To register for the 2015 Ride go to

http://ieatoday.com/2015/07/hogs-for-humanity-riderluncheon-registration-2015/

Come join us for our 6th Annual Hogs for Humanity Ride! This year we will be raising money for Jessica and Brielle! 

Meet Jessica! Age 10

Jessica is 10 years old and in 5th grade.  Jessica was diagnosed with T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (T-cell ALL) on Sunday October 12, 2014.  Jessica started treatment immediately and has been receiving chemotherapy on a regular basis since that time.  Jessica goes to the Primary Children’s Hospital for her treatments and doctors there tell us Jessica will be receiving some form of chemotherapy for the next 2 1/2 years.  Jessica has a long and difficult road to recovery, but she has a great smile and amazing attitude toward life and her recovery.   

Meet Brielle!!!

It's been nearly a year and a half since our sweet little Brielle joined our family but her story began long before that. At 18 weeks along in the pregnancy, we had an ultrasound to find out the gender of our newest family member. We were more than excited to find we were having a second girl. We thought that was the biggest news we would hear that day but our world was turned upside down when the doctor began to explain he was concerned that there may be some complications. We spent the months to come, waiting, wondering and worrying. Although we had many ultrasounds, we had no definitive information on what we would encounter when our baby was born. On July 12, 2013, a 7lb 6oz little girl was taken to the NICU before we ever even got a chance to see her. After what seemed like forever the doctor came in to give us an update on our baby. He had a list from the top of her head to the tips of her toes of things that were wrong with our baby. Brielle was sent to Primary Children's Hospital while we were at the University of Utah. Two days later, we left for home  without our baby. That first week of her life we had to sit down with her medical team and make decisions no parent should ever have to make. When given the diagnoses of Beare Stevenson Syndrome, the doctors informed us that with what little information they had, things would indicate that she may not live long and that she would likely spend most of that short life in a great deal of pain from the surgeries that she would require. When given the option to continue her care, we saw it as the most difficult decision we would ever have to make. We chose life! We wanted to give her every chance to survive and beat the odds. It was always discussed "if" she makes it home, rather than "when". Brielle was in the hospital for over two months following her birth before being discharged to home. We were only home for 10 days before she was admitted again. She was home for another three days, then admitted again. This happened many times. Each time Brielle was admitted we feared we would be leaving the hospital without our sweet girl for good. She has since had many surgeries, been hospitalized countless times and given us many scares that we are losing her. Our “family time” is often made possible only through pictures sent back and forth and facetime sessions as each of us is with one of our daughters in separate places. Brielle will likely never walk, never talk, and do very little, if anything, for herself. We have missed out on the typical moments a family with a young baby experiences BUT we strive to celebrate each moment as if it were our last. Brielle cannot do a lot of things, but she does a lot of things they said she would never do. She is on oxygen, a ventilator and many other monitors 24 hours a day. We do not travel lightly which makes it hard for us to go out and when we do we have to be extremely overprotective. Subsequently we cannot do the things we once did, we miss out on family parties and other activities. Our life as we knew it has changed forever, but for the better. Brielle is such a light and inspiration to us all and we don’t know what we would do without her.

We have discounted rates at New Park Resort for 2015

Deluxe - $119.20/night, plus taxes and fees
Luxury or 1 Bedroom Suite - $191.20/night, plus taxes and fees
2 Bedroom Suite - $247.20/night, plus taxes and fees
Townhome - $231.20/night, plus taxes and fees

You can also book online at www.newparkresort.com and enter HOGS2015 into the Promo Code to receive the discount.  Otherwise, guests can call the hotel to book at 435-649-3600, option 1.

Rain or shine, the ride goes on!!

Rae and Kellan are so excited to see everyone at tomorrow's rally, so come rain or shine the ride will go on because we don't want to disappoint them. If you'd rather drive a car instead of your bike, great. We're are still planning on the lunch and raffle at Maxwells around 2pm, so please come and join Kellan and Rae. Thanks to you all for your love and support.

2014 Ride Info

RIDE FOR KELLAN & RAE ON AUGUST 23, 2014.

REGISTRATION INFO: Registration is from 10am-11am at Golden Spike Harley-Davidson. Please Pre-Register online at ieatoday.com (before August 20th if possible). Pre-registering helps us out so much and it is greatly appreciated.

Registration is $25, which includes refreshments in Morgan, All you can eat pizza buffet at Maxwell's in Park City, 1 raffle ticket and a Ride t-shirt. Please help us out by pre-registering at ieatoday.com. This will help us to know how much food to purchase, so we don't buy more than we need. Please register if you are going to ride or even if you just want to meet us for lunch at Maxwell's. For those who do not want to ride or eat, please feel free to just show up for the raffle and enjoy everyone's company.

ROUTE: This year we will be starting our ride at the Golden Spike Harley-Davidson shop located at 892 w. Riverdale Rd in Ogden. They have been generous enough to provide us with donuts and coffee before our ride. We will leave Golden Spike Harley around 11:15am

We will have a police escort during the entire ride, which we know makes a huge difference. Our route will start in Ogden heading up North Ogden Canyon. Our route will continue by going around Pineview Reservoir, by way of Eden and Huntsville. We will then make our way over Trappers Loop and into Morgan. We will be stopping at Riverside Park in Morgan this year for refreshments. After our stop at the park we will continue our ride toward East Canyon, Hwy 65 and then I-80. I-80 east to Kimball junction and onto Park City, where we will have a nice lunch and raffle at Maxwell's, located at 1456 Newpark Blvd, Park City.

SPECIAL NOTE: All of the stops on our bike ride are family friendly, so please bring your families and watch the bikes leave from the Harley Davidson shop, enjoy watching them arrive at the park in Morgan (12:30pm) and let the kids play on the splash pad or come and enjoy a nice lunch and raffle at Maxwell's, around 2pm.

Lunch at Maxwell's: We will arrive at Maxwell's close to 2pm. Please join us, whether you are riding or not, for an all you can eat gourmet pizza buffet and a fun raffle. Plan an evening with friends, a special someone or your family and enjoy a summer evening in Park City after the event is over. The cost for lunch at Maxwell's (if you are not riding) is $15.00 per person and remember, all proceeds will go to Kellan and Rae.

HOTEL INFO: We have been given discounted rates at the Newpark Resort & Hotel, which is located next door to Maxwell's. This hotel is awesome! I have provided a list of rooms and their descriptions below (rates may have changed slightly in 2014). You can get a townhome for $179 per night, sleeping up to 8. Perhaps you'd rather have a romantic evening in Park City, GREAT, get a Suite ($149) or Deluxe room ($109).From the hotel you can walk to numerous eateries, bowling alley, movie theaters and shopping. The hotel is allowing this discounted rate to be used Friday & Saturday nights. So feel free to stay the weekend or just the night after the ride. The hotel details are: Telephone (435) 649-3600

Deluxe Room - $109/night

Suite - $149/night
2 Room Suite - $195/night
Townhome - $179/night

Rates do not includes taxes or fees. Guests can call the hotel to book and reference the Hogs for Humanity rate. As I indicated, we will extend the discounted rate to a day before and after the event. Guests can call to book ahead of time or walk-in day of event. I have listed descriptions of our various rooms below.

THANKS to our 2014 PLATINUM SPONSORS, without their huge donations, none of this would be possible. Codale Electric, CED-Salt Lake, Graybar, JRC Inc, Lyle Williams Co, LMCC, Royal-Ogden, STF Electric, QED and Quantum Lighting.

Hotel – Deluxe Rooms
The Newpark Hotel offers more than 60 Deluxe Rooms. At approximately 400 square feet, Deluxe Rooms have sleeping capacity of 4-people and offer the following amenities:
§ BEDDING: Queen Bed, 300+ thread-count custom linens and plush pillows and duvets. Many guests have said, “The most comfortable bed I have ever slept on.”
§ KITCHENETTE: Equipped with convenience sink, mini-refrigerator, solid granite countertops& Kuerig single-cup brew stations. No microwave.
§ BATHROOM: Soaking bath tub/shower, radiant heat tile flooring and single vanity with solid granite countertop. Supple bamboo towels and bathrobes. Premium, spa quality bath amenities. Natural light
§ LIVING ROOM: Gas fireplace, custom manufactured queen sleep sofa with the same luxurious bedding and incredible 32” LG Flat Panel, HDTV televisions on full-motion mounting systems.

Hotel – Suites
The Newpark Hotel offers more than 60 Luxury Suites. Luxury Suites have two basic floor plans – a private, 1-Bedroom or an openly designed Great Room are paired with incredible luxury touches and spacious layout with many functional considerations. At approximately 800 square feet, there is plenty of room to relax and unwind. Luxury Suites have sleeping capacity of 4-people and offer the following amenities:
§ BEDDING: King Bed, 300+ thread-count custom linens, plush pillows and duvets. Many guests have said, “The most comfortable bed I have ever slept on.”
§ BATHROOM: Deep soaking bath tub, standing shower, radiant heat tile flooring and dual vanities with solid granite countertop. Supple bamboo towels and bathrobes. Premium, spa quality bath amenities. Natural Light
§ KITCHEN: Stainless refrigerator/freezer, microwave/convection oven and dishwasher. Kuerig single-cup brew stations.
§ HOT TUB& DECK: Spacious, private deck offer guests unobstructed views of the 3 ski Areas, Utah Olympic Park and the Swaner Nature Preserve. Private Hot Tubs are freshly-filled prior to each arrival and allow views of 32” HD TVs.
§ LIVING ROOM: 3-sided gas fireplace, custom manufactured queen sleep sofa with the same luxurious bedding and incredible 32” LG Flat Panel, HDTV televisions on full-motion mounting systems.

Hotel – 2-Bedroom Luxury Suites
The Hotel’s 2-Bedroom Luxury Suites are a combination of Deluxe Rooms and Luxury Suites. All of the 2-Bedroom Luxury Suites offer approximately 1,100 square feet of complete comfort. Sleeping capacity is 8-people with the Sleep Sofas. Our capacity to provide conjoined rooms provide you with the flexibility to decide what is right for your mountain getaway.
§ BEDDING: King Bed, 300+ thread-count custom Linens and plush pillows and duvets. Queen Bed, 300+ thread-count custom linens and plush pillows and duvets. Many guests have said, “The most comfortable bed I have ever slept on.”
§ BATHROOM (One in each room): deep soaking bath tub, standing shower, radiant heat tile flooring and dual vanities with solid granite countertop. Supple Bamboo Towels and Bathrobes. Premium, Spa quality bath amenities. Natural Light
§ KITCHEN: Stainless refrigerator/freezer, microwave/convection oven and dishwasher. Kuerig single-cup brew stations.
§ HOT TUB & DECK: Spacious, private deck offer guests unobstructed views of the 3-Ski Areas, Utah Olympic Park and the Swaner Nature Preserve. Private Hot Tubs are freshly-filled prior to each arrival and allow views of 32” HD TVs.
§ LIVING ROOM ( One in each room): 3-sided gas fireplace, custom manufactured queen sleep sofa with the same luxurious bedding and incredible 32” LG Flat Panel, HDTV televisions on full-motion mounting systems.
§ OTHER: Complimentary internet access, both Wi-Fi and direct connect. Iron & ironing board. Wall safe. Daily housekeeping. Indoor/Outdoor pool with lap lane, outdoor hot tub, steam room, sauna and fitness center.

Townhome – 2-Bedroom + Den
The Newpark Townhomes offer the most spacious accommodations. Three floor plans average 1350 square feet. Each Townhomes sits on the edge of the ecologically important nature preserve, offering a refreshing glimpse of Park City’s natural beauty. Townhomes have sleeping capacity of 6-8-people and offer the following amenities:
§ BEDDING: Not all bedding is the same, typical bedding is: Master bedroom 1 equipped with King Bed, master bedroom 2 equipped with (2) twins beds (some have queen beds), upstairs den equipped with 1- or 2-twin trundle beds.
§ BATHROOM: Three Full Bathrooms, spacious and equipped with Granite Countertops and Spa quality bath amenities.
§ KITCHEN: Fully equipped with stainless Refrigerator, Freezer, Microwave, Oven and Dishwasher.
§ HOT TUB & DECKS: Spacious, private decks offer guests unobstructed views of the 3-Ski Areas, Utah Olympic Park or the Swaner Nature Preserve. Private Hot Tubs are freshly-filled prior to each arrival and allow views of 32” HD TVs.
§ LIVING ROOM: 3-Sided Gas Fireplace. Full Bathroom. Queen Sleep Sofa. 32” Flat Panel, HDTV televisions on full-motion mounting systems.
§ OTHER: Washer/Dryer. Private, attached garage. Iron & ironing Board. Wall safe. Mid-stay housekeeping with daily housekeeping available. Natural Light throughout. Access to Basin Recreation 50,000 square foot recreation facility.

Please remember that we are doing all of this to raise money to help Rae, Kellan and their families with their growing medical bills. Your participation and generosity are greatly appreciated. I hope to see you all at the ride on August 23rd!!

August 23, 2014, We Ride For Kellan & Rae!!

Come join us on Saturday, August 23, 2014 as we ride for Kellan and Rae.

Kellan was diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome (AS) at 14 months old.  AS
is a severe neurodevelopment disorder that effects 1 in 15,000-20,000
live births.  The symptoms include: Developmental delay, balance
disorder (Ataxia), seizures, complete lack of speech, sleep disorders,
and will require life long care. Kellan is now 3 years old.

Raenalynn was diagnosed March 19th 2013 at the age of 3 with an inoperable brain tumor. Shortly thereafter she started chemotherapy and radiation treatments. She completed 30 radiation treatments over the course of 6 weeks and is still taking chemotherapy. It is projected that on March 21st, 2014 Rae will have completed her trial oral chemotherapy course of 12, 4 week, cycles. She also has had a total of 5 MRI's. She turned 4 on Nov 22nd and we were so very happy. We didn't know if she would make it to her birthday. DIPG is rare and doesn't leave many survivors if any. Only 10% of children make it to 18 months and less than 5% live up to a ceiling of 5 years. Our best hope right now is an inactive tumor. After radiation her tumor had shrunk 47%. That is a big deal! We pray that her chemotherapy will continue to work.

Our goal for Rae is to get her to Disneyland. Let's do it!!

Rae

Kellan

           

2013 Ride for Mia and Annika

2013 Ride Info

RIDE FOR MIA & ANNIKA ON AUGUST 24, 2013.

REGISTRATION INFO: Registration is from 10am-11am at Golden Spike Harley-Davidson. Please Pre-Register online at ieatoday.com (before August 20th if possible). Pre-registering helps us out so much and it is greatly appreciated.

Registration is $25, which includes a light lunch in Morgan, All you can eat pizza buffet at Maxwell's in Park City, 1 raffle ticket and a ride t-shirt OR be a "Nifty-Fifty Registrant". The Nifty-Fifty Registrant gets all the perks of the standard registration but will also be entered to win an Ipod Touch...not to mention, you'll be donating more to our two girls, Annika and Mia. Please help us out by pre-registering at ieatoday.com. This will help us to know how much food to purchase, so we don't buy more than we need. Please register if you are going to ride or even if you just want to meet us for lunch at Maxwell's. For those who do not want to ride or eat, please feel free to just show up for the raffle and enjoy everyone's company.

ROUTE: This year we will be starting our ride at the Golden Spike Harley-Davidson shop located at 892 w. Riverdale Rd in Ogden. They have been generous enough to provide us with donuts and coffee before our ride. We will leave Golden Spike Harley around 11:15am

We will have a police escort during the entire ride, which we know makes a huge difference. Our route will start in Ogden heading up North Ogden Canyon. Our route will continue by going around Pineview Reservoir, by way of Eden and Huntsville. We will then make our way over Trappers Loop and into Morgan. We will be stopping at Riverside Park in Morgan this year for snacks and refreshments. After our stop at the park we will continue our ride toward East Canyon, Hwy 65 and then I-80. I-80 east to Kimball junction and onto Park City, where we will have a nice lunch/dinner and raffle at Maxwell's, located at 1456 Newpark Blvd, Park City.

SPECIAL NOTE: All of the stops on our bike ride are family friendly, so please bring your families and watch the bikes leave from the Harley Davidson shop, enjoy watching them arrive at the park in Morgan (12:30pm-1pm) and let the kids play on the splash pad or come and enjoy a nice lunch and raffle at Maxwell's, around 3pm.

"Linner" at Maxwell's: We will arrive at Maxwell's close to 3pm. Please join us, whether you are riding or not, for an all you can eat gourmet pizza buffet and a fun raffle. Plan an evening with friends, a special someone or your family and enjoy a summer evening in Park City after the event is over. The cost for lunch/dinner at Maxwell's is $15.00 per person and remember, all proceeds will go to our two girls, Annika and Mia.

HOTEL INFO: We have been given discounted rates at the Newpark Resort & Hotel, which is located next door to Maxwell's. This hotel is awesome! I have provided a list of rooms and their descriptions below. You can get a townhome for $179 per night, sleeping up to 8. Perhaps you'd rather have a romantic evening in Park City, GREAT, get a Suite ($149) or Deluxe room ($109).From the hotel you can walk to numerous eateries, bowling alley, movie theaters and shopping. The hotel is allowing this discounted rate to be used Friday & Saturday nights. So feel free to stay the weekend or just the night after the ride. The hotel details are: Telephone (435) 649-3600

Deluxe Room - $109/night

Suite - $149/night
2 Room Suite - $195/night
Townhome - $179/night

Rates do not includes taxes or fees. Guests can call the hotel to book and reference the Hogs for Humanity rate. As I indicated, we will extend the discounted rate to a day before and after the event. Guests can call to book ahead of time or walk-in day of event. I have listed descriptions of our various rooms below.

Hotel – Deluxe Rooms
The Newpark Hotel offers more than 60 Deluxe Rooms. At approximately 400 square feet, Deluxe Rooms have sleeping capacity of 4-people and offer the following amenities:
§ BEDDING: Queen Bed, 300+ thread-count custom linens and plush pillows and duvets. Many guests have said, “The most comfortable bed I have ever slept on.”
§ KITCHENETTE: Equipped with convenience sink, mini-refrigerator, solid granite countertops& Kuerig single-cup brew stations. No microwave.
§ BATHROOM: Soaking bath tub/shower, radiant heat tile flooring and single vanity with solid granite countertop. Supple bamboo towels and bathrobes. Premium, spa quality bath amenities. Natural light
§ LIVING ROOM: Gas fireplace, custom manufactured queen sleep sofa with the same luxurious bedding and incredible 32” LG Flat Panel, HDTV televisions on full-motion mounting systems.

Hotel – Suites
The Newpark Hotel offers more than 60 Luxury Suites. Luxury Suites have two basic floor plans – a private, 1-Bedroom or an openly designed Great Room are paired with incredible luxury touches and spacious layout with many functional considerations. At approximately 800 square feet, there is plenty of room to relax and unwind. Luxury Suites have sleeping capacity of 4-people and offer the following amenities:
§ BEDDING: King Bed, 300+ thread-count custom linens, plush pillows and duvets. Many guests have said, “The most comfortable bed I have ever slept on.”
§ BATHROOM: Deep soaking bath tub, standing shower, radiant heat tile flooring and dual vanities with solid granite countertop. Supple bamboo towels and bathrobes. Premium, spa quality bath amenities. Natural Light
§ KITCHEN: Stainless refrigerator/freezer, microwave/convection oven and dishwasher. Kuerig single-cup brew stations.
§ HOT TUB& DECK: Spacious, private deck offer guests unobstructed views of the 3 ski Areas, Utah Olympic Park and the Swaner Nature Preserve. Private Hot Tubs are freshly-filled prior to each arrival and allow views of 32” HD TVs.
§ LIVING ROOM: 3-sided gas fireplace, custom manufactured queen sleep sofa with the same luxurious bedding and incredible 32” LG Flat Panel, HDTV televisions on full-motion mounting systems.

Hotel – 2-Bedroom Luxury Suites
The Hotel’s 2-Bedroom Luxury Suites are a combination of Deluxe Rooms and Luxury Suites. All of the 2-Bedroom Luxury Suites offer approximately 1,100 square feet of complete comfort. Sleeping capacity is 8-people with the Sleep Sofas. Our capacity to provide conjoined rooms provide you with the flexibility to decide what is right for your mountain getaway.
§ BEDDING: King Bed, 300+ thread-count custom Linens and plush pillows and duvets. Queen Bed, 300+ thread-count custom linens and plush pillows and duvets. Many guests have said, “The most comfortable bed I have ever slept on.”
§ BATHROOM (One in each room): deep soaking bath tub, standing shower, radiant heat tile flooring and dual vanities with solid granite countertop. Supple Bamboo Towels and Bathrobes. Premium, Spa quality bath amenities. Natural Light
§ KITCHEN: Stainless refrigerator/freezer, microwave/convection oven and dishwasher. Kuerig single-cup brew stations.
§ HOT TUB & DECK: Spacious, private deck offer guests unobstructed views of the 3-Ski Areas, Utah Olympic Park and the Swaner Nature Preserve. Private Hot Tubs are freshly-filled prior to each arrival and allow views of 32” HD TVs.
§ LIVING ROOM ( One in each room): 3-sided gas fireplace, custom manufactured queen sleep sofa with the same luxurious bedding and incredible 32” LG Flat Panel, HDTV televisions on full-motion mounting systems.
§ OTHER: Complimentary internet access, both Wi-Fi and direct connect. Iron & ironing board. Wall safe. Daily housekeeping. Indoor/Outdoor pool with lap lane, outdoor hot tub, steam room, sauna and fitness center.

Townhome – 2-Bedroom + Den
The Newpark Townhomes offer the most spacious accommodations. Three floor plans average 1350 square feet. Each Townhomes sits on the edge of the ecologically important nature preserve, offering a refreshing glimpse of Park City’s natural beauty. Townhomes have sleeping capacity of 6-8-people and offer the following amenities:
§ BEDDING: Not all bedding is the same, typical bedding is: Master bedroom 1 equipped with King Bed, master bedroom 2 equipped with (2) twins beds (some have queen beds), upstairs den equipped with 1- or 2-twin trundle beds.
§ BATHROOM: Three Full Bathrooms, spacious and equipped with Granite Countertops and Spa quality bath amenities.
§ KITCHEN: Fully equipped with stainless Refrigerator, Freezer, Microwave, Oven and Dishwasher.
§ HOT TUB & DECKS: Spacious, private decks offer guests unobstructed views of the 3-Ski Areas, Utah Olympic Park or the Swaner Nature Preserve. Private Hot Tubs are freshly-filled prior to each arrival and allow views of 32” HD TVs.
§ LIVING ROOM: 3-Sided Gas Fireplace. Full Bathroom. Queen Sleep Sofa. 32” Flat Panel, HDTV televisions on full-motion mounting systems.
§ OTHER: Washer/Dryer. Private, attached garage. Iron & ironing Board. Wall safe. Mid-stay housekeeping with daily housekeeping available. Natural Light throughout. Access to Basin Recreation 50,000 square foot recreation facility.

Please remember that we are doing all of this to raise money to help Mia, Annika and their families with their growing medical bills. Your participation and generosity are greatly appreciated. I hope to see you all at the ride on August 24th!!

THANKS TO OUR CURRENT 2013 SPONSORS

Platinum Sponsors ($2,000+): JRC Inc, A-C Elec, QED, Lyle W. Williams Co., Quantum Lighting, Codale Electric, Royal-Ogden, CED-Salt Lake & LMCC
Gold Sponsors ($1,000+): Taylor Electric
Silver Sponsors ($500.+): Rocky Mountain Power
Bronze Sponsors ($250.+): Ken Shortt, Infini Team Insurance, Don Wilhelm

You can donate any amount at anytime and it is 100% tax deductable. Write the check out to: Children and the Earth Foundation, reference Mia, Annika or Hogs For Humanity. Mail the check to the IEA at 2125 W. 2300 So. West Valley, UT. 84119

Mia is a brave 6 year old that is currently in her second year of fighting leukemia. She has had undergone several treatments already and her treatments will continue through the year. It has been a financial hardship on her family because they were unable to get health insurance or Medicare for the first 8 months of her treatment. We are happy to be sponsoring Mia and her family this year in hopes of lightening their financial burdens and letting them focus on getting their daughter healthy again.

Annika, AKA Warrior Princess, is 1 years old. When Annika was two months old, she was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma. The main tumor was along her spine and 80% of her liver had cancer. She was suddenly in very critical condition and fighting for her life. Annika went through 4 rounds of chemotherapy before she was declared in remission, which lasted 6 months. In December, the doctors found the tumor was growing again along her spine, in her liver and bone marrow. As of today she has completed another four rounds of chemo and is scheduled for two more. Currently her bone marrow is showing cancer free and the tumor on her spine is a little smaller. What a brave little fighter at the ripe old age of 17 months