BARB KELLY BENEFIT

It's been too long since I posted an update on Barb. Her Mother in law, Nancy has sent me the following:



Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 12:04 AM
Subject: Fw: BBQ fundraiser for the Kelly Family
Hi All, if you know anyone in the Santa Maria Ca area, that you could pass this email onto we'd appreciate your efforts.. I spoke with Duane this evening, to ask if he had purchased the braces and shoes for Barb,, He said no, as the remaining monies in the fund was needed to pay for her wheelchair.

The letter below is from the Harbor church. The van has to be wheelchair accessible as Barb sits tall inside and has to have room for her legs when they extend. See the reason below why she needs a van for transportation

Checks need to be made out to CAR QUEST, but mailed to
Lori Bouget @ 3441 Willowwood Road Santa Maria, Ca 93455-7509, or
The Harbor EvFree Church 751 I Foster Rd Santa Maria, 93455

We thank you for praying for Barb's medical needs. and her continued progress.

Love,
Nancy & Don


----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 10:57 AM
Subject: BBQ fundraiser for the Kelly Family
Dear friends,
We are planning a Santa Maria-style barbecue fund-raiser on Saturday, March 1, to help the Kellys purchase a wheelchair van for Barb and pay for ongoing medical and therapy expenses. As you know, Barb, suffered a severe stroke on August 19th. However, she continues to beat the odds and is making a miraculous recovery as she continues to show progress with the help of intensive therapy. She is currently moving her right hand and arm. She has started to write to communicate. Her voice is showing signs of returning, and we are optimistic that she will again be able to speak. However, she is not able to transfer from the wheelchair without help. For now, Duane manually transfers her from the wheelchair to the car, a process that is taking a toll on his back! Hence, the need for a van.

Here are the BBQ details:

Benefit BBQ for Barbara Kellyto purchase a wheelchair van and for ongoing medical expenses

Tri-tip & 1/4 Chicken, Salad, Beans, Bread
$10.00 minimum donation
Saturday, March 1, 2008
10 am to 3 pm
Long's Parking Lot,
2116 So. Broadway, Santa Maria

Sponsored by The Harbor church & CarQuest
We need people to pre-sell BBQ tickets. We are hoping to pre-sell 2,000 meals. They are available to be picked up during the week at CarQuest on 2150 South Broadway, (near Long's Drugs), or at the Harbor, 751 E. Foster Road (office hours are 9-noon and 1-3).There are also fliers available to display on community bulletin boards, at work, in store fronts, etc.We need people to make homemade baked goods for a bake sale on the first.We will need people to help pick up supplies the week before the BBQ.The day of the BBQ, we need volunteers to: prepare food, serve, and deliver meals, clean up.
For more information on how you can help, call or e-mail Lorie Bouget 805-928-3105 bouget.LF@verizon.net
We appreciate your willingness to help make the BBQ a success. Thank you.