The wonderful people of Darlington have planned a special benefit for Gavin. Here are the details:

• 4:00 p.m. – Dinner / Start of Silent Auction
• Followed by Entertainment
• 7:00 p.m. – Start of Live Auction

Tickets costs are $10 for adults, $5 for children, and children who are 2 or under will be admitted for free.

The event will be held at:

Ranch House Lanes
17096 State Hwy 23
Darlington, WI 53530
608.776.3171

Please contact Jay Winslow via email at winslowjl18@yahoo.com with any questions regarding the event.

Friday, February 23, 2007 is Gavin Ryne Winslow’s first birthday! This is another HUGE milestone for this amazing baby.

Help us celebrate and give thanks for our special miracle by sending all of your family and friends to Gavin’s guestbook to write a special birthday message to Gavy and his family.

Thank you to everyone who has helped Gavin in some way. Whether it be attending or organizing one of his fundraisers, telling a friend or family member about his website, talking about him on TV and radio, giving a donation, or sending a prayer above for his well being, you have made our family so grateful by being so kind to Gavy. Thank you for continuing to walk with him as he continues his journey.

Once again we are grateful to have been offered the opportunity to participate in the Care to Share Community Day fundraiser of Saturday, March 3rd, hosted by Bon-Ton and Elder-Beerman. Learn more about this event at www.communitydayevent.com.

Here’s how it works:

• We have coupon booklets for you to sell at $5 each.
• Each booklet contains $10 coupon good on almost any merchandise item of $10 or more (customers spend $5 for the booklet and get $10 back on their first purchase!), eight coupons for up to 20% off, and offers for three great bonus items, available on Care to Share Community Day only, which is Saturday, March 3rd.
• 100% of the $5 coupon booklet price is ours to keep for baby Gavin.

The coupons are good at these participating stores at any of their locations:

• Bon-Ton
• Bergners
• Boston Store
• Carson Pirie Scott
• Elder-Beerman
• Herbergers
• Yonkers

If anyone is interested in selling these booklets please contact Jane Schwalbach at 262-549-6129 or email her at: janeschwalbach@yahoo.com.

We especially would like to thank Ms. Linda German, a cherished new friend of baby Gavin’s for this opportunity. You are absolutely right Linda, “together we can make a difference;” we feel privileged to have received your special invitation.

The Lake Mills Fire Department is hosting a spaghetti dinner. The dinner will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 20th at the Lake Mills Fire Department. For driving directions, click here.

Two toy firetrucks will be auctioned, with all of those proceeds going to Gavin.

A bounce house, obstacle course, and a cake walk are some of the activities planned for children attending the event.

Many thanks to the Lake Mills Fire Department and Angie Hallmark for their help with the auction for Gavin.

The Chilton Council (Calumet 2556) Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a benefit breakfast this Sunday, January 14th at the Chilton Eagles Club from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. So, if you’re hungry and want to get away from the city, as well as enjoy a scenic drive through the country, we invite you to stop in for this early-morning gala.

The Chilton Eagles Club is located at 1041 E. Chestnut Street in Chilton, Wisconsin. The phone number is 920-849-9223. To get directions to the Chilton Eagles Club, click here.

On Sunday, January 28, 2007, we will be holding a bowl-a-thon fundraiser for Gavin – “Bowlin’ for Gavin”. This will be a fun, family-friendly event and also a great way to get friends together to raise money for Gavin’s transplant-related expenses.

There will be a donation box at our “Bowlin’ for Gavin” check-in table for those who wish to contribute cash or checks to Gavin’s fund. All checks should be made out to COTA with “Donation In Honor Of Gavin Winslow” in the memo of the check.

Bowlin’ for Gavin Bowl-a-thon Sunday, January 28, 2007 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Classic Lanes Bowling Alley 5404 W. Layton Avenue, Greenfield. For driving directions, click here. Purchase tickets for bowling, pizza and drink the day of the event at our “Bowlin’ for Gavin” check-in table at the door. Adults: $10, Kids under ten: $5 – for three games with free shoe rental. Bumper bowling available for the kids. Purchase pizzas and pitchers of beer or soda and earn money for Gavin. Silent auction items for bid from various vendors. No limit to the number of games you can bowl.

Many thanks to Classic Lanes owner Gina Daroszewski for her generosity and to Jill Albrecht for her assistance in obtaining the venue for this event. And another big thank you to Samantha Christianasen for helping with the auction items.

For more information, contact Steven Schwalbach at sdjbach@hotmail.com.

Kurt Lakatos, the owner of Krav Maga-Milwaukee, has generously offered to conduct two self-defense seminars at his studio. All proceeds will go to Gavin’s fund. To view the event flyer, click here.

Defense from the Ground – Krav Maga Milwaukee, with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu expert Jon Friedland, will introduce you to the dangers of ground fighting and how to maximize your chance of survival in this dangerous environment.

Defense from the Ground Saturday, January 6, 2007 Noon to 2:00 p.m. Krav Maga-Milwaukee Studio 17000 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield. For driving directions, click here. Tickets $30 in advance, $40 at the door. Space is limited, register early. For tickets, contact: Kurt at 262-412-3757

To find out more about Krav Maga Training and Kurt’s studio, please visit their website at www.kravmaga-milwaukee.com.

Kurt Lakatos, the owner of Krav Maga-Milwaukee, has generously offered to conduct two self-defense seminars at his studio. All proceeds will go to Gavin’s fund. To view the event flyer, click here.

Defense vs. Common Street Attacks – Krav Maga Milwaukee will prepare you for the realities of violent street assaults and how to protect yourself with the most practical and efficient means available.

Defense vs. Common Street Attacks Saturday, January 6, 2007 10:00 a.m. to Noon Krav Maga-Milwaukee Studio 17000 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield. For driving directions, click here. Tickets $30 in advance, $40 at the door. Space is limited, register early. For tickets, contact: Kurt at 262-412-3757

To find out more about Krav Maga Training and Kurt’s studio, please visit their website at www.kravmaga-milwaukee.com.

A concert with Jim is an active sing-along and clap-along for young children. Jim bangs out energetic rhythms on his banjo while everyone sings, claps, jumps, dances and even sneezes along. Visit www.jimgill.com to learn more about Jim and his energetic children’s concerts. To see more details about the event, please click here to see the event flyer.

To purchase tickets online using a credit-card, please click the ADD TO CART button below. Once you have ordered, please print your PayPal receipt or confirmation e-mail and bring it to the event to verify your ticket purchase.

A Concert of Music and Play with Jim Gill Sunday, January 21, 2007 3:30 pm (doors open at 3:15 pm) Sheraton Brookfield Hotel in the Brookfield Ball Room Advance tickets $10 each, $12 each at the door (under 1 year free) To order tickets by mail, contact: Samantha 262-548-0614

For driving directions to the Brookfield Sheraton, click here.

To listen to Jim’s latest CD, please click here

Care to Share Community Day Coupon Booklet Fundraiser
Elder Beerman Store
1291 W Paradise Drive
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-9390
Learn more about this event at www.communitydayevent.com

Gavin’s Grandpa Bill will be selling $5.00 coupon books for Gavin at the Elder-Beerman Store in West Bend on Saturday, November 11th from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The entire $5.00 of each sale will go to Gavin’s fund. There will be 15 charities there so make sure to find Gavin’s table.

The benefits of these coupon books to purchasers:

• Each booklet contains a $10 coupon good on almost any merchandise item of $10 or more. Customers spend $5 for the booklet and get $10 back on their first purchase.
• 8 coupons for up to 20% off.
• Offers for three great bonus items.
• All coupons are valid on top of their already low “One Day Sale” prices and they are good all day long.

The coupons are good at these participating stores at any of their locations

• Bon-Ton
• Bergners
• Boston Store
• Carson Pirie Scott
• Elder-Beerman
• Herbergers
• Yonkers

We have coupon books for sale for the rest of this week at $5.00 a piece. These will be available in the Lake Mills area. Or if you cannot make the event and still wish to purchase a book this week for $5.00, please contact Jane Schwalbach at: janeschwalbach@yahoo.com.