2013 Fundraiser

Now that all of the fundraisers for 2013 are done I get to reflect on what went right and what went wrong. This year has been the biggest learning experience for me. Lewistown and Cut Bank proms were a great success and were a TON OF FUN! thank you all who made these a success and I look forward to going to these towns again and bringing some more fun for some adults!

The Roundup prom was a total bust. I ended up paying way more than I made. We had maybe 20 people show up. Thank you to those who actually showed up.

Shake It For Kenzie, was a little bit of a mess this year. Worked hard on it. After the Roundup prom I fell into a little slump. Everything on the week of the event seemed to fall apart on me. People canceling, promises not fulfilled and scary weather. At noon of the day I was told we may have to reschedule. Needless to say I had a headache all day. And then about 300 the sun came out and never left. It was so beautiful at the zoo. We had amazing music. Sadly our turnout was not what I was expecting. I got less then half of what I was expecting. Needless to say this year was a bummer in the department of making money...:(

So Sunday as I was freaking out about the money and then I got an message on facebook that changed my mood around. Here is the message names have been changed.

"I'm sorry that you didn't get the turnout that you had hoped for. George and I had a great time. I like taking him to things that show him humanity. When we got home, he asked why we went, and I told him Kenzie's story. I'm not sure that he understood much of it, but he did understand what you are doing for her. So, thank you again, for showing us a great example of humanity."

This turned my mood around and made me remember why I started doing this. So thank you for the sweetest compliment I could have ever gotten.

Thank you to all those that believe in me and put your faith in me. I wouldn't be where I am with out you.

I will be taking notes of what I did wrong and will work on making improvements. I look forward to a very successful year next year..

until next time friends...

Cousin Katie