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I just don’t know where to start but here it goes. There are so many people to thank.  Let me first thank the American Legion Post 1479 for allowing us to have the benefit @ the Legion.  My cousin Bryan “the Bluesman” for his DJ services. Thanks cuz! The Crosswinds Band- the “Gullie” Adams and John Francis and the rest of the band members. Nia wen kowa, I greatly appreciate your support!

The Trivia teams who participated and graciously donated their winnings back to me.

Team Lisa, Team Kastowah (Karis), Team St. Boys, Team Mel/Joe and the “Pinkies”, Team Scott, Team? (didn’t have a name), Nips/Ace’s Team, the Usual Suspects Team, The Trumps of Trivia (nephew Ryan and the guys). The winners: 1st Place: The Trumps of Trivia; 2nd Place: Nameless Team; 3rd Place; Team St. Boys (cousin Dani and the crew). Thank you all so much!

Donations: Sharon Cook, Boogie Gray, Laura Lee Thompson, Landon/Dani Mitchell, Lenny Terrance and Girly Thompson, Renee/Paul Adams, Danny/Sue Loran, Deanie/Maday Sunday, C Butta Benedict, Kim Loran, Aunt Venita Loran and Sheri Cree, Rhonda/Elaina King, Lucy/Joe Lazore, Sandra/Denny Binan, D-boy Darren/Franny Cook, Debbie (Ronkwa) Point, Karen Adams, Danielle N. Oakes, The Jacobs Family: Veronica/Chez Mark, Belinda/Mario, Lucy/Leonard Barnes, Carol/ Mark, Joe, Elston, Billy/Hannah, Shelley, Tanya, John and Precious, my Godson Dave. My heartfelt Thanks to all of You!

The Jacobs Family donated a TV for a door prize won by my Cousin Denean King who donated the TV back and was won by: and the lucky winner was Joe Lazore of Snye.

More donations: Aunt Irene, Sesi Herne, Beverly Chubb, Erica/Mike Oakes, Denean King and Carlee Oakes, Shereese/Lorraine Thomas, My sisters Dawn/Franny, Garrett Loran, Renee/Jai, Magic Mikes, Akwesasne Mohawk Casino, Ted Reed, Emmy Mitchell Nia wen Kowa to Everyone!

The Family Organizing committee:  First of all I would like to thank my cousin Renee and sister Franny for organizing the Benefit for me. Love you gals! The organizing committee; Aunt Irene, Aunt Connie, Renee, Fran, Dawn, Lynn, Quinn, Nathan, Dani and anyone else I may have forgotten Much Love to all of You.

Family/Friends that worked the Benefit:  Lacey, Alanna, Deanie, C Butta Benedict, Aunt Irene, Aunt Connie, Kimmy, Amber, Vicki, and Sandra.

I apologize if I forgot anyone.

Words cannot express the Love I am feeling right now from all of you. Your generosity will never be forgotten!  You all have a special place in my heart!  When our community comes together for someone in need, Akwesasne does a totally awesome job, Home Sweet Akwesasne (Home), again I apologize if I forgot anyone.

My heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported me in any way! Nia wen kowa Kanonronkwa Lisa Loran-Jacobs