Announcing!!!

2nd Annual Ethin’s Heart Still Beats Heart Ball
Saturday January 8, 2011
VFW Hall
9075 Mason Dr
Newaygo, MI 49337

Doors will open at 5pm
A welcome will happen at 5:30pm
Dinner immediately following the welcome 6pm-7pm eat dinner
7pm Auction
745pm introduction of a speaker
8pm Guest Speaker

Tickets are $30 for one or $50 for two.  Tickets include a four course dinner, open bar, auction bidding paddle, and your night of knowing that Ethin’s Heart Still Beats…..”It Beats in us”


A list of Auction items and a full program will be up as we continue to fill in the details for the ball as well as an announcement of the theme for the night.  Last year was "HOPE" this year is still available for ideas.   If you have any submit them here.
If you have any questions or would like to make arrangements for reserving tickets please email Jessica Twigg founder of Ethin's Heart Stil Beats at chdhlhs09@yahoo.com

Ethin's Heart Still Beats Heart Ball January 9, 2010

This seemed to be the theme of the night Spreading Hope.  Ethin's Heart Still Beats in all of us and to me that brings HOPE!!!  This is a picture of one of the Auction tables and the wall behind it.

When I started this journey of putting this ball together I never dreamed that it would be all that it was or that I would cry as much as I did.  I want to share some of the highlights of the evening and give the amount of money raised.

Our night started out with a great dinner cooked by CSK catering.  They are so excited and have already signed on to do it again.  This ball would have never happened without CSK Catering.  They donated all of the food and their time for this cause.  It is a family owned business and they truly completely support this cause.  Here is a few pics of them....I am telling you contact them for your catering needs they love to cook and it shows!!!  Thank you Jen and Scottie, James & Jen, Tony, Halie and all your friends You all were terriffic!

After dinner was served the night began with a good friend of mine Tom Coverly providing some great entertainment.  He is an illusionist that I met shortly after my son passed away.  He quickly became someone that I knew would pray for if I ever needed it and before I knew it he was someone that I knew Ethin had led me too.  He brought his girlfriend who is also a CHD survivor.  Here is a pic of Tom performing and then of Tom, Tracy, and I.

Me, Tom, and Tracy.  They are both truly amazing people!

After Tom was finished we watched the slide show that I posted the other day.  Go back one post to see it if you missed it.  When that was done I introduced Ethin's Buddy Dr. Bryan Goldstein.  He spoke and did great.  He brought tears to my eyes.  He recalled me saying to him a month after Ethin had died and we spoke about what happened I told him, "Something Good WILL come of this."  I hope that Bryan always can look at Ethin's life and know that something good is coming from all  of this.  Bryan thank you for speaking and being more than a doctor!

Hugging Dr. Bryan Goldstein before he spoke.  This was a Dr. who was literally there from the time Ethin was born until Ethin's very last breath.

After Bryan spoke I said a thank you and began the Waltz in memory of Ethin.

Thank you Tony for dancing with me....Derrick you will be my partner next year!

When that was done there was music and plenty of pictures taken.  So here are some those from the night.....Enjoy........

Valaria(My Grandmas neighbor), myself, and my Grandma

This is me with the two heart families that showed up.

Heart Mom Bonds!  Terri(Mommy to Warrior Brycen), Myself, Monica(Mommy to Angel Faith)

This is me with Denna(Left) and Cassie(Right) they helped me put this whole thing together.

When I talk about my little brothers this is their parents.  Tammi and Tom....My family is not normal, but I love it and they are part of mine!  Tammi took the pics of the night.

One of my fave pics from the night Tammi and I.

This is a picture of me with all the people from my church that were there.  We dubbed this the CLC crew.  Left to Right: Ethin's Pediatrician Dr. Mark Byland & Jen, Steve & Deanna Traxler, Me, Carrie & Dave Crosley.

This is who Ethin is named after this is Rai...She was in the room when I had Ethin.

The night was long and fun.  My feet hurt when it was done, but I truly could not be happier.  Ethin' Heart Still Beats in all of us.  There were 32 people in attendance and this is the grand Total of money raised at the 1st Annual Ethin's Heart Still Beats Heart Ball........

$1835

Yes I am happy with the night and how it turned out....Also announcing the date for the 2nd Annual Ethin's Heart Still Beats Heart Ball will be January 8, 2011

Auction Items Up For Bid!!!

Well there is a little more than two weeks until the Heart Ball!!!  I can not believe that it is so close.  Here are the details for the ball as well as a list of Aution Items.  I am opening the Auction now and it will close on Sunday January 10th at 11:59pm.  If you would like to make a bid email me your bid at chdhlhs09@yahoo.com  or leave a comment here.  As bids come in I will update the bid prices so all have an opportunity to bid on them and get the item they are wanting.  All the items and the starting bid Price will be in this post, but you can find all items up for bid on the left hand side of this site!  Some of these items have a starting bid price.  Others the bid price will start at $0.  All Autographed aution items come with a certficate of authenticity.  Happy Bidding and Hope to see at the ball!!!! 


The First Annual Ethins Heart Still Beats Heart Ball
Ethins Heart Still Beats Heart Ball
January 9, 2010
VFW Hall
9075 Mason Dr
Newaygo, MI 49337

Doors will open at 4:30pm
A welcome will happen at 5:30pm
Dinner immediately following the welcome 6pm-7pm eat dinner
7pm introduction and about the event
715pm introduction of a speaker
745 faces of CHD video
8pm a formal waltz in memory of Ethin Twigg
805pm a thank you and enjoy the rest of our evening dancing

Dinner will be donated and catered by CSK Catering dinner will be plated and served with one glass of wine. There will be other things to drink with a tip jug donation.
There will be a silent auction and dancing after the thank you

Tickets are $50 for one or $75 for two please make checks payable for the tickets to Jessica Twigg and in the memo line write Heart Ball
This is a black tie event so dig out your tuxes and formal gowns for a great cause that will help the Hearts of many!!!
All proceeds from this event will be donated to the University of Michigan Mott's Children's Hospital Congenital Heart Center in Memory of Ethin RaiLuc Twigg 1/9/09-6/27/09
R.S.V.P. to Jessica Twigg
513 Sunset Dr.
Newaygo, MI 49337
chdhlhs09@yahoo.com
616-634-3029


AUCTION ITEMSTwiligh (Pattinson/Stewart)

U of M Zipper Club Supporter/Member Shirts........Starting Bid $0
$200 Prtrait package by Kristyn Lapres photography.....Starting Bid $0
Autographed 8x10 photo of Eric Claptony....starting Bid $25
Autographed 11x14 Twilight (Pattinson/Stewart).....starting bid $325
Autographed Johnny Depp 8X10 Photo..... $200
Autographed Sylvester Stallone Boxing Glove...... $225
Autographed Desperate Housewives 11X14 Photo.......$250
Autographed Halle Berry 16X20 Photo....Starting bid $175
Autographed Christian Bale 11X14 Photo.....starting bid $175
Autographed Jennifer Lopez 11X14 Photo.........Starting bid $125
Autographed Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt 16X20 Photo.....Starting bid $275
Autographed Mel Gibson 11X14 Photo......Starting bid $175
Autographed Sean Connery 11X14 Photo....Starting bid $225
Autographed Bono Sketch...Starting bid $275
Autographed Heath Ledger 8X10 Photo....Starting bid $275
Autographed Michael Jackson 8X10 Photo....Starting bid $325
Autographed Dale Earnhardt Sr. 8X10 Photo....Starting bid $275
Autographed Willie Nelson Record Album....Starting bid $225
Autographed Bob Seger Record Album....Starting bid $200
Autographed Kenny Rogers Record Album....Starting bid $225

Heart Ball Menu!!!!

January 9, 2010
VFW Hall
9075 Mason Dr
Newaygo, MI 49337

Doors will open at 4:30pm
A welcome will happen at 5:30pm
Dinner immediately following the welcome 6pm-7pm eat dinner
7pm introduction and about the event
715pm introduction of a speaker
745 faces of CHD video
8pm a formal waltz in memory of Ethin Twigg
805pm a thank you and enjoy the rest of our evening dancing

Dinner will be donated and catered by CSK Catering. There will be things to drink with a tip jug donation.
There will be a silent auction and dancing after the thank you
Tickets are $75 for one or $125 for two please make checks payable for the tickets to Jessica Twigg and in the memo line write Heart Ball
This is a black tie event so dig out your tuxes and formal gowns for a great cause that will help the Hearts of many!!!
All proceeds from this event will be donated to the University of Michigan Mott's Children's Hospital Congenital Heart Center in Memory of Ethin RaiLuc Twigg 1/9/09-6/27/09
R.S.V.P. to Jessica Twigg
513 Sunset Dr.
Newaygo, MI 49337
chdhlhs09@yahoo.com
616-634-3029

CSK Catering out of Newaygo, MI has given me our amazing menu!!!

Salad
Michigan Apple Bibb Salad with Praline, crumbled Bleu Cheese and Sticky Chardonnay Dressing

Entrees
Prime Rib
Slow roasted w/AuJus garlic roasted mashed potatoes & roasted veggie medley

Pan Seared Salmon
Michigan White bean & Heirloom tomato rattoille with dilled crème fraiche

Chicken Michael
Sautéed breast of chicken topped with Shrimp & béarnaise sauce, with Garlic Roasted mashed potatoes & julienne snow peas

Bourbon bacon glazed Pork Loin
Slow roasted with garlic mashed potatoes and roasted veggies

Desert
Bananas Foster

What a menu right? So there will be three chefs that are working on this day and I am so excited to meet the last one who will come up the day before to start helping with the preparations. The other two I know. Scott is the executive chef of CSK catering and has been cooking for over 20 years. He has cooked for many well known people and is now taking on the Heart Ball as his baby if you will. I encourage you to visit their website to learn more about this amazing catering company!! The other sous chef that is helping is a friend of mine that I went to school with Tony. He is also very pumped to be doing this. I am so blessed with the most amazing catering company in the world to be doing this event!

CHefs, Chefs, Chefs!!!

January 9, 2010
VFW Hall
9075 Mason Dr
Newaygo, MI 49337

Doors will open at 4:30pm
A welcome will happen at 5:30pm
Dinner immediately following the welcome 6pm-7pm eat dinner
7pm introduction and about the event
715pm introduction of a speaker
745 faces of CHD video
8pm a formal waltz in memory of Ethin Twigg
805pm a thank you and enjoy the rest of our evening dancing

Dinner will be donated and catered by CSK Catering. There will be things to drink with a tip jug donation.
There will be a silent auction and dancing after the thank you
Tickets are $75 for one or $125 for two please make checks payable for the tickets to Jessica Twigg and in the memo line write Heart Ball
This is a black tie event so dig out your tuxes and formal gowns for a great cause that will help the Hearts of many!!!
All proceeds from this event will be donated to the University of Michigan Mott's Children's Hospital Congenital Heart Center in Memory of Ethin RaiLuc Twigg 1/9/09-6/27/09
R.S.V.P. to Jessica Twigg
513 Sunset Dr.
Newaygo, MI 49337
chdhlhs09@yahoo.com
616-634-3029

Well I got some great news I should have a menu by the end of the week!! Our catering comapny for this is really just amazing!! And listen to this one of the sous chefs for the event is a chef from the MGM Grand in Detroit! Our head chef used to be a chef there too! So I think the food will be amazing! Thank you CSK Catering this would not be happening without you! Please check out there website from the link on the right.

January 9, 2010
VFW Hall
9075 Mason Dr
Newaygo, MI 49337

Doors will open at 4:30pm
A welcome will happen at 5:30pm
Dinner immediately following the welcome 6pm-7pm eat dinner
7pm introduction and about the event
715pm introduction of a speaker
745 faces of CHD video
8pm a formal waltz in memory of Ethin Twigg
805pm a thank you and enjoy the rest of our evening dancing

Dinner will be donated and catered by CSK Catering. There will be things to drink with a tip jug donation.
There will be a silent auction and dancing after the thank you
Tickets are $75 for one or $125 for two please make checks payable for the tickets to Jessica Twigg and in the memo line write Heart Ball
This is a black tie event so dig out your tuxes and formal gowns for a great cause that will help the Hearts of many!!!
All proceeds from this event will be donated to the University of Michigan Mott's Children's Hospital Congenital Heart Center in Memory of Ethin RaiLuc Twigg 1/9/09-6/27/09
R.S.V.P. to Jessica Twigg
513 Sunset Dr.
Newaygo, MI 49337
chdhlhs09@yahoo.com
616-634-3029

Rai Wisner made this amazing poster for the Heart Ball!!!! Thanks to her

A speaker is announced!!!

January 9, 2010
VFW Hall
9075 Mason Dr
Newaygo, MI 49337

Doors will open at 4:30pm
A welcome will happen at 5:30pm
Dinner immediately following the welcome 6pm-7pm eat dinner
7pm introduction and about the event
715pm introduction of a speaker
745 faces of CHD video
8pm a formal waltz in memory of Ethin Twigg
805pm a thank you and enjoy the rest of our evening dancing

Dinner will be donated and catered by CSK Catering. There will be things to drink with a tip jug donation.
There will be a silent auction and dancing after the thank you
Tickets are $75 for one or $125 for two please make checks payable for the tickets to Jessica Twigg and in the memo line write Heart Ball
This is a black tie event so dig out your tuxes and formal gowns for a great cause that will help the Hearts of many!!!
All proceeds from this event will be donated to the University of Michigan Mott's Children's Hospital Congenital Heart Center in Memory of Ethin RaiLuc Twigg 1/9/09-6/27/09
R.S.V.P. to Jessica Twigg
513 Sunset Dr.
Newaygo, MI 49337
chdhlhs09@yahoo.com
616-634-3029

It is my absolute privelage and Honor to announce that the speaker for the Heart Ball is Dr. Bryan Goldstein. He is a third year pediatric cardiology fellow who was seriously the most amzing doctor we had and the connection between Ethin and him and our family is great. He was asked this morning and was back to me a few hours later!!! All is coming together well!