75 people. 2 supervisors. 300 + customers. 11 hours of service = $2200. Thousands of smiles later and touted as the best volunteer group Incredible Events has ever seen = PRICELESS!
The parking lot at Boulder Creek buzzed with excitement as shivers of over 55 volunteers from the Basketball Family created an anxious buzz on that crisp fall Saturday morning at 9 a.m. All waited to receive their championship t-shirts donated by Team Sports and then to be instructed on what was ahead. Sonya Roach and Annisa Rainey, our two leaders of the fundraiser, did what real Bulldogs do – overachieve. But even they couldn’t paint a real picture of what was to unfold. No one could, until our Bulldog Family jumped into action.
Tents, caramel apples, games, Faye & Shelly, BINGO, inflatables, grilled corn on the cob, hamburgers, condiments, baked beans, face painting, crafts, brooms, picnic tables, and set up. A quick bite to eat…….. Time to make an IMPACT.
Over 300 Barnes and Thornburg employees and their families enjoyed a wonderful afternoon because of the kind, eager, and industrious people in our program. Our players made children ages 3 to 83 smile, chuckle, and enjoy the innocence of a small carnival on a beautiful fall day at Eagle Creek Park. Moreover, they were so remarkable that the director for Barnes and Thornburg complimented them for making this day special for the employees. Immediately, an employee interrupted and commented, “This group is the most courteous group of young people I have ever seen. Thank you for making this so wonderful.”
A group had never before been complimented in such a manner. This made us obviously proud of our players and sons. And, although Shelly and Faye were impressed with our record set up, positive influence, and record tear down time, all of the members of the Bulldog Family expected as much. We work each day at being the Best of the Best. On October 4th these Dogs proved it once again.
Thank you Sonya, Annisa, parents, players, coaches, relatives, graduates, Greg Hill, Shelly and Faye for making that Saturday well……Incredible.
