UPDATE on IDAHO VIDEO BLOGS

If you are having trouble viewing the video blogs from the Idaho trip, you can view them directly at www.2011westernduals.com.

Enjoy! And thanks for following!

Idaho - VBlog #13 - Folkstyle Day 2 and back to CA

Great tournament CA!
Now it's time to focus on Fargo -- three weeks and counting... stay tuned everyone!

Idaho - Vblog #12 Folkstyle Day 1

...not so good.

Idaho - VBlog # 11 - Greco Day 2

Alika's knee was much better for Greco, he placed 4th!
Great job son!

Update on Fargo goal...

We are very close to the balance to pay off Fargo. However, we will continue to fundraise as this goal did not include transport from NCAL to LAX - which is where Alika will be flying out of with the CA Nationals Team. We are very close! Thank you all for your support!!

HUGE AWESOME THANKS...

We humbly give huge thanks to:

BANK of STOCKTON
UNCLE SOLOMON WILLIAMSON

With their generous contributions we are very close to our goal to cover the balance for Fargo. Much love & aloha!

Idaho - VBlog #10 - Greco Day 1

Alika is also undefeated in day 1! We just got a tweet that he won his first match this morning... headhunting for 1st place. Good luck, boy!

Idaho - VBlog #9 Freestyle Day

Alika had a small reinjury to his knee during warm ups. He didn't make it to the medal rounds for Freestyle but he's ready for Greco today. Stay tuned for results. Team CALIFORNIA did awesome during Freestyle!

Idaho - Vblog #8 Freestyle Weigh Ins

We're hoping to see Alika in some clips from today's tournament. Vblog#9 should be available tonight -- I'll post as soon as I get it.

Idaho VBlog #7 - Father's Day -- Rest Day & Hot Springs

Alika has a special Father's Day message for his Dad... so cool.

Happy Father's Day

Hope all you dads have a great day!

Love you Dad,
Alika

Idaho - VBlog #6

More thanks...

Thank you to:

The Edens Family
Auntie Ashly Harvey
The Garcia (Timoteo)Family
Lydia Robles

I am so humbled by all the support I've received. I am closer to my goal everyday!

Idaho - Video Blog #5

Idaho - Vblog #4

You can see Alika in a few shots! =P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mlO1tvtOVc&feature=player_embedded

Continued support...

Many thanks to the continued support and contributions from:

Miriam Mah (again) =)
Gordon Chan
STOCKTON RAMPAGE

I definitely could not do this without you.

Idaho Video Blog #3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6rZ5MdgHyc&feature=player_embedded

Cadet/Jr National Dual and Western Regionals - Video Log #2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6pZp92z5ac&feature=player_embedded

Donations via lumpia!

Fundraisers are the backbone of Alika's ability to participate in these large tournaments!
Thank you so much for ordering and donating to Alika's Fargo fund:
Miriam Mah
Dan Chavis
Kathleen Velasquez
Ciriaco "Sid" Ramirez

Sid also made a generous donation - we appreciate it all!
Please stay tuned for more updates!

Video Blog

The Cadet Regional Nationals Team will be posting Video Blogs on YouTube. You can follow at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soO4DWmTQQE&feature=player_embedded

Alika isn't on the reel from the Stockton pick up... he was busy saying by to all of us and getting water & Gatorade. =)

Additional Donations...

Alika is now in Idaho getting ready for Regional Duals and the Regional Championships! Good luck baby!

Thank you to
Auntie Tina Reyes
Tamika Edwards

My Kaiser folks have been so generous and we can't thank you enough! Nearly a third of Alika's donations for Idaho were from Kaiser employees from Stockton MSCC and So Sacramento. Thank you for helping Alika to THRIVE!

LUMPIA

Now taking orders for lumpia!
$15/bag for 22-24 count
Beef with mixed veggies, delivered to you frozen starting Fri 6/17/11.

You may also pay with CC or checking account.
Email my mom, Rose @ bbbrosefoster@aol.com with LUMPIA in the subject line and your order. She can send you an invoice to pay online.
There is a 3% charge to pay with CC but no charge to pay with checking account.
Thank you!

Continued Support...

A big thank you to these sponsors -- I'm getting closer and closer to Fargo!

Lola & Grandpa Leo
Fon Wong's Deli

I wish I could have taken the awesome food from Fon Wong's but they were very kind to give a monetary donation! =)

Cadet Western Regional Championships - Pocatello, ID

I also want to give a big huge hug and kiss to those of you who have supported me thus far -- you're sending me to Idaho! I'll be competing at 145 lbs for Freestyle & Greco.

Many thanks to:
Lola & Grandpa Leo
Nana
Uncle Albert
Auntie Rena & Uncle Chris
Tita & Uncle Howard
Uncle Mak
Miriam Mah
The Wallages
Cecelia Fernandez & kids
Amy Bush
The Springs
Mai Nguyen
John Golbinec
The Jeffcoats
Jim Cheshire
Jonalyn Mosley
Joy Aguilar

My coaches are an imperative part of my training. Without them, I wouldn't be the athlete I am today:

Dad
buffalo black brotherhood
Coach Gama & Coach Phil - Rampage
Coach Val, Coach Sandler & Coach Fonzi - TWC
Coach Harold, Coach Carlos & Coach Ronnie - Stockton Elite
SJWA Association Dual Coaches & Team

June 13 - 25

I will be leaving for Pocatello, ID Monday afternoon. We'll be taking a chartered bus up NCAL picking up other wrestlers on the way to the Western Regional duals and Championships.

Since I'll be in camps and tournaments, Mom & Dad will kindly post for me with updates.

I'll be spending the next three days requesting sponsorships from small businesses in my area. Thanks everyone!!

Alika

Fargo, here I come...

I have started collecting sponsorships for Nationals! Thank you so much to:

the Rugnao family
Coach Val Cabanig
Mom & Dad

I have $300 to date. (See graph to the right)

I will be having a pizza night fundraiser soon. Mom will be rolling lumpia. We'll have green car wash tickets for sale.

DEADLINE for total $1350 is July 1, 2011.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!