KC Aids Walk Hotel Information - UPDATE

There are 2 ways to book the HAMPTON ON THE PLAZA for the AIDS WALK:

Call either 800- HAMPTON or 800 HILTON and ask for the AIDS WALK KANSAS CITY rate or go to:
http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/groups/personalized/MKCHSHX-AWK-20090425/index.jhtml

Rates are

$95/night rooms
$139/night full suites

rates include free parking, free wifi, free breakfast and an indoor pool.

Kansas City Aids Walk Information

Hello everyone!

Thank you for being so patient as we gear up for the KC Aids Walk on April 25th and get the websites and information for Team Jerryz Kidz set up. FINALLY we are good to go.

Please see below for information on:
* How to register to walk: pledge sheets, Jerryz Kidz Team Information; donation information
* Hotel information for those not in the KC Area needing accomodations
* COMING SOON: T-shirt & Wrist band information -we are working to finalize details.

We will be sending out emails to those of you that have expressed an interest in the walk (and if we have your email address) in the next day or so. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to email me at sherri.cahill@napster.com

KC AIDS WALK:
Saturday, April 25th 8:00 am @ Theis Park, Kansas City, MO
http://www.aidswalkkansascity.org/


JERRYZ KIDZ Team registration page: (register here to be a walker)
* Register as a walker on the Jerryz Kidz Team
* Find out how if you can't walk that day, and want to make a donation to Jerryz Kidz
* Get your pledge sheets & other team information
* Create your online donation page to raise money for Aids as a member of Jerryz Kidz

http://www.firstgiving.com/process/teamarea/default.asp?did=1615&TeamId=60049&EventId=45727


KC HOTEL INFORMATION:
Scott has managed to secure us a great rate at the Hampton Inn & Suites on the Plaza. It features: free parking, free WIFI, free continental breakfast. There is also a fitness center and an indoor pool for the kids! Room rates are $95 for standard rooms or $139 for the suites. The suites all have kitchenettes and a full bedroom & living room area. There is no minimun stay.

The Hampton Inn & Suites Country Club Plaza
4600 Summit Street
Kansas City, MO 64112
PH: (877)-410-4600
http://www.hamptonkc.com/Home.html

T-Shirt & Wrist Band Information:
* We will be ordering t-shirts for all walkers - same design as in previous years however this year will prominently feature Jerry on the shirt.
* Sizing , pricing and order deadlines will be posted in the next few days. Kids t-shirts available!!
*Wrist bands are being ordered as well - if you don't already have one, we'll have some on site for everyone.


Lots of other fun things are in the works for everyone for the that weekend.... stay posted.

Start getting your walking shoes warmed up - it's gonna be a great day!!

Jerry's Obituary

Hi everyone,

I recently was told by Adam that the Kansas City Star sets up an online "guest book" when you run an obituary with them (something we were not told). I'd like to share the link with you and invite you to post anything you'd like (or read what others have submitted) on Jerry. It also gives you an option to post pictures if you found a great one worth sharing.

http://www.legacy.com/KansasCity/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=123681197

Also, if you do have pictures of Jerry you'd like to share with the family, please feel free to send them to me at sherri.cahill@napster.com and I am happy to share them with the rest of our family and keep them in our album on Jerry. I know we only touched on a few pictures throughout Jerry's life - but boy they were some good ones!!

A Heartfelt Thank You

We wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you that have been in Jerry's life and ours in the past, and especially these past 3 months. Everyone has been hit hard with this tragedy and everyone is dealing in their own way. Personally - our family is struggling, but each day brings a new dawn and happy moments mixed with memories...some make us sad, others make us laugh.. everyone says that "time heals" and right now, it's hard to see that, but I do hold the faith that it will and we will all be stronger for this.

Thank you from the bottom or our hearts to everyone that visited Jerry or us at the hospital or the house; to those that have sent cards and notes and trinkets and to those of you that made the Celebration evenings in Kansas City and Iowa City - your love, support and friendship means the world to all of us. It is a true testament to Jerry's life the amount of love that has surrounded us thru all this.

I hope that those of you that attended the Celebration of Life enjoyed the evening and that it has helped. Know that seeing each of you meant so very much to our family and I know that Jerry would have been proud of each evening. We sure had a lot of "quality time" for him to enjoy!! :)

Thank you to each of you that were brave enough to stand in front of the crowd and share your Jerry stories. Thank you to those that perhaps couldn't get in front of the crowd, but shared your stories with us afterwards.. no story was too small and each touched us deeply.

From the hearts of all of the Cahills: Marilyn, Ken, Cindy, Sherri, Tanya, Tracy, Trent, Kevin, Haley, Michael, Madison, Xander, Toryn, Wyatt, Aunt Barb, Lanie... I could go on.. but we all thank you for being a part of our lives and Jerry's. God Bless. :)

Donations for KC Aids Walk in Jerry's Memory

Many of you have asked where you can send donations for the KC Aids Walk in Jerry's memory.

While we have made some headway on the KC Aids Walk site as far setting up Jerryz Kidz for sign-up and such.. we are still have a few issues. hopefully, we'll get those resolved ASAP so you can sign up to walk as well as make on-line donations.

In the meantime, we have set up a Post Office Box where you can send donations and we'll make sure they are taken care of when the time comes.

Any donations can be mailed to:

Jerryz Kidz
P.O. Box 714
North Liberty, IA 52317

* Please make checks out to Aids Walk Kansas City
* Note in the memo section of your check it is for Team Jerryz Kidz

Thank you in advance for any donations you make- Jerry would be honored and thrilled that so many people have asked how they can contribute to this cause.

Iowa City Accommodations

For those of you that may be traveling from afar and/or interseted in staying the night in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb 21st - Scott Tallman has spoken with the Sheraton and secured a room block rate (if we are able to get 10 rooms in the block).

The Sheraton has offered a rate of $89/night and the Vetro a rate of $139-$189/night (all suites) under the block.

If you are interested in a room and being put into the block, please contact Scott at scotttallman@hotmail.com

Thank you.

Iowa Memorial Service Information

We will be having a Celebration of Life for Jerry in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, February 21st from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Hotel Vetro in Iowa City.

Memorial Service Location:
Hotel Vetro
201 Linn Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
www.hotelvetro.com
(319) 337-4058

For those of you that are coming from out of town, Hotel Vetro and Iowa City Sheraton both have room availabilty if you'd like to stay. The Sheraton is located about 1/2 block away from Hotel Vetro. You can contact them for room rates and reservations.

Hotel Vetro
201 Linn Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
www.starwoodhotels.com
(319) 337-4961

Sheraton Iowa City
210 South Dubuque Street
Iowa City, IA
www.starwoodhotels.com
(319) 337-4058

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jerry's memory to the Kansas City Aids Walk. Delivery address if needed is
Marilyn & Ken Cahill
2292 Highway 965 NE
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 331-6162

We hope many of you will be able to come and join us for this Celebration of Life.