It is difficult to say which was more heartwarming this past Sunday - the sight of our teen supporters enthusiastically washing cars to raise money for Waterleaf, the beautiful faces of our clients and their babies, or the volunteers, donors, and friends who visited us Sunday for our Open House and Car Wash.

About 35 teens from the Aurora and Naperville areas turned out for our Teen Advisory Board's (TAB) first fundraiser.  Students from Rosary High School energetically flagged down passing cars while students from Naperville Central HS, Neuqua Valley, Waubonsie Valley, Wheaton Central, Aurora HS, North Central College, and All Saints Catholic Academy made sure they were squeaky clean. TAB's aggressive goal was to raise $500 to benefit Waterleaf, but they surpassed that goal and raised nearly $900!!!  A very special thanks to Firestone for donating the space (and lots of water) and to God for the glorious weather!

Across the street at Waterleaf, there were many tears as our team greeted a few of our clients and met their babies for the first time.  We were also thrilled to welcome new as well as familiar faces for tours of the Center and presentations by Heroic Media.  It was a day to be remembered.  A special thanks to Laura and Mary Kizior for providing the incredibly beautiful harp music. You may want to remember them for your next party!  It was truly a day to remember.

It is difficult to say which was more heartwarming this past Sunday - the sight of our teen supporters enthusiastically washing cars to raise money for Waterleaf, the beautiful faces of our clients and their babies, or the volunteers, donors, and friends who visited us Sunday for our Open House and Car Wash.

About 35 teens from the Aurora and Naperville areas turned out for our Teen Advisory Board's (TAB) first fundraiser.  Students from Rosary High School energetically flagged down passing cars while students from Naperville Central HS, Neuqua Valley, Waubonsie Valley, Wheaton Central, Aurora HS, North Central College, and All Saints Catholic Academy made sure they were squeaky clean. TAB's aggressive goal was to raise $500 to benefit Waterleaf, but they surpassed that goal and raised nearly $900!!!  A very special thanks to Firestone for donating the space (and lots of water) and to God for the glorious weather!

Across the street at Waterleaf, there were many tears as our team greeted a few of our clients and met their babies for the first time.  We were also thrilled to welcome new as well as familiar faces for tours of the Center and presentations by Heroic Media.  It was a day to be remembered.  A special thanks to Laura and Mary Kizior for providing the incredibly beautiful harp music. You may want to remember them for your next party!  It was truly a day to remember.