Program in Farce

We have all seen these signs posted around our homes. In general, neighborhood watch programs are great. Nobody wants a creep in the area bothering children...or adults for that matter. Technically, some adults could use some bothering...but that is a matter for another time! The problem is...have you ever really looked at these signs?

Pictured below is the "guy" that we are supposed to be "watching" out for.


Is there a flood of caped shady figures cruising our neighborhoods that I have missed? Did a mysterious and evil villain from a comic book escape from a make-believe prison recently that I need to be aware of? The person in the picture looks like the love child of Ms. Pac Man and Dracula. That is not scary...it is just odd! And why is he looking over his shoulder and wearing a fedora? He looks like a b-list actor about to begin a routine on Dancing With The Stars. They might as well picture him with jazz hands because he looks...well...just fabulous in his black ensemble! While our children are watching out for Captain Black and the Fancy Pants Dancers...the real creeps in jeans and t-shirts are probably living next door and peeking through our windows! I'm just sayin'!

Make a Difference!!

Please take a few minutes and read this! :)

I think all of us frequently think to ourselves, "The problems of the world are overwhelming! How can I make a difference?" Here is your chance to make a difference!

For my cousin Leo (age 4), he has no choice but to fight this terrible cancer that has befallen him. Make a choice today to do something to assist him!

As a member of The Leo's Lions Support group...I challenge each of you to do something to help the group. Be a catalyst for positive change in the world!

Here are some suggestions that are simple!!

- JOIN - If you have not already done so, join the group! Leo's Lions Facebook Group

- DONATE - If you can afford to, donate yourself! http://pages.lightthenight.org/il/NShore09/LeosLions

- SPREAD THE WORD - Post the link on your facebook wall (by clicking share on middle right of group page...then post to profile) to spread the word about Leo's Lions, the facebook group, and the "Light the Night" walk. If you blog...please do a small blog about our efforts!!

- WALK WITH US - Sign up to walk with us! We are 40 strong and growing :)

- OWN A SMALL BUSINESS? - Donate goods or services to the walk in honor of Leo! Your business will get some publicity and it will be a wonderful donation to a wonderful cause!

- HAVE YOUR OWN IDEA? - Do something different...think creatively and find a way to do something for the group!

- EVERYONE CAN DO THIS ONE!! - One way that ALL of you can help, is to send an email with the donation link to all your friends and family. It can be a simple email...tell your friends and family that you are supporting a walk for a 4 year old with cancer and kindly ask if they would donate to the cause. We have 131 group members. If each of you got JUST one person to donate 20 dollars...Leo's Lions would raise over $2,500 for cancer awareness. Now THAT is making a difference! But don't stop at just one friend...set a goal...whether it is 5 dollars from 5 friends...or 10 dollars from 10 friends...set a goal...and push yourself to meet it! I know times are tough, and some people may not be able to donate money at this time...but you never know unless you ask!

At the end of your email to family and friends, include this link and tell them to donate to the team! http://pages.lightthenight.org/il/NShore09/LeosLions

Here is a sample email that you can modify (if you like) in literally two minutes and send out to as many people as you have on your email list!

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Leo Weber, my friend's 4 year old cousin, is battling Stage 4 Burkitt's Lymphoma. In honor of him, we/they are walking in the "Light the Night" blood cancer awareness walk on October 11th at Gallery Park in Glenview, Illinois. There are two ways to support this wonderful cause and give Leo and thousands of other blood cancer fighters hope!

1 - Donate! Using the link below you can easily and securely donate via the Internet. Any amount will be helpful!

2 - Walk with us! If you are in the Chicagoland area, please join us for the walk! It is a great experience for the whole family! There is entertainment and it is a really worthy cause! Using the same link at the bottom of the page, you can join our team and walk with us!

http://pages.lightthenight.org/IL/NShore09/LeosLions - Team Donation Site Link

Your Name Here
Leo's Lions Team Member
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For all of you who always wanted to do something bigger than yourself, but never had an outlet...take that step today! And help give my cousin Leo and thousands of other blood cancer fighters have renewed hope.

If you have any questions, suggestions, and/or need any help with ANY of the aforementioned tasks, message me!

Finally, to all the group members who have donated, signed up to walk, made donations of goods and services or anything else that has been done...THANK YOU! Your efforts are so greatly appreciated!

Sincerely,
Bradley Egel
Leo's Lions Team Captain

Recent Pics from the Nest :)

Recent Pics from the Egel Nest!

June 2009 pics

New Pictures of Hannah - 3 weeks old!

It's a Girl!!

We welcomed Hannah Orli to the Egel Nest on May18th, at 11:20 a.m.! She was a whopping 9 pounds and 11 ounces and 20 inches long. She is currently bringing joy to the masses in and around the hospital. We will be home on Thursday! Sammy is taking it all in...He said she was, "Beautiful..." We also caught him on film saying, "I love you to pieces!!" Thanks for all the well wishes!

Here are some pics and the video!

Another addition to the Egel Nest soon to be arriving...

On Monday morning, May 18th, we will be welcoming our newest addition to the nest!! We do not know the gender yet...but on Monday night I will try and post information and pics. Sorry for the recent absence, but with the new baby coming and our very active 2 and 1/2 year old...things have been very hectic around here! I have several blogs that are burning to be written! Stay tuned for information and pictures from Baby Egel #2!

Our Rubber Balls!

Sam and his cousin Zach running and having fun! Enjoy! :)

Sammy singing!