Dear Family and Friends of the Fredeens,

I am writing on behalf of Todd, Rosy, and Teddy Fredeen. As you have probably read on the Praying for Nina blog, Nina went to heaven peacefully this morning surrounded by her family and closest friends.

As a result, we wanted to provide you with information about upcoming events asap so your travel plans can be made accordingly. 

Memorial events will be held this weekend, on Saturday Feb. 26 and Sunday Feb. 27 in Santa Barbara. Additional details (time, location, etc.) will be provided here and through email updates. We also ask that you RSVP to events if possible through this blog to give us an idea of how many people will be in attendance. An RSVP link is provided on this blog please select the "RSVP" tab above.

 

At this time, if you have questions about these events please e-mail mendy.boettcher@gmail.com rather than contacting the family directly. We will provide you with as much information as possible as soon as we have it.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made in Nina's name. Several charities will be named within a day or two, including contact information. Or if you would like to send donations directly to the family please select the "Donations" tab above.

In the mean time, please hold the family in your thoughts and prayers. We know they will appreciate seeing you in person this weekend or hearing from you sometime soon if you cannot attend.

Best,

Mendy Minjarez (friend of Rosy and Todd) and many other dedicated friends who are helping plan this weekend's events

UPDATE: Praying for Nina Benefit

Dear Family & Friends,

The Golf Tournament originally scheduled for Saturday, March 12, 2011 has been CANCELED. We are still holding the Benefit Dinner so please join us on Friday, March 11, 2011 at Glen Annie Golf Club. 

Event and Donation Information
Click on the link to be taken to the Event Website.  Here you'll find information on the various sponsorship levels, information on how to purchase tickets to the event, and how to make a monetary donation. 

Your support and continued thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated.

Join us for the Praying for Nina Benefit Weekend

Dear Family & Friends,

As you know, Nina Fredeen is a fantastic little girl who has been diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma  (DPIG) - an inoperable tumor on the brain stem. To support Nina and her family, we have planned a Benefit Weekend in Santa Barbara. 

The Benefit Weekend will include:

• Benefit Dinner on Friday, 11 March beginning at 4:30 p.m.  The dinner will include a silent/live auction and a 3 course meal.
• Golf Tournament on Saturday, 12 March beginning at 7 a.m.  This will include lunch.

The location of both events is tenatively scheduled at the Glen Annie Golf Club in Goleta.

How You Can Help

• Donate an auction gift to help us raise money
• Attend one or both events as a participant
• Make a monetary donation

Event and Donation Information
Click on the link to be taken to the Event Website.  Here you'll find information on the various sponsorship levels, information on how to purchase tickets to the event(s), and how to make a monetary donation.  Your support would be greatly appreciated.

We ask that you forward this information so that it can reach as many people as possible.  Rosy has given us permission to invite the general public to the Benefit Weekend.  It would be great if we could reach our goal of raising $15,000 for the family.

We appreciate your consideration in helping us raise money for the Fredeen Family.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at cindy@AnEnlightenedEvent.com.

Sincerely,
Cindy Slusar, MBA, PBC
Owner & Planner
An Enlightened Event
www.AnEnlightenedEvent.com

About Me

You're probably wondering who I am and who An Enlightened Event is.  I was introduced to the story of Nina through a mutual friend of the family's back in November.  I couldn't attend the Zoo Party for Nina but offered my services as an Event Planner to coordinate a fundraising event.  I was contacted by Rosy's dear friends Sharon, Crystal and Larisa in January to make the fundraising event happen.

I've chosen to offer my services because I have a little girl and when I see pictures of Nina or hear Nina's laugh, I see and hear my daughter.  This story has touched my heart and I want to do what I can to help raise money for this wonderful family.

Fundraiser at The Color Room on Sunday November 14th, 2010

Nina, who is quite the fashionista, loves all things girly including having tea parties with friends, playing dress up with her mommy, and snuggling with her daddy.  Best of all, Nina loves playing and being silly with her older brother.  In support of the family, The Color Room is holding a fundraiser on Sunday November 14^th, 2010.  The Color Room will offer haircuts for $30 and the proceeds will be donated directly to the family.

Please come support Nina and get fabulous hair as a thank you!

  

When:  Sunday, November 14th, 2010  

                                                

                                               Where:  The Color Room

                                                                 3003 State Street

                                                                 Santa Barbara, Ca 93105

                                                Phone:  (805) 687-0777

You may call ahead to make an appointment or walk in the day of.

Dinner Calendar Extended through December

For those of you interested in signing up for meals, the CareCalendar has been extended through December. Please click on the "Dinner" link above to get additional information about how to access this calendar. Thank you.

Dinner Calendar Now Open

The Santa Barbara Junior High School and the Goleta Valley Nursery School communities are now accepting dinner delivery sign ups on their web calendar.  The calendar can be accessed at carecalendar.org and the security code is 8597.

The Fredeens have no allergy issues and they feel blessed to receive all types of meals Monday through Thursday.

If you have any questions, please email Susan Becchio at sbecchio@cox.net.

Once again, thank you for all your support.  The Fredeens have really been enjoying the ease of meal time!

Big, Big Thank Yous and Gratitude Goes Out To...

...the following people and organizations who made Nina's special day at the zoo possible. We couldn't have done it without you. So, in no particular order, THANK YOU TO

All the family and friends who donated money specifically for this event
Santa Barbara Zoo
Rincon Catering
AMS Entertainment
Whole Foods
Anna's Bakery
CrushCakes
Kacie Jean Photography
Just Shoot Me Photography
Gina Maxine Photography
And the following people who gave their time and enthusiastic energy the day of the event:
Holly Richard
Susan Bechio
Nicole Katz
Anne Baltzer
Gladys Manrique
Dorrey Sproatt (and her mom, Debbie)
Raya Hayes-Mora
Melissa LaRochelle
Sunny Kim (and Tony)
Nate Kirby
Catie Chase
Amber Baker
Justine Meador
Nikki Storbakken
Dominique Strauss
Rebecca Doggett
Chelsea Nagata
Marla Pontrelli
Elaine Mallari
Greg Lyons
Mario Bucio
Jenny Passwater
Gwen Stephens
Lizzie Ponder
Santiago Cardenas
Whitney Smith
Gus Detar
Morgan Luria
Vivian Rodriguez

We apologize if we missed anyone on this list. Thank you all!!!