Easton's Legacy Toy Drive: Handful of updates!

Easton's Legacy Toy Drive

Each September we lead a memorial toy drive to benefit the children of PCH. This began almost 7 years ago when Kursty and I lost our little boy Easton to his battle with primitive neuroectodermal tumors (pnet, pronounced peanut). Our yearly memorial toy drive, occurring in conjunction with his birthday, is our way to celebrate his life and remember him. Our campaign initially began small with close friends and family participating. However, over the past few years it has grown to include many other groups and organizations in our community.

Once again we have joined up with Derrick and Rochelle Spitzer, the owners of CrossFit Incite to host a memorial fitness event in conjunction with the toy drive. We invite the community and neighboring CrossFit gyms across the Phoenix valley to join us for our workout event and competition. For admission into the event we ask for the donation of a new unopened toy, which will be given to a cancer patient at PCH.

List of Events

List of Events

There are lots of new happenings this year with in conjunction with the event including (but not limited to):

· The General Workout

As we have done it the past two years. For participation please bring a donation of a new unopened toy for achild at PCH or a $10 donation to be used toward the purchase of toys, or to assist with these children’s needs (pharmacy girt cards, grocery gift cards, etc.)

· The Official Competition

This is for those who want to compete in the official competition for prizes. The entry fee is $35 and will include the official Easton’s Legacy T-shirt as long as you pre-register by September 5^th. Please send an email to eastonslegacy@gmail.com to pre-register.

· Online Auctions

Beginning on September 1^st we will be posting several online auctions for a number of fantastic items that have been donated. You need not be present to win.

· Raffles

We have numerous amazing items that have been donated and will be raffled off at the event. Raffle tickets will be $2 each of 3 for $5. You need not be present to win.

· Door Prizes

As a thank you, every participant will be entered in for door prizes that will be given away throughout the event. You must be present to win the door prizes.

· Sample Products

Several organizations have donated products for participants to sample.

· Official Event T-Shirts

We have done our first t-shirt pre-order. However, by popular request we have spoken with our printer and he is willing to help us get another order done in time. All orders must be in by September 5^th. The pre-order cost is $20 per shirt, they are Next Level bended material, adult sizes only, and come in different cuts for women and men. We will have a limited number of shirts to sell at the event. The cost at the event will be $25. Please email us at eastonslegacy@gmail.com to place an order.

· The Waffle Crush Truck

The Waffle Crush Truck will be at the event selling their delicious waffles and will be donating a percentage of all sales.

100% of the funds generated will go to assist the children of PCH and for their support.

Friday, August 1, 2014

Handful of updates!

With less than two months to go until Easton's event preparations are well underway to make this an amazing event! While Easton's event has always been family friendly we are super excited to announce that this year we will be doing a Children's Heat as well! The regular heats will run every half hour starting at 8am and continuing until 1pm however at 10am we will do a specific children's heat so that the kiddos get to experience full participation. The children's heat will be for children ages 5 years and older and there will be volunteers able to assist them through the workout.
We have been working very hard contacting local business establishments and organizations to request gift cards, prizes, and products to be used as raffle and possible auction items. They have all been super generous and willing to help in our efforts and I would like to give them a quick shout out to show my appreication (also a little taste to get you all excited for the event!). The following places have donated gifts cards and/or voucher coupons:
Buddyz Chicago Style Pizzeria
Yogurt Jungle
Chick-fil-a
Costa Vida
Baci Italian Bistro
Jimmy Johns
Sushi Creek
Cold Stone Creamery
These following places have donated prize items:
Scott Archery Releases
Ted's shooting Range
Bounce house Rental
Diamond Archery
Silver Jewelry
The Natural Grip
Life as RX
Las Sendas Golf Course
Custom Girls apparel
Hair by Jonelle
Sabrina Bollenberg Photography
Pictures By Fancy Pants
We are still waiting to hear back from additional vendors and local businesses but are so far extremely excited and overwhelmed with gratitude for all these amazing businesses and their generousity. We are also super excited to announce that My Waffle Crush has agreed to come and will be donating 10% of their profits to Phoenix Children's Hospital! Can't wait to see all of you soon!