A Huge Fundraising Season for 2008!

The 3rd Annual Mickaela's March for the Uninsured 5K & 1 Mile Stroll

The Mickaela Foundation surpassed the 100 treatment fund goal set for 2007, unfortunately that also has all but depleted our funds. We have seen some lean times, but we will do what we have to do to make sure we can help all who need us! We are averaging 10 -15 applications per month so far for 2008, so we are on a serious mission!

2 Raffles Planned for 2008! - Bob 2008 Tickets Available Now!
We are planning TWO Raffles this year after the incredibly successful one last Summer. "Bob" Helped us raise over $40,000 toward our treatment funds and really allowed us to break the 100 goal we had set for ourselves!

Meet a Bike Named Bob 2008!
The Mickaela Foundation Board of Directors is proud to announce A Bike Named Bob 2008 Raffle! Bob is a 2008 Denim Blue FX Dyna Street Bob from Mile High Harley Davidson. Tickets are now available at Garvins Sewer & Drain Service (ask for Mikel or KC), The Mickaela Foundation Office (Thursdays 10:00am - 3:00pm) And at several King Soopers location through July. Call 303-452-1898 for more information.

Our second Raffle is still in the planning stages, set to begin in May and the winner to be announced on Sunday, September 28th at Mickaela's March in Louisville, Colorado. We are planning to give away $10,000!!!*

Tickets are available and only cost $10 each. Proceeds benefit The Mickaela Foundation and our 2008 treatment fund goal of 150. Watch for more news and updates to learn about ticket sale locations and events throughout the Spring and Summer. Or visit our Google Calendar page s at Northfield Stapleton.

Fall 2008
We are planning for Two Wine Tasting events this year; one in May at Balistreri Vineyard and one for later this Fall.

The dates for this event is still being worked out, if you would like to volunteer, sponsor or participate in these events, please contact danielle@mickaela.com

Saturday July 26th, 2008
The Pre-Sturgis Party at Mile High Harley-Davidson.
Barb's winner will be announced at 5:00pm. Lots of fun, prizes and live music as the celebration of Summer continues! More details as they are available.

September 6th & 7th 2008 (Sat 10:00am - Sun 10:00am)
We will again have a Yellow Team at the Relay for Life in Northglenn, Colorado. We generally setup at 10:00am on Saturday morning and walk around Webster Lake all day, through the night and early in the morning on Sunday. It is a very rewarding event, and it raises money for The American Cancer Society, and all types of cancer. We need at least 15 people to volunteer to join us and make a real Yellow splash. More information as it becomes available. Enjoy pics from last year's Yellow Team at RFL ...

Sunday September 28th 2008
2008 Mickaela’s March for the Uninsured. Plan now to enjoy fun day with family and friends in Louisville. We’ll host a 5K and a shorter Family Stroll. Entry is $10 per person and that includes your 2008 TMF Yellow Team Shirt. To enjoy the 07 photos, or to learn more about the March, visit us at www.mickaela.org/pics/mmarch07.

* Purchase of raffle tickets are not tax deductible. Winner need not be present at time of drawing. Winner is responsible for all taxes and fees.

Pics of 2007's Summer Events:

Sat. Sept 8th 10:30am thru Sun. Sept 9th 8:00am - more info about The Yellow Team & our Community efforts ... Relay for Life - Northglenn
"One night you'll never forget". The Yellow Team supports The American Cancer Society. The Relay for Life celebrates survivors, and the lives of those we have lost. We were a small team, and 24 hours was tough - but seeing the luminarias around the lake helped to inspire each lap. Way too many bags!! We'll post pics as we get them in.
Event Location: Webster Lake at E.B. Raines Park in Northglenn

A Bike Named Bob Raffle following The 7th Annual Bug Run and Summer Kick-off Party at Mile High Harley-Davidson -
Saturday, June 2nd, 2007

Olga Helwig of Unlimited Vacations is the big winner of BOB!
We drew her name from just over 4400 tickets! So far with all the Raffle ticket sales and other donations from the Bug Run & Summer Kick-off party, we have raised over $50,000 toward our treatment funds for uninsured breast cancer patients here in Colorado!!!!!! THANK YOU everyone who purchased raffle tickets, the volunteers from The Mickaela Foundation Board of Directors, the Volunteers at the Events and of course Ray Cooper at Mile High Harley-Davidson for hosting this wonderful opportunity for us. See the pics ....

Clean Cars to Fight Breast Cancer!
Friday and Saturday, May 18th and 19th.
The Riverboat Express Carwash (map) partnered with three cancer fighting foundations in it’s Grand Opening Fundraiser. For those two days, all express carwash sales were donated to fight breast cancer through the American Cancer Society – Great West Division, the Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers Foundation, and The Mickaela Foundation.  What a fantastic opportunity for all uninsured breast cancer patients in our state! Thank you Barry & Susan at Autawash for your support to the cause - you have made a difference! 

Enjoy Archived Pics from these great events:

Our Open House & Mickaela Birthday Party Pictures
Saturday, November 11th 2006
This event was a phenomenal success. We were able to thank the people and organizations that have helped us get where we are. There were plastic spiders and whoopee cushions, great Spero wines, a delicious cake from Cakes by Karen and lots of fun with very wonderful people. Read more ..

Read the article about the Mickaela Foundation in YourHub.

Read Gary Massaro's article about Mickaela and The Mickaela Foundation

October is Breast Cancer
Awareness Month -
But People Have Breast Cancer All Year Long!
Please remember to help support the breast cancer organization of your choice all year long. There are dozens of organizations big & small working here in Colorado to make a difference in the lives of all of us affected by breast cancer. We will always try to keep you updated on events and fundraising opportunities of not just The Mickaela Foundation, but all of us who need your help. Visit our Breast Cancer Links page for a comprehensive listing of great organizations.

Mickaela's March for the Uninsured -2006

check out the photos of what is sure to grow into something huge!!

The 2006 Yellow Team -
Sunday, October 8th 2006 The Pepsi Center, Denver
see the 2005 Yellow Team Photos

June 25, 2008 - A note about those who may feel that having a Sponsor like Shotgun Willies may be inappropriate for a breast cancer organization: While it would be wonderful to have access to all the money needed to provide the treatment funds requested from more traditional sources, The Mickaela Foundation prefers to remain objective and non-judgmental about those who would like to make a difference in their community.

The recent incident at the Broomfield golf tournament was an unfortunate miscommunication. And although their activities are not exactly family oriented, they do not tout it as anything other than adult entertainment. The Mickaela Foundation was not the beneficiary of that event. 9News incorrectly reported that we were on their website. We did not know anything about it until we began to receive calls asking us about it. Kyle Clark at 9News stated that Shotgun's told him that we would receive the funding from the tournament.

In 2006 Shotgun Willie's sponsored several fundraising events. We appreciate the assistance and while some news organizations would like to describe it as "taking money from a strip club" we look at it a bit less sanctimoniously. The money they donated helped to pay for several breast cancer bills. It is less relevant how the money is raised. It is not illegal, and news reporters trying to make a bigger story could perhaps better spend their time helping the community than fanning the flames of an already healing story. There is plenty going on in the world.