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Katie Mac's Tour de Coeur
Page Creator: Michelle McCardle
Event: 31st Briggs & Al's Run & Walk for Children's Hospital
Event Starts: Sep 20th 2008
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Beauty Day in the PICU
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Children's Hospital and Health System Foundation Children's Hospital and Health System Foundation
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin is the only hospital in Wisconsin dedicated solely to the care and treatment of children. It also is the only Level I pediatric trauma center in the state. Founded in 1894,...
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Fundraising target: $20,000
So far I have raised: $15,675.00
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THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN, FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT !!!!

 

"Mom, you know today IS NOT a good hair day for me!!!"

"What will Dr. Peter say?"

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On November 12, 2007 Katie had her third open heart surgery, the Fontan.  Katie now has passive blood flow to the lungs and her right and left ventricle work together to pump oxygenated blood to her body.  Katie does have a left ventricle although it is small.  Many children with Fontan completion do not have a left ventricle, so Katie benefits in the pumping department.  Nonetheless she is a single ventricle and will have limitations life long.

Katie was discharged from the hospital on November 25, 2007.  Her recovery went well despite some pacing issues.  There was a possibilty that Katie would need a pacemaker.  Thankfully, Katie was able to get out of flutter and avoid implantation. 

Prior to being hospitalized I wondered how it would be this time with a feisty two year old.  Once again, I can't speak highly enough about Children's Hospital and their staff.  Everyone cared for her as though she was their own.  They did what ever they could to make her comfortable and even had some tricks to keep her happy.  They obviously did a good job because Katie does not mind visiting the hospital.  In fact, when I tell Katie it is time for a check up, she is truly excited to see Dr. Frommelt and Lisa, oh and we can't forget Dr. Peter. 

Katie does not have any more surgeries scheduled.  It is possible Katie will need surgery in the future as her heart function long term is unknown, but she is doing great now.  We owe Katie's health to Children's Hospital.  Without Children's we would not have Katie and for that we are forever grateful.  That is why John and I are dedicated to raising money for the hospital's Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Herma Heart Center - for Katie and for all children who may need it.

We hope you will join us for Al's Run on September 20, 2008.  John and I will be running, while Ryan, Jack, Katie, and Matthew will be walking.  If you have any questions please contact me at mmccardle@wi.rr.com

We appreciate all your thoughts, prayers and support these past few years, and looking forward.

Thank You,

Michelle, John, KATIE, Ryan, Jack, and Matthew

P.S.

Don't forget to ask your employer for matching donations. 

 


Online Sponsors to date:
Display Name Date Amount  Comment
Karen & Carl Erickson 11/3/2008 $200.00 Thank you Karen & Carl 
The Frigstad Family 10/2/2008 $50.00 Thank you Laura & John! 
Bob Rourke 10/1/2008 $50.00  
Sandy K - Tetra Medical 9/24/2008 $25.00 To a great cause...Wishing good weather for the run/walk day! 
Matthew Boyd 9/23/2008 $100.00 Keep up the good work! Hope to meet you very soon! 
Mommy, Daddy & "The Men" 9/20/2008 $116.00 Keep pushing Katie, We Love You!!! 
Elite Fitness and Racquet Clubs 9/20/2008 $925.00 Our special little member 
John Graham SR. 9/20/2008 $50.00 Good Luck 
John & Peggy Bochenczak 9/20/2008 $25.00  
Karen L. Kiffmeyer 9/20/2008 $25.00  
Mary Binder 9/19/2008 $25.00  
NAI MLG Commercial 9/19/2008 $250.00  
Pat & Sue McCardle 9/19/2008 $25.00 Good luck Grandpa Denny. 
Bob & Daryl Stelter 9/18/2008 $50.00  
The Fox Family 9/18/2008 $50.00  
Grammie and Yoohoo 9/18/2008 $500.00 With hugs, smooches & all our love. 
Provo Family 9/18/2008 $100.00 Great cause and great family 
Heidi Rich 9/18/2008 $50.00 Go, Katie, go! 
Todd Rizzo 9/17/2008 $50.00 Katie - good luck to you and your team on Saturday !! 
Tim Nelson 9/17/2008 $25.00  
anonymous 9/16/2008 $1,000.00 To the little "WOOD ROOSTER" who is SO very strong. 
Joe Bukovich 9/16/2008 $50.00 Thank you for your dedication to such a great cause 
Anders Family 9/16/2008 $75.00 God bless you Katie! 
John Govin 9/15/2008 $25.00  
Tim Carey 9/15/2008 $25.00  
Lane 9/15/2008 $100.00 You are an inspiration to all of us  
Craig Lashley 9/15/2008 $50.00  
The Koehne Family 9/15/2008 $25.00 Hope the day is a huge success. To good health. See you at the walk! 
Carolyn, Bert, Katie & Matt Bennett 9/15/2008 $25.00 go Katie! 
Grandpa Bob & Carol 9/15/2008 $500.00 We love you Katie. 
Thank you so much Jessica Heller! 9/15/2008 $35.00  
The Work Family 9/14/2008 $100.00 We're pulling for ya "Cakers"! See you at the walk! 
Lloyd Brown 9/14/2008 $250.00 Go Katie! 
Brian, Nicole, Ella & Emerson 9/13/2008 $100.00  
Bill Mangen 9/13/2008 $25.00 Michelle as my godchild, I am honored to make this donation 
Renee and Joe Schultz 9/13/2008 $100.00  
The Packee Family 9/5/2008 $50.00  
Lauren Groenevelt 8/28/2008 $25.00  
Christine Olson 8/27/2008 $50.00 For the Katie Mac Team. Sincerely the Olson's 
Steven Yahnke 8/15/2008 $75.00 Have a great time on the run/walk! 
Chris Radecki 8/14/2008 $100.00 We are honored once again to run in spirit for the great Katie Mac. Our Love to all 
Ann and Jerry 8/13/2008 $500.00 Go Katie 
The Dheins 8/13/2008 $25.00 Katie, you're the sweetest 
Chris Zipperer 8/12/2008 $100.00 We'll be walking in spirit! 
Bob Beilfuss 8/12/2008 $50.00 Good Luck to the McCardle clan 
Tony, Cheryl, Lauren & Nicole 8/12/2008 $45.00 -- See ya on the course Katie -- (Whereabouts Unknown) 
Jenni Cork 8/11/2008 $25.00 Way to go Katie! 
stevep 8/11/2008 $100.00  
Kurt Andrae 8/11/2008 $250.00 Sorry we can't make it....have fun!!!! 
Steve Boll 8/11/2008 $50.00  
Carrie Kohout 8/8/2008 $50.00 Best wishes, Health, and Happiness from Texas 
Tom Halat 8/7/2008 $50.00  
Nancy and Andy 8/7/2008 $50.00 Katie and family, how great that you raise money to help others! 
Sofia, D & Lew 8/4/2008 $250.00  
Neal Driscoll 8/4/2008 $50.00 Good luck to Katie and everyone on her team! 
Matt Stamborski 8/2/2008 $100.00  
michele szidon 8/1/2008 $100.00 Good luck Katie! Have fun at the run! 
Cindy, Tim, Alex, and Ava 8/1/2008 $150.00  
Jane Betz & Dan Peterson 7/23/2008 $75.00  
Michelle McCardle 7/20/2008 $50.00 Happy Birthday Anner! Thank you for all of your support. 
The McGreevy Family 7/20/2008 $50.00 Thank You! 
Pat & Tina Galagan 7/20/2008 $100.00 Katie - We're Proud of You!! 
Tommy Treder 7/18/2008 $100.00 Good luck walking! You will probably beat your daddy even though he is running! 
David & Pat Raysich 7/18/2008 $100.00 Thanks for sharing her story of courage and hope 
Kevin Wahlgren 7/17/2008 $100.00  
Greg, Tanya, Ashley, Olivia and Ella Bissen 7/17/2008 $25.00 Way to go Katie!  
John Thomsen 7/16/2008 $25.00  
Mike Carew 7/16/2008 $100.00 Great News - very happy to hear Katie is doing well 
Gwen & Don Jongewaard 7/15/2008 $50.00 Happy Birthday Katie Dear!!!! Love ya. 
Matthew McCardle 7/15/2008 $100.00 I love you Katie! Happy Birthday. 
Barry Chavin 7/14/2008 $100.00  
Yvonne & Byron Lambert Family 7/14/2008 $25.00 Glad to hear Katie is doing well! Have a FUN day at the walk/run! 
Laura at CCHP 7/14/2008 $25.00 SO glad to hear how well Katie is doing! 
Jan & Larry C 7/12/2008 $50.00 Have fun on your run. Hugs to all. 
Brenda & Tony Garbo 7/9/2008 $50.00 We love you, Katie!! 
Quinn and Aidan 6/30/2008 $150.00 Happy Birthday Katie-Cakes! We can't wait to meet your friends. 
Rick and Penny Krejci 6/30/2008 $100.00 Happy Birthday Katie. We love you! 
jen and tim doyle 6/28/2008 $50.00 Hope we can join you for the run. Praying for a healthy year for Katie ;-) 
Jack McCardle 6/27/2008 $100.00 Happy Birthday! I love you! 
Ryan McCardle 6/27/2008 $100.00 Happy Birthday! I love You! 
Ammanda, Addison and Dan Neitz 6/27/2008 $250.00 Much Love to Katie and all the McCardles! 
The Goold Family 6/26/2008 $50.00 We are so blessed to have Children's Hospital in our our 'back yard'! 
Patty Flowers 6/26/2008 $25.00 Happy to support such a wonderful family!! 
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* Total raised online: $9,371.00
Amount raised offline: $6,304.00
Grand Total: $15,675.00
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