Team Angela for Epilepsy Awareness

Team Angela for Epilepsy Awareness Raising awareness for Epilepsy and also toward funding for research and outreach. Hello everyone! My name is Christina Vlietstra (Popolla). We respected that.

Some of you may know our story of my sister Angela...if not here goes. Angela Popolla was the youngest of a set of triplets...Monica and Julie remain. I am the youngest child, being born 5 years after them. Born to our hard-working and dedicated parents Enzo and Rosemary Popolla, we were raised in the south suburbs of Chicago Heights and still remain here too! Angela was diagnosed with Epilepsy at age 13. After numerous doctor visits, including one to Mayo clinic in Minnesota, they still did not know, and never really knew, why Angela had Grand Mal seizures. She remained all of her young adult and adult life on a cocktail of medication. Angela, graduated High School and College. She worked for a several different companies after college but for the last several years worked for our High School Alma Mater. On September 19, 2012, she lost that fight and her life while at work. A large team of first responders did all they could to try and bring her back for over an hour, but they did not succeed. Her time on earth had ended and she grew her wings. Since we lost Angela, our hearts have been shattered. As many can imagine, you find a "new normal" and move on for your family. When Angela was alive, she never liked to talk about her Epilepsy and never wanted us to make mention of it. But now, I feel like it is our family's goal to do as much as we can to support Epilepsy Foundation and Research. This being our second year, we are blessed to have so much support, financially and spiritually, from our family and friends. We will continue to help with the foundation in Angela's memory and for all others who lost their battle...or are still battling today. We want people to be aware of what to do in case of an Epileptic seizure, but also to know that those who have been diagnosed are most of the time no different than you or I. We want the stigma gone. They work, have families and live life to the fullest...just like Angela. Our team symbol is a butterfly. This represents Angela in every aspect. She was social, happy, outgoing and always enjoying life. She loved her nieces and nephew with ever fiber of her being. And there is not a day, hour, or minute that goes by that we don't miss her and yearn to hear her voice. So we walk...every year...to keep her memory fluttering by and alive.

09/26/2016

This Wednesday, September 28th is Purple Day for staff at Bloom High School in memory of Angela. All proceeds support The Angela Popolla Memorial Scholarship. Thanks for your continued support Bloom family!

If you were considering making a donation to the Angela Popolla Memorial Scholarship, please join us on Saturday April 3...
04/27/2016

If you were considering making a donation to the Angela Popolla Memorial Scholarship, please join us on Saturday April 30th for a Matilda Jane Clothing Fundraiser and Stella & Dot Fundraiser from 2 to 4pm at my house. A portion of the proceeds will go towards scholarships given to Bloom High School students. So far we are funded for 3 $500 Scholarships...looking to make it an even 4! So please come on out and help us reach our goal!

Don't forget to wear your purple tomorrow!
03/25/2016

Don't forget to wear your purple tomorrow!

Hello friends and family! After talking it over with the family...and taking into consideration Mother's Day for one, as...
03/21/2016

Hello friends and family! After talking it over with the family...and taking into consideration Mother's Day for one, as well as other schedule conflicts in our family, we are unable to participate in the Walk this year. If you are looking to contribute to The Angela Popolla Memorial Scholarship for Bloom High School students, please check out our two upcoming fundraisers below. All proceeds will go toward the Scholarship fund. Thank you for understanding and thank you for your support!

**********************Thirty-One Gifts Fundraiser***********************

Click here to see all products or to purchase:
https://www.mythirtyone.com/122247/shop/Party/EventDetail/9068753

You have until Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016, so get your orders in now!

***********Matilda Jane Clothing & Stella & Dot Fundraiser**********

Saturday April 30th from 2 to 4 PM
Christina's House
445 Wood St.
Chicago Heights, IL

Visit www.matildajaneclothing.com to make your wish list for the party.

If you would like to place a Stella & Dot order please let me know. There is no link available at this time. It is still too far in advance. We will post as one becomes available.

Once again, we thank you for your support. We know Angela would be so happy that we are raising money to help students of her Alma Mater in furthering their education.

Christina & the Popolla Family

07/04/2015

Happy Fourth of July everyone! Make sure to be careful around the grill and fireworks and have a safe, injury-free holiday!

Once again, we would like to extend our gratitude for all of those who helped us to surpass our goal this year for Team ...
05/11/2015

Once again, we would like to extend our gratitude for all of those who helped us to surpass our goal this year for Team Angela for Epilepsy Awareness. Unofficially, we have raised approximately $8,833.00 for the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago. Our family is truly grateful for your generosity in Angela's memory. And its not too late to donate if you haven't yet! Just follow the link below! On behalf of The Popolla Family, Team Angela and The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago, we thank you!

If you would like to make a donation, please follow the link below, and click on the "Donate Now" at the bottom of the screen.

http://epilepsychicago.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=5874

Team fundraising page for Team Angela

Want these fabulous Jamberry Nail wraps designed by Beckie Foelsch Turton? Get your orders in today! Time is running ou...
04/28/2015

Want these fabulous Jamberry Nail wraps designed by Beckie Foelsch Turton? Get your orders in today! Time is running out...about 2 weeks left for the walk! Hope to see you there in support of Team Angela for Epilepsy Awareness!

04/19/2015
Be mindful, be reverent, be grateful...be with God today~"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, ...
04/03/2015

Be mindful, be reverent, be grateful...be with God today~

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16

Who wants some Team Angela nail wraps? A huge thank you to Beckie Turton, Independent Jamberry Nails consultant for des...
03/29/2015

Who wants some Team Angela nail wraps? A huge thank you to Beckie Turton, Independent Jamberry Nails consultant for designing these nails especially for us! If you are interested in purchasing them or having her design something for you, please contact her today!

03/29/2015

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Thirty-One Gifts fundraiser to support Team Angela for Epilepsy Awareness. The party will be onpen through April 7, so if you would like to place an order, you still have time! Just click on the link below! Thank you again!

https://www.mythirtyone.com/katearellano/shop/party/parties

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2 more days to get your purple on and support The Great Purple Cupcake Project! Visit Sweet Annie's in Flossmoor and hel...
03/27/2015

2 more days to get your purple on and support The Great Purple Cupcake Project! Visit Sweet Annie's in Flossmoor and help support The Anita Kauffman Foundation and Team Angela for Epilepsy Awareness! Please call ahead with large orders at 708.799.2421. Thanks again for your support!

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