We have another sponsor on board!
Rhea from Savvy N Sassy will be sending us a couple door prizes and stuff for the goody bags! THANK YOU RHEA! We're so excited you're on board with us!
A little more than a month to go ladies!! It's going to be a wonderful day!
Monday, March 23, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
More Sponsors!
It's been awhile since I updated with a list of more sponsors...you are NOT gonna want to miss this day! The wonderful prizes that are coming our way, you won't want to miss it!
Here's the updated list:
First Choice Trophies and Scrapbooking - not only are they going to be a sponsors, Tracey is bringing her store to us!! First Choice is the onsite store for the day! Yay! Thanks again Tracey!
Art Freckles
Scrap Fanatics
Scrappy Jessi
Lou Latham, a very generous supporter who's donation will be purchasing the GRAND PRIZE.....yes, there's gonna be a grand prize! You won't wanna miss this fun day!
Glynis Belec
In A Scrap Creations
Christine Ewing, Close to My Heart rep - she will also have a table up with make n takes and various products for sale, etc.
Margaret De Witt, Stampin' Up Rep - she too will have a table set up with make n takes, etc.
My Stamp Box
Amanda Peckham, Creative Memories
Eily Martin, Mary Kay
My Shabby Heart
Darlene Hauser - she has contributed a door prize
Let's Scrap Divas
Club 177 - Janet will be doing mini manicures on site that day! So come prepared to be pampered!
Linda Farrell, another generous supporter
Jennifer Metzger, reflexologist
Lisa Stemmler, masseuse
Scrap That!
A HUGE THANKS TO ALL OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS AND DONORS! WE CAN'T DO THIS DAY WITHOUT YOU!
Here's the updated list:
First Choice Trophies and Scrapbooking - not only are they going to be a sponsors, Tracey is bringing her store to us!! First Choice is the onsite store for the day! Yay! Thanks again Tracey!
Art Freckles
Scrap Fanatics
Scrappy Jessi
Lou Latham, a very generous supporter who's donation will be purchasing the GRAND PRIZE.....yes, there's gonna be a grand prize! You won't wanna miss this fun day!
Glynis Belec
In A Scrap Creations
Christine Ewing, Close to My Heart rep - she will also have a table up with make n takes and various products for sale, etc.
Margaret De Witt, Stampin' Up Rep - she too will have a table set up with make n takes, etc.
My Stamp Box
Amanda Peckham, Creative Memories
Eily Martin, Mary Kay
My Shabby Heart
Darlene Hauser - she has contributed a door prize
Let's Scrap Divas
Club 177 - Janet will be doing mini manicures on site that day! So come prepared to be pampered!
Linda Farrell, another generous supporter
Jennifer Metzger, reflexologist
Lisa Stemmler, masseuse
Scrap That!
A HUGE THANKS TO ALL OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS AND DONORS! WE CAN'T DO THIS DAY WITHOUT YOU!
Monday, March 2, 2009
Reflecting...
We are excited! We have been in touch with Ovarian Cancer Canada and they are supporting us 100% in our fundraising Zeal for Teal Day on May 2nd. They are going to list ‘Zeal for Teal’ on their official Coming Events page, too, and have indicated that they will be sending us some material to share with participants. And get this, they have even asked if I would consider being a speaker and trained presenter for their Listen to the Whispers program. Yikes!
I know Zeal for Teal is focused on a wonderful day of scrapbooking and cardmaking, and the events we have planned are intended to put a smile on participant’s faces. That is our goal and we are bound and determined to make this a day to remember.
But as I consider our purpose for doing this and Amanda my rocking-good daughter’s motivation for turning an idea into a reality, I think back to April 24th, 2008. I remember saying to Gilles, my hubby – “No, of course you don’t need to come with me (to the doctor’s.) I’m just menopausal and my uterus is probably a little out of whack. As I sat in the doctor’s office and she walked in uttering those words…The news isn’t good…” I remember the sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach. And when she continued with…Ovarian cancer…’ I remember nothing. My world came crashing down and within moments I was mentally planning my own funeral.
We got through that day. The hardest part was when we had to stand before our children and tell them. But we found strength in each other and God’s grace and mercy took over. We rallied. We cried. We prayed and we cried some more. But then we got on with life, with chemo and I put on my ‘big girl panties’ as Amanda and Janice like to say, and we did it. The road was not easy, but here we are almost 11 months later and I guess I am now considered a survivor. No one knows what is around that corner, but my faith and my family have helped me take stock of what is truly important and if I can help someone else or encourage more women to become more aware of their bodies, then I will do it.
The intention of this day is not for people to attend out of pity or any other such motivation. We want to help do our part to raise awareness about Ovarian Cancer and to make sure women know what ovarian cancer is and what they can do about it in a fun-filled, exciting way. There will be no hard lectures or great speeches on May 2nd about cancer, but there will be information available and people to talk to if you are interested. We are getting together to celebrate and have fun while doing something positive for the cause!
Will you join us?
I know Zeal for Teal is focused on a wonderful day of scrapbooking and cardmaking, and the events we have planned are intended to put a smile on participant’s faces. That is our goal and we are bound and determined to make this a day to remember.
But as I consider our purpose for doing this and Amanda my rocking-good daughter’s motivation for turning an idea into a reality, I think back to April 24th, 2008. I remember saying to Gilles, my hubby – “No, of course you don’t need to come with me (to the doctor’s.) I’m just menopausal and my uterus is probably a little out of whack. As I sat in the doctor’s office and she walked in uttering those words…The news isn’t good…” I remember the sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach. And when she continued with…Ovarian cancer…’ I remember nothing. My world came crashing down and within moments I was mentally planning my own funeral.
We got through that day. The hardest part was when we had to stand before our children and tell them. But we found strength in each other and God’s grace and mercy took over. We rallied. We cried. We prayed and we cried some more. But then we got on with life, with chemo and I put on my ‘big girl panties’ as Amanda and Janice like to say, and we did it. The road was not easy, but here we are almost 11 months later and I guess I am now considered a survivor. No one knows what is around that corner, but my faith and my family have helped me take stock of what is truly important and if I can help someone else or encourage more women to become more aware of their bodies, then I will do it.
The intention of this day is not for people to attend out of pity or any other such motivation. We want to help do our part to raise awareness about Ovarian Cancer and to make sure women know what ovarian cancer is and what they can do about it in a fun-filled, exciting way. There will be no hard lectures or great speeches on May 2nd about cancer, but there will be information available and people to talk to if you are interested. We are getting together to celebrate and have fun while doing something positive for the cause!
Will you join us?
Friday, February 27, 2009
Update Coming
Hello everyone! It's been awhile since we've updated! We've got some more news for our crop day! But first, just a little post for our Out West Friends....my fellow scrappy friends, Rhea and Ann are hosting a crop out in Calgary. You can see the details HERE....anyways, they said they would donate $5 to our day for every person that was referred from here. So if you're in the Calgary area and you need a day away, book next Saturday for a day of scrapbooking and amazing prizes. Rhea has been updating me on their giveaways and they ROCK!!! If you sign up for their crop, make sure you put in the comment section something about the sunflowercrop....Thanks so much for your support!!!
I will update tonight with more details about the day! We've got some exciting news!
xo Amanda
I will update tonight with more details about the day! We've got some exciting news!
xo Amanda
Thursday, February 5, 2009
The Excitement Builds
When I was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer, I thought the worst thing in this world at the time was to have to tell my children. When Gilles and I broke the news to them, it was tough. But instead of looks of fear and a flood of tears, we felt such love and support. Of course my beautiful offspring and their spouses were concerned and I am sure, afraid too, of the unknown, but they surrounded us with arms of comfort and words of encouragement that lifted me up and soothed my pain.
Throughout my journey, our clan has always been there, urging me on to battle this ovarian cancer that is so appropriately dubbed the 'silent killer.'
Last year Amanda and Janice along with Amanda's mother-in-law (Pierrette) and I formed The Sunflower Seeds. Our motivation for the name was our desire to plant seeds and help raise awareness about ovarian cancer. We entered our Sunflower Seeds team in the Walk of Hope Mini Walk in Barrie last September and we raised over $6000 for the cause. We were thrilled. People were so generous when we sought sponsorship.
The team lives on. This year we will walk again in September, but to give us a head start, the girls are once again getting me cracking (no sitting around feeling sorry for yourself allowed!) and I am now diving head first into this exciting day in May and am helping any way I can. If you can, come on out and join us on May 2nd for a great scrapbooking/cardmaking day. Mark your calendar now and do get in touch soon if you want us to reserve you a spot. It doesn't matter if you are an expert or not. We've got you covered. Come on out and have some fun. You don't even have to get dressed up - pyjamas are the fashion of the day! I was talking to our eager esthetician today. She is so excited about coming and has even ordered some lovely teal nail polish for the occasion! I am thrilled. Keep this blog in your favourites and do check back often for updates and exciting news. Love Glynis aka Mom
Throughout my journey, our clan has always been there, urging me on to battle this ovarian cancer that is so appropriately dubbed the 'silent killer.'
Last year Amanda and Janice along with Amanda's mother-in-law (Pierrette) and I formed The Sunflower Seeds. Our motivation for the name was our desire to plant seeds and help raise awareness about ovarian cancer. We entered our Sunflower Seeds team in the Walk of Hope Mini Walk in Barrie last September and we raised over $6000 for the cause. We were thrilled. People were so generous when we sought sponsorship.
The team lives on. This year we will walk again in September, but to give us a head start, the girls are once again getting me cracking (no sitting around feeling sorry for yourself allowed!) and I am now diving head first into this exciting day in May and am helping any way I can. If you can, come on out and join us on May 2nd for a great scrapbooking/cardmaking day. Mark your calendar now and do get in touch soon if you want us to reserve you a spot. It doesn't matter if you are an expert or not. We've got you covered. Come on out and have some fun. You don't even have to get dressed up - pyjamas are the fashion of the day! I was talking to our eager esthetician today. She is so excited about coming and has even ordered some lovely teal nail polish for the occasion! I am thrilled. Keep this blog in your favourites and do check back often for updates and exciting news. Love Glynis aka Mom
We have more!
We have three more sponsors on board! First, Jessi aka ScrappyJessi has her own vintage-y etsy shop will be sending a great door prize. Secondly, Jayme from Scrapbooking Fanatics is sending us some yummy goodies! Jayme also participates in the Winners Walk of Hope out in Alberta because this cause is near and dear to her heart as her friend has battled this silent cancer...a HUGE thank you to Jayme and good luck with your walk in September! And our third generous sponsor is my multi-crafty friend/old neighbour and friend, Melissa who has some wonderful handmade embellishments and other goodies that she'll be donating from her little shop, My Shabby Heart! I have had the priviledge of using her creations. They are awesome! And our fourth sponsor for today is none other than my wonderful sweet grandfather, Lou Latham! He wanted to help out with our crop so he's donating a door prize as well. He's so sweet! We love you Grandpa! Thank you!
So a big thanks to our newest sponsors. Your generosity will help make our day a huge success.
So a big thanks to our newest sponsors. Your generosity will help make our day a huge success.
["Big Papa" aka: Grandpa!]
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
More sponsors!
We have another sponsor on board! Margaret deWitt who is a Stampin' Up representative will have a table at the crop and she will have make n takes for everyone to do and to let you know all about Stampin' Up. We're so glad to have Margaret joining us for the day!
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