be supporting me. All proceeds will go directly toward the mattress fund.

In order to make a pledge or donation, you can send a check payable to Olathe Christian Church. If you are in Olathe, you can give the check directly to my parents or you can send it to

Olathe Christian Church
1115 S Ridgeview Rd
Olathe, KS 66062

Make sure to include in the envelope a note that specifies your donation to be for the One Mission Marathon Fundraiser. Please DO NOT specify the donation on the check itself.

You can also make a donation via credit card or paypal by hitting the "Donate" button under Mexico in the side bar.

I am so thankful for my dad taking the initiative to be the first to jump on board. I will be cheering him on from the sidelines of the marathon and I am 100,000% positive that he will finish with flying colors. Thank you for all of your support! Check back after April 10th for a full report on the marathon.

Thanks Dad!