Second Annual Lots of Love for Landon Halloween Fundraiser

Well, yesterday was the big day. I haven't posted in a little while because we have had a very, very busy couple of weeks. I will post more about the things that have been going on in another entry, but let me tell you about our second annual Halloween fundraiser! The fundraiser was a big success!! We are so, so, so blessed! There were approximately 200 people in attendance. There were lots of great costumes which made it pretty difficult for our panel of judges to pick only a handful of winners. The food, catered by Cooked Goose Catering, was yummy and they included large cupcakes with filling inside of them. DJ Hypnotyza played great music and kept the night moving along. He really was wonderful. He accepted the "job" with very short notice- the change in the trick or treating schedule affected our original DJs plans. His four year old son was counting on him to be the other transformer and go trick or treating =0). I say "job" because DJ Hypnotyza took nothing for his time. The kids particularly seemed to enjoy him. It's such a big deal for the people who do know us to be so generous, but for those who are generous and give of their time and don't know us, it's pretty incredible. There were about 11 door prizes given away, valued at $50-$100 per prize some of which included gift certificates for restaurants, pet salons, massage and facials, Children's Museum, Carnegie Science Museum, Gymboree Play & Music, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust; The Chinese Auction included over 30 giveaways some of which included footballs autographed by players from the Pittsburgh Steelers, a Chinese Auction with a little over 30 giveaways from hand made corn hole boxes, wine and chocolate baskets, chiropractic baskets, spa baskets and giveaways, kids bath items, Steeler tickets, alcohol baskets.. Remember, I am just naming some of the prizes.. All in all, it was a great time.. It seemed like those who were there enjoyed themselves. There were some tears from the kiddos who were unhappy about the night being over. We estimated that between $5,500-$6,000 but will get a final number once we submit everything to the Cystinosis Research Foundation. Thanks to all who supported us by being there, donating, reaching out to all of the generous businesses who donated to us. We love and are so thankful to you all!!! xoxoxox Jimmy, Lauren & Landon