Welcome to a VERY SPECIAL
Tea Party Tuesday!
This week I am joining the
Christmas Tea
hosted by Sandi at the whimsical and inspirational
Rose Chintz Cottage
as well as Christmas with Victoria with Kathy at
Rose Chintz Cottage
as well as Christmas with Victoria with Kathy at
| Thank YOU Sandi!! |
There will be NO LINKY on my site this week
as I am doing something special. Instead of linking up
your post, leave a comment to enter the giveaway!!
I am dedicating this next month
of Tea Party Tuesday to the
St Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Recently, I was able to cross an item off my "bucket list".
For the past several years, I have been a
Partner in Hope at
St Jude Children's Research Hospital.
St Jude Children's Research Hospital.
I will NEVER forget the day I made that commitment.
Shortly after I was diagnosed with my brain tumor, I was
watching TV and happened upon an infomercial for
St Jude's Hospital and cried my eyes out.
Cancer is a devastating diagnosis for anyone, but
in my opinion, childhood cancer
is particularly catastrophic.
I felt this was one small way I could do something
that might help someone else dealing with this diagnosis.
Over the years I often dreamed of visiting
St Jude Children's Research Hospital but
Well, on November 9th, 2011 my dream came
true and I was able to get an amazing opportunity
to visit this hospital and get a unique behind the
scenes view of this remarkable care facility.
Thank you to my Father-in-law, John Shamp
for making this extraordinary trip possible.
Thank you to my Father-in-law, John Shamp
for making this extraordinary trip possible.
My life was forever inspired and changed.
I came home with a fire in my heart
to seek out an opportunity to do more.
I was able to see with my own eyes, the
remarkable, compassionate care that is given to
these deserving patients.
NO PATIENT IS TURNED AWAY
BASED ON THEIR ABILITY TO PAY.
I was enlightened to learn that out of their
1.7 million dollar a day operating costs - 70%
of the money comes from DONATIONS.
This year I am most grateful for my opportunity
to give back to an institution that has given so
much to so many over the years.
| Artwork on the walls of St Jude made by patients. Loving the Life I am In ~ POWERFUL! |
| It will be ok! |
| Powerful words. We all want to reach out and make a difference, don't we? |
This year I am participating in St Jude
Children's Research Hospital's
THANKS and GIVING Campaign
Thanks and Giving began as a holiday-focused
fundraising effort and has grown into an annual
tradition that families look forward to each year.
It is an unprecedented coming together of celebrities,
media, retail and corporate partners. During this unique
national campaign, everyone can help raise funds that
are vital to the research and treatment taking place at St. Jude.
Here is how YOU can make a difference!
Here is how YOU can make a difference!
Visit one of the participating retailers and spend your money!
To see all the participating retailers click HERE!
Also look for this picture at your favorite store:
Become a sustaining Partner in Hope by clicking HERE!
Donate on my secure fundraising website by clicking HERE!!!!
Help me spread the word about this great campaign and let me know by leaving an
extra comment and increase your
chances to win these fun treats.
First, because I LOVE tea, you will get this great MUG!
And you will receive this FANTASTIC BOOK:
And last but not least you will receive a box of my
FAVORITE TEA, "Evening in Florence"
which is a rich black tea with
hazelnut and chocolate flavors.
This campaign and giveaway will be open
between now and Christmas Day.
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!
I will announce the winner on Dec 26th, 2011.
Open to US and Canada only please.
For ME, the BEST part of St Jude's Hospital is
that they NEVER say NEVER...they NEVER
give up HOPE. They are actively RESEARCHING
the most RARE and DIFFICULT cancers when
NO ONE else is because there is NO MONEY
in finding a CURE for RARE TUMORS.
Christmas time is truly a season of giving and
hope, St Jude gives me HOPE !
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