Special friends, Jim & Melinda Mantel, and the Hargrove family came out in force with a party of 12. Jim was our celebrity auctioneer and while Mike signed autographs, Sharon Hargrove and Melinda kept the bidding spirited.

"Todd goes to China" Night at Whitey's

From the moment you entered Whitey's Booze N' Burgers on July 27th, you knew it was a special night. The place was packed and everywhere you looked, you saw Todd's face-on t-shirts, on wall posters, and best of all, in person, grinning from ear to ear. It was his night and he knew it! New friends and old friends had come to celebrate and support his trip to China.

Buds

Todd shows off his "guns" again for long-time friends, Adam and Mike. The guys swam together for many years during summers and have stayed in touch even though life has taken Adam to Florida and Mike to Boston where they will proudly wear their Todd t-shirts!

More at the cookout

Shane (manager), Sara, Gerald, Danny and Todd are busy cooking and waiting on hungry customers. Todd managed to find time to eat a cheeseburger, too. And of course, when Shane took him on a "behind the scenes" tour, Todd found a pretty girl, Tara.

Helping raise funds

The Boardman's Sam's Club held a cookout for Todd in July to raise money for his trip. Mom, Dad, and Todd traveled to Boardman to meet the staff and help with the cookout. Sam's Club partners helping were Shane, Sara, Gerald, Danny, Coach Dan, John, Rita, Maryanne, June, and Kathy.

Besides the ladies...

The real reason for the trip to Columbus...competition. Todd gathers 3 gold medals for his collection. Winning the 100 free, 50 breaststroke, and the unified relay with his Dad, Coach Gene, and teammate Matt.

And still again

Todd gets the girl again and this time, she's Miss Ohio!