Thank You from the Kremins

Just wanted to say a big Thank You again to everyone who has in any way participated in the fundraisers! I had no idea what the cost of Chemo and other things would cost our kids!! and thanks to many many willing and generous hands JOsh and Kristen have been able to keep their heads above water. Maybe one of these days, chemo won't be so expensive! Thank you again everyone. Please know you are in our prayers and we are so very grateful to you all!

Bill and Laurie Kremin

Raffle Winners!!

CONGRATULATIONS JOIE MADISON OF HURRICANE, UT

YOU ARE NOW THE PROUD OWNER OF THIS GORGEOUS QUILT!

WINNING TICKET # 9893739

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CONGRATULATIONS TIMOTHY FLANIGAN OF NEW HOPE, PA

YOU HAVE WON THIS FRESHWATER PEARL NECKLACE!

WINNING TICKET #9893415

Last chance to buy raffle tickets!

RAFFLE DRAWING SET FOR 
6:00pm TONIGHT!!!

LAST CHANCE TO GET YOUR TICKETS

*The ticket number and name for each winner will be posted on the blog tonight and they will be contacted.

*If the winner cannot be contacted by September 1st then a new winner will be drawn.

*The quilt and necklace will be mailed (or delivered if possibl)e to the winner anywhere in the US.

*Any questions email dadnamedjosh@gmail.com or call Kristin at 801-225-3946
*To learn more about the items being raffled click HERE.

THANKS EVERONE FOR YOUR HELP

TO MAKE THIS A SUCCESS!

Raffle Thank You and Alive After Five!

TONIGHT

WHAT:  Alive After 5 (raffle tickets will be for sale at a booth at this event)
WHERE: Western Park

05:00 PM - 08:00 PM MST
Local musical talent compete in a weekly contest for prizes. Public invited.


Having the raffle set up at the fair was a success and one that could not have happened without lots and LOTS of help. I hope everyone felt appreciated for their contribution but sometimes words just don't communicate how grateful we are. Well, the drawing is coming up this Saturday and there is over 1,000 tickets in the bucket!! I know everyone is crossing their fingers to win and I must say I am already jealous of whoever that may be. The quilt is AMAZING and the necklace BEAUTIFUL. We'll just have to see who the lucky winners are.....

That said there is still time to enter the raffle! Tonight we will be set up at the Alive After Five celebration at Western Park Ampitheatre at 4:30pm until about 6:30pm. It would be wonderful to have visitors come buy some tickets or just say hi. Also there is also a really easy way to buy some tickets right this very moment. There is a button to the right of this message that says DONATE. If you make a donation using PayPal then as a thank you, the appropriate amount of tickets will be entered into the drawing in your name. It's easy, safe, and obviously going to a great cause while giving yourself a chance to win something amazing. And while your at it please let your friends and family know about the raffle and how to buy tickets if they are interested. Thank you!

Booth at the Uintah County Fair

We've sold hundreds of tickets for the raffle so far. Thank you to everyone who has participated! The date for the drawing has been set for August 7th. The wonderful people over the county fair have given us a spot to have a booth to set up the raffle at the fair. This is a great opportunity to make the quilt and necklace raffle a success but I'll need lots of help. We'll need someone at the booth all three days of the fair. I am planning on covering the hours on Thursday but will need LOTS of help for Friday and especially Saturday because I will be out of town. So I'm asking for your help by signing up for a time to be at the booth to manage the raffle. As people volunteer I will add their name by the time slot. Please email dadnamedjosh@gmail.com or call 801-225-3946 to sign up to help. Thank you!

WHAT: Raffle at the Uintah County Fair

WHERE: Western Park Convention Center, 302 East 200 South in Vernal

WHEN: Thursday July 29th - Saturday July 31st

BOOTH SIGN UP: 
Friday July 30th

11:00 am - 2:00pm  Laurie Kremin
2:00pm - 3:00pm
3:00pm - 5:00pm Rachelle Durrant
5:00pm - 7:00pm Tami Gross
7:00pm - 9:00 pm Kristin Baldwin

Saturday July 31st
 
9:00am - 11:00am Amber Hancock
11:00am - 1:00pm Rita Smith
1:00pm - 4:00pm 
4:00pm - 6:00 pm  Sharon Connelly
6:00pm - 7:00pm Amber Hancock
 
CONTACT: Kristin Baldwin 801-225-3946, dadnamedjosh@gmail.com

The Facts:

I (Kristen Baumgarten) wanted to post on this blog to give anyone who might be interested an update.

We went back to Salt Lake last Wednesday to see Josh's doctors, and for an MRI.

So here's the latest:

• Josh's tumor has shrunk by a little over a centimeter. It was 4.5cm and is now 3.4cm. 
• He finished another cycle of Temodar (chemotherapy)
• He will start another cycle of Temodar in about 21 days from today
• He will continue to receive an infusion every two weeks as part of the study he is participating in. (It is a double blind study, and we aren't sure if he is receiving Avastin or saline)
• He will not have another MRI until September unless there is a need for one. 
• We are fine, just taking one day at a time.
• We are still overwhelmed and completely humbled by all that has been and continues to be done for our family. We continue to pray for blessings to be upon each of you for helping us carry the burden.

"'Our family’s faith is in Jesus Christ and is not dependent on outcomes.' 

...We do all that we can for the healing of a loved one, and then we trust in the Lord for the outcome."  

-Elder Dallin H. Oaks

Let's Get Ready to Raffle!

WHAT: Quilt/Necklace Raffle for the Baumgarten Family

This gorgeous, one-of-a-kind quilt was made and donated by Helen Smith, a long time family friend of Josh's parents Pete and Lyle Baumgarten in Virginia. She is by profession a long arm quilter. The quilt is on display at the Uintah County Library, 155 East Main in Vernal. The quilt's dimensions are 57 inches by 78 inches. Click HERE to see more pictures of the quilt and necklace.

The necklace was donated by Jerry and Cindy Sprosty, friends of the Kremin family. It is a freshwater pearl necklace from Indonesia.

COST: $1 per ticket or $5 for 6 tickets

To Purchase Tickets: Find a community member selling tickets. The list is below.


If you live outside the Vernal area simply email dadnamedjosh@gmail.com and tell us how you found this blog. You will recieve a reply email with details on how to purchase tickets. Or you can call Kristin Baldwin at 801-225-3946.

Vernal Community Members Selling Tickets
          Kristin Baldwin: kristinsbaldwin@gmail.com
          Sha Nielson: mnielson2@yahoo.com
          Colette Kremin at GBS Benefits: 1256 West 400 South #2, Vernal,
             435-789-9151, colette.kremin@gbsbenefits.com

Want to help sell tickets?? If you would like to help sell tickets please email dadnamedjosh@gmail.com to add your name to the list and help out! It would be great to get community members from areas beyond Vernal.

CONTACT: dadnamedjosh@gmail.com

We are inviting EVERYONE interested to purchase tickets regardless of where you live. The winner will receive their item by mail outside of the Vernal area. If you live outside of the Continental United States you can still purchase tickets or make a donation but you will need to help cover the cost to have the item mailed if you win.

Raffle Details Coming Soon!

Quilt Raffle

Love and support for the Baumgarten family has come from all over the United States and even other parts of the world. Several months ago I received an email from Helen Smith, a long time family friend of Josh's parents Pete and Lyle Baumgarten in Virginia. She is by profession a longarm quilter and planned to make a quilt for baby Eliza. At the suggestion of a friend she also decided to make a quilt to be auctioned in a raffle as a fundraiser and got to work on it. I received the quilt this week and it is GORGEOUS!! I can only imagine the hours of hard work and love that went into making this one of a kind quilt. Thank you Helen for your Christlike service and love for the Baumgarten family. The design of this quilt is the perfect representation of the people who have, in their own ways, reached out to Josh and his family. Thank you all!

WHAT: Quilt Raffle

WHEN: At least through the month of July

WHERE:  TBD. The quilt will be displayed somewhere locally in Vernal. We should know for sure where that will be by July 1st or 2nd. More information to come.

DETAILS: 1 Ticket for $1.00 or 6 Tickets for $5.00

I need your help! A raffle is most successful when many people are involved in selling the tickets, spreading the word, and offering places and events for the raffle to be set up. So, if you are looking for a service project to do with your kids, your church youth group, or for yourself please join in helping.If you have resources that will help make the raffle a success please offer them! If you have any idea for upcoming events where the raffle could be set up please share! If you own a business and you have a spot the raffle information can be displayed please let us know! With such a beautiful item being raffled I know that together we can make this a success. Please contact me!

CONTACT: Kristin Baldwin, cell: 801-225-3946, text: 435-239-3881, email: kristinsbaldwin@gmail.com

Experience the Blessing of Giving

Have you heard of UOWHO bracelets? Each little circle in the bracelet represents an act of kindness. When one act of kindness is performed, the circle can be pulled out and the bracelet can be passed on creating a chain of giving. Learn more at http://www.uowho.com/. The concept of UOWHO [as in 'You-Owe-Who?'] is simple, but holds a powerful message: make the world a better place, one Random Act of Kindness at a time!

These bracelets will be sold for $1 each during the DinaLand Triathlon at the Uintah High School track and field area. A portion of every bracelet sold will be given to the Baumgarten family. Come buy some for yourself, your family members, a youth group, girl scout troup, community club, etc and experience the blessing of giving!!

WHAT:        Get your own UOWHO bracelet!

WHEN:        Saturday, June 26th;  8:00am - 2:00pm

WHERE:      Uintah High School Track and Field area, Vernal

DETAILS:    Buy a bracelet for $1 - a portion of every bracelet sold will be given to the Baumgarten family.

CONTACT:  Lynise Mason 828-8295