08/13/2026
I apologize for the delay in my SUMMER SMASH Year 10 update, but I have had some family matters that needed my attention this week . . . any prayers are certainly appreciated. 💛
It also seems very appropriate to share this post today, since it would have been Pat and I's 38TH wedding anniversary! It seems to hard to think I've missed 10 anniversaries with him, but I am thankful every.single.day. for the 28+ years of great memories we had together!❤️
Soooo . . .SUMMER SMASH 10.0?? What a great day! We had delicious food, cold beverages, and awesome music on hand. We had K99.1, Nutrl and Carbliss folks stop by. We had HOT weather and we had WET weather. Most of all WE HAD FUN for a GREAT CAUSE! We loved having so many wonderful people show up and help us put a ✅on our decade of fundraising for Dayton Children's Hospital in Pat’s memory! 💚
As always, here’s a HUGE thank you to everyone that comes out and supports this tournament, in every single way - those that played, came to watch, sponsored a court, donated an item, bought them raffle tickets, volunteered your time to raffles/set up/tear down or helped us in any way to pull this event off – we are soooo grateful to you! 🧡
The 2026 donation isn’t final yet, but another update will be coming to share our fundraising total with you. Keep in mind that our Summer Smash GoFundMe is still up and running for the 10 days post-tournament: please consider donating if you are able and PLEASE SHARE our story and the link https://gofund.me/3a6ba17eb with anyone and everyone!
Your generosity to our family and Dayton Children's Hospital just continues EVERY SINGLE YEAR. . . and THAT is absolutely amazing. We can’t thank you enough and are glad you are along for our SUMMER SMASH ride! 💛