Live Your Dash Memorial Fund

11/02/2026

🍁 A DASH OF THANKS!
DAY 2! 🍁

30 Days of Finding the Good!

Some people just have a way of making life a little brighter, don't they?

The ones who make us laugh until our bellies hurt, listen when we need to talk, show up when we least expect it, or simply make an ordinary day a whole lot better!

Sometimes they're family, sometimes they're lifelong friends, and sometimes they're people we never saw coming! ❤️

Today we're thankful for THOSE people!

❤️ WHO makes your life a little brighter just by being in it?

👇 Tag them in the comments and tell them why you're thankful for them!

Let's fill Facebook with a whole lot of love and appreciation today. You never know who might need that little reminder that they matter!

Same Sun. Different Day. Make It Count!

11/02/2026

❤️ MY HEART IS OVERFLOWING TONIGHT! ❤️

Tonight, I finally had a moment I have been waiting for.

I finally got to sit down and see what we accomplished together at our very first Live Your Dash Fall Bash.

And WOW. Just WOW. ❤️

I don't even know if I have the words to explain what I'm feeling right now.

What started as a dream, born from losing Brian and wanting to turn something heartbreaking into something meaningful, has become so much bigger than I ever imagined.

There were moments I questioned myself. Moments I wondered if I was doing enough, if people would show up, and if this little dream of mine would really make a difference.

And tonight, I finally got my answer.

❤️ WE DID IT! YOU ALL DID IT!

Every sponsor, every donation, every raffle ticket, every volunteer, every business that believed in us, and every person who walked through those doors helped make this possible.

And now comes the part I've been dreaming about...

WE GET TO GIVE BACK!

We get to take all that love and generosity and turn it into opportunities, smiles, memories, and blessings for others.

I believe with my whole heart that God has had His hand in this journey.

Brian's life may have ended, but the love, laughter, kindness, and memories he left behind continue to inspire something beautiful.

Tonight, I'm not just celebrating a successful fundraiser.

I'm celebrating what happens when a community comes together, believes in a mission, and decides to make a difference.

From the bottom of my very full heart, THANK YOU.

And friends... we're just getting started!

Everyone Has a Dash. Live Yours.

Live Your Dash Memorial Fund in Memory of Brian Shoop

11/01/2026

🍁 HERE WE GO, LIVE YOUR DASH FAMILY!!! 🍁

A DASH OF THANKS! 30 DAYS OF FINDING THE GOOD!

November is here, and we're kicking off something special!

For the next 30 days, we want to challenge ourselves AND our community to find a little something to be thankful for every single day!

Why? Because life gets busy, life gets messy, and sometimes the world could use a whole lot more GOOD!

Each week we'll have a different theme, and every day we'll share a question, a memory, a little challenge, or something fun to get everyone involved!

We'll celebrate friendships, laugh together, appreciate life's little blessings, spread kindness, and make some memories along the way.

And here's my hope...

LET'S FLOOD SOCIAL MEDIA WITH SOMETHING POSITIVE THIS NOVEMBER! ❤️

You don't need a perfect life to have something to be thankful for. Sometimes it's the tiniest things that mean the most.

🍁 DAY 1 — LET'S START WITH THANKS!

❤️ What's ONE thing you're thankful for TODAY?

It can be something big, something little, something funny, or simply something that made you smile.

👇 Share your answer in the comments, tag a friend, and invite them to join our Live Your Dash family!

Let's see how much GOOD we can find together over the next 30 days!

Same Sun. Different Day. Make It Count!

10/27/2026

Thank you to our community and our sponsors!

10/27/2026

10/27/2026

What an amazing first event!

10/26/2026

PLANT SALE ENDS TONIGHT!!!!
🎄❤️ It's time to spread a little Christmas cheer! ❤️🎄
We are excited to announce that Live Your Dash Memorial Fund is teaming up with Gertens again for our Christmas Plant Fundraiser!
As many of you know, Christmas was always such a special time for Brian and I at the Shoop home. We loved decorating, making memories, and spreading Christmas joy. What better way to continue that tradition than by giving back to others through Live Your Dash!
We wanted to get through our very first Fall Bash before kicking off another fundraiser, so this one is going to be short and sweet!
🎄 CHRISTMAS PLANT SALE ENDS TONIGHT!🎄
IMPORTANT FUNDRAISER DETAILS:
🌲 Order Deadline: Monday, October 26
🌲 Plant Pickup: Tuesday, November 17
🌲 Pickup Locations: Wyoming, MN or Lino Lakes, MN
⭐ STORE NUMBER: 106
❤️ Seller Name: Kim Shoop
30% of every plant purchase goes directly to Live Your Dash Memorial Fund!
Your support helps us continue our mission of supporting youth outdoor programs, creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities, helping make playgrounds more accessible, providing faith-based opportunities, and giving back to those in need within our community.
❤️ Don't live nearby but still want to help?
You can purchase a Christmas plant, and we will donate it to an elderly person, an individual with disabilities, or someone who could use a little extra Christmas cheer this holiday season! What a wonderful way to brighten someone's Christmas!
ORDER YOUR CHRISTMAS PLANTS HERE:
https://www.gertensfundraising.com/departments/live-your-dash-memorial-fund-in-memory-of-brian-shoop-106.html
PLEASE REMEMBER: STORE #106 and Seller Name: Kim Shoop
You can also learn more about our mission at:
www.liveyourdashmemorial.com
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for the incredible love and support you continue to show Live Your Dash. After seeing so many people come together for our first Fall Bash, my heart is full of gratitude.
Brian and I always loved making Christmas special for others, and it means so much to me that we can continue sharing that joy while making a difference in our community.
Please share with your friends and family! We only have one week, and every order makes a difference!
Let's spread some Christmas cheer and continue to Live Your Dash with faith, purpose, and kindness! ❤️
With love and gratitude,
Kim Shoop
President & Founder
Live Your Dash Memorial Fund
www.liveyourdashmemorial.com

The Mission The Live Your Dash Memorial Fund honors the life and legacy of Brian Shoop by carrying forward his passions for faith, family, the outdoors, and helping others. Our mission is to support youth outdoor programs, create opportunities for disabled sportsmen and adults, and build accessible

10/23/2026

❤️🎣 WOW! FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS, THANK YOU! ❤️

Where do I even begin?!

Our very first Live Your Dash Memorial Fund Fall Bash was more than I could have ever imagined!

When I started this journey in memory of Brian, I had a vision of turning something heartbreaking into something meaningful. Something that would carry on his love of the outdoors, helping others, and bringing people together. Through faith, compassion, and giving back, I wanted to create something that would make a difference in the lives of others.

And WOW, did our amazing community show up! ❤️

❤️ To our incredible sponsors: THANK YOU for having faith in our mission and helping make this event possible! Your generosity and support mean more than you will ever know. We are so blessed to have businesses, organizations, and individuals who believe in giving back and helping others in need.

❤️ To ALL of our amazing donors: Every donation, big or small, helped make this day a success! From auction items and gift certificates to raffle prizes and monetary donations, you helped us turn a dream into reality. We encourage everyone to support these wonderful businesses and individuals who so generously supported us!

❤️ To the Forest Lake American Legion: Thank you for opening your doors and helping make our first event so special!

🎶 To Todd Michael Jameson and Gary Growden: Thank you for sharing your amazing musical talents with us!

❤️ To my Gnomes, Mark and LuAnne Peterson: Thank you for being there for me throughout this journey! For helping me plan, sharing ideas, offering encouragement, and always having faith in me and this mission. You two have been such a blessing, and I hope you know how much your friendship and support mean to me! Love my Gnomes! ❤️

❤️ To our board, committee, crew, and volunteers: You took my crazy ideas, listened to my endless plans, worked your tails off, and helped bring this vision to life! I cannot thank you enough for the countless hours, hard work, laughter, friendship, and love you poured into this event. Thank you for believing in me, having faith in our mission, and helping make this dream a reality. I am so grateful for each of you!

❤️ And to our amazing COMMUNITY: Whether you came out, donated, bought raffle tickets, bid on auction items, played games, shared our posts, or simply cheered us on, YOU were part of making this day so incredible!

Because of all of you, we can now begin doing what Live Your Dash was created to do — GIVE BACK! Supporting youth outdoor programs, creating opportunities for children and adults with disabilities, providing faith-based opportunities, and reaching out to individuals and families in need. Through faith, kindness, and compassion, we hope to make a difference, one life at a time. ❤️

I know Brian would have loved seeing everyone come together, laughing, sharing stories, and helping others. ❤️

I truly believe God has had His hand in this journey from the beginning. He has brought some incredible people into my life who have helped turn heartache into hope and a vision into something that can touch so many lives.

This is just the beginning for Live Your Dash!

Please take a moment to look through our thank-you pictures and recognize the incredible sponsors and donors who helped make this possible!

Thank you for having faith in our mission, believing in us, supporting our dream, and helping us make a difference!

Together, let's continue to LIVE OUR DASH and make it count! ❤️🎣

With love and gratitude,

Kim & the Live Your Dash Memorial Fund

10/19/2026

WOW! What an AMAZING day!

I honestly don't even know where to begin!

Our very first Live Your Dash Fall Bash was more than I could have ever imagined! What started as a vision in my heart became something so special yesterday.

To our amazing committee and crew, THANK YOU! You believed in my crazy ideas, stood beside me, worked your tails off, and helped bring this dream to life. I couldn't have done it without each and every one of you!

To our sponsors, donors, volunteers, musicians, family, friends, and everyone who came out to support us, THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart! Your generosity and kindness mean more than you will ever know.

When I started Live Your Dash in memory of Brian, I wanted to turn something heartbreaking into something that could bring joy, hope, and kindness to others. Yesterday reminded me just how amazing our community truly is.

I know Brian was smiling down on all of us.

God has blessed me with some pretty incredible people, and I am beyond grateful.

This is just the beginning! Keep living your dash, making memories, spreading kindness, and making every moment count!

With so much love and gratitude,
Kim Shoop