Hawaii

Hawaii hasbeen amazing! It is kinda sad that I alredy have to leave this Island! it has been a blast! I love my team, everyone is so sweet! my sister is living in Hawaii right now, so I got to spend a lot of time with her...which i dont get to do a lot...so that was a lot of fun!! Well we stay pretty busy so I dont have much time...but my adventure will continue to Australia today! I am very vey excited!!!! :)

The Day Has Finaly Come!

Yay!!! It is finaly time to fly away and begin my trip! Tomorrow I will wake up and be at the airport at 4am! Yall enjoy your nights rest...for mine will be very short! Haha! I will be headed to Hawaii first for two days, then be on my way to Australia! Thanks again for all your support and prayers! Please keep praying for me along with all the other athletes attending!

This is my team:
Patrick Burton (NC Athlete)
Emily Casey (NC Athlete)
Dylan Cunningham (GA Athlete)
Kyerra Hines (NC Athlete)
Benjamin Hovis (NC Coach)
Alexis Jones (NC Athlete)
Peter Lewis (NC Athlete)
Cody Murphy (NC Athlete)
Leslie Pence (NC Athlete)
Kristen Stout (NC Athlete)
Rebecca Sweeney (NC Athlete)
And me...Jaclyn Warden (SC Athlete)

Happy Fourth!

I hope everyone enjoyed a great independence day! I must say, I did. I went and stayed with my sister in Columbia. We enjoyed a great evening at a concert at Finlay Park, then we went to the Bloswfish baseball game to see the fireworks (they were amazing)!! Afterwards, about midnight, we celebrated with Sparklers! We are very patriotic!! My favorite part was at the baseball game hearing all the patriotic songs...my sister laughed at me becuase I kept saying I hope they play some good America Songs! But, being an army child you grow to great traditions...and fireworks and patriotic songs always get me! I am so proud of my daddy and all the other troops in the military!!! Thank God for all these brave men and women! Happy Fourth of July!!!


...only four more days until my departure...

So Busy!

Summer is approaching, and I have been so busy! School is crazy right now with all the banquets and last miute projects for final grades! I am proud to say though, I only have two more days! Yay!! Then its preparing for graduation day!

I thought I would share about a few things going on...

--Wendsday, May 20th at 3:50pm I officially signed the NCAA letter of intent, so I will be able to run with Winthrop! I am officially an Eagle! Yay! I am so excited to continue my running career in college! I do want to think all my coaches: Tony Thomas, Buster Freeman, Paul Rogers, and Kevin Kelly for all their support, help, and encouragement! I could have not done it with out them!

--Thursday (May 21st) night, I was asked and recieved the honor of being able to speak at the SC Business Hall of Fame. This was a black tie event, so I got to dress up in formal wear and I met so many fascinating people! It was amazing! I had the privilege of Recognizing the Hall of Fame Family and escorting Roger Milliken and Darla Moore. It was a great experience and it was great to get to meet so many important people in SC.

I am so glad that this school year is coming to an end! A few things coming up: my best friend from Arizona comes June 2nd (Yay!!!), Graduation: June 4th, Orientation at Winthrop June 18th and 19th, Salkahatchie Mission Trip: June 20th-27th, and finally RUNNING IN AUSTRALIA: July 9th!! Then my oldest sister getting married: August 1st! This is going to be a busy summer but very fun!

Speechless

Seriously, I am speechless. We had a blast at the auction on Saturday night. Thank you so much for everyone who helped out. Whether you planned, donated, bought, supported or prayed for the auction to be a success, we couldn't have done it without you!

With the previous donations and the auction I am now officially AUSTRALIA BOUND!!! I have reached my goal of $5000.00 and am so thankful for everyone's generosity!

Going Once, Going Twice

Today is the BIG day for the auction. Doors open at 5pm for food and preview of items. Bidding starts about 5:30 or so. Come on out to Antioch Rec Center for fun, food and great auction items!!! There is an item up for bid that is a SURPRISE!! I know all of the Byrdtown folks, either past or present, will LOVE!!!

Wish us lots of success with this auction! This is the biggest fundraiser I have planned. And check back for pictures later!

The list just keeps growing.

The auction items keep pouring in!! The list is getting longer and the countdown has begun. This time tomorrow, Team Jac ATTACK will be getting set for the auction. We all have a busy day ahead of us both today and tomorrow. We will be busy this afternoon getting the items ready to move and set up. Tonight, I am having a party for the track team at my house. Tomorrow is just busy busy busy!!

By the way, Byrdtown Fire Department is having a Chicken Bog tomorrow from 11-2 at the Fire Department. Come out and say hello and enjoy some good food and fellowship. Eat in or Carry out available!

Westwood BBQ

Thank you Robbie and Dale Parker from Westwood BBQ! They are providing the BBQ for the sandwiches at the Auction! Your generosity is overwhelming! Thanks again!

Dolls, Jewelry

Woodworking and more...

Food and Fun

is what's in store.

The Jac Attack Auction

is tomorrow night.

All of the donations

are out of sight!!

Antioch Recreation Center

Come one, Come All.

At 5 pm

We hope to see Y'all!!

Darlington News and Press

Guess who is in the Darlington News and Press today???

Thank you Madison Avenue!

Madison Avenue has donated 2 bracelets for the auction! One retails for over 700.00 and the other retails for over 900.00!!! Wow! Thank you so much!

Article In the Hartsville Messenger

http://www.scnow.com/scp/lifestyles/local/article/hartsville_student_to_make_australian_run_this_summer/39370/

More Auction Items!!

Little Girl's Poncho

Shawl (Mrs. Connie is not up for Auction, Sorry)

Bob's Boot Bench (This one is his, just to show it's use)


Boot Bench up for Auction, there are 2 of these.
The top is solid oak!



Log Cabin Bird house

Auction Items

Carhartt Vest

Coker College Jacket

Print

Pair of Lamps

Oriental Rug

Horse Bridle

Diamond Necklace


Lenox Christmas Platter

Pasta set

Oriental Plate

All I can say is WOW!

Matthew Mercer designes jewelry for 4 stores in Georgia. His wife Susan grew up right here in Hartsville. He has designed a diamond necklace and they have donated it to the auction! It is gorgeous!! Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity!

Blueberries and Camellia's

Harvey and Jean Stegner have the most beautiful Camellia's in their yard. They have donated 2 of their Camellia's to the auction. They also have donated a couple of blueberry bushes as well! If you ever want great pictures with Camellia's or Iris's check out their house in the spring.

Bird Houses and Boot Benches and more!

Bob Hart has been building boot benches and a bird house. He has decided to donate 2 Boot Benches to the auction. He also has built a log cabin birdhouse. Isn't that great! I am going by his house this week to take pictures of these items so keep checking back for those!

His wife, Connie, has crocheted some ponchos for little girls and she also has some shawls
that she has done as well. AND she is donating them to the auction!!!

This is so exciting!!!

Miss HHS Pictures!!!

Me with Matt and I think Macie's hand!

Backstage before the opening number!

During the opening number.

We had to dance to Hot Hot Hot!

By dance, I mean we literally learned the routine at 7pm last night.

We did the best we could.

My casual wear!

Formal wear

This is me when I won the service project award!!
I had to tell about my project.

Me and Mackenzie!

Me and Makayla

Me and Kendall

Mom and Macie with the Mixon's


Macie and Daddy!



Charles & Barbara

Me, Mom & Dad!Mom, Macie, Me and Daddy

Mrs. Ann Chapman & Me!

Me being silly!!

Me and Keri!

Today is a busy day...

This morning I have a track meeet and this afternoon I will be getting all dolled up for Miss HHS!!

I will post more later!

WOW, I am speechless

Well, almost speechless. I got home yesterday and in the mail there was a BIG donation for my trip!! I don't want to say how much or who because I do not want to embarrass anyone, and you know who you are. But I do want to say THANK YOU!!! Your generosity is breathtaking! I cried when I opened the envelope, I just could not believe it! WOW!

Soooo.......

I thought I would post while I am sitting in a Jac Attack meeting!!! We are BRAIN STORMING!!! Just curious?? Do you think I should post pictures of the items for the auction? I was trying to decide if people would like to see the items that will be auctioned off. So, if you would like to see any of the items, just comment below and I will take a picture of any item requested!!!!

Thank You!

Yay! Today my teacher at DCIT, Mrs. Hays, gave me a letter and a donation from a father of an Army Colonel! He is all the way from MICHIGAN, I am very excited to know so many people are supporting and encouring me as I prepare for my adventure in Australia!

Thank You again very much to the father of an Army Colonel!!! :)

Also, Thank You so much Keri for getting the pink jac attack bracelts! Everyone loves them! You have been so much help with all that is going on. Don't forget everyone I am also competing in Miss Hartsville High, which is Saturday night at 7pm. Keri has been a great help in going shopping with me, and she is going to help me look beautiful for Saturday by doing my makeup! She is definitly the greatest life coach!

Another Donation

Mrs. Dot Hendrix has very graciously donated her Rockette Dolls!!! Thanks Mrs. Dot!

Pancake Supper Pictures

Mrs. Faye and Mrs. Dale
My mom talking to Kristen and Herb

Team Jac Attack!!

The "boys" table!

Thanks again to Miriam's kitchen and Team Jac ATTACK for all the help!!! The pancake supper was a success!

Great News!!!

Coker College just called and they are donating a Coker College Jacket worth 60.00 and 3 pairs of shorts that are worth 30.00 a pair to the auction!! Also, Lewis Howle is donating a tea pot with written history!

The generosity of this community is just amazing! Thank you so much to everyone that is donating time, items for the auction, or money! This would not be possible without all of your kindness!

Hey!

I had my first track meet tonight, it went well! I placed first in both the one and two mile!Congratulations to the rest of my Hartsville Team!!

The pancake supper went extremelly well! A special thanks to my amazing helpers: Keri, Shannon, Jenninfer, and Angie! Yall are the best and I am so glad yall have been working so hard and helping me! We were able to raise $162.27! Thank you to all the donations and support!

A Special Hello!

Hey Elizabeth Harkness! Tell your Dad Thanks for buying you a "JAC ATTACK" bracelet today! Keep following the blog and me on my journey, I appreciate your support!

In other news.....

I did my service project for Miss HHS on Friday night. It was cold, very cold, but I ran for 2 hours to raise money for this project. I cannot release all the details on the project until next week when everyone has turned in their information. But I will post pictures from this event soon as well.

Special Thanks to Mrs. Donna Cameron who ran the entire 2 hours with me. My mom, who counted each and every lap that I ran. Kendall Chapman and Shannon Franklin who were there for support. Kevin and Chance who ran some laps for me as well as several members of our track team.

The Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper at Miriam's is tomorrow night!! I will not be in attendance, because of a track meet, however, my fundraising committee will be there and will be working for tips for my trip! They are the BEST!!!

The Bracelets are IN!!

The bracelets are in and of course I will be posting a picture of them tonight. They are so cute and are already selling fast!

Thanks to eveyone who has donated to the auction and directly to my trip! I cannot say thank you enough. The support of my family, friends, community, and even strangers is just breathtaking.

As Promised........

I would like to introduce you to the youngest member of my Jac Attack Team! She was nice enough to model the Team Jac Attack T-shirts!!! Thanks Kenzie for being a wonderful model!

Auction Items

The auction items are coming in!! Check out the list to your right. It is being updated many times a day!! Some items have not been posted yet, but we are off to a great start! There will be a few "surprise" items as well for the auction. I have heard some rumors of some GREAT items!!! But I promised not to tell. So you will have to wait and see them. Keep checking back frequently, as we will be adding to the auction list as the donations come in!

Team Jac Attack T-Shirts!

The t-shirts are in! I will post pictures soon, I promise. We will also have bracelets for sale. They have been ordered and should be in soon! If you are interested in any Jac Attack Items please email Shannon. She will be handling the orders for me. Her email address is Shann2736@aol.com. Check back soon for more Jac Attack merchandise!

Fundraising Auction

Tonight my fundraising committee met and planned an auction to raise money for my trip. We are having an auction on March 21, 2009 at Antioch Recreation Center. We will be accepting donations for the auction and we will also have a concession stand there as well. We are working very hard right now trying to organize and let everyone know that I have been invited to this once in a lifetime event. I am so excited and I am also very fortunate to have talented people on my fundraising committee. These girls have thought of everything. We will be ordering Tshirts this week with a very neat logo. Also, we will be getting flyers out by the end of the week and talking to possible patrons! I cannot wait to share with you the logos for the shirts!!

Downunder Sports

I have been invited to participate on the SC cross country team this summer in the Down Under International Games to be held in Australia . I am honored to be an ambassador of not only my community and state, but also our country. I will be participating in this one of a kind international tournament while in Australia. I am looking for sponsors to make a contribution towards the cost of my trip. A major source of funds comes through voluntary contributions of family, friends, and business sponsors. Sponsorships will be a very important part of my fundraising activity. The donations will help me fulfill a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.



If you would like to be a sponsor for my team, You can mail a check to
1314 South Fourth Street
Hartsville, SC 29550

For more information you can also call 843-383-4514. You can ask for Jennifer, she is the head of my fundraising committee.

Checks can be made out to me, Jaclyn Warden, or International Sports Specialists, Inc. (I.S.S.I)

Thank you in advance for making my fundraising effort a success!

Run Jaclyn Run

I am creating this blog for a couple of reasons. The first reason is that I am a runner, and I have been invited to run Internationally this summer in Austrailia. The only problem is that I have to raise the money to get there. The second reason I am blogging, is so I can keep my family and friends up to date with my running and other projects I have going on in my life! I am very busy right now with several different activities planned, so stay tuned.