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Twenty thousand reasons to smile
By on November 19th, 2024
Source: Dominics journey with AML Twenty thousand reasons to smile We gamed in the garage. We gamed on couches. We even gamed outdoors in the snow.The 12th annual Extra Life game day for team #Dominicstrong was a whole lot of fun for a great cause.The dice roll challenges were a hit, as always. My favourite ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ready for another 25 hours
By on November 1st, 2024
Source: Dominics journey with AML Ready for another 25 hours It’s been quite a year for team #Dominicstrong, and now comes the main event!Extra Life 2024 kicks off for our squad at 8 a.m. (MST) Nov. 2 at Nicole and Jordan’s house – a brand new game day location but one we’re excited to invade.We’re ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Breaking records
By on October 9th, 2024
Source: Dominics journey with AML Breaking records Well, we did it! The grand total for the 2024 #Dominicstrong auction is $11,727 – the most we’ve ever raised in a single event.It took so much behind the scenes work to pull off, and was not without its challenges.Planning actually started last year, when one organization informed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Auction 2024: Generosity
By on September 27th, 2024
Source: Dominics journey with AML Auction 2024: Generosity Get ready to bid! It’s hard to believe this is our 10th annual #Dominicstrong auction, but what we have in store is definitely worthy of a major milestone.From small, handmade gift cards to huge items like barbecues and ladders, we’re always amazed at people’s generosity.Tracey, for example, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cheers
By on September 3rd, 2024
Source: Dominics journey with AML Cheers We knew today would be tough. Sept. 3 always is.It was more of a whirlwind than usual.For the first time, the anniversary of Dominic’s death coincided with the first day of school. Seeing everyone’s happy first day posts on social media carries some extra weight, wishing he were among ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Auction 2024: Can we count on you?
By on August 19th, 2024
Source: Dominics journey with AML Auction 2024: Can we count on you? When the Dominicstrong auction first took place, everything was a blur. He’d only been gone a month; his room still had his things in it, and the grief was fresh. Friends were helping organize it all, and it was a lot of work ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The best late plans
By on July 23rd, 2024
Source: Dominics journey with AML The best late plans “The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry” — Robert Burns’ To a MouseHere I am writing a blog post while riding a public transit bus in Kansas City, two days after the Ignite (Extra Life) event ended.It’ll be at least another two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Superhero recap and off to Extra Life United
By on July 17th, 2024
Source: Dominics journey with AML Superhero recap and off to Extra Life United Another Superhero Night is in the books, but we’ll have to wait and see if we stuck the landing.Saturday’s event with the Medicine Hat Mavericks baseball team saw a good crowd in attendance, a marvellous first pitch from honoured guest Keagan, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With great power… (Superhero Night No. 6, July 13)
By on July 5th, 2024
Source: Dominics journey with AML With great power… (Superhero Night No. 6, July 13) How is it already July? How has it been seven years since the first Superhero Night with the Medicine Hat Mavericks baseball team? Life comes at you quick, but as Uncle Ben said, “With great power comes great responsibility.” Now’s time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Fourth was strong
By on May 5th, 2024
Source: Dominics journey with AML The Fourth was strong Hundreds of Hatters released their inner nerd Saturday at the Medicine Hat Public Library, and we were lucky enough to be with them.Typically, the first Saturday in May is a free comic book day with lots of opportunities to delve into some new content. May 4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In like the Lions
By on February 12th, 2024
Source: Dominics journey with AML In like the Lions Ten years ago, Dominic was the poster child for the Country 105 Caring for Kids Radiothon. A big part of doing that was telling our story publicly, even as Dominic was in the midst of his cancer journey.Speaking about him is always something I jump at ... Read More »
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