Rummage Sale May 2 & 3 (and we're expecting 3" of snow)

Adventure out into the cold & Support the Nelsen Cancer Crushers Relay For Life Rummage Sale & Bake Sale this Thursday & Friday - May 2nd 8am-6pm & May 3rd 8am- 4pm


2071 Blomquist Ave in White Bear Lake (near WBL Ave & Cedar Ave intersection)


**All proceeds from the Rummage Sale & Bake Sale will go to the Nelsen Cancer Crushers Relay for Life Team

Last year we raise $5,000! Help us to raise even more this year money for our team & for the American Cancer Society.

Thank You, Karla

Relay for Life 2013

Hello Family, Friends & others~

 
I am participating in the 2013 White Bear Lake's American Cancer Society's Relay For Life  on July 26th because I want to make a meaningful difference in the fight against cancer.

Almost everyone has been touched by cancer, either through their own personal battle or through someone they love.

I will be dedicating my walk to my grandmother Irma Somerfield, my in-laws Betty & Walter Nelsen, my sister-in-law Lynn Sandboe, my nephew Nick Parnell, high school friend Artie Ritter & a friends mother.

Every day, the American Cancer Society is helping us stay well by preventing cancer or finding it at its earliest, most treatable stages. They assist families in finding the best resources to help their friend or loved one deal with a diagnosis and their journey to get well. The American Cancer Society is also rallying communities (like ours!) through events like Relay For Life, to fight back and find cures for this disease.

This Year, the Nelsen Cancer Crushers is holding a Fundraising Rummage Sale. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE RUMMAGE SALE WILL GO TO OUR TEAM.

***Stop by 2071 Blomquist Ave in WBL on May 2nd & 3rd to check out our wonderful treasures.

OR, you can make a donation "the old fashioned way" by visiting my page & donating on line. Every little bit helps the American Cancer Society create a world with less cancer and more birthdays.

Together, we can help make sure that cancer never steals another year of anyone's life!

Thank you, Karla

Thank You - Those words are not enough

I cannot express my gratitude for all of you who supported me, my team & the fight against cancer in the recent event that I was blessed to participate in - The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life.Thank you so much for your donation to my Relay For Life team! I am proud to know that while I was walking, I had your support. It was truly an amazing event.  Our team raised over $5,000!!!

Large turn out for Relay for Life



Peepers & Me at our team table



Grandpa walking the survivor's lap



Our Teams first lap

Lighting the Luminaries

We Relay for Lynn

We walked all night by candle light

Message of hope & support for a future cure.

Cancer touches us all & by working together will we find a cure. So THANK YOU for joining me as we save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays!

 It feels good to be a part of something bigger that is truly making a difference in the fight against cancer.Your support will help fund scientific studies that can further research to lead to a cure.  

• The money you donated helps people get cancer screenings - early detection is the key.
• Your donations help to connect people with resources, services & support they need to fight their battle. 

Thank you! Karla

Also a special thank you to our team captain Debbie - who did a tremendous job in organizing our team.

Last Call for Donations - RFL

The White Bear Lake Relay for Life is this coming Friday & there is still time to make a donation!


I will be at the White Bear Lake High School for the duration of the event - from about 4pm on Friday 7/27 until 10am on Saturday 7/28.

Will I personally be walking the entire time? No, But one or more people from my team will be walking the track all though the night.

In all likelihood, sleep will be scarce :) But our spirits will be strong to support those who are affected by cancer.

Please help support me in this walk by going to go to my page to make a donation.

If you are unable to donate monetarily,  you are welcome to stop by the event  to support in spirit or foot rubs :)

Thank You,
Karla & the Nelsen Cancer Crushers

Click HERE if you want to read the letter from my original post.

Relay For Life - 30 days to raise $300.00

Hi All,


Many of you have already received a letter from me requesting sponsorship in the Relay for Life. My Goal was to raise $300.00 in 30 days. To my surprise, I got $300.00 in donations with in the first 24 hours!!!

This is amazing - I am truly touched by my friends, family & co-workers generosity to help battle cancer.

I thought I would post my letter here to, just in you were not on the e-mail.

Your support is much appreciated - even if you cannot support monetarily, please support in spirit!


The fight against cancer goes on and I know someday, we are going to win this battle!



Hardly anyone I know can say they DON'T have a friend, relative or co-worker that has battled this terrible disease. I'm asking for your help in raising funds because I think it's important that we all join together to help win.


The best way to fight against cancer is through the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. I will be dedicating my walk to my sister-in –law Lynn Sandboe who on 11/11/11 lost her battle with cancer. Lynn suffered from pancreatic cancer for only 101 short days.


Relay for Life is a team event that celebrates cancer survivors, and raises funds for the American Cancer Society research, education, prevention, advocacy and patient services. It is a fun, outdoor and overnight fundraising event where teams take turns walking or running around a track.


My team, “The Nelsen Cancer Crushers” will have10 people on it, but will be joined by hundreds of others on Friday, July 27th at the White Bear Lake High School. Millions of people nationwide take part in Relay for Life events around the country. The Relay raises over 40% of the funding for the American Cancer Society.


The Relay starts off with a Survivor's Walk at 7:00 Friday night, where cancer survivors walk the initial lap, symbolizing the courage that survivors and their families display and sustain in their lives.


How can you help?


You can support the fight by making a tax-deductible contribution to the American Cancer Society. GIVE IF YOU CAN, GIVE WHAT YOU CAN, $10, $20, $50 or whatever your budget will allow – IT ALL HELPS. My personal fundraising goal is $300.00


If you would like to donate, Please visit my page.


Additionally, you may purchase a luminaria to honor someone fighting cancer or in remembrance of someone who has lost their battle with cancer. Please use this link for dedicating a luminaria.


During the Luminaria Ceremony, candles are placed in luminary bags and will be lit at 9:30 Friday night. The votives burn throughout the night, serving as a reminder of the purpose of Relay for Life.


Relay for Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported and that one day cancer will be eliminated.


I hope you can support me in the fight against cancer!


Thank you, Karla

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or if you want to make a check/cash donation.


Relay for Life: There is no finish line until there's a cure!

Anders with Anutie Lynn & Uncle Rodd Spring 2010

Anders with Auntie Lynn Fall 2011