Catching hoops with The Legends!

Words out that we got tickets for The Texas Legends this coming Fri., Dec 30 at 7:30 PM. They will be home at the Dr Pepper Arena in Frisco Texas! Just text Dawn directly 940-395-0226 with your name, the number of tickets you will need, and they will be waiting for you at the will call!

PS-If you have not gotten that someone special a gift yet this would be perfect. Spending time with them at the game!

Rolling on, Stephanie

Just ‘Elfin around!!

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So this past weekend was the annual Christmas “camp” session at the Comfort Suites in Frisco Texas. I was saddened as I had other plans and was not able to attend this year:( however, I heard it was a fantastic time! Professional Christmas pictures were done by Whimsy Hall, Lindi Bowker and her husband with Just A Cookin’ (BBQ team) sponsored the dinner. It was Rudy’s BBQ with Lindi’s “famous” homemade mac & cheese (AWWW I can’t believe I missed it, and that sounds amazing!)! They also played a fun game in teams and handed out prizes and Christmas presents through drawings throughout the night! Gingerbread houses were made and they watched the Christmas movie Elf while enjoying eggnog or hot chocolate! Some of our favorite past volunteers showed up and brought their family.. that was special. Sounds like I missed everything, ugh! But what is most important is that a great time was had by all who attended, which was! A special shout-out to Lindi Bowker, Mike Shipka, Michael Ballard, Owen Justice, and Amber Martin! Thank you guys so much for all that you did throughout the weekend! It would not have been possible without you!

I wanted to share a special message to everyone from the President of Camp Craig Allen, Dawn Cruzan:

“What a beautiful weekend of love!!! Love that truly shows, love that is good and pure. Love that is the spirit of Christmas time-fellowship!! In each and every “program” that Camp Craig Allen does or is a part of- together it changes lives and to be a part of changing someones life—that is amazing LOVE! So from a wheelchair hockey practice, to a huge bbq, to a “camp” session, and ALL the programs and fun we have along the way…it’s all about LOVE! And with that, we share the faith, hope, endurance, strength, friendship, leadership, serving, giving…and all the blessings we have. Our wrap up of programs for 2016 was our Christmas camp and concludes with power wheelchair hockey.

This weekend had great Christmas cheer in our annual Christmas party and a lil camp session of “Glamp’ing” (overnight fun with electricity and all the amenities including hot chocolate/coffee bar)! Overnight programs of any kind for the families we serve takes a lot to make happen…it is a lot of great people that come and help, and there isn’t words enough to describe the appreciation and honor I have for each of you!- THANK YOU!!!

THANK YOU Tim Pregler Stephanie Kilgore Glen Bentley Pam Fontaine Cindy Knowles Laura Halvorson Amanda Baze Hall and to so many that made this possible all year long and all through our journey!!!!

THANK YOU for all those that came and to each and every person and family we get to serve! You are what keeps my heart beating!

Thank you to our servant leaders (Owen Justice Mike Shipka Lindi Bowker Jamey McCurry Tim Pregler Kelly Stanley Brian Roberts Michael Ballard and so many more) who every time give their time, resources, and man power to make things happen for Camp Craig Allen in ways you just can’t imagine, it is these hearts that sure makes a huge impact!!!

THANK YOU & Merry CHRISTmas!!! We are truly blessed!!”

Rolling and Jingling on, Stephanie

Final fundraiser of the year!

LAST CHANCE !!!!! To get your Christmas Hams, Turkeys or Briskets!! Order by Wednesday December 21, 2016 to insure pickup on Friday December 23 !! This is the final fundraiser of the year for Camp Craig Allen so let’s end things on a good note!! I already gots mine!! Get yours today at http://www.karmaque.net!!

A big THANK YOU goes out to the mighty cookers of Karma Que for all their hard work!!

 

 

Rolling on, Stephanie

Getting your grub on while giving!!

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I am very excited to announce that this year for the Thanksgiving smoked ham/turkey/brisket drive that was done by our very own BBQ cookers KarmaQue under the direction of Tim Pregler raised over $3000!! The countless hours that are put in for making the meat so that we do not have to is remarkable! Thank you from the bottom of my heart and my belly!! I did mention that all of the proceeds go to Camp Craig Allen!! Every bite is a joyful reminder of my contribution! This is also available now for Christmas, can you believe it??? Guess I better go order mine…

Here is what is at stake:

• 9lb bone-in spiral cut honey glazed Ham
• 12lb brined and smoked Whole Turkey
• 12lb Pecan Smoked Beef Brisket

Here is what you do: go to http://www.karmaque.net to order by way of PayPal or check no later than Weds., Dec 21; go to a pickup location (see flyer for details) on Fri., Dec 23! It does not get easier then that!! 100% of the proceeds go to Camp Craig Allen!! Ask about corporate labeling options for corporate gift giving!!

Please be sure to check out the flyer for all of the details, and share it!

Just click on the link above to see the flyer! I hope that everyone has a very Merry Christmas! Go easy on the eggnog!!  I am about ready to have myself some of that eggnog because I have tried 5 times to get that flyer to show up right above where I have written. It keeps showing up at the very beginning, ugh!

Rolling on, Stephanie

A place where the Legends go!

From Generous George And the Texas Legends they are generously giving Camp Craig Allen different Texas Legends Basketball game day tickets throughout this season for home games at the Dr Pepper Arena In Frisco Texas!! For Dec the dates are this coming Weds. 12/14 and Fri. 12/16. Keep checking our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/campcraigallen/ for other future free game tickets that we will have available through March!  Just text Dawn Cruzan directly by 3pm on the game day with your last name, game date, and how many your family needs and they will be at the will call booth. Dawn Cruzan’s cell is 940-395-0226.We get a certain number of tickets each month, and first-come first serve, so get yours today!!

I am not a big basketball fan, but I enjoyed the Legends games that I have gone to! Hope you get to go!

Rolling on, Stephanie

 

What makes you smile:)?

Www.smile.Amazon.com makes me 🙂 every time because I am not only getting great deals but I am also giving to Camp Craig Allen by doing so. It is a win-win situation!! And this month they are having a deal of the day just in time for Christmas! So you are not only getting an awesome deal but giving as well! Amazon is probably one of my most favorite stores to shop at online as they have everything and their prices are reasonable.

So not sure what to get that loved doing for Christmas, be sure to go to https://smile.amazon.com/! They have everything you could ever want and more!

Rolling on, Stephanie

 

YOU’RE INVITED…

 

Join us for our annual Camp Craig Allen Christmas Party & Christmas Camp! Please see flyer for schedule of events.. cocktails with Santa, free individual and family Christmas photos with a profressional photographer, dinner by one of our award-winning BBQ Cook-off teams, movies, eggnog, fellowship.. you do not want to miss this!

There is NO charge for attendance.. show up and have fun with us! Campers wanting to stay the night: Camp Craig Allen will pick up the room tab, thanks to one of our amazing sponsors! Limit- one room per camper and attendant. RSVP to Amanda Hall no later than December 7th to reserve a room.

Please RSVP to Amanda Hall with how many will be joining us for the Christmas Party, so we can have a headcount for planning! We look forward to spending this special time of year with all of our friends and family as we reflect on a wonderful year of programs, services, friendship and advocacy. Merry Christmas!

Amanda Hall:
936-371-1229
amandahall@campcraigallen.org

It always seems that I am in OK when these awesome events with Camp Craig Allen happen:(. So make sure and have extra fun for me! And then be sure to tell me all about it so that I can have great quotes for my blog!

Rolling on with jingle bells in my spokes, Stephanie