Why do I go to the Great Strides Page when I try to buy tickets or sponsorships?

Great Question!!

Just a little explanation... Because our mission is to give every penny we raise to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, we felt there, for now, was little need for a middle man (make the check out to Mandy, who will in turn give it to CF).

By creating a 'walker' for Great Strides named "Flapjack Jam" we are able to get all the money in an easy way to CFF while also keeping track of how much money we raise as an event.

This also allows you to:

• Pay on their secure web site using a credit card.  You can pay for tickets, silent auction items, sponsorships and also simply donate right on the site.

• Easily deduct contributions from your taxes.

• And share the link with friends and family that may not be able to come to the event, but still want to contribute.

For more information on tickets, contact Amy.

Visit here and donate or sponsor today!! (Remember, Friend of Dylan $50 Sponsorships gets you two of your tickets and goes a long way in helping us reach our $10,000 goal!)

Deadlines are FAST approaching!

The t-shirts are in design - WOO HOO are we excited!  This is kinda how they will look...two color imprint on the back and a two color imprint on the front...gold color...these are available in sizes starting at kids 2-4 and going to an adult 3X. The cost of the tshirts is $10, and if you need an extended size (2X and up, please add $1 for a 2X and $2 for a 3X).

The deadline to preorder a tshirt is Wednesday, September 21! Quantities are limited so ORDER YOURS NOW!  Email Becky to get yours so you can be the coolest kid in town.

To get tickets, please email Amy!  Tickets get you entry into the fun-fest!  Prices are $6 for adults, $4 for kids 5-12 and kids under 4 eat free!

Also, if you are interested in the $250 and up sponsorships, you must get your sponsor information turned in by Wednesday, September 21 to get on the shirt! Email Mandy if you are interested.

More later...

T-shirts, sponsorships, magnets - OH MY

The official 2011 Flapjack Jam t-shirt design is complete - but, wait for it...will not be revealed until September 30.  That's right - top secret. Fort Knox. It's very exciting over here at the Super Dylan Nation HQ! 

T-shirts are $10 and we would LOVE to preorder one just for you, so you can be the MOST stylish at the Jam!  Email Becky if you want to pre-order - kids sizes through adult, get 'em while they are hot!

We have had some requests for blog buttons - how cool are we? We will get a blog button designed so you can add it to your blog if you so desire - after all, what's a  blog without a FJJ blog button?  Email Becky if you want a button designed...

Super Dylan Nation magnets are available! Show your SDN pride with this colorful magnet that will have those drivers behind you wondering who in the WORLD is Super Dylan?  Personally, I have seen dozens on the streets of Raleigh already and it warms my heart each and every time! Get one during the Jam...you HAVE to have one!

So, also you may have noticed that we changed the time. Not exactly sure of what we were thinking - five hours of flapjacking? We would be exhausted - so, we are going from 3:00 - 7:00pm, with dinner pancakes being served from 3:00 - 6:00pm.

 That's it for today, rest assured we are working hard over here!

Tickets and Media Information is READY!

Woo hoo! The Flapjack Jam is rolling! Check out the handy flyer with cool colors! If you would like to get some to put around the 'hood, just ask and we would be oh-so happy to oblige!  Email Becky to get yours today!

Tickets are ready to be purchased - we have operators standing by to take your order as we type! Okay, not really operators...but you can email our head money-taker, Amy and ask her to email you your tickets.

And, on personal note, I (Becky) wanted to share this blog with you all: http://www.cfhusband.blogspot.com/. I saw these folks at the CF Education Day at Duke and their story made me cry right there! Thankfully, no one saw 'cause we were sitting in the front row, but it was totally moving and very eye-opening to hear their story. I think I embarrassed Nicole but at least I didn't blow snot everywhere!

They have a huge faith and hearing about how they have dealt with Tricia's disease through the birth of their daughter has been inspirational. Check it out, but totally have some tissues on stand by.

Last thing! If you want to pre-order a tshirt, email Becky and we will set you up!

Jam on!!

The storms and quakes are behind us and bright times are ahead! How do I know?

First, I got a very unexpected phone call from the head of UMG digital copyright and... drumroll please... they have have reinstated our Scotty video!!  We have to work hard to get the views back up to the 400s so view and share on!  Even if we don't get Scotty there, maybe he'll send something awesome for the silent auction!!

Second, Sponsors are lining up at the door!! We have sold five sponsorships and counting... if you'd like to know how you or your business could be on the coolest T-Shirt in town, give us a call!!

Third, the Silent Auction is shaping up to be A-Mazing!! Some of the favorites from last year are back! Would you like a getaway at the beach or the mountains? We've got both! Also, is golf or tennis your game? Again, we've got both!!  And, if you'd like to be a part of the silent auction, we'd love to have you!!

Keep checking back for silent auction updates... getting a getaway for a good cause... really, is there anything better?

Banned, but not defeated!!

My my my, it was a busy week for our little video...

footage taken on Wednesday, edited on Thursday and posted on Friday.

You were all so kind in your words and generous to share the video along that there were 450 views by Sunday!!

Two days, 450 views! And at least two reports of the link being sent to Scotty's family, though we don't know if they had a chance to view it before...

Sunday evening when we were shut down by 'the man.' UMG corporate did not appreciate our using their music without permission...

Fair enough, who knew SuperDylan and the quest for Scotty would be such a sensation? I never even thought about asking permission to use a song in a video I thought only a handful of people would see! 

So... after some conversations with lawyers in LA, and a warning on my YouTube account it is time to move upward and onward.

That's right, a few legal challenges won't stop us in our quest for the best Flapjack Jam ever! We are not giving up on Scotty yet!!
Watch out for a new video... perhaps with an original song written just for the occasion!!

In other news... YOU CAN HELP!!!

This week we are focusing on sponsors and silent auction items!!

Would you love for your business to be featured
on the coolest T-Shirt in town?

What silent auction item would make you bid
past your spouse's comfort zone? Let us know!!

WE WANT SCOTTY!!!

So it all started innocently enough... three friends visiting while their kids played.

And as for many moms, our conversation trended toward the most pressing issue of our time... reality TV.

"Are you watching American Idol?"
"We are! We've been voting for Scotty!"
"Did you know that Nicole taught Kindergarten in the class next to him?"
"I didn't!! Now I will vote for him even more!"
"Yes, Dylan is a huge fan... he even wondered if Scotty would be willing to play at the next Flapjack Jam..."

at first, it was just in passing... but as time went on and we witnessed Scotty, a high school baseball star, a former PE student of another friend of ours, a kid with an impossible goal... we watched as his dream came true and we thought, why not?

Why not dream big?   What's the harm in asking anyway?

So here is us asking Scotty to be at our Flapjack Jam... Enjoy!!

Scotty, Come to the Flapjack Jam! Video