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SPECIAL OLYMPICS ILLINOIS

Lake of the Woods Plunge 2007

TEAM LARKIN

HERE IT IS!!!  I have ordered 10 dvd's of it and will burn it for anyone who would like it.  Please email and let me know.  Love to all and I hope you like the video.

http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=250386d0e8845b28593d8d&skin_id=0&&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url

And another video that will help you understand why I am so passionate about working for my daughters future.

http://www.giftsds.segullah.org/photo_montage.htm

A big thank you goes to Jed and Myra Swisher who made and donated all of the Team Larkin t-shirts for all of our plungers!!

 
2007 SPEEDO WEARING STUD PLUNGERS:  JERRY RAMSHAW,   DAN MARKER, ERIC ZANDER, PARHAM PARASTARAN, DOUG YODER, BRAD PARKS, MATT JOOP, and Larkin's Physical Therapist BARRY CHAPMAN, JAY RAMSHAW, CHARLIE RAMSHAW, DUSTIN NEISWENDER
 
2007 BIKINI WEARING BABE PLUNGERS:  Amy Armstrong, Laura Johnston, Dana Buerkett, Irina Stewart,   Angie Hatfield Marker, Shawna Koenig, Jan Joop, Joann Henneman, Courtnie Ramshaw, Janelle Logue
 
2007 BIG HEARTED KID Plungers:  Chase Martinkus 11, Ricky Herr 11, Sophie Herr 9, Noah Herr 7, Jack Johnston 10,  Auggie Loschen 11,  Alex Sabol 11Richard Harrington 13,  Blakely Harrington 16Carson Stewart 11Artemis Comet 11, Paul Comet 13, Chris Comet 8, Andy Hopper 11, Caroline Hopper 9 Travis Tressler 11, Will Johnson 13, John Anderson 17, Tyler Stefan 17, Lucas Stefan 13, Alexis Freund 12, Ally Lindgren 13, Meredith Ramshaw 13, Trent Kunas 10, Emilee Kunas 16, Maddie Kunas 13, Eric Kunas 19, Nicole Yoder 14, Tyler Yoder 11, Storm Joop 11, Mason Joop 8, Zach Parks 11, Chelsea Parks 14, Sean Sullivan 11, Dylan Grady 10, Monica Prichard 13Michael Prichard 11, Katie Gillette 11, Rachel Hubbs 19, Josh Hubbs 11, Ciara Reilly 13, Megan Deedrich 14,  JENNA DOMBROWSKI 16, Madalyn Deval 9,  Madison Miller 11,  Spencer Atkins 13, Drake Peratt 11, Michael Rubenacker 12, Cole Sloniger 7,  Patrick Beckemeyer 8, Matthew Beckemeyer 13, Max Herr 5 Our Youngest Plunger!!
 
Here is a link to a video we made to celebrate Larkin's first year.  What seemed so dark in the beginning, has turned out to be the brightest gift God could ever have blessed us with.  Larkin has taught us patience and unconditional love are the most important things we can give to the people in our lives.  She continues to teach us lessons everyday but the most important is that life is too short to be sad.  CELEBRATE every single day.
 
 

And this is a preview of year 2 that I am currently working on so it's a very rough draft.

http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=16ba95a06d73a061d6c342&skin_id=0&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url

I have jumped into Lake of the Woods COLD COLD COLD water since 2000.  The year 2005 brought a special significance with the birth of our daughter Larkin.  Larkin was diagnosed with Down Syndrome and has fought a hard battle since with her health.   We are also dealing with a seizure disorder which has caused further delay but we have great hopes for her future.

 
A very special Auntie & Uncle to Larkin kicked us off with a pledge of $1500.00!!  And my work place Twin City Honda BMW gave $1000.00 for the 2nd year in a row!!!
 
Off Line Donations:
Champaign-Urbana Down Syndrome Network $100 For All Of Our Kids!
Sophie Herr age 9 $20 for Larkin and she's also taking the Plunge
Carolyn Johnston $50.00 for Jack Johnston, Plunger
Jane Green $100.00 for Larkin Armstrong, the reason for the freezin
Karen Seble $25.00 for Larkin Armstrong, the reason for the freezin
The Herr Family $500.00 for the Herr Kids, Plungers
Jim Turner and the O'Brien Auto Park in Urbana $500 for Larkin Armstrong, the reason for the freezin
Anonymous $500 for Larkin Armstrong, the reason for the freezin
Scott & Lynn Anderson family $250 for John Anderson, Plunger
James & June Cullum $50 for John Anderson, Plunger
Jack & Carol Kammerer $50 for the Herr Kids, Plungers
Doug & Cheryl Yoder $50 for the Yoder family, Plungers
Mary Walker $20 for the Yoder family, Plungers
John Watkins $25 for the Yoder family, Plungers
Deran Huss $20 for the Yoder family, Plungers
Curtis Hays $25 for the Yoder family, Plungers
Liz Hobart $30 for the Yoder family, Plungers
Dave Janson $20 for the Yoder family, Plungers
Charlene Hamilton $25 for the Yoder family, Plungers
Randy Cearlock $50 for the Yoder family, Plungers
Mark Frels $10 for the Yoder family, Plungers
Scherrie Giamanco $10 for the Yoder family, Plungers
Chuck Spencer $10 for the Yoder family, Plungers
Deb & Ben Miller $10 for the Yoder family, Plungers
Kevin & Diane Handley $25 for the Yoder family, Plungers
Greg Johnson $40 for the Yoder family, Plungers
Jeanna Essick $50 for the Joop family, Plungers
Betty Clasey $100 for the Joop family, Plungers
Bonnie Joop $40 for the Joop family, Plungers
Bobbie Burr $40 for the Joop family, Plungers
Lesley Walker $20 for the Yoder family, Plungers
Bob & Kathy Plecki $30 for the Plecki family
JT & Melissa Warmbier $20 for the Yoder family, Plungers
David Berner $10 for the Yoder family, Plungers
Mary Brady $15 for the Yoder family, Plungers
Dr. Carol Stack $30 for the Yoder family, Plungers
Martin, Hood, Friese & Associates $50 for Ally Lindgren, Plunger
Craig & Anna Stefan $120 for the Stefan Boys, Plungers
Jack & Donna Dombrowski $100 for Jenna Dombrowski, Plunger
Ann Frederick $50 for Larkin Armstrong the Reason for the Freezin
Jon Scholl $20 for the Yoder Family, Plungers
Tamara White $20 for the Yoder Family, Plungers
Tom & Connie Barham $50 for Larkin Armstrong, The Reason for the Freezin
John & Lea Comet family $100 for The Comet Kids, Plungers
Patricia Merlie $100 for Dan & Angie Marker, Plungers
Joe & Diane Phillips $100 for Larkin Armstrong, The Reason for the Freezin
Uncle David & Aunt Abby, Asti, Sage, Bailey, Sophia $500 for Baby Larkin the Reason for the Freezin
Loft 202 in Clinton Illinois (Aunt Abby's store) $500 a collection of all the tips and donations in the store for Larkin Armstrong The Reason for the Freezin
Grammy & Grandpa Armstrong $150  for Larkin Armstrong, The Reason for the Freezin
Freund Family $100 for Alexis Freund, Plunger
The Ramshaw Family $500 for The Ramshaw Gang, PLUNGERS!
Armstrong Lumber Company $250 for Larkin Armstrong, The Reason for the Freezin
Russ & Irina Stewart $100 for Stewart Family, Plungers
Joe & Shelia Lamb $100 for Larkin Armstrong, The Reason for the Freezin
Dr. Robert & Nadine Brown $100 for Larkin Armstrong, The Reason for the Freezin
Kenny & Joy Bilger and family $100  for Madalyn Deval, Plunger
Mimi & Andy Edwards $100 for the Herr kids, Plungers
Anthony Bamert & Associates $100 for Maddie Miller, Plunger
David & Angie Washburn $50 for Larkin Armstrong, The Reason for the Freezin
John & Susan Goodman $30 for John Anderson, Plunger
Ken Johnson $20 for Madalyn Deval, Plunger
Pam Stomecki $25 for Alexis Freund, Plunger
Craig Perkins $25 for Alexis Freund, Plunger
Dave Mast $10 for Angie and Dan Marker, Plungers
Larry Madden $100 for Angie and Dan Marker, Plungers
Greg Collins $20 for Angie and Dan Marker, Plungers
Julian Olds $15 for Angie and Dan Marker, Plungers
Steve Jefferies $5 for Angie and Dan Marker, Plungers
Scott Jordan $20 for Angie and Dan Marker, Plungers
Jess Collins $20 for Angie and Dan Marker, Plungers
Brian Burton $20 for Angie and Dan Marker, Plungers
 
If you do not feel comfortable donating online you can mail checks to my home 2501 Meadow Square Lane, Champaign 61822.  Make the check out to Special Olympics please.
 

Supporters

Comment Donation
Don and Sue Anne Fischer In honor of Larkin - blessings and love!
$50.00
Mikki Johnson
$25.00
Charlie and AJ Poole Good Job Larkin - You've got a rockin team behind you! LOVE YOUR VA POSSE!!!
$100.00
jeffro nancy grace nicholson "LET'S WATCH WOMEN'S MARCH MADNESS" !!!!
$50.00
ron and julie russo
$100.00
Jim and Paddy Sobeski
$100.00
Melissa and John Satterthwaite Go Team Larkin!!
$20.00
Monica & Michael Prichard Have fun!!
$50.00
The Michael Kenny Family Woo Hoo!!! Go Ciara and the rest of Team Larkin!!
$20.00
Carson's Mom I hope it is a heart warming experience- since you will be freezing your buns off
$50.00
Rolland & Martha Kelley For Larkin and the Herr family jumpers.
$100.00
Jack
$50.00
Marla and Clay Deval For Madalyn - to not drag her mom in!
$50.00
Salm's
$20.00
Maeve Reilly In support of Ciara Reilly
$25.00
Dan Hosier Madalyn drag your Mom in with you.
$50.00
Rob and Jill Kunas and family
$200.00
Bryan & Darcy Thomas Go Team Larkin!!!
$100.00
Karen Werth Go Polar Plunger Kids!
$25.00
Denise Martin Hopefully it will warm up this weekend, good luck.
$50.00
Panagiota and Michael Comet Good Luck Team Larkin!
$100.00
The Hubbs Family Amy - You're an inspiration to all. Love to Larkin
$50.00
Jennifer Liagridonis Go Larkin!
$100.00
Anonymous
$100.00
Paul Deckard Good Luck and Stay Warm
$50.00
Mitch & Sarah Wilson Great Cause! Have fun!
$50.00
auntie Penny, Uncle Johnny, Lewis Go Polar Bears!!
$100.00
Bill, Jane, Emily & Matthew Oldham I heard you on the radio and went to Larkin's webpage. She is adorable!
$25.00
Wells and Joann Anderson for John Anderson's team
$100.00
Cathy Hatfield Go Team Larkin!
$25.00
Lee and Alice Miller Good Luck to Rachel and Josh--God Bless!!!!
$25.00
Bonnie Kelley For the cold jumpers the Herr Kids
$50.00
Barham Benefit Group Good luck, stay warm
$500.00
Katie Gillette
$100.00
Donna Wadycki go Rach and Josh
$25.00
LindaL Holmes
$25.00
Shannon
$50.00
Deb & Phil Cocagne Larkin, your a very special little girl
$50.00
Dana, Tami, Lindsay, and JT You all deserve a warm, sunny, day for your plunge!
$50.00
Mr. and Mrs. Rhett Wisegarver She's a cutie pie!! Stay warm
$50.00
The David Johnson Family
$100.00
Anonymous
$500.00
Tony
$100.00
The Shapland Family God Bless Larkin!
$100.00
Mills Family Enjoy the jump!
$100.00
Bill, Jill, Owen and Charlie Hobbs Good luck Team Larkin!
$100.00
The Lindgren Family
$50.00
Bill and Ann Gray Way to go Team Larkin!
$100.00
Mary Ellen Fallon Larkin is beautiful~and so blessed to have parents w/such glorious, loving hearts!
$50.00
Rob Washburn Good Luck to all!!
$100.00

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