Relay for Life
February 16, 2010
Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature activity. It offers everyone in a community an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. Teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Relays are an overnight event, up to 24 hours in length.
Teams of people from all walks of life have fun while raising much-needed funds to fight cancer and raise awareness of cancer prevention and treatment.
No matter who you are, there’s a place for you at Relay. To participate, form a team, or dedicate a luminaria at your local American Cancer Society Relay For Life, please call 1.800.227.2345 or visit cancer.org.
Make-A-Wish Foundation
January 21, 2010
Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work. The Foundation’s mission reflects the life-changing impact that a Make-A-Wish® experience has on children, families, referral sources, donors, sponsors, and entire communities.
www.wish.org
Custom white on white boudoir pillow for a charity raffel to benefit Make-A-Wish
Antique, hand crochet lace inset makes this piece a one of a kind
Crazy patch piecing completes the face of this beautiful pillow
To add a bit more formal appeal, a ruffel has been added to frame the crochet and crazy patch piecing
Dress up the pillow in a large basket with a custom, hand made jewelry box and crystal decantors for your bath
Just a touch of color to this elegant basket makes for a perfect gift to bid for a friend or family member
Thompson Child & Family Focus
January 21, 2010
Founded in 1886, Thompson Child & Family Focus (formerly Thompson Children’s Home) provides diverse services in treatment, education and care. Thompson embraces children who are at risk for social and academic failure by providing intensive treatment, protection, specialized education and stabilized family environments. We believe these are the core ingredients that ensure success. The ability of our children and families to achieve independent and rewarding lives is the challenge that connects all of our efforts.
We would like to thank our volunteers who helped put together our Thompson Child Development Center Art Show featuring the children’s work on June 4, 2009.
www.thompsoncff.org
Helping the little ones create centerpieces for the annual luncheon
Covering paint cans with tissue and creating a work of art to be included at each table
Jessica, the art teacher who helps each student to create fun and exciting artwork
Putting on the finishing touches to each can
The final creation found it's place on each table at the luncheon at the Westin uptown