Baby William Jason Wendt: Willy J's Angels...

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Willy J's Angels...

Here is the name of the team for March of Dimes. Go to www.marchforbabies.org and click on "Join a Team" and search for "Willy J's Angels". I plan on getting t-shirts done for the team members so let me know your shirt size if you want to be part of the team. THANKS!!

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AnonymousMarch 26, 2009 at 12:34 PM
Hi Sara! I joined the team! Let me know what else I can do! Love from all of us!
Melissa, Chet, Kelsie, Savannah
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What is Anencephaly?

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