Don't Forget the Outrun the Sun Race Against Melanoma!

The Outrun the Sun Race Against Melanoma is the largest evening event of its kind in America benefiting skin cancer education and melanoma research. The evening start time helps keep participants out of the sun's harsh daytime rays! The event includes a melanoma heroes recognition program, live music, refreshments, educational information booths, a Kids' Zone and more. This event engages people of all ages to run or walk for an important cause.

Rochester, NY

August 2

Webster Park

REGISTER NOW AT: http://rmag2013.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1059521

Outrun the Sun

Outrun the Sun was a huge success for Melanoma cancer research!  There were 588 participants that generated over $54,000.  Quite an impressive feat!

Webster Park before the run/walk

The runners assemble

Meg with Father Jack


AND THEY ARE OFF!!!  

The walkers assemble

For some reason, they seemed to have taken off just as quickly as the runners

The first to cross the finish line!

Megan crosses the finish line!  But, who is this 508?

Congrats to everyone who organized the event.  You did a great job!

And, I'll see Fleet Feet/Yellowjacket Racing at:

Barktoberfest

September 22, 2012, Lollypop Farm from 8:30am to 3pm

http://www.lollypop.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=1029170&supid=332003083

Donate or sign up now!

Look who's riding her bike (and loving it)!!!  

That's all from the hamlet of Rochester.  Till next time...

Rocky & Stella's Bogus Journey

The Mango Monster at Tops in Penfield.  Their target marketing segment is apparently me and I did buy the Mango.


Cuidado!  The work continues on the Lollypop Farm expansion and renovation!


This is Stella, aka Lady Meatball.  


Rocky


Enjoying the evening before watching the Olympics


The lap dog


A deer hanging out in a suburban subdivision in Webster


Bolting through the yards


When Rocky is done walking, he's really done walking...


Still done...


The calm before the storm


Front


And back...

Outrun the Sun race against Melanoma is this weekend!  Get inspired by watching this:
http://rochester.ynn.com/content/top_stories/592986/family-comes-together-to-bring-awareness-and-raise-money-for-melanoma-research/
and register here once fully inspired!  Over 300 people are signed up to participate!
www.melanomaaction.org

Congrats To the Couple!

Rachel as the flower girl.  She did a great job.  Must have been all the practice she had at our wedding!


The bride with her uncle and photographer.  Oddly enough, I noticed there are no wedding shots.  So, I guess you have to go to their facebook page to see that portion.  CONGRATS RICH AND ERIN!


Megan and Rachel all dolled up!

Here are a couple of events I'm involved in coming up.  Please sign up or donate:

Outrun the Sun

August 3, 2012, Sunset Festival at 5pm with Race starting at 7pm

http://raceagainstmelanoma.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1019639

Barktoberfest @ Lollypop Farm

September 22, 2012, Lollypop Farm from 8:30am to 3pm

http://www.lollypop.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=1029170&supid=332003083

No rest for the weary...

Snooki Is Our Generation's Audrey Hepburn

Alison, Me, Megan, and Dave at the Wilmot Cancer Center's Discovery Ball at the Convention Center.






It's not often that both of us are gussied up and not working...




The Yellow Jackets from the Sing Off.  http://www.jackets.org/fr_home.cfm


Club Discovery.  They even had those dancing wind guys




I hope this is a preview of Naples this summer...




My wife Lady Gaga


Dance Party


They are letting me in all the nice places in town lately.  This is a work event at the Monroe Country Club on behalf of Lollypop Farm.


It's not everyday that you find a giant red elephant while looking at houses.  





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Gerald A. "Jerry" Kraus 1927-2009

Gerald A. "Jerry" Kraus

June 12th, 2009

Mr. Gerald A. “Jerry” Kraus, Sr., age 81, passed away early Friday morning, June 12, 2009, at Heartwood Lodge in Ferrysburg. He was born September 8, 1927 in Muskegon to Carl and Nora “Josephine” (Ferrier) Kraus and lived in the area his entire life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean Conflict. On July 25, 1953, he married the former Marlyn M. Duff in Muskegon and she survives him. Jerry worked 25 years as a postal carrier for the U.S. Post Office and retired in 1988. He later worked in the garden and produce departments for Meijer, Inc. Jerry was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Spring Lake and the Knights of Columbus George J. McCarthy Council #2975 in Grand Haven. SURVIVORS include his wife, Marlyn; 6 children, Kenneth Kraus of Muskegon, Joseph Kraus of Muskegon, Jerry (Dorothy) Kraus, Jr., of Edwardsville, IL, Maureen Johnson of Hudsonville, MI, Sharon (John) Thomas of Ft. Collins, CO, Suzanne (Greg) Tallarico of Wheat Ridge, CO; 7 grandchildren, Sean (Lori) Turner, Nick (Kayt) Kraus, Mike Kraus, Lisa Kraus, Mallory Turner, McKenna Pullen and Conner Pullen; 2 great-grandchildren, Evan Turner and Ella Kraus; 1 brother, Don (Katherine) Kraus of Muskegon; 2 sisters, Mary Mierle of Phoenix, AZ, Cecelia Galarneau of Muskegon; numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws from the Duff Family. He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 brother, Raymond Kraus.

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL will be celebrated 11:00 AM Monday, June 15, 2009 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Spring Lake, with the Rev. Fr. Leonard A. Sudlik as celebrant.

VISITATION with Jerry’s family will be 2-4 and 6-8 PM Sunday at The Lee Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc., 6291 S. Harvey Street, (231) 798-1100. The Rosary will be prayed at 7:45 PM Sunday evening. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to Mass, 10-11 AM Monday at the church.

MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Sign the guestbook on-line at www.sytsemafh.com

Memorials:

American Cancer Society