September 27th 2014
Today is my benefit!! I can not believe that we have already celebrated 6 benefits!!!! The day started off cloudy and it actually rained during the afternoon, many had doubts it would continue but I knew it would not rain on my day! At 5pm the sun came out and the most beautiful sunset was showing its colors at Opal Divine’s. This years benefit came together quickly. We do a pretty good job of setting up the silent auction room and getting everything ready flows well!
Maria Jose did a great job of getting me and her ready for the day as mom was at Opal’s helping set up! Dad stayed behind with Uncle Andy and Grandma Marg to chauffeur us to the benefit! The first band playing was Son y No Son, a latin band that makes everybody want to move.. The same muscians play for me each year. Am so blessed that they want to play and play for free. The bands, Two Hoots and a Holler, Redd Volkaert, and Twilight Trio are very popular bands in Austin! Everyone enjoys listening and dancing to them. Maria Jose had be dancing away in front of them. We had so much fun together. My mom and dad were off visiting with everyone and friends would swing by to vist me and MJ. It was very busy and many friends and family turned out for my party!
In regards to raising money, it was the best ever!! We will donate $4000 to research and the rest is going to buy me a wheelchair accessible car!! 🙂
Thank you all who came and contributed. It helps so much.
Love Malia
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