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Tania Elizabeth is a mother first and foremost and the author of The Tier of Eternal Grace. Book One The Moon Clearing was released earlier this year. Book Two The Mirror’s Shadow will be released about September. Book Three will then follow in the early part of 2014.
The Tier of Eternal Grace is a captivating fantasy of magic and passion, wound into the truths of reality that will enchant readers with its depiction of the faerie realm, and the exploits of the faeries themselves. Book One of the series The Moon Clearingis an immersive tale of mysticism and adventure, of spiritual and sensual intent that shall enrapture your every sense.
SUMMARY
Beyond the boundary that separates the mundane and earthly planes from the divine lies Eterna Fadas, a place ruled by extraordinary beings, lithe and human-like in appearance, yet ethereal in their grace and beauty, and sensuous in nature.
"I have existed always! Where I began I do not know, for all I know is just as I am today!"
As Queen, Tatiana was thought to have lived a life of opulence, her faith and beliefs her endearing essence. Why then was it so, that beneath the picture of perfection laid torments and terrors even she dare not explain. Being She came with its prices paid. Being She came with a deal; a contract in which she was to relinquish herself to a rogue of unmerciful fury. Would this be the end of all she know? Would this be the end of her existence?
Aside from her writing and her three angels, Tania is also an advocate for the Starlight Children’s Foundation. Being a mother herself and having seen firsthand what some of these children are dealt with on a day to day basis, and yet seeing the strength and courage they each maintain, Tania felt the need to not only donate her time, but to also help raise much needed funds.
The Starlight Children’s Foundation transforms the experience of hospitalization and treatment for seriously ill children and their families. Starlight is the only children’s charity with a permanent, physical presence in very major pediatric hospital in the country.
Every minute of every day a child is admitted to hospital in Australia. For thousands of these children what happens next is the diagnosis of a serious or chronic illness that changes their life, and the lives of their families, forever.
This is where Starlight steps in - delivering a range of innovative programs, built on the World Health Organization’s social model of health, to support the well-being and resilience of these seriously ill children and their families.
Starlight programs are integral to the total care of seriously ill children - while the health professionals focus on treating the illness, Starlight is there to lift the spirits of the child - giving them the opportunity to laugh and play and be a child again
About the Author, Tania Elizabeth
Like each and every one of us, Tania's own journey has been one of trials and tribulations, of Love and of passions; and the dissolutions of it. Heartache, sorrows, smiles and laughter always seeming. Through the writing of this book and the words of Tatiana, Tania has found a peace within and learnt the true meaning of "I LOVE ME!"
A message from Tania
STARLIGHT AUTHOR’S AID
I am asking for all’s assistance.
To give to others is to give to oneself, and
I NEED YOUR HELP!!!
Help us to raise funds for the Starlight Children's Foundation, which supports terminally ill children and their families.
There are two ways in which people can help.
It is very simple.
By simply hosting, reviewing or interviewing myself/my book via a blog post, amazon, newspaper, radio, TV within a 21day window frame, between the dates of Friday 12th of April and Friday the 3rd of May. For every appearance, I will be donating $1 to the Starlight Children’s Foundation.
If any of you could help, I would be so grateful. If you could connect me with anyone else who would be happy to interview, do a short post or review on myself/my book, I would be ever so grateful more.
We are looking at making this an annual event. This year it is based upon myself, though every year after, we will base it upon another upcoming author.
So please share and pass this along to all. Let's make this a huge affair and raise much needed funds for a very worthy cause.
My heartfelt thanks to all.
Love, Blessings and Faerie Kisses always xo
This fundraiser is simple. You give $3 to RIF at the Macy’s register, and you get a coupon for $10 off your purchase of $50 or more.
With only 1 book for every 300 kids in need in the United States, the support from Macy’s and customers like you makes a real difference in our ability to get books to kids who need them most. And this campaign is a win-win. You save and you help RIF get books to kids. There’s also even more saving to be done with Macy’s One Day Sale happening this weekend in stores nationwide.
Even if a Macy’s store isn’t in your area, you can still get involved through our
online sweepstakes. You’ll have a chance to win a $500 Macy’s gift card and help us spread the word about the campaign.
I'm so pleased to say that I was able to contribute, in a small way,
to this great project that is raising funds to help fight breast cancer.
From the website:
Over the Moon: The Broadway Lullaby Project is both a timeless benefit effort and a uniquely compelling, multimedia experience. The ambitious project — which incorporates a 2-CD, 26-song set; a lavishly-illustrated hardcover book of 17 songs from the album; a corresponding e-book encompassing the entire collection; and a documentary film and web series — gathers many of contemporary musical theatre’s greatest composers and vocalists, as well as illustrators, all of whom have donated their talent to deliver an emotionally affecting set of new lullabies, some written specifically for this project.
This collection puts a fresh spin on the classic lullaby form, creating a warmly expressive song cycle that will touch listeners of all ages, while raising funds for respected breast cancer charities, The Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Young Survival Coalition. The book features 17 songs from the album, with the lyrics illustrated by some of America’s most esteemed theatrical designers and children’s book illustrators, each offering a memorable visual interpretation of a song from the CD bound in the book. The e-book includes illustrations for all 26 songs.
My illustration accompanies the lullaby titled “I’ll Always Be There,” written by Jeff Blumenkrantz and sung by Victoria Clark. Please check out the Over The Moon website to find out more about this wonderful project, and how you can help! XO~Lauren
Please consider giving to a
fund for my fellow blogger, Yara from
OnceUponATwilight.com, who lost her house in a fire while attending ALA Midwinter Meeting in Dallas, TX. :(
I learned about this tragedy from
The Story Siren (link goes to more info)--thank goodness her family is safe, but they basically lost everything they had!
Please take a moment to
donate and spread the word.
The soft free-fall of a feather swoops from side to side, being carried by it's own momentum, soon to be swirled into the ripples of a pond gathering it's momentum from the tossing of a pebble.
Two quiet forces of nature equaling a feeling of peace.
But wait...what if a foreign substance like crude oil causes the ripples?
Friends, this week Illustration Friday is asking us to participate in a fundraiser for the animals in the Gulf left to fend for themselves in this more than sticky, life-threatening situation. As artists, we have been asked to make an ATC that can be sold for $10, all proceeds going to either The Institute For Marine Mammal Studies (http://www.imms.org/) or The International Bird Rescue Research Center (http://www.ibrrc.org/). Every penny raised will go to these organizations. When the card sells we are emailed the name of the buyer/donor and we sign them and mail them with our thanks and blessings.
to see what all of these wonderful artists are doing to help the cause.
Here are my ATC's below that I will link to the blog for purchase.
I know they're hard to look at, but we all have to face this situation and do what we can.
Blessings of gratitude,
xoxo Lolo
The First Book-Greater Richmond, Virginia Advisory Board recently conducted a fundraiser with the support of a local bank. The Board members asked the bank to consider approving the sale of passes that would allow employees to wear jeans for the entire month of May. The bank’s professional dress code typically prohibits employees from wearing jeans in any of its buildings.
Each Friday during April, First Book Board members were allowed to set up tables at lunch time in the bank building lobbies to sell passes. Each pass cost $20, with 100% of the funds going to First Book-Greater Richmond. The bank employees felt good about making a donation to First Book, and in turn they got to enjoy the comfort of “casual dress” every day during May. Customers who entered the bank’s buildings during May saw a lobby sign that said, “Pardon our jeans, we are raising money for First Book.” This fundraiser was a true win-win.
About 1,000 bank employees participated in the fundraiser, which raised more than $20,000 for First Book or about 10,000 free books for children in the Richmond community!
Do you have another “fun” fundraising idea? Please share it with us!
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Tonight, the Diamond State Roller Girls are holding a fundraiser at the Red Robin near the Christiana Mall. If you eat dinner there between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., and bring a printout of this flier, 15% of your order will go to helping to DSRG. You should go!
Some fun and semi-related facts:
1. The first time I ever ate at Red Robin, I was visiting a friend in Seattle. I had the Royal Red Robin Burger, the one topped with an egg. Have you ever had one of these? It is OMG good.
2. Joe's and my first date was at a Red Robin, because it was one of the only places open after 10 p.m. on a Sunday night. It wasn't this Red Robin, though, but the one in Bethlehem.
3. Two of my favorite writer friends, Pam Smallcomb and Laura Bowers, used to meet up regularly at the Red Robin in Townsend, MD, because it was halfway between where they lived in MD and where I am in DE.
4. My friend Steph is a Diamond State Roller Girl. Her husband, Emmett, is their house DJ. After they got involved, I found out that this guy I went to college with, Steve, is part of the DSRG. Steve figures heavily into my Greg Brady story, but when Em relayed that to him, Steve didn't remember what he was talking about.
5. Yesterday I found out that Matthia, who for years was like my unofficial little sister and who inspired (in part) Lucy from CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE, knows Emmett, because they both worked at the same company for a year or so.
And this, folks, is what it's like to be a Delawarean. We're all separated by, like, one or two degrees max.
ANYWAY, come out and support the Roller Girls. They're really cool! And you'll get a tasty burger to boot.
I have two (2) different auction items up at Writers for the Red Cross. These auction items will be up for only three more days, till 3/20/11. Please consider bidding.
ITEM ONE: BASKET OF BOOKISH DELIGHTS! I will be your personal book-shopper and personally choose at least a dozen awesome books for you (kids or YA) - based on your preferences, and what you've already read (in other words, we'll communicate and you can let me know if you already have something so you aren't getting doubles). Items may include rare ARCs, brand-new hardbacks, or even cool foreign editions, audio books and other surprises. Prepare to be
DELIGHTED AND ENTHRALLED.
ITEM TWO: QUERY & PAGES CRITIQUE! I will read, evaluate and give you feedback on the query and first 10 pages of your YA or MG novel.
If the bidding goes over $500, I will critique 50 pages. If the bidding goes over $1000, I will critique the full manuscript.There are loads of other awesome prizes up on the site too - let's raise some money, people!
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By Elvin Lim
Something of a myth of American democracy is that decisions are made in the ballot box by voters on election day. Actually, these outcomes are structured by fundraising efforts by would-be candidates years in advance.
Aspirants to the GOP presidential nomination, now entering the crucial second quarter before election year and on the eve of their formal declarations of candidacies, are now racing for credibility by racing for cash. And those without name recognition, in particular, have to rake in as much as they can before June 30 and the slower summer months begin, so that their second quarter federal disclosure reports do not look so pitiful that their campaigns would end before they even began.
President Barack Obama, for his part, appears on top of his own game. Having quickly declared his candidacy, his campaign manager Jim Messina has already mapped out a plan of getting 400 major donors to raise $350,000 each by the end of the year. By forcing the campaign finance issue so early and so soon on GOP hopefuls, he is already shaping the GOP primary outcome. Even more so than in the typical cycle, Republican primary voters will face pressure to forego a candidate of purer conservative principle with less fund-raising potential such as Rick Santorum in favor of a candidate with more fund-raising potential (or the name-recognition to achieve to same) such as Mitt Romney. Obama’s early campaign kick-off, then, has heightened the GOP’s dilemma between boring but credible candidates, and exciting but unknown candidates — a reason why the party has not already settled on a clear frontrunner the way it had done for every campaign since 1952.
In the House and Senate, both parties understand that elections have to be bought as much as they must be fought. Democrats in both chambers appear to have begun to narrow the “enthusiasm gap” of 2010, and raised a little more money than Republicans in the first quarter of this year in spite of the expectation that donors are typically unenthusiastic in the fundraising cycle which follows their party’s defeat at the polls. The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee raised $11.69 million, just slightly more than the Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee’s figure of $11.2 million. A positive sign for Democrats is that the senators holding important swing seats the GOP hopes to re-capture, such as those of Bill Nelson (FL), Debbie Stabenow (MI), Claire McCaskill (MO), and Sherrod Brown (OH), did well by raising over a $1 million each in the first quarter. But this could merely mean that these senators are gearing up for a tough, and perhaps uphill battle ahead.
Democrats fared better in the House as well, but the numbers again are very close. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee raised $19.6 million, compared to the National Republican Campaign Committee, which raised $18 million. The DCCC is taking comfort in the fact that the average freshman Republican congressman raised less in the first quarter of 2011 than the average freshman Democratic congressman did in the first quarters of 2007 and 2009 – the years after the Democrats had just enjoyed their victories. There were, however, clear winners on the Republican side, and topping that list was Michelle Bachmann, who raised over $2 million in the first quarter. The critical question for the year ahead is whether the Tea-Party’s enthusiasm for Bachmann is portable enough to help other Republican members achieve their fund-raising goals. If the Tea Party proves capable of inspiring cheques as well as it has inspired hearts, the Republican party will have no problem keeping the House and gaining in the Senate next year.
For American politics, look not to the polls; for where the money goes, so goes t
Last month I had the pleasure of donating a signed copy of my book
Melvin and the Boy as part of a raffle to help raise money for ISAR's (International Society for Animal Rights)
International Homeless Animals' Day.
Here's a bit about this annual event:
"In 1992, ISAR introduced International Homeless Animals’ Day as an innovative educational vehicle with a purpose of informing society of the global tragedy that overwhelms animal shelters each year – pet overpopulation. Since the conception of International Homeless Animals’ Day, ISAR has reserved the third Saturday of August, commemorating the Day annually, to promote new campaigns, programs, and ideas on the solution to the pet overpopulation epidemic: spay/neuter."
If you're interested in learning more about ISAR, or would like to help, please head over to
their website for more information.
I am booked to visit Edison Charter Academy the end of May, and in preparation for the event there is some delicious fundraising happening in the streets of San Francisco. Just take a look!
Like all good love stories, this one started at the library too. It began when a little blond boy picked up my book, Little Night, at the Glen Park branch, and he decided he wanted to meet me.
Ok, we already met at a bookstore over Christmas; we shook hands, high-fived, and played with my Mexican balero toy.
But now I am coming to his school, and he and his siblings are working on earnest to bring me meet their friends. I can’t wait!
In the mean time
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I-Love-School page (teacher #62-67224)
I am swept off my feet with these kids and their community!
At the beginning of the year, I highlighted a library fundraiser that raised $10,000 by putting a mini golf course in the stacks. Recently, I had the pleasure of talking with Rick Bolton, the guy behind the fundraiser, which is when I learned that he’s taken his original idea and expanded on it to create a 501(c)(3) organization that can work with libraries across the country.
“Yes, we really will turn your library into an amazing miniature golf course for a day. We work with public, school, and academic libraries seeking a fundraising event that will also draw new patrons to the library and provide for a fun community event. We have hosted several events in Connecticut and Massachusetts over the last few years and have inspired and coached other events across the country.”
I think it’s a fascinating idea, especially when you hear Rick talk about it. In fact, the one thing that’s missing from the website is Rick’s passion and enthusiasm for this project, which is really just a labor of love for him (it’s not his primary business).
The basic idea is that the Library Mini Golf nonprofit group will create a miniature golf course for a library, 80% of which is a standard course. The individual holes are created in such a way that they can be set up and taken down quickly, and they can be folded down for easy storage. LMG plans to work with college design school students to create the other, unique 20% of the course, which might include replicas of local buildings or other items of interest to the community. For example, t’s easy to imagine a Chicago version with a mini Sears Tower and Hancock Building. (Myself, I’d love to see a hole with kitchen utensils as obstacles in the 641.5 stacks.)
The library can then schedule an event and solicit local sponsors for each hole. On the big day, LMG will help the library set up the course around the stacks or wherever else you want it, and then people come in and play. Ultimately, Rick would like to see additional sponsors put money towards a college scholarship for the kid that wins a high school tournament held in the library. He estimates a library can raise a minimum of $10,000 in just one day for this type of event.
I can see towns competing against each other for best golf score, and maybe we could even have a national tournament the way we’re doing a videogame one for National Gaming Day on November 15. Rick told me he can make some specialty course holes, too. For example, he can have the hole start on one level and finish on another or start in one row of stacks and finish in another. I can’t wait to see one of these setups for myself, but the possibilities are intriguing, and I’m sure librarians will come up with other great ideas.
The LMG is currently working with other libraries on the east coast, but they’ve already done this with midwestern libraries and even an academic one. I think we’ll start seeing some testimonials appear on the LMG site as it evolves (it just launched and they’re still adding content), but there are also several articles about the fundraisers, such as this one that took place at Washburn University in Kansas and the positive response from the community.
My hope is to arrange for one of Rick’s courses to be set up at the Gaming, Learning, and Libraries Symposium in November so that attendees can play for themselves and learn more about the service. In the meantime, interested libraries can contact Rick to learn more or discuss holding an event. Personally, I’d love to see my home library do one of these (hint, hint).
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I’ve written before about Rick Bolton and his Library Mini Golf nonprofit that creates 18-hole mini golf courses for libraries to use as fundraisers. This time I’m particularly excited to note that Rick has partnered with the Downers Grove Public Library Foundation in Chicago’s western suburbs to hold the first such event in this area, because DGPL is my home library.
If you’re in the Chicagoland area, I hope you’ll make some time to come play mini golf at Downers Grove PL this Sunday, March 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It’s a fundraiser, so adults can play the whole course for just $5, while kids age 15 and younger can play for $3. Putt your best and if you do well, you might find yourself in a playoff round at 4:15 p.m. Experience the stacks in a whole new way!
I can’t wait to finally see this in action for myself, so I’ll definitely be there. Give me a heads up if you’re coming, and we can tee off together. If you live in the area, consider thanking the local sponsors by doing business with them.
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One of my daughter's first grade classmates lost her mother. After a battle MS, I'm certain the family is left with medical bills and memorial expenses. As a room parent, I'm working with our school and other parents to start a fund for the family. It will be given as a gift from our elementary school. We will have a bake sale during PTA BINGO night and gather funds through other activities as well. I'd like to do more, so here is the deal...
If you have ever thought about purchasing Bite of Washington, now is the time. All proceeds received from the sale of my cookbook dating from March 1st-March 31st will be donated to the memorial gift fund. After printing cost, I net around $3 per book. It doesn't seem like much, but every cent counts. If you, or someone you know would like to help out, please feel free to forward my message.
Bite of Washington is available via Amazon.com
"Product Description
Fourteen chapters highlight Washington food festivals and event through out the year. There are over 180 recipes utilizing foods grown in Washington. The book includes several recipes from local, professional chefs. Visit Washington, and take a bite home with you!"
Often. But I had a great time playing Library Mini Golf at the Downers Grove Public Library on March 8, as did hundreds of other people on LMG’s biggest course yet (a full 18 holes across two floors). Check out the pictures from the day in my Flickr set to see just how much fun we all had. I’ll be including the event as a case study in my next issue of Library Technology Reports on gaming in libraries, which I’m currently writing.
The DGPL staff, Friends group, and the Library Mini Golf crew (Rick, John, and Bob) all did an amazing job on this totally amazing event!
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If you attended the Kidlit Blogging Conference in Portland, OR last September, you may have met Bridget Zinn. She is a YA public librarian and YA writer. Lots of energy and sweetness.
Cancer always seems to find those with lots of energy and sweetness. Cancer found Bridget. She discovered this the beginning of March when the ocular migraines limited her sight.
The treatment is aggressive and expensive. The Portland Kidlit group plans to hold a couple of fundraisers for Bridget.
The first is an on-line auction going live on May 1 through May 29. While the list is not finalized we have some exciting items to start: Andi at Cloudscome has donated a handmade baby quilt, Nancy Arruda at BeesKnees Reads Books is in with a newly published book by her company, and April Henry has donated first editions of her books as well as a 20 page critique of either a mystery or YA script.
The second is a silent auction and raffle on May 29 at the Lucky Lab Pub in SE Portland. We are beginning to get some great auction and raffle items. These include a facial by Jane Cowan, esthetician extraordinaire, five hours of landscaping by Lisa Nowak, a chance for author appearances by Matt Holm, co-creator of Baby Mouse and Emily Whitman, author of Radiant Darkness.
I am working to have three book baskets for auction: a children’s picture book baskets, a middle grade basket,and a YA basket.
Stay tuned for more information. If you would like to contribute, please contact me.
Happy REading.
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Please comment on this post in the month of May and I will donate .25 cents for each and every comment!! ( I know it may not seem like much but its all I have :)
I am participating in a fundraiser for the month of May benefiting fellow Blogger, Portland Librarian, KitLit member, and aspiring writer, Bridget Zinn.
I started following Bridget's blog last year and related to some issues she was having - eye vision problems and bouts of the flu. I emphasized b/c I was going through vertigo issues at the time.
Even though I do not know her well (you know how different these blogger relationships are :), I feel compelled to help her in any way I can. After all, mine has healed and her healing has just begun. It could have easily been reversed.
So - who is Bridget Zinn?
For those of you who don't know here are a few facts about Bridget.
Within one month -
- she got a fabulous agent
- she began having weird vision problems
- she checked into the emergency room
- she was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer that had already spread to her abdomen, lungs and liver.
- she got engaged and married
- She went through emergency surgery to have the tumor removed from her colon
- she has just started chemo treatment and other expensive procedures.
- she had none of the risk factors and no prior knowledge that anything was wrong
Why am I telling you this?
Because I don't think many of us have an idea of what this process would be like. To have so many highs and lows at a young age. And not only facing a tough battle with the #1 disease in America, but also facing enormous medical bills and fear.
We all know, you can't put a price on a precious life. And Bridget has been gracious, funny, and positive through the whole process so far - making jokes and showing nothing but positivity and optimism.
The Auction
Jone MacColloch has graciously gathered some authors (including
Lisa Schroeder and the beautifully-expecting,
Laini Taylor) and writing professionals to run an auction in the hopes of raising money for Bridget's medical bills.
Go there in the month of may to bid on some great items from books to book critiques to a fabulous marketing piece
(who do yo think that is from? Moi! ;).
What can you do?There are many ways you can give to Bridget:
- participate in the auction
- donate money to her medical fund (email Jone at macrush53@yahoo.com for more information on how)
- provide additional auction items by emailing Jone at macrush53@yahoo.com.
- send any words of encouragement/well-wishes ( she is on facebook)
- Spread the word - post a link to this fundraiser/auction on your blog for the month of May
- If nothing else suits your fancy, comment on this post and I will donate .25 cents for each and every comment on this post in the month of May!!
If any of us were in this position, think of the heartfelt support - monetary as well as emotional - you would need/want but could not or would not ask for.
If you would like to send her wishes of good health, thoughts and prayers, you can visit her blog or friend her on Facebook where she and her fab new hubby, Barrett Dowell, do a great job of keeping everyone informed and up to date.
I thank you up front for anything you can contribute to Bridget and this challenging process she is embarking on.
Good luck Bridget, we are thinking of you always!
By: Jessamyn West,
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I was following the Louisville Free Public Library disaster/flooding yesterday via Greg Schwartz’s tweeting and twitpics but I was travelling home. Today, there’s been time for more recapping and reflection from the online community including this very good and succinct post from Rachel Walden: How You Can Help the Louisville Free Public Library Recover from Disaster. Upshot: don’t send books, consider contributing to the LSW fundraising drive. Send Greg and the other employees your best wishes
On August 22, 2009 Matthew Hodge, the 17-year-old son of former Disney story artist and Big Idea productions director Tim Hodge, was in a serious auto accident. A train struck his car at 50mph as he was crossing the tracks. While Matt suffered neither broken bones nor any internal organ damage, he did receive severe head trauma causing him to remain in a state of coma today. The Hodges have limited medical insurance and struggle to pay the bills for Matt’s recovery.
To help cover the costs, the Hodges, along with the National Cartoonist Society Foundation are auctioning off an incredible collection of original art from a variety of cartoonists and animators. Website: Help the Hodges. Action: Help the Hodges on eBay.
Some of the work being auctioned: original art by artists such as Charles Schulz, Patrick McDonnell, and Craig McCracken, and a variety of signed posters, DVDs, and books.
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The beginnings of the morning 9am paintingCareforce Church Black Saturday Remembrance Service9AM Service - Bid on Painting "Stepping Forward" No111AM Service - Bid on Painting "Stepping Forward" No26PM Service - Bid on Painting "Stepping Forward" No3These 3 Acrylic paintings were painted live on stage at Careforce Church Mt Evelyn during the Black Saturday Remembrance Services on Sunday 7th
Did any of you happen to watch American Idol last night and see an ad for Fight2Win.org? I was really moved by the ad, and as a Hodgkin's Disease survivor, have never seen any fundraiser asking specifically for donations for research on Hodgkin's Disease. I always thought this is true largely because it is a treatable disease with a very high success rate. But unfortunately, as it strikes young people predominantly, there are those who succumb to the disease. In some instances the disease is resistant to the treatment protocols. I have met many people through the years, some who do fine and others who do not survive either the disease or the treatment. I am so happy to find out about a way to help learn more about this disease. Almost all of the donated money goes directly to fund the research itself.
Here is a small way I can begin to help with this cause. Last week I received a box of fabrics from Robert Kaufman. The fabrics are the On A Whim owls design enlarged. They were digitally printed by Spoonflower. I have 5 pieces that are 3 yards each. I am going to offer these in my Etsy shop with free shipping. All proceeds (minus my shipping costs) will go to Fight2Win.org. They would be perfect for larger home decorating projects. I included a photo of the original owls so you can see the size difference. Thanks for helping me with this cause.
I found out this week that Oopsy Daisy will be involved with the
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation's A Time for Heroes Celebrity Picnic. The participating kids will get to make their own nightlight to take home - which will feature my "Turtle Pair" artwork. The event takes place on June 13th, which is this Sunday. Elisabeth Glaser is definitely one of my perosnal heroes. She displayed enormous strength and courage in the face of unspeakable tragedy and selflessly turned her losses into aid for so many children. If you are in the LA area and have little ones, it is a great benefit to contribute to.
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seeing as how I have a fish fetish - I'd better get busy on this one
Way to go Laurel! Love 'em all, but your whale card is my fave!
That's a great feather.
Thank you for this Lo, I am going to check this out and see what I can do.
xoxo
Your feather picture is so dynamic. What a great job. Will for sure check out the blog on wildlife preservation in the Gulf.
Beautiful work.
oh so heartbreaking what is happening....so nice to use art to make a difference...your work is amazing!!! I love these pieces....
Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Oh goodness. so sad. oh goodness. i am gonna cry now. oh.....
Love your art, but hate the cause of it. These really do evoke a sick feeling in the pit of your stomach.
Wow, moving illustrations!! Very beautiful work.
O my ........what a nightmare this is!
God you are joining for the cause!
And your pieces are lovely!
I love that turtle but I hate to see that spot besides it. heartbreaking!
Can you only join as a IF member?
Or can i make something as well?
Thank you for helping those defenseless beautiful creatures!
♥♥♥
>M<
That had to be good not god.......
O those typos :(
these take my breath away. i helped in a huge project in cape town 8 years ago cleaning birds after an oil spill and it is very very heartrending work, satisfying when you are done, but so so sad to see.
Your illustrations are fantastic and perfect for this disaster!
These bring home the sad images of what is happening. SAD. Great atcs.
Thank you for creating these heartbreakingly sad paintings....you KNOW how I feel about this... and although money is tight for me (out of work for over a year - just like you)..I am doing what I can to help.
You are wonderful Lo.
Love,
♥ Robin ♥
OMG! This is such a POWERFUL image. I am in awe!
REALLY like the feather...nice texture to this...
It breaks my hart to see those annimals.....
Defenseless....
Just a minute ago I gave some food to the Swans in my front yard,so beutiful White what a contrast.
Glad you could laugh a litlle with the red book,and now I have a excuse to go back to HK with M. have toget a size bigger.
xxMar
Nice job! Kudos for participating!
Oh my! I love your work...it says something when I want to cry to look at them...
The feather and the whale card are my favourites...I don't want the turtle to go any further into that oil-slicked water.
These cards will remind me of this terrible time. The animals and the Ocean NEED us to remember.
I'll be following the link to see where I can purchase your cards.
It's a great post, Lolo...thank you!
All three are wonderful but I absolutely love your feather illustration - such an original interpretation. It's so good to see so many IF participants donating for the cause. I've just done mine.
wow! your cards are wonderful and I love the painting of the feather touching the water!