Thanks and Giving ~ A Campaign for St Jude Children's Research Hospital + Giveaway!

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

A Delightsome Life

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.

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.

The next day I became a Partner in Hope.

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

resigned my heart that I would most likely

live my life admiring from afar.

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.

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!

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!

Proceeds benefit St Jude

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.