And this is why LIF is amazing. Sophia's Cure Fundraiser

I just sat down for the first time today and the first thing I thought of was how amazing all of the LIF women are.

I don't even know where to start.

ALL of my LIF peeps - even lots of people without kids, who came out to support Sophia. They all Zumba'd their little tushes off and it made for an amazing day where you could just feel the love in the room.

The LIF Jersey crew that drove such a far distance to come and Zumba with us, thank you!!!

The amazingly talented Lexi Bella who drove - from Connecticuit - to take pictures of the event.

The countless number of LIF people who took it upon themselves to go out there and get donations for me to raffle off.

The amazingly talented people who donated their services for donations. So many LIF photographers (AvaJack, Christine Melissa, Mattson, Elizabeth Kristin, and the talented Jenerations photography) donated great photo sessions.

Lori (Palebride aka Lily-Cakes) who made delicious cookies for the goodie bags.

Noelle (Sweet Treats chocolate) made chocolate covered marshmallows for the goodie bags)

AndreaP Designs (Ang-Rich) donated the most gorgeous favor tags you have ever seen. Her quality of work is nothing short of perfection.

HeathKernandez who made kickasss Sophia's Cure pins to attach to each goodie bag.

The pins read "Miracles do happy" and you know what, they definately do. Looking at Sophia, Catherine, and Vinny, you cannot help but believe in miracles. You can't help but be amazed by the love that they have for her. They fight for her every.single.day. Things like this really help me to put so much into perspective and I am thankful for everything (and everyone) that I have in my life!

This could not have happened without all of you. I am seriously touched beyond words.

Message edited 5/1/2011 7:48:50 PM.

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D it's a testament first to Sophia and her parents, but secondly to you, that there was SOOOOO MUCCHHHHHH emotion and so much love in that room today. Today's event shows what LIF is at its finest. Sophia brought us all together today, and I hope we will have many more reasons to come out for her in the days to come!!!!

I'm flabbergasted by how many of you ladies did so much. Seriously.

And I had the absolute honor of hugging Catherine and Vinny, and having a chat with Sophia, and well, how do you put into words what this blessed family has come to mean for us all, really?

AWESOME.

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Thank you Diana for organizing this amazing event!
I was in absolute awe the entire time! It was just so amazing, and so humbling.
Sophia is SUCH a sweet little thing! What an amazing little girl.

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Diana- Amazing, amazing job. AMAZING.

It was so nice to see so many LIF ladies there.

It was an honor to meet Catherine, Vinny & Sophia. An HONOR. They are such an inspiration to so many out there.

Caroline- I LOVE your pins! I put the pin in Joey's room :) If I didn't have a baby shower already, I would've asked you to make those as favors! love them.


I ate the marshmallow on the way home

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Posted by DPerotti

I ate the marshmallow on the way home

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I ate the marshmallow on the way to the diner!!

I have never zumba;d before (as anyone near me could tell -- sorry about your toes ladies!) but this wasn't about me, it was about an amazing, inspiring little girl and her tireless and incredibly strong parents. I was HONORED to take part today. Truly honored.

And Diana, you did an outstanding job --- just incredible.

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I am so glad that the event was so successful!! Catherine is the strongest woman I know. It's beautiful all the love & support everyone has given to & for Sophia.

I hope all the donations brought in lots of money for SCF!!

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Posted by Palebride

Posted by DPerotti

I ate the marshmallow on the way home

So did I!! That bad boy didn't stand a chance!!

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So happy that it went so well! Sounds like an amazing event. Stinks I couldn't be there

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Wish I could have made it! Sounds like an amazing event! Diana, all your hard work paid off!

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So happy it was a success! All your hard work paid off Diana ....you all should be proud ...hope you raised lots of $$ for the Fund. Miracles do happen!

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I wish I could've been at this
Amazing event!
Diana I know you've been working so hard at putting this together and it's so great to hear how well it went! You are amazing!

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Today was amazing!!!! My heart was so warmed with all the love in that place. I missed the first couple of minutes due to my horrible driving skills, I got lost, so I didn't really get to see anyone, bc when it was over I had to leave. Diana you are amazing! You will see me there more! I am also wearing Sophia's bracelet and will be!

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I'm glad I was in "the other room" so no one could see my terrible Zumba skills. But I had a lot of fun and won some great prizes

And Sophia

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I had a great time!!! Sorry to any of the girls around me who I might have hit accidentally

The whole thing was just amazing and I am glad a lot of money was raised for such a good cause.

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It was an amazing event!!

Diana, you did such a wonderful job putting everything together

It was a pleasure to take part of this!!!

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It was an absolutely amazing event and a great time! It was so wonderful to finally see Sophia in person.

Diana, you are such an inspiration to all of us. Great job!!!!

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Wish I could have made it! Sounds like an amazing event! Diana, all your hard work paid off!

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I would not have missed this event for the world!

Diana, you did an amazing job putting everything together and to get a chance to meet you and the Gaynor's in person was an honor. Every single day I am humbled by simply knowing about Sophia and her fight.

It was my first time Zumba-ing....and I'm still tired today! But it was all worth it! There are some amazing ladies out here on LIF!

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I had such a great time! It was such an amazing event and it was so wonderful to see so many people come together for such a beautiful family!

I ate my cookie and marshmallow before I even made it home!

I was obsessed with Caroline's pins and of course mine fell off my bag in transition! My luck! She is so wonderful though and is giving me another because I loved them so much!

Thank you for an amazing morning!

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I wish I could have been there! Diana I am so proud of you...you put so much work into this and did an amazing job!!!!!!

Glad everyone enjoyed the Marshmallows :)

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I'm so glad I was able to be a part of it! and I am SO SORE TODAY!!

It was great to be there, to meet so many LIFers that I hadn't met before and to meet Sophia and her parents.

AND my DD swiped my pin as soon as she saw it... which is precisely why I didn't let her see my cookie or that yummy marshmallow.

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Thank you thank you thank you all !!!!!!! I was in awe the whole time :) it warms my heart to wee how much my little girl is loved and making a difference :)

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I just saw the Lexi Bella photos and it looks like an amazing event was put together. I am sad I couldn't make it, maybe next time! Great job everyone!

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Are there pics somewhere?

I wish I could have gone, but glad it was a great event!