Instead of doing an ALS walk this year we’re hosting the Y’all Ball. I cannot tell you how excited I am to party with everyone in Hico! Games, silent auction, trivia, snacks and pizza - what more could you want? Oh and it’s BYOB. Honestly I didn’t know what “thrift store chic” looked like until … Continue reading 10.14.22 Y’all Ball
Adventures for SunnyStrong
6.14.22 Lou Gehrig Day Success
Lou Gehrig Day was entirely too much fun. We had a great turnout and got to meet other pALS in the fight. I'm always proud of this community, the love and support that flows constantly is good for the soul. Mark your calendars for June 2, 2023 for the 3rd Annual Lou Gehrig Day. Lou … Continue reading 6.14.22 Lou Gehrig Day Success
5.3.22 Lou Gehrig Day with the Texas Rangers
Last year was the first annual Lou Gehrig Day celebration. Since the Rangers were on the road and I’m extra, Jennifer and I flew to Denver to celebrate. Thanks to the Hilliard family I got to do a pregame interview with AT&T SportsNet RM and Marc Stout. And thanks to my favorite Morby’s we got … Continue reading 5.3.22 Lou Gehrig Day with the Texas Rangers
4.4.2022 Beers Without Beards
Say that ten times fast, go ahead, I'll wait. I am PUMPED about attending my first in person event with Her ALS Story. Y'all met them when we got the Trailblazer award, remember? Oh, and you can watch our panels and award here. Man, I love in person events, and beer through a straw, and … Continue reading 4.4.2022 Beers Without Beards
10.29.21 ALS Walk in Hico
Tomorrow is our SEVENTH Walk to Defeat ALS! This week we’ve been looking back on our previous walks on social media. Team SunnyStrong 2015 It was cold and rainy in Dallas but we showed up and represented at our first #alstexaswalk 9 months after my diagnosis, our first big event on this journey. Team SunnyStrong … Continue reading 10.29.21 ALS Walk in Hico
8.26.21 My Name is Sunny
You know the kind of gal who was just trying to live her life then gets diagnosed with ALS? Well, that was me. Everything was coming up aces in work, life, and love while something bad was just waiting around the corner. That's when my life changed. C’est la vie! So I made it my … Continue reading 8.26.21 My Name is Sunny
7.27.21 Richter’s Back in Ouray
Y’all remember Jake, right? He’s my wonderful albeit crazy friend that competes in endurance races, in Colorado, that are 100 miles long. Well, he’s at it again at the 2021 Ouray 100 starts 7/30. “The Ouray 100 starts and finishes at Fellin Park, only yards from the hot springs. With over 40k feet of elevation … Continue reading 7.27.21 Richter’s Back in Ouray
1.12.21 Super Bowl Squares
It’s that time again, Super Bowl! This will be our third year, I think, to do them and it’s always fun to have y’all join us. Proceeds from this fundraiser will kick off our efforts to attend the International Symposium on ALS/MND in Basel, Switzerland. Assuming the world gets it’s act together and the Symposium … Continue reading 1.12.21 Super Bowl Squares
12.4.20 Jokes On Me
I stole this picture from Cathy as it adds to the validity of the story. We were in Perth and the weather was as close to perfect as it gets for me. We were discussing the next symposium set for December 2020 in Montreal. I asked Bronson to look up the current weather in Montreal … Continue reading 12.4.20 Jokes On Me
12.3.20 30th Annual International Symposium on ALS/MND in Perth
So, guess what? I never posted my notes and take aways from the conference last year. With this year's symposium kicking off next week, there's no time like the present. I know we discussed some of the fun highlights of the trip, but I'll follow up this post with anything that might have been left … Continue reading 12.3.20 30th Annual International Symposium on ALS/MND in Perth
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