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Smackah Stick-ahs

Want one of these? Of course you do! Everyone loves stickers! Big shout out to one of our Event Sponsors this year, StickerGiant.com – the leader in Digital Custom Sticker and Label Printing online and in Colorado – for providing a sticker for every participant in this year’s race! Think…

The Kaylee & Aubree Story

On March 18, 2012, Posted by , In 2012 Happy Smackah,Stories,Uncategorized, With 12 Comments

Kaylee & Aubree Adams are 15-year-old Sophomores at Longmont High School in Longmont, Colorado.  Identical twins, they have for over 10 years been afflicted with a nephrotic syndrome which threatens their kidneys.  A common side-effect of nephrotic syndrome is hypertension – both girls have been taking medication daily since they…

Happy Smackah Search Update

On March 13, 2012, Posted by , In 2012 Happy Smackah,Stories, With No Comments

We received many wonderful and amazing suggestions for our Happy Smackah Search over the past few weeks.  We are so thankful for all the submissions and suggestions.  It is clear that our community is full of caring and love for one another.  Our decision will not be easy.  Suggestions were…

2012 Happy Smackah Search Is On!

On February 26, 2012, Posted by , In 2012 Happy Smackah,Stories,Uncategorized, With No Comments

The 2nd Annual Happy Smackah Fun Run will be held May 12th, 2012 – and we’re working hard to select the next “Happy Smackah” beneficiary for 2012. The Happy Smackah originated as a fundraising event for Dan Cribby, a St. Vrain Valley educator who became seriously ill and required amputation…

2nd Annual Happy Smackah Announced

On February 12, 2012, Posted by , In 2012 Happy Smackah,Stories, With No Comments

The Happy Smackah Planning Committee has announced that planning has begun for the 2nd Annual Happy Smackah. The First Annual Happy Smackah was a fantastic success.  The founders, and inspiration for the Happy Smackah, Dan and Karen Cribby, are the driving force behind a repeat event. The date, events, and…

2011 HS 5k Fun Run Success!

On May 14, 2011, Posted by , In 2011 Happy Smackah,Events,Stories, With No Comments

The inaugural Happy Smackah 5k Fun Run / Walk was held today – and was a resounding success! Mother Nature did bring an overcast morning.  While rain ultimately never fell, the day was brightened by the spirits of all in attendance. The Fun Run accommodated a wide range of participants,…

The Dan Cribby Story

On March 19, 2011, Posted by , In 2011 Happy Smackah,Stories, With 3 Comments

Dan Cribby is a teacher at Westview Middle School in Longmont , Colorado. Dan Cribby loves nature and the simple things in life. He enjoys bird watching, hiking, backpacking, fly fishing, solving problems, and any and all sports. He and his wife Karen live on 20 acres with their two…