Go check out Cristi's (that's turtlegirl76 to you Ravelers) new sock pattern, released last night! She had a contest to name the pattern, and "Candi" featured heavily among the entries, as they were designed/created for her sister Candi.
The pattern is a Ravelry download for only $5.00! And 20% of the sales of the pattern will go to this charity. So you aren't just buying another pattern - you're donating to charity!
Showing posts with label philanthropy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label philanthropy. Show all posts
18 June 2009
12 May 2009
Great Strides, Part III
When Kate found out that I was going to try to help her (in my own little way) try to fundraise, she asked if adding some context to the story would help. I told her that if she felt comfortable doing so, explaining why this story is so personal could only help.
The following is what she sent me:
The joke in my family is that my Uncle Jay, despite his mere 46 years, is actually 97 years old in cystic fibrosis (CF) years. That is, my uncle has outlived his own life expectancy (13 years at the time he was born) and has outlived the life expectancy of a child born today with CF (32 years). While the joke helps us make light of this genetic disorder my family carries, it also understates the struggle my uncle faces with a disease that will ultimately claim his life. This same disease took the life of his older brother Johnny, who never made it past 13 and who never benefited from the progress made by Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) and the CF community. This summer, I witnessed this progress first-hand. After a culture of Jay's lung fluid came back positive for a nearly always fatal bacteria, Jay immediately began an aersolized lung antibiotic. This innovative $4000/month treatment wasn't available 5 years ago, which would have subjected Jay to a most uncertain future. Today, he is healthy and continues to defy the odds. Although to me he may be Superman, without the CFF and the funds raised through Great Strides, he might have been another uncle I never knew. I am grateful for all the support and hope that you can help me Add Tomorrows Every Day!
Please go here to make your donation. And remember that if you mention my name in the comments, you will receive a drawing entry for every five dollars you donate.
The prize is the winner's CHOICE of EITHER a $20 Visa Gift Card OR a $20 KnitPicks gift card, so as to include non-knitters in the fun.
The following is what she sent me:
The joke in my family is that my Uncle Jay, despite his mere 46 years, is actually 97 years old in cystic fibrosis (CF) years. That is, my uncle has outlived his own life expectancy (13 years at the time he was born) and has outlived the life expectancy of a child born today with CF (32 years). While the joke helps us make light of this genetic disorder my family carries, it also understates the struggle my uncle faces with a disease that will ultimately claim his life. This same disease took the life of his older brother Johnny, who never made it past 13 and who never benefited from the progress made by Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) and the CF community. This summer, I witnessed this progress first-hand. After a culture of Jay's lung fluid came back positive for a nearly always fatal bacteria, Jay immediately began an aersolized lung antibiotic. This innovative $4000/month treatment wasn't available 5 years ago, which would have subjected Jay to a most uncertain future. Today, he is healthy and continues to defy the odds. Although to me he may be Superman, without the CFF and the funds raised through Great Strides, he might have been another uncle I never knew. I am grateful for all the support and hope that you can help me Add Tomorrows Every Day!
Please go here to make your donation. And remember that if you mention my name in the comments, you will receive a drawing entry for every five dollars you donate.
The prize is the winner's CHOICE of EITHER a $20 Visa Gift Card OR a $20 KnitPicks gift card, so as to include non-knitters in the fun.
11 May 2009
Great Strides, Part II
I blogged earlier today about my good friend Kate and her fund-raising for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. I spoke to Kate just now, and she has graciously permitted me to make this offer (inspired by the amazing, inspiring, awesome Jen and her MS Walk fundraising efforts).
If you donate to Kate's Great Strides team by going to this page, I will give you a drawing entry for every five dollars you donate. What's the drawing for? A $20 gift card to KnitPicks!
Just be sure to mention my name in the comments so Kate and I will know who has earned how many drawing entries.
ETA: I have decided to make the prize the winner's CHOICE of EITHER a $20 Visa Gift Card OR a $20 KnitPicks gift card, so as to include non-knitters in the fun.
If you donate to Kate's Great Strides team by going to this page, I will give you a drawing entry for every five dollars you donate. What's the drawing for? A $20 gift card to KnitPicks!
Just be sure to mention my name in the comments so Kate and I will know who has earned how many drawing entries.
ETA: I have decided to make the prize the winner's CHOICE of EITHER a $20 Visa Gift Card OR a $20 KnitPicks gift card, so as to include non-knitters in the fun.
Great Strides
My friend Kate is once again participating in the Great Strides walk, which benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Please consider making a donation to her team. You can donate easily and securely at this page.
Thank you.
Please consider making a donation to her team. You can donate easily and securely at this page.
Thank you.
29 January 2009
Help Delaware (not the state)
As most of you know, my good friend Mish volunteers (and is now officially a board member) at Full Moon Farm, a sanctuary for wolfdogs.
Recently, one of the beauties was taken in for emergency surgency. I don't think Mish will mind my plagiarisation of the article.
"Dr. Beverly Hargus operated on Delaware, with Dr. Herb Justus assisting. Delaware's case was unusual, in that his stomach did not torsion (twist) like most bloat cases. His stomach was filled with so much gas that, when Dr. Hargus made the initial incision, it popped out! His internal organs were compressed by the pressure from the expanded stomach. As Dr. Hargus deflated the stomach, organ color and function returned to normal. After deflation, he was "tubed," with a tube inserted directly into his stomach. Cattle bloat medicine was passed through this tube so it could line his stomach."
The tests and surgery cost $790. Donations to the vet fund can be made:
Online at this website: http://www.fullmoonfarm.org/donations.php
By mail: Full Moon Farm; P.O. Box 1548; Black Mountain, NC 28711-1548
Any donations received in excess of his bill will be put into our Emergency Vet Fund.
Recently, one of the beauties was taken in for emergency surgency. I don't think Mish will mind my plagiarisation of the article.
"Dr. Beverly Hargus operated on Delaware, with Dr. Herb Justus assisting. Delaware's case was unusual, in that his stomach did not torsion (twist) like most bloat cases. His stomach was filled with so much gas that, when Dr. Hargus made the initial incision, it popped out! His internal organs were compressed by the pressure from the expanded stomach. As Dr. Hargus deflated the stomach, organ color and function returned to normal. After deflation, he was "tubed," with a tube inserted directly into his stomach. Cattle bloat medicine was passed through this tube so it could line his stomach."
The tests and surgery cost $790. Donations to the vet fund can be made:
Online at this website: http://www.fullmoonfarm.org/donations.php
By mail: Full Moon Farm; P.O. Box 1548; Black Mountain, NC 28711-1548
Any donations received in excess of his bill will be put into our Emergency Vet Fund.
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