tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7135561555012831252024-03-12T16:59:02.429-07:00The Keep Smiling ProjectIn Memory of Alan J. ChristensenThe Keep Smiling Projecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02050144284484440955noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713556155501283125.post-79755163342912852752015-03-20T10:08:00.000-07:002015-04-09T21:15:29.371-07:00Mommy and Me Sing and Play Group- SPRING SESSION<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When we started the Keep Smiling Project, we knew we wanted to include our kids in fundraising projects. I love this fundraiser because it is something my kids and I love to do with each other! Each class is 45 minutes long and filled with fun songs and activities for kids. They are a blast for both Moms and kids. Each session will have lots of singing, dancing, and rhythm as well as a special activity. <br />
We are hosting a 5 week Mommy (or Daddy) Sing and Play group. Here's the Details...<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Dates: Mondays (4/13-5/11) </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Location: South Jordan, Utah (you will receive the actual address upon registration)</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Donation of $25.00 per child </b> </span>This includes all 5 classes (that's only 5 bucks a class folks!)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>100% of this money will go to help a family who is affected by Cancer or another life altering condition, KEEP SMILING! </i></b></span><br />
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Here's a little peek at the schedule...<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Week 1</u>- <b>Wiggles, Shakes, and Giggles- </b><i>S</i></span><i style="font-size: x-large;">ongs and dances to move and groove along to.</i><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Week 2</u>-<b> </b> <b>Animals</b>- <i> Songs, dances and sign language for all of our favorite animal friends.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Week 3</u>- <b>Weather and Seasons</b></span><span style="font-size: large;">- <i>Explore Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter through fun songs and imaginative play. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Week 4</u>- <b>VROOM</b>- <i>Cars, boats, trains, and planes!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Week 5</u>- </span><b style="font-size: x-large;">Western Day- </b><span style="font-size: large;"> <i>Where your western wear and come play with us on the range!</i></span><br />
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These are some pictures from our "Western Day" from last year.<br />
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REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND SPACE IS LIMITED. Classes are designed for children ages 15 months and older. To register please contact us by email at <i>thekeepsmilingproject@gmail.com</i><br />
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<br />The Keep Smiling Projecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02050144284484440955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713556155501283125.post-65814846909799835032014-06-25T17:11:00.000-07:002015-03-20T20:48:55.243-07:00Jay and Annika Crump Family <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w8dAF_WZpjo/VOp-IiyewNI/AAAAAAAAAZs/YCypirrpKoo/s1600/10308936_10202639566324985_8030633661466661708_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w8dAF_WZpjo/VOp-IiyewNI/AAAAAAAAAZs/YCypirrpKoo/s1600/10308936_10202639566324985_8030633661466661708_n.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a>Meet our Recipient Family for 2014! The Crump Family! The Crump family lost their sweet mom and wife after a brave fight against Breast Cancer. This family is so strong and been through so much! We are glad that they got to take some time to vacation together to relax, laugh, and make some fun memories together. Because of everyone's support we were able to raise enough money to send them to Disneyland, Universal Studios, and Six Flags. All the best to this sweet family!<br />
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If you'd like to see more about this family and their journey please follow the link below to this touching video.<br />
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Thank you so much to everyone that supported us in raising money for this family. You will never know what it means to us! If you would like more details in the funds that were raised and how they were spent, please check the Fundraising Totals Page.The Keep Smiling Projecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02050144284484440955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713556155501283125.post-76605527731759666572014-02-13T17:18:00.000-08:002015-02-22T17:21:09.506-08:00Millie's 3rd annual Bake Sale at Cafe Rio Corporate Office<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">Millie did a bake sale today at Clay's work for our "Keep Smiling Project." Millie helped with every step of the process and she LOVED IT! She begged me to bring her cash register so it could be "like a real bakery!" I'm so humbled and grateful for the support of the people at Clay's office. Not only did they order a ton of stuff- they also waited in line patiently so that Millie could bag up everything for them and use her cash register. With their kindness, Millie raised over $250.00. That's an entire Disneyland Park Hopper ticket for someone in the family we are focusing on right now! Thank you from the bottom of my heart Cafe Rio Corporate office for making her efforts so rewarding for her!</span><br />
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The Keep Smiling Projecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02050144284484440955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713556155501283125.post-43439479841695125202014-02-06T18:42:00.002-08:002014-04-18T13:41:57.664-07:00We're Back!We have taken a little break from the Keep Smiling Project. Our last big fundraising effort was last Spring. Life has been crazy and included moving and right now we are building a new house. Our plan was not to start it up again until after we move into and get settled into a new house. However, when a friend of mine told me about a very special family- it sprung us into action!<br />
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The family we are focusing our fundraising on right now is a secret. Meaning, we are going to surprise them, so we can't tell names right now. Of course, if you are dying to know-<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Photo Shoots</u></b>- Clayton Hansen Photography is donating money from Family photo shoots. Stay tuned for dates. Can't wait?- If you are interested in a shoot now to benefit this special family, please email thekeepsmilingproject@gmail.com and we can get something scheduled. </span><br />
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Other ways to help- </span></u></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Follow us on Facebook- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheKeepSmilingProject" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TheKeepSmilingProject</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Help us spread the word about our project! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Host a bake sale, lemonade stand, or other fundraiser to benefit The Keep Smiling Project</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Own a business? Ask about keeping one of our collection jars at your Register</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks to everyone who is so supportive of us. You'll never understand how much it means to us!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The website we set up for the auction is <a href="http://kspauction.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://kspauction.blogspot.com/</a>! You can start placing bids tonight at Midnight! Make sure you read the instructions as well as terms and conditions to help things go smoothly! Remember 100% of the money raised will go to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kevin-Norris-Cancer-Battle/156251287869758?fref=ts" target="_blank">Kevin and Rachel Norris Family</a>. Thanks so much!</span>The Keep Smiling Projecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02050144284484440955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713556155501283125.post-75356448452316501012013-04-26T19:56:00.000-07:002013-05-07T21:17:32.353-07:00Millie's Bake Sale- THANK YOU CAFE RIO!I helped Millie put on another bake sale at the Cafe Rio Corporate Offices the weekend before Easter. Millie decided what to sell, and helped make and package everything. We made darling Easter bags filled with goodies like Cadbury Egg cookies, Chocolate and Caramel dipped pretzel rods, and Cinnamon Roll Popcorn. My hard-working little 4 year old raised <b>$355.00</b> for The Keep Smiling Project's sponsored family- The Norris Family. A giant THANK YOU to all the employees at Clay's office for always being so supportive of Millie's bake sales. You make it so much fun for her!The Keep Smiling Projecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02050144284484440955noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713556155501283125.post-36796691589013977802013-04-10T20:41:00.000-07:002013-04-13T15:39:07.012-07:00Online Auction Update<span style="font-size: large;">We have about 3 more weeks until the Online Auction to benefit the Norris Family starts. We have received some great donations and I want to thank all of those who have so generously donated. As actual items start coming in, I will share some pictures of some of the great things that will be up for auction- that way you can get a head start on your "TO BID ON" list. As a reminder- 100% of all money raised is going directly to the Norris Family. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am working with some local businesses to collect some great items and gift cards. I wanted to give a special shout out to one of my absolute FAVORITE restaurants in Utah- (and no I am not just saying that!) </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<b style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.wildrose-district.com/" target="_blank">THE WILD ROSE</a></b><span style="font-size: large;"> in South Jordan and </span><a href="http://www.tiburonfinedining.com/" style="font-size: x-large;" target="_blank"><b>TIBURON</b> </a><span style="font-size: large;">in Sandy each donated </span><b style="font-size: x-large;">$75.00 gift cards</b><span style="font-size: large;"> for the auction. </span><span style="font-size: large;">I have been to The Wild Rose 3 times in less than a month- the food is amazing! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We also have some gift cards to <b><a href="http://www.onesweetslice.com/" target="_blank">ONE SWEET SLICE</a></b> (aka-best cupcake shop in Utah!) and <b><a href="http://www.caferio.com/" target="_blank">CAFE RIO</a></b> (who doesn't love Cafe Rio?)
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have no affiliation at all with Wild Rose, Tiburon, or One Sweet Slice- well, besides being a frequent diner at all of them- They just were moved to help when I told them about the Norris Family. Local businesses are pretty much the best, aren't they!?! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You don't have to be super talented or have your own business to donate- Collecting donations can be as simple as an email to one of your favorite businesses!
If you would like to donate an item for the auction let us know at <b>thekeepsmilingproject@gmail.com.</b> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> We also need lots and lots of bidders for our auction- so stay tuned and be ready on May 2-5! Thanks everyone or your involvement and support of the Norris Family!</span>The Keep Smiling Projecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02050144284484440955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713556155501283125.post-83238870495473381942013-03-25T07:28:00.000-07:002013-04-07T20:18:57.664-07:00Online Auction<span style="font-size: large;">The Keep Smiling Project will be putting on its first ONLINE AUCTION to benefit the Norris Family. We are currently accepting donations of goods and services to be auctioned off in May. The date for the auction will be May 2-5. We need all items by April 25th. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Most anything will work, so if you have any ideas and you want to get involved, let us know! </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">thekeepsmilingproject@gmail.com </span>The Keep Smiling Projecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02050144284484440955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713556155501283125.post-4408048973922595142013-03-24T22:36:00.002-07:002013-03-25T09:14:57.180-07:00Norris Family<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We've picked a really special family to focus our fundraising efforts on. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Kevin Norris was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma to his brains and lungs last week. His condition is very serious and he underwent neurosurgery to stop a massive brain bleed that the tumor in his brain was causing. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This is a huge shock to his family and friends- and especially to his wife and 2 young children. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We've never met this family, but we have heard amazing things about them. I just can't imagine what they all must be going through. This is exactly why we started The Keep Smiling Project, and we want to help out in any way we can. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you want to get involved, click <a href="http://thekeepsmilingproject.blogspot.com/p/current-fundraising-projects.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">here</span></a> to see our current fundraising projects. Or just scroll down in the blog roll. Remember <b>100% </b>of all donations go directly to the family! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If you want to donate money please contact us at thekeepsmilingproject@gmail.com- or you can donate directly to the family at this link</span></span><br />
<a href="http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/Kevin-Norris-Family/49342" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/Kevin-Norris-Family/4934</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">We can't tell you enough how much your support means to us! Please keep the Norris family in your prayers!</span><br />
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<br />The Keep Smiling Projecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02050144284484440955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713556155501283125.post-14207595575523115562012-12-25T20:39:00.000-08:002013-04-07T22:24:36.200-07:00THANK YOU!!!<span style="font-size: large;">As 2012 is coming to a close, we really want to thank everyone who has been so supportive of our Keep Smiling Project this year. Thank you so much for all of the cute families out there who scheduled photo shoots with Clay <a href="http://www.claytonhansenphotography.com/" target="_blank">(www.claytonhansenphotography.com)</a>. Thank you to all of the moms who supported the Fall Sing and Play group and brought your kids each week!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We also wanted to thank my mom, sisters, and brother in laws, for being willing to babysit our kids when we went out on photo shoots together. Also to Clay's mom for coming every week to our sing and play group to help with my kids. What in the world would we have done without you!?!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>These are some pictures of the darling family that we were able to send to Disneyland this past November! Can they be any cuter!?! Thanks to them for being so wonderful to work with and such amazing inspirations to us! We love you guys! </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">We're so excited about things we have planned for the Keep Smiling Project in 2013! If you know of an inspirational family that has been affected by cancer or other life-changing conditions, let us know at thekeepsmilingproject@gmail.com. </span><br />
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<br />The Keep Smiling Projecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02050144284484440955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713556155501283125.post-86439179735317682262012-11-05T07:58:00.000-08:002012-11-05T07:58:00.535-08:00Sing and Play GroupThe Mommy and Me Group was such a blast! I hope all the moms enjoyed it! Wednesdays seem kind of empty without it now! I want to thank all the moms from the bottom of my heart for bringing your kids each week and supporting our Keep Smiling Project. We raised $200.00 and all of this is going to sending one special family to Disneyland in November!<br />
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This is a picture from our Halloween Day. Is there anything better than cute kids in costumes? The Keep Smiling Projecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02050144284484440955noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713556155501283125.post-16961013292649936792012-10-11T20:49:00.002-07:002012-10-12T07:02:27.287-07:00Thank You Cafe Rio!!!<img height="284" src="http://thumbs.ifood.tv/files/images/editor/images/Cafe%20Rio.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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Clay works at the corporate office for Cafe Rio. The people there are the sweetest people in the world to Millie! She refers to Clay's co-workers as her "friends." <br />
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When we started the Keep Smiling Project we wanted to choose fundraisers where the entire family could be involved, and give our kids opportunities to be involved. One of Millie's favorite things to do is help me in the kitchen, so we thought this could be a great opportunity for her to have a little bake sale and Clay suggested she could sell the items at his work (since Millie has so many good friends there!) She picked what she wanted to make and helped make every single thing! We made caramel apples, pumpkin sugar cookies, and chocolate mint cookies. I wish I would have taken a picture of our kitchen the night before, with cute little Millie right in the middle of everything!<br />
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Thank you Cafe Rio! Your generous support earned $250.00 for the Keep Smiling Project and is going towards the trip we are sending a family on in November! The Keep Smiling Projecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02050144284484440955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713556155501283125.post-33179855016085954372012-09-08T16:13:00.001-07:002013-04-07T22:23:53.989-07:00Magic!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think "Magical" is the best way to describe the way we've been feeling over the past few days. On Wednesday we were able to contact the most amazing and deserving family and offer them a trip to the Happiest Place on Earth--- DISNEYLAND! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The family has been through so much and includes two of the cutest kids in the world who have lost 2 parents to Cancer and it's horrible effects. The family has been through so much and they so deserve a chance to just have fun together and make memories as a new family unit! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are keeping the name of this family confidential, but we wanted to post this so that all who have helped us in fundraising can share in our excitement! A great big hug to everyone who has participated in our fundraising projects! The money we've raised so far will help pay a large portion of their trip and truly made it possible for us to do this. Hopefully this is the first of many exciting announcements for the Keep Smiling Project!</span>The Keep Smiling Projecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02050144284484440955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713556155501283125.post-71614789638231365682012-09-08T16:03:00.000-07:002012-09-20T09:42:38.030-07:00Fall Photo ShootsFall is definitely the most beautiful time in Utah, and definitely the most popular time for Family Pictures. If you are interested in scheduling a photo shoot here are the details.<br />
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1 hour photo shoot- Around 25 edited pictures on cd with copyright release<br />
Families of 6 and under- $10.00 more for extra people<br />
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Sessions are done on location. If you have somewhere in mind, let us know- Otherwise we have plenty of suggestions to make sure you get exactly the look you want!<br />
Cost - $150.00 - As always, 100% of the money goes to helping families affected by Cancer! Email thekeepsmilingproject@gmail.com to schedule your shoot today!<br />
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This is a really popular time of year so if you are interested in scheduling a shoot, let us know soon. Weekends book up pretty quickly! Thank you so much for your help and support for the Keep Smiling Project!The Keep Smiling Projecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02050144284484440955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713556155501283125.post-11098144293024975082012-09-04T21:14:00.000-07:002012-09-05T09:38:03.888-07:00Last of the Summer Photo Shoots<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="text-align: start;">I just can't begin to thank all of the families who supported the Summer Photo Shoots. We raised $900.00 with all of your help and generosity. We have been so humbled by all of the amazing families out there who have shown up to support this cause. Here are a few more from some recent shoots. </span>
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<br />The Keep Smiling Projecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02050144284484440955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713556155501283125.post-5196254596769554252012-08-12T16:32:00.002-07:002012-09-06T08:45:27.301-07:00Summer Photography SessionsI thought I would post a few pictures of some of the Summer Photo Shoots that we have done for the Keep Smiling Project. Thank you so much to these amazing families for their support. If you are interested in scheduling a photo shoot send us an email at thekeepsmilingproject@gmail.com. 100% of the money will go to helping a family who has been affected by cancer.<br />
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We want to be completely open about how we collect and use funds that are donated... With these summer photo shoots and a few others, we raised $650.00. We're already working to get this money put to good use... so stay tuned!The Keep Smiling Projecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02050144284484440955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713556155501283125.post-11223749841190773022012-06-09T22:14:00.003-07:002012-06-12T11:32:37.345-07:00Summer Photo ShootsSo, we've been getting feedback that the mini-shoots are a little hard for some families- because, well, we're in Utah- and Utahns have a lot of kids and need more time for a photo shoot. So I talked to Clay and he said he would open up some other dates so that we could have some regular shoots as well. Here's the details...<br />
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Available through the months of July and August. <br />
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Here's a look at a family shoot from last Summer. Cute right!?!<br />
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<br />The Keep Smiling Projecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02050144284484440955noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713556155501283125.post-16286121476680264652012-05-20T22:44:00.000-07:002012-09-20T09:44:11.259-07:00Why the Keep Smiling Project?Our family started the "Keep Smiling Project" in memory of my dad, Alan J. Christensen, who passed away from Leukemia in 2006. Everyone who knew my dad, knew he never closed a letter, phone call, or visit without saying "Keep Smiling!" It was in a way his personal motto and he lived it to the fullest. We know how difficult it is to have someone you love with Cancer and we want to help other families "Keep Smiling" through those difficult times. Our "Keep Smiling Project" will help families fund medical costs, fun family outings, or other expenses.<br />
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Please help by participating in some of our fundraising efforts. All time, talent, and goods for the fundraising events have been donated and <b>100% </b>of the money you donate will go to help these very deserving families.<br />
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If you have a family that you would like to nominate to receive some assistance or would like to participate in our current fundraising opportunities contact us at<b> thekeepsmilingproject@gmail.com.</b><br />
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Thank you! Your support means the world to us!<br />
Keep Smiling!<br />
The Hansen Family<br />
<i>Clay, Jen, Millie, and Brooke</i><br />
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*Please note "The Keep Smiling Project" is not a licensed charity or non-profit organization. It's just our family's little way of helping people in honor of my Dad's memory. <br />
100% of any money raised will go to help families affected by cancer and we will be openly and publicly accountable for how this money is spent so that you can share in the difference you are making by your donation.The Keep Smiling Projecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02050144284484440955noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713556155501283125.post-42992583542008051182012-05-20T21:43:00.001-07:002012-05-21T08:55:55.488-07:00Family Photo ShootsClay has decided to host some Mini Photo Shoot sessions and donate 100% of all the money earned to our Keep Smiling Project. <br />
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Here's the details<br />
<b>30-40 minute sessions</b><br />
<b>12-15 full resolution images on a disc with copyright release</b><br />
<b>*If you choose to order prints that money will also be donated to the fund</b><br />
<b>Donation: $100.00</b><br />
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The first of these mini sessions will be held June 9, 2012. The location is one of my favorites, we like to call it "The Poppies" It's completely gorgeous and just to show you, here's a picture taken of our daughter at this location. <br />
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These are the time spots available...<br />
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6:00<br />
6:40<br />
7:15<br />
7:50<br />
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To preview some of Clay's work, feel free to visit his website at <a href="http://www.claytonhansenphotography.com./">www.claytonhansenphotography.com.</a><br />
If you are interested in scheduling or have any questions, please email us at TheKeepSmilingProject@gmail.com.<br />
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