We would like to take the time to say thank you to everyone who has shown there love and support during this tragic time. The Red Cross has been able to help the Hill/Hafford family make arrangements to fly home; because as some may have heard, most of the family was in Miami headed on a 7 day/night vacation in the Bahamas when the fire broke out in Estelle Hills home. Gloria Hill, LaʼDetres Stallworth and his two children LaʼDetres Jr. and DeʼAsia Stallworth (5 and 3) were all released from the hospital and have a strong bill of health, and were told that they would be okay. They along with Ronny Hill and Kathy Maxel have been given emergency funding and have been put-up in homes by Family and Friends. However due to the fact that this was a sudden incident no arrangements have been made as of yet for Tawanna Haffords funeral.
A fund has been set up and sent out by Fifth/Third Bank and Channel 5. This fund is called the Tawanna Hafford Memorial. We urge you, please go to your local Fifth/Third Bank and make a donation to help pay for the funeral, clothing, food, and burial arrangements for Tawanna Hafford and those who lost their possessions in the Fire. Also please continue to pray for this familyʼs strength and wellness during this tragic time.
Thank you and God Bless.
LiʼDairious Hafford (loving brother)
513.652.1079
link to enquire and news of fire: http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071027/NEWS01/310270027/1056/COL02
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Please help Tori Meier
This is a personal plea for your help from Joseph Jones. I have determined not to sit idly by while a young girl and her family suffers. Tori’s mother, Jessica, works with my wife Amanda at Standard Textile and is in tremendous need of our help.
This is the story of Tori Meier. In 1999 Tori was diagnosed with Epilepsy. When the illness became uncontrollable a medical procedure was performed in an attempt to isolate and control the area of Tori’s brain which doctors believed was causing the episodes. Upon attempting to localize they discovered a brain tumor which they could not remove due to its location. Tori was subsequently placed on medication to control the seizures which ultimately did not work.
Doctors determined that removal of the brain tumor was a must in order to save Tori’s life. During the procedure it was discovered that Tori had cancer. Daily chemotherapy and radiation treatments are currently being utilized to cure the challenge and this of course has been devastating to the family. Tori’s mother has found it necessary to now work part-time in order to be with Tori while she is going through treatments and being home schooled.
As if the medical condition of Tori weren’t placing enough strain on the family they are about to loose their home. Jessica’s medical insurance did not cover the cost of chemotherapy and Jessica was left with no choice but to pay out of pocket for the treatment. The financial burden coupled with her reduction of work hours has done insurmountable damage to the families finances.
IT’S TIME TO HELP ONE OF OUR OWN! This family is in immediate need of financial assistance and anything you can do is greatly appreciated. If you would like to help save this family’s home and get them on the road to recovery please make a financial contribution to the following fund established at Fifth Third Bank: The Tori Meier Benefit Fund no later than Friday, November 2nd. Your giving will change a family’s life and is greatly appreciated!
Please visit www.carepages.com for information and updates on Tori. Her page name is torimeier. You have to register first and then you can login to her page and see pictures and get updates.
This is the story of Tori Meier. In 1999 Tori was diagnosed with Epilepsy. When the illness became uncontrollable a medical procedure was performed in an attempt to isolate and control the area of Tori’s brain which doctors believed was causing the episodes. Upon attempting to localize they discovered a brain tumor which they could not remove due to its location. Tori was subsequently placed on medication to control the seizures which ultimately did not work.
Doctors determined that removal of the brain tumor was a must in order to save Tori’s life. During the procedure it was discovered that Tori had cancer. Daily chemotherapy and radiation treatments are currently being utilized to cure the challenge and this of course has been devastating to the family. Tori’s mother has found it necessary to now work part-time in order to be with Tori while she is going through treatments and being home schooled.
As if the medical condition of Tori weren’t placing enough strain on the family they are about to loose their home. Jessica’s medical insurance did not cover the cost of chemotherapy and Jessica was left with no choice but to pay out of pocket for the treatment. The financial burden coupled with her reduction of work hours has done insurmountable damage to the families finances.
IT’S TIME TO HELP ONE OF OUR OWN! This family is in immediate need of financial assistance and anything you can do is greatly appreciated. If you would like to help save this family’s home and get them on the road to recovery please make a financial contribution to the following fund established at Fifth Third Bank: The Tori Meier Benefit Fund no later than Friday, November 2nd. Your giving will change a family’s life and is greatly appreciated!
Please visit www.carepages.com for information and updates on Tori. Her page name is torimeier. You have to register first and then you can login to her page and see pictures and get updates.
Monday, October 29, 2007
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month...
Pancreatic cancer: Is still the 4th leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. Receives the least amount of federal research dollars among all leading cancers. Gets little public attention.
November, as you may have heard, is National Pancreatic Awareness Month. The campaign is “Picture your world Purple” where we are encouraging everyone to wear purple on November 15th.
Z Gallerie (located in Rookwood Commons) hosts their annual PanCAN event where a portion of all their sales for the week will be donated to PanCAN for research and cure. Our affiliation will be setting up a table during the week of November 5-11 to coincide with their week and we’ll be handing out literature on PanCAN to inform the general public.
The Cincinnati Affiliation will be participating in the Thanksgiving Day race downtown wearing the PanCAN singlets. We have not raised money for this event but people are welcome to donate and they can contact me at skrause@fuse.net or my cell number: 513-259-9541 if they are interested in donating to PanCAN. The objective here is to raise awareness –we’ll focus on hosting an ‘event’ as we grow. We will be stuffing race bags on November 19 at Bob Ronkers in O’Bryonville for the Thanksgiving Day race participants with literature and other items to again –inform about Pancreatic Cancer, PALS (Patient and Liaison services) and PanCAN.
November, as you may have heard, is National Pancreatic Awareness Month. The campaign is “Picture your world Purple” where we are encouraging everyone to wear purple on November 15th.
Z Gallerie (located in Rookwood Commons) hosts their annual PanCAN event where a portion of all their sales for the week will be donated to PanCAN for research and cure. Our affiliation will be setting up a table during the week of November 5-11 to coincide with their week and we’ll be handing out literature on PanCAN to inform the general public.
The Cincinnati Affiliation will be participating in the Thanksgiving Day race downtown wearing the PanCAN singlets. We have not raised money for this event but people are welcome to donate and they can contact me at skrause@fuse.net or my cell number: 513-259-9541 if they are interested in donating to PanCAN. The objective here is to raise awareness –we’ll focus on hosting an ‘event’ as we grow. We will be stuffing race bags on November 19 at Bob Ronkers in O’Bryonville for the Thanksgiving Day race participants with literature and other items to again –inform about Pancreatic Cancer, PALS (Patient and Liaison services) and PanCAN.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Cincinnati Academy...
Every year, the Cincinnati Academy unites with more than 65 Paul Mitchell Partner Schools across the nation to raise money for three incredible nonprofit organizations: The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation, the Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation, and Habitat for Humanity.
The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation focuses on helping future professionals with the necessary tools to cope with their anxiety and depression.
The Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation ministers to families who are struggling with the horrible effects of Alzheimer’s disease and searching for the cure.
Habitat for Humanity seeks to reduce and prevent poverty housing while aggressively aiding in the efforts of building adequate shelters for the homeless around the world.
To continue its mission of supporting extraordinary foundations, the Cincinnati Academy will host a Haunted Hair School on:
October 27, 2007. The experience will be a thrilling adventure as you walk through our haunted hair school, see the amazing hairstyles and fabulous costumes.
Refreshments will be provided.
Doors will open at 7:30 pm and the last walk thru will be at
9:30 pm.
Tickets are $8 per person and $10 per couple. Tickets may be purchased at the door.
We sincerely hope you will join the Cincinnati Academy in supporting these amazing causes. Your donation is tax deductible and greatly appreciated. Also, your company will be highlighted throughout the evening.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
The Cincinnati Academy Student Council.
For additional information please contact Kirby Boyle:
Kboyle@cincinnatiacademy.com
513-769-7699
The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation focuses on helping future professionals with the necessary tools to cope with their anxiety and depression.
The Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation ministers to families who are struggling with the horrible effects of Alzheimer’s disease and searching for the cure.
Habitat for Humanity seeks to reduce and prevent poverty housing while aggressively aiding in the efforts of building adequate shelters for the homeless around the world.
To continue its mission of supporting extraordinary foundations, the Cincinnati Academy will host a Haunted Hair School on:
October 27, 2007. The experience will be a thrilling adventure as you walk through our haunted hair school, see the amazing hairstyles and fabulous costumes.
Refreshments will be provided.
Doors will open at 7:30 pm and the last walk thru will be at
9:30 pm.
Tickets are $8 per person and $10 per couple. Tickets may be purchased at the door.
We sincerely hope you will join the Cincinnati Academy in supporting these amazing causes. Your donation is tax deductible and greatly appreciated. Also, your company will be highlighted throughout the evening.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
The Cincinnati Academy Student Council.
For additional information please contact Kirby Boyle:
Kboyle@cincinnatiacademy.com
513-769-7699
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Karing for kids...
First annual karing 4 kids benefit on the evening of nov 10,2007
7:00 to12:00 at Strickers grove banquet hall located on st rt 128 Ross, oh.
This benefit will help support sick and needy children in our local area. it will provide toys, clothes, food, etc. to brighten the spirits of children who need our help.
Help us reach our goal of 400 plus people for our first year.
Your attendance will help reach this goal.
We need all the local support we can get. We would greatly appreciate your consideration and time.
Beer, food, and pop will be accessible.
Please help us out! Contact: (mailto:COLCONT@AOL.COM
7:00 to12:00 at Strickers grove banquet hall located on st rt 128 Ross, oh.
This benefit will help support sick and needy children in our local area. it will provide toys, clothes, food, etc. to brighten the spirits of children who need our help.
Help us reach our goal of 400 plus people for our first year.
Your attendance will help reach this goal.
We need all the local support we can get. We would greatly appreciate your consideration and time.
Beer, food, and pop will be accessible.
Please help us out! Contact: (mailto:COLCONT@AOL.COM
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Click for Cans...
Click for Cans™—a great way to help your favorite NFL™ team tackle hunger. Now through December 15, 2007, visit Chunky.com every day to click on your favorite NFL™ team. A donation of Campbell's® Chunky™ soup will be made to a hunger relief charity on behalf of the NFL™ team with the most clicks at the end of the competition. We'll also donate 2,007 cans on behalf of the team that shows the most improvement in the number of clicks from the year before!
Click for Cans™ Now >
It's that time of year. Pass this on to your friends and vote everyday.
Click for Cans™ Now >
It's that time of year. Pass this on to your friends and vote everyday.
Monday, October 15, 2007
Motorcycle Ride-Fundraising Event...
Please join us to support a local family of a 36 year-old Gulf War Veteran who died suddenly on October 3, 2007 leaving behind two young children, a 6 year old daughter and 5 year old son. With no life insurance and no benefit eligibility from the VA, money is being raised to put into a trust fund for the children. We need your help to make this event a success!
Motorcycle Ride ~ Fundraising Event
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Harley-Davidson Eastgate
$15 a rider or $20 couple.
Registration begins at 11am and the ride will start at 1pm.
Ride ends at The Fraternal Order of Eagles in Batavia(2289 St. Rt. 132 & Clough Pike)
Dinner and raffle will follow the ride.
Not a rider, that's okay, people can show up at The Fraternal Order of Eagles around 4:30p and pay at the door for dinner. $5 per person $12 a family. Early registration is available at a savings from now through November 2nd. Just e mail Amy at tapa762001@yahoo.com with frist and last name, address, and phone number. Early registration cost $10 rider or $15 couple.
(Some raffle prizes include, 6 month free membership to the Clermont County YMCA, free oil change and lube service at Anstaett's Service Center and U haul Rental, something, not sure what yet, from Lee and Jack's appliances in Batavia, 2 gift certificates from Buffalo wings and rings, free hair cut from Galaxy hair salon: that's just so far!)
Motorcycle Ride ~ Fundraising Event
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Harley-Davidson Eastgate
$15 a rider or $20 couple.
Registration begins at 11am and the ride will start at 1pm.
Ride ends at The Fraternal Order of Eagles in Batavia(2289 St. Rt. 132 & Clough Pike)
Dinner and raffle will follow the ride.
Not a rider, that's okay, people can show up at The Fraternal Order of Eagles around 4:30p and pay at the door for dinner. $5 per person $12 a family. Early registration is available at a savings from now through November 2nd. Just e mail Amy at tapa762001@yahoo.com with frist and last name, address, and phone number. Early registration cost $10 rider or $15 couple.
(Some raffle prizes include, 6 month free membership to the Clermont County YMCA, free oil change and lube service at Anstaett's Service Center and U haul Rental, something, not sure what yet, from Lee and Jack's appliances in Batavia, 2 gift certificates from Buffalo wings and rings, free hair cut from Galaxy hair salon: that's just so far!)
Friday, October 12, 2007
Sharonville Youth Football...
Details are as follows:
WHEN: SATURDAY OCT 27, 2007 8PM - MIDNIGHT
WHERE: SHARONVILLE REC CENTER @10990 THORNVIEW ROAD
WHAT: 21 & OVER ONLY HALLOWEEN PARTY (COSTUMES are optional)
TICKETSl: IN ADVANCE ARE $25/PERSON $40/COUPLE
Cost is $5.00 more at the door.
Ticket price covers Beer-Soda-Food-DJ
People should call 513-258-9759 for tickets
We have a ton of door prizes and have collected alot of items that were donated for raffle.
Some of the items for raffle include:
Basket of Bengals merchandise with 2 tickets, autographed football etc.
Basket of Spa products, with a gift certificate for an hour massage, etc
Basket of Red's Bobble heads and other Red's merchandise
Basket full of scratch of lotto tickets
WHEN: SATURDAY OCT 27, 2007 8PM - MIDNIGHT
WHERE: SHARONVILLE REC CENTER @10990 THORNVIEW ROAD
WHAT: 21 & OVER ONLY HALLOWEEN PARTY (COSTUMES are optional)
TICKETSl: IN ADVANCE ARE $25/PERSON $40/COUPLE
Cost is $5.00 more at the door.
Ticket price covers Beer-Soda-Food-DJ
People should call 513-258-9759 for tickets
We have a ton of door prizes and have collected alot of items that were donated for raffle.
Some of the items for raffle include:
Basket of Bengals merchandise with 2 tickets, autographed football etc.
Basket of Spa products, with a gift certificate for an hour massage, etc
Basket of Red's Bobble heads and other Red's merchandise
Basket full of scratch of lotto tickets
Roman Fariello...
Roman Fariello is a two year old little boy who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma, a very aggressive form of cancer, at 18 months of age. For the past 6 months little Roman has been in and out of hospitals (mostly in) and his family have had to take a lot of time off work, unpaid, in order to get Roman to various treatments and hospitals.
He is scheduled to go back in the hospital out of town in a week or so and will be there for two weeks minimum. While the family is away we will be holding the fund raiser pizza party to try and raise some money for the family. Most of the pizza items and beverages are going to be donated so almost all of the money made will go to Roman and his family.
The pizza party is on Saturday, October 27th from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 adults and $10 children 12 and under, and include all the pizza you care to eat plus beer and pop (all you would like). Ticket sales are limited to 125 by the size of the hall but we are hoping to sell all 125 that we can.
If you are interested purchasing tickets please let me know and I will bring them next time I’m in the office. My son Chris and I will be working the event that night so I will hope to see you there if you can make it.
If you would like to read more about Roman and his family, please visit www.rescueroman.org.
Thanks in advance for your consideration.
He is scheduled to go back in the hospital out of town in a week or so and will be there for two weeks minimum. While the family is away we will be holding the fund raiser pizza party to try and raise some money for the family. Most of the pizza items and beverages are going to be donated so almost all of the money made will go to Roman and his family.
The pizza party is on Saturday, October 27th from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 adults and $10 children 12 and under, and include all the pizza you care to eat plus beer and pop (all you would like). Ticket sales are limited to 125 by the size of the hall but we are hoping to sell all 125 that we can.
If you are interested purchasing tickets please let me know and I will bring them next time I’m in the office. My son Chris and I will be working the event that night so I will hope to see you there if you can make it.
If you would like to read more about Roman and his family, please visit www.rescueroman.org.
Thanks in advance for your consideration.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Quality of Life Walk and Funk-Friday...
Quality of Life WALK- Saturday, October 20th, 2007: http://www.childwellnessfair.com/ or http://www.childwellnessfair.com/article.asw?section=events&article_id=113
Child Wellness Community FUNK- Friday, November 9th, 2007: http://www.childwellnessfair.com/ or http://www.childwellnessfair.com/article.asw?section=events&article_id=115
Child Wellness Community FUNK- Friday, November 9th, 2007: http://www.childwellnessfair.com/ or http://www.childwellnessfair.com/article.asw?section=events&article_id=115
Autism Speaks Fall-O-Ween Fundraiser
FALL-O-WEEN FUN-raiser
for “Autism Speaks”
Sunday October 21st 2-5 PM
Tanglewood Pool Area
Join your neighbors this Halloween for our
3rd Annual Kid’s Carnival FUN-raiser.
We will be raising money for “Autism Speaks “
in honor of our neighbor and friend Avery Horter.
GAMES- BOUNCE HOUSE- PETTING ZOO- HAY RIDE- FOOD
Kids and adults should come in costume for special photo opportunities.
Please join us in supporting this great cause!
You are guaranteed to have a SPOOKTACULAR time !!!
Questions????
Amy O’Neil 575-2032/Mary Ann Ackermann 575-5671
for “Autism Speaks”
Sunday October 21st 2-5 PM
Tanglewood Pool Area
Join your neighbors this Halloween for our
3rd Annual Kid’s Carnival FUN-raiser.
We will be raising money for “Autism Speaks “
in honor of our neighbor and friend Avery Horter.
GAMES- BOUNCE HOUSE- PETTING ZOO- HAY RIDE- FOOD
Kids and adults should come in costume for special photo opportunities.
Please join us in supporting this great cause!
You are guaranteed to have a SPOOKTACULAR time !!!
Questions????
Amy O’Neil 575-2032/Mary Ann Ackermann 575-5671
Autism swim-a-thon...
AUTISM IS THE FASTEST GROWING DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY IN THE WORLD…
NO ONE KNOWS WHY.
NO ONE KNOWS THE CURE.
On November 10, 2007 I will complete a 500 lap swim-a-thon at Gold’s Gym in Hyde Park to raise money for Parents 4 Change, a non- profit organization dedicated to serving children with autism. All funds raised will be utilized exclusively as scholarships for a type of therapy called Applied Behavior Analysis. This therapy is not covered by insurance and is among one of the only interventions which has been statistically proven effective in helping children with Autism.
Donations made payable to Parents 4 Change can be mailed to:
Hillary Ran
Autism 500
3579 Zumstein Ave #5
Cincinnati, OH 45208
1 in 150 children will be diagnosed with autism. Please help us give our kids an opportunity to shine!
NO ONE KNOWS WHY.
NO ONE KNOWS THE CURE.
On November 10, 2007 I will complete a 500 lap swim-a-thon at Gold’s Gym in Hyde Park to raise money for Parents 4 Change, a non- profit organization dedicated to serving children with autism. All funds raised will be utilized exclusively as scholarships for a type of therapy called Applied Behavior Analysis. This therapy is not covered by insurance and is among one of the only interventions which has been statistically proven effective in helping children with Autism.
Donations made payable to Parents 4 Change can be mailed to:
Hillary Ran
Autism 500
3579 Zumstein Ave #5
Cincinnati, OH 45208
1 in 150 children will be diagnosed with autism. Please help us give our kids an opportunity to shine!
Out of the Darkness Walk a Thon Page...
Here's an email Jenn got regarding the Out of the Darkness Walk a Thon...
Hi Jen, I was hopeing you could do me a favor. I am sending you my Out of the Darkness Walk a
Thon Page. Would you ming telling the listeners of our great Q102 audience, that there is a walk a thon to help prevent suicides, and to help others like me who have suffered a great pain because someone we love was at such dispair that they ended their life.
Our walk is Sunday, Oct. 14, in Ault Park. The walk begins at 9:00 a.m.Thank you for any mention you can do.Click This Link
Hi Jen, I was hopeing you could do me a favor. I am sending you my Out of the Darkness Walk a
Thon Page. Would you ming telling the listeners of our great Q102 audience, that there is a walk a thon to help prevent suicides, and to help others like me who have suffered a great pain because someone we love was at such dispair that they ended their life.
Our walk is Sunday, Oct. 14, in Ault Park. The walk begins at 9:00 a.m.Thank you for any mention you can do.Click This Link
Wal to Suppor Autism Research
Walk to Support Autism Research
Cincinnati Walks for Kids will take place at Coney Island on Saturday, October 13 with registration at 8 a.m. and a start time of 10:00 a.m.
For more information, go to www.cincinnatichildrens.org/walk.
This year a team is walking specifically to support research on Autism Spectrum Disorders at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. To join us, go to the website and click on Register Now. Be sure to put STARs (Support to Autism Research) for both the team and the designation of funds raised. If you would like to support the team, but can’t walk with us on the 13th, click on Find a Participant and enter STARs. You can sponsor a walker by donating online with a credit card, or contact Terry Mitchell at (513)636-1665 to find out how to donate by mail. The research team – and the kids Thank You!
Cincinnati Walks for Kids will take place at Coney Island on Saturday, October 13 with registration at 8 a.m. and a start time of 10:00 a.m.
For more information, go to www.cincinnatichildrens.org/walk.
This year a team is walking specifically to support research on Autism Spectrum Disorders at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. To join us, go to the website and click on Register Now. Be sure to put STARs (Support to Autism Research) for both the team and the designation of funds raised. If you would like to support the team, but can’t walk with us on the 13th, click on Find a Participant and enter STARs. You can sponsor a walker by donating online with a credit card, or contact Terry Mitchell at (513)636-1665 to find out how to donate by mail. The research team – and the kids Thank You!
Monday, October 1, 2007
Walk/Run for domestic violence fund...
Walk/Run to benefit domestic violence fund
WEST CHESTER – The third annual Amy’s Emergency Fund 5K walk/run will be held Oct. 6 at Ronald Reagan Voice of Freedom Park (Voice of America Park) on Cox Road in West Chester beginning at 10 a.m.
The run/walk will benefit Amy’s Emergency Fund, which provides assistance for victims of violent and domestically violent crimes.
Registration for those 14 years old and older is $20 pre-registration and $25 on the day of the event. Children 13 years and under are free. Checks can be made payable to CADV – Amy’s Emergency Fund and mailed to 2105 Central Ave., Suite A; Middletown, Ohio 45044.
Donations will also be accepted at the event or they can be mailed to CADV.
T-shirts will be given at the check-in table the day of the event, and there will be special activities for the children. The runners will start off the event and the walk will follow when the runners have finished.
The event coincides with the beginning of October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Established in 2005, Amy’s Emergency Fund was named for Amy Jones. As a survivor of domestic violence, Jones is committed to making a difference for other victims of domestic violence. She feels that no person should have to live in an unsafe or unhealthy environment.
“The goal of the fund and groups such as Citizens Against Domestic Violence (CADV) are to empower victims so that they know there is a way out,” said Nicky Muterspaw, victim’s advocate for the Butler County Sheriff’s Office. “We also want to raise awareness of domestic violence to as many socio-economic groups as possible.”
Jones is a board member/speaker for CADV. She tells her bittersweet story to audiences in schools and professional organizations throughout the community in the hope of touching at least one person’s life, letting them know that there is life after violence.
For more information on the walk/run, please call (513) 423-0044 or visit www.cadv-ohio.com.
WEST CHESTER – The third annual Amy’s Emergency Fund 5K walk/run will be held Oct. 6 at Ronald Reagan Voice of Freedom Park (Voice of America Park) on Cox Road in West Chester beginning at 10 a.m.
The run/walk will benefit Amy’s Emergency Fund, which provides assistance for victims of violent and domestically violent crimes.
Registration for those 14 years old and older is $20 pre-registration and $25 on the day of the event. Children 13 years and under are free. Checks can be made payable to CADV – Amy’s Emergency Fund and mailed to 2105 Central Ave., Suite A; Middletown, Ohio 45044.
Donations will also be accepted at the event or they can be mailed to CADV.
T-shirts will be given at the check-in table the day of the event, and there will be special activities for the children. The runners will start off the event and the walk will follow when the runners have finished.
The event coincides with the beginning of October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Established in 2005, Amy’s Emergency Fund was named for Amy Jones. As a survivor of domestic violence, Jones is committed to making a difference for other victims of domestic violence. She feels that no person should have to live in an unsafe or unhealthy environment.
“The goal of the fund and groups such as Citizens Against Domestic Violence (CADV) are to empower victims so that they know there is a way out,” said Nicky Muterspaw, victim’s advocate for the Butler County Sheriff’s Office. “We also want to raise awareness of domestic violence to as many socio-economic groups as possible.”
Jones is a board member/speaker for CADV. She tells her bittersweet story to audiences in schools and professional organizations throughout the community in the hope of touching at least one person’s life, letting them know that there is life after violence.
For more information on the walk/run, please call (513) 423-0044 or visit www.cadv-ohio.com.
Breast Cancer: Buy a Brick...
Fight Breast Cancer: Buy a Brick
When: Sunday October 7, 2007 4pm-8pm
Where: Sharonville Convention Center
More Info: VISIT www.breastcancerbricks.org for more details and to see bricks from previous auctions.
Cincinnati, Ohio: The 6th Annual Breast Cancer Brick Auction will take place Sunday, October 7, 2007, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Sharonville Convention Center.
Local artists are creating art from bricks to raise funds for local breast cancer research and Cincinnati breast cancer advocacy groups. “Bricks Along the Journey” Annual Breast Cancer Brick Auction aims to top $120,000 this year.
The art, created in various media using a single brick as the foundation, is colorful and innovative. The bricks will be displayed and made available for purchase at the silent auction. Bricks start at $25. One brick created by an internationally acclaimed artist brought in $2500 in a prior year.
The recipient of all funds collected from the sale of the bricks will be the Greater Cincinnati Breast Cancer Alliance’s Ellen B. Ganson Fund, established in memory of Ellen Ganson, co-founder of the Breast Cancer Brick Auction, and created to benefit programs and patients exclusively in Cincinnati.
Ganson chose bricks as the basis of her fundraising campaign since their rejuvenation into objects of beauty and inspiration symbolizes the “journey,” or the return to health and strength of a breast cancer victim decimated by the initial diagnosis.
Ganson lost her heroic battle to breast cancer almost a year ago. Volunteer organizers and supporters of the upcoming auction are eager to advance her cause by raising more funds than in any of the previous auctions, whose total proceeds topped $120,000.
This summer, 4 camps participated in community action projects by painting bricks and gravel that will be included in a separate area of the brick auction. In this way children from 3rd grade level to teenagers are helping to find a cure! The following camps participated: Wise Center Camp, Camp Wildbrook, Camp Chabad, and Camp Livingston.Also, artist Marion Corbin-Mayer held a week-long program for teenage girls at her Creative Catalyst Studio, and they created bricks for the auction.
Come and see the art, purchase a unique brick---and help fight breast cancer!
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When: Sunday October 7, 2007 4pm-8pm
Where: Sharonville Convention Center
More Info: VISIT www.breastcancerbricks.org for more details and to see bricks from previous auctions.
Cincinnati, Ohio: The 6th Annual Breast Cancer Brick Auction will take place Sunday, October 7, 2007, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Sharonville Convention Center.
Local artists are creating art from bricks to raise funds for local breast cancer research and Cincinnati breast cancer advocacy groups. “Bricks Along the Journey” Annual Breast Cancer Brick Auction aims to top $120,000 this year.
The art, created in various media using a single brick as the foundation, is colorful and innovative. The bricks will be displayed and made available for purchase at the silent auction. Bricks start at $25. One brick created by an internationally acclaimed artist brought in $2500 in a prior year.
The recipient of all funds collected from the sale of the bricks will be the Greater Cincinnati Breast Cancer Alliance’s Ellen B. Ganson Fund, established in memory of Ellen Ganson, co-founder of the Breast Cancer Brick Auction, and created to benefit programs and patients exclusively in Cincinnati.
Ganson chose bricks as the basis of her fundraising campaign since their rejuvenation into objects of beauty and inspiration symbolizes the “journey,” or the return to health and strength of a breast cancer victim decimated by the initial diagnosis.
Ganson lost her heroic battle to breast cancer almost a year ago. Volunteer organizers and supporters of the upcoming auction are eager to advance her cause by raising more funds than in any of the previous auctions, whose total proceeds topped $120,000.
This summer, 4 camps participated in community action projects by painting bricks and gravel that will be included in a separate area of the brick auction. In this way children from 3rd grade level to teenagers are helping to find a cure! The following camps participated: Wise Center Camp, Camp Wildbrook, Camp Chabad, and Camp Livingston.Also, artist Marion Corbin-Mayer held a week-long program for teenage girls at her Creative Catalyst Studio, and they created bricks for the auction.
Come and see the art, purchase a unique brick---and help fight breast cancer!
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UC Make-A-Wish Foundation walk...
Find out how to get involved in a fundraising walk through UC's beautiful Uptown Campus to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. UC’s Fraternity & Sorority community raised over $22,000 during our last campaign, and we have even bigger goals for this year’s campaign that we are hoping you can help us attain.
Event Details:Name of the Walk: Homecoming 5K to Grant Wishes TodayDate: Friday, October 12th, 2007 (Homecoming Weekend)
Time: Registration at 3:30 PM; Walk at 4:30 PM; Following the walk we will serve a FREE dinner to participants
Where: McMicken Commons (we will be walking around and through UC’s beautiful campus)Who is involved: UC students, UC faculty, staff, and administrators, UC alumni, and the communityOur Wish Kids: Brooke and Christian, who are siblings (see the attached brochure for their bios and pictures)
Sponsors: Fraternity and Sorority Life, Homecoming, Friday Night Live, Alumni Association, Student Alumni Council
A few other notes:
1. The walk will take place rain or shine.
2. Celebration and FREE dinner catered by Lazy Gourmet immediately following the walk.
3. Participate as an individual or form a team.
4. Fabulous PRIZES for the teams/individuals that raise the most money!
5. All proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Come join the fun with Lazy Gourmet dinner, raffle drawings, music, mascots, and more!
Please see the attached brochure with the registration form and pledge form and sign your team up today! Go to www.uc.edu/greeklife and click on ‘Homecoming 5K to Grant Wishes Today’ for more information.
Event Details:Name of the Walk: Homecoming 5K to Grant Wishes TodayDate: Friday, October 12th, 2007 (Homecoming Weekend)
Time: Registration at 3:30 PM; Walk at 4:30 PM; Following the walk we will serve a FREE dinner to participants
Where: McMicken Commons (we will be walking around and through UC’s beautiful campus)Who is involved: UC students, UC faculty, staff, and administrators, UC alumni, and the communityOur Wish Kids: Brooke and Christian, who are siblings (see the attached brochure for their bios and pictures)
Sponsors: Fraternity and Sorority Life, Homecoming, Friday Night Live, Alumni Association, Student Alumni Council
A few other notes:
1. The walk will take place rain or shine.
2. Celebration and FREE dinner catered by Lazy Gourmet immediately following the walk.
3. Participate as an individual or form a team.
4. Fabulous PRIZES for the teams/individuals that raise the most money!
5. All proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Come join the fun with Lazy Gourmet dinner, raffle drawings, music, mascots, and more!
Please see the attached brochure with the registration form and pledge form and sign your team up today! Go to www.uc.edu/greeklife and click on ‘Homecoming 5K to Grant Wishes Today’ for more information.
Akers Angels...
“My only wish is to have a home that I can move around in…”
~Brooke Akers
Brooke Akers is a 7 year old, who suffers from Type II Spinal Muscular Atrophy and is confined to a 200 pound motorized wheelchair. Unfortunately, her 3 year old sister, Faith who has the same disease, her 9 year old brother, Christian who has Crohn’s disease, and her parents live in a bi-level home that is not wheelchair accessible.
Can you imagine watching all three of your children suffer? Here is an expression of a mother’s pain and feelings of hopelessness:
“I know I’m always requesting prayer and here I am again. I am having a difficult time accepting what is going on with Brooke. Her back and spine, hip, legs, ankles, feet, etc….my baby’s body is becoming deformed and it’s even affecting her breathing. Then there are the braces, stander and wheelchair. She’s not even strong enough to cough. I have to use a machine called a cough assist machine on her twice a day. She has to wear a bi-pap at night. There are 4 other pieces of equipment that have been ordered, a seating device, a stander for home, a Hoyer lift because she is getting to be so big and handicap accessible toilet seats. It’s just all so overwhelming, especially because our house is not big enough for the equipment.
I went into her room tonight and just held her and laid next to her and prayed and cried. I feel like we are losing her. I am really trying to keep the faith, but I need some help. Please, pray that I will continue to believe and keep the faith.
Then there’s my beautiful three year old daughter, Faith. The doctors and therapist are trying to convince me that Faith needs to get a wheelchair. I have been praying all along that Faith will never be in a wheelchair. I am starting to feel defeated. She’s already in a Kid Kart (a handicap stroller) and she wears braces on her legs and uses a walker. I just don’t think I can handle her being in a wheelchair too.
My son Christian’s Remicade infusions are not lasting the 6-8 weeks they are supposed to, so he is in a considerable amount of pain and we don’t know what to do next to keep the Crohn’s in control.
~Ginger Akers
My hope is that the City of Cincinnati can come together to support a local family, and show them that they do not have to fight alone. I challenge our community to come together and help us raise enough money to build a wheelchair accessible home, so Greg and Ginger have one less struggle.
IPlease help us and visit http://www.akersangels.com.
Thanks so much for taking the time to listen to the Akers story.
Beth Chapman
(Brooke Akers First Grade Teacher 2006-2007)
~Brooke Akers
Brooke Akers is a 7 year old, who suffers from Type II Spinal Muscular Atrophy and is confined to a 200 pound motorized wheelchair. Unfortunately, her 3 year old sister, Faith who has the same disease, her 9 year old brother, Christian who has Crohn’s disease, and her parents live in a bi-level home that is not wheelchair accessible.
Can you imagine watching all three of your children suffer? Here is an expression of a mother’s pain and feelings of hopelessness:
“I know I’m always requesting prayer and here I am again. I am having a difficult time accepting what is going on with Brooke. Her back and spine, hip, legs, ankles, feet, etc….my baby’s body is becoming deformed and it’s even affecting her breathing. Then there are the braces, stander and wheelchair. She’s not even strong enough to cough. I have to use a machine called a cough assist machine on her twice a day. She has to wear a bi-pap at night. There are 4 other pieces of equipment that have been ordered, a seating device, a stander for home, a Hoyer lift because she is getting to be so big and handicap accessible toilet seats. It’s just all so overwhelming, especially because our house is not big enough for the equipment.
I went into her room tonight and just held her and laid next to her and prayed and cried. I feel like we are losing her. I am really trying to keep the faith, but I need some help. Please, pray that I will continue to believe and keep the faith.
Then there’s my beautiful three year old daughter, Faith. The doctors and therapist are trying to convince me that Faith needs to get a wheelchair. I have been praying all along that Faith will never be in a wheelchair. I am starting to feel defeated. She’s already in a Kid Kart (a handicap stroller) and she wears braces on her legs and uses a walker. I just don’t think I can handle her being in a wheelchair too.
My son Christian’s Remicade infusions are not lasting the 6-8 weeks they are supposed to, so he is in a considerable amount of pain and we don’t know what to do next to keep the Crohn’s in control.
~Ginger Akers
My hope is that the City of Cincinnati can come together to support a local family, and show them that they do not have to fight alone. I challenge our community to come together and help us raise enough money to build a wheelchair accessible home, so Greg and Ginger have one less struggle.
IPlease help us and visit http://www.akersangels.com.
Thanks so much for taking the time to listen to the Akers story.
Beth Chapman
(Brooke Akers First Grade Teacher 2006-2007)
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