Amazing Weekend!

We had just an absolute blast camping and hiking with our Hike for Discovery crew this weekend. We stayed at a campground just outside Leavenworth specifically for non-profits, how cool is that. We hiked the 9 mile roundtrip and got to enjoy soaking our feet in Stuart Lake. Great weather, company, hiking, food, laughter, campfire, no bugs, riverside...it just doesn't get much better ;)

Thank You Armondo's - $816 raised for LLS!

A Huge Thank you to Armondo's for their willingness to help out with our fundraiser.

Together we raised $816 for LLS over the 2 days.

Mike promotes LLS w/Armondo and Angela

Spread the word! Bring your friends and family, make an evening of it!...Dine for a Cause at Armondo's Monday and/or Tuesday (Aug 20th & 21st). See you there!

Mike promoted the LLS and Armondo's contribution nights coming up Monday and Tuesday (Aug 20th & 21st) at the Renton Farmer's Market.

Mike got to speak to the anxious crowd as they were waiting to get their hands on Armondo's delicious Ceasar salad with smoked salmon!

Below, Mike is pictured with Armondo and his wife Angela,

Thanks again you two! -Mike and Sarah

Our First Event!

A portion of Armondo's proceeds from these two days will be donated to LLS. Stop by to enjoy some great food and company...all the while supporting cancer research!

For Directions, visit armondos.com

See you there!
- Mike and Sarah

ps If you chat with Armondo, thank him for hosting!

Saddle Mountain

Sarah and I went for a brisk 5 mile, 5,000ft total elevation hike up/down Saddle Mountain...45mins southeast of Astoria, Oregon. Annika was enjoying time with duJy and Oompa while mom and dad hiked. Under the cover of the trees it was great...then we got to the summit and it was blowing about 20 knots and pouring rain! It was a blast ;)

Event Coming Soon!

Sarah has been working tirelessly to plan a fundraising event...and we're getting close! Sarah met with one of our favorite local dining establishments, Armondo's. And we have some fun ideas in store.

Don't worry, we'll keep you posted.

Another great Hike!

This weekend was Snoqualmie Point. We hiked it out and back, chalking up 8.5 miles in the process. I and ibuprofen have gotten to be pretty good friends since then! Annika actually "hiked through the jungle" as she puts it on her own for a good 100 yards ;) Probably the biggest news is that Annika learned to, well....go potty...in the woods...YowZaa. This was huge, and Annika was rewarded handsomely with brownies and cookies afterward.

Here is a great shot of the Hauer crew, with Annika ensuring you can see her eyeball.

Thanks to everyone for your support. This continues to be an amazing experience and we are astounded be the response from friends and family. Of course, feel free to pass on to anyone and everyone you know. Together we can help spread the word about great fundraisers like this and get more folks involved in the process!

Love,

Michael, Sarah, and Annika