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I heard about this story on Facebook and thought I should share it with all of you. This little boy is sick and needs prayers and support. Not only that he has a birthday coming up and a special wish to get Birthday cards from every state in the US. I know with your help we can make his dream come true. Please read the message below for all the details.

Dear Friends, Family, & Strangers,



I know everyone is from a different state, and we have a favor to ask you. One of my friend's little boys, Colton, from Chilton, WI, is 10 years old, has blood & bone marrow cancer for the second time (newly relapsed in September), and has a birthday wish! Here is his info & our mission:

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"Colton was diagnosed with Pre-B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia on Dec 28, 2007. He entered remission Jan 25, 2008 & had been fighting the good fight! On Aug 18, 2010, our doctors at St. Vincent's found abnormal cells in Cole's spinal fluid. On Sep 23, 2010, our worst fears were confirmed. Cole suffered Pre B Acute Lymphoblastic Isolated CNS Relapse."



Colton is 10 years old and even made a list of things to do (bucket list) before he gets old.... One of his goals this year for his birthday is to receive a card from every state for his 11th birthday on November 18, 2010. I was wondering if you guys could help with his dream! He is from Wisconsin and is currently in the hospital again undergoing cancer treatment. Please could you send a card from your state?! We can totally make this happen!



The website with all his information is

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/coltons



His benefit/fundraiser page, planned for November 27, 2010: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=160733520626863 . Cole's friends & family organizing the event are still looking for donations and/or silent auction items for his very first fundraiser. The money generated goes directly to his medical fund & hospital travel. Thank you!



His address is:

Colton Brandenburg

72 E Brooklyn St

Chilton, WI 53014



As of Oct 30,2010:

So... Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, New Jersey, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virgina, Wisconsin, and Europe, Kuwait... 24 states and 2 countries!Way to go!!!



By the way, just because that state is covered, doesn't mean you can't send a card! Let's fill his mailbox up with hope! (He LOVES opening cards!)

Please share this with your readers, send him a card and share it on all your social networks. I know we can help this little boy's dream come true.





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Halloween can be a scary time- not because of ghosts or monsters but because of all the high-calorie, fat-loaded, yummy candy! Halloween candy is some of the worst stuff that you can eat. It is high in saturated fat and the calories can really add up. Because Halloween candy comes in “fun size” or mini bags, people tend not to worry about the calories as much. It’s true that each small piece may not break your calorie bank but when you eat more than one (and who sticks to just one?), the calories add up quickly! Normally we don’t have bags and bags of candy sitting in their kitchens. But on Halloween we are sure to have lots of it on hand. It’s so tempting to sample the candy, but the reality is we don’t want to be eating all those extra calories!

Some strategies can help keep these treats out of our hands (and mouths!). Wait to buy your candy until the day before, or even on the day of Halloween. Why tempt yourself longer than you actually need to? I know that if candy is in my house, I am a lot more likely to eat it! Another strategy? Don’t buy your favorite candy! What’s worse than having candy in your house? Having your favorite candy in the house! Buy stuff you don’t love so you aren’t as tempted to eat the candy while handing it out. It will also make it easier to give away once Halloween is over. Chewing sugarless gum or drinking low-calorie hot chocolate is a great way to your sweet tooth without indulging in unwanted calories. It also keeps your hands and mouth busy and away from the candy treats. If you don’t like hot chocolate, sip a cup of herbal tea instead.

If you decide that you are going to sample from the candy jar, remember that planning ahead is the key. Certain candies are considered some of the worst choices. For example, 3 Twix miniatures have 150 calories and 8 grams fat. Try 3 Tootsie Rolls instead for 70 calories and 1.5 grams fat. One single serving “fun size” Butterfingers has 100 calories and 4 grams fat. Try a Three Musketeer “fun size” instead for 63 calories and 2 grams of fat. One of the worst candies you can eat is Airheads. 3 pieces have 140 calories and 1.5 grams of fat. They also have trans fat which is the worst kind of fat to eat. Try 3 Dum Dum pops instead for 77 calories and 0 grams fat.

A good tip at the end of the night is to set the bowl of candy on your front porch. Chances are the bowl will be emptied by the morning. If you leave it in your house, it’s too easy to grab a handful everyday on your way out or in. These little handfuls can really add up! Snacking on 300 extra candy calories a day will add a pound of fat to your frame in less than 2 weeks. Also, remember that Halloween is a one day event. If you going to allow yourself a little sugar splurge, limit it to October 31st. Don’t make it a week-long holiday. Eating junk food doesn’t just satisfy cravings-it creates them. You might just find it “frightfully” difficult to break the candy habit long after Halloween ends!

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Are you excited about Christmas yet? Are your kids getting into the Christmas spirit? I know my kids have already told me what they want Santa to bring. Christmas is less than two months away!

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The holidays are fast approaching and along with holidays comes fattening high calorie foods. Go ahead and indulge! Thanksgiving and Christmas only happen once a year.

How does eating all of that delicious food make you feel afterward? After the holidays you may feel bloated, tired and notice that you have gained some weight. Most Americans gain about a pound to five pounds during the holidays. New Year's resolutions to work out more and eat better are extremely popular due to these statistics.

Do you want to wait until after the Holidays to get fit and healthy or do you want to start now? Getting a head start on health and fitness before the treats will help you feel better and have more energy when the big days hit.



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