Scotia Bank to Match Community Donations!
Hi Everyone,
Things continue to move forward with regards to The Third Annual Walk for Grace. I've been told that The Burlington Post ran an article on the front page on Sunday Sept. 19th in anticipation of The Walk. I did not receive my paper yet so I have not had the opportunity to read it. I hope it generates awareness with regards to pediatric brain tumours and interest in The Walk so that we hit our goal of 100 - 150 walkers.
A friend of mine works for Scotia Bank and they have a donation matching program. For every dollar donation generated in the community they will match it up to $5000. That means every dollar of pledges that each of you generates actually translates into $2.00. Good luck with securing your pledges and just a reminder that all donations over $20 will be issued a tax receipt and there will be HBC gifts for those of you generating the most pledges.
Ian and I are planning a week away from Aug. 31st to Sept. 7th. This time for us is very conflicted with confirming details for Grace's Walk, anticipating the first anniversary of her death as well as preparing for Eli's arrival. We are hoping this time away helps us slow down (Ian especially) and refocus on simple things that often get lost in the ciaos of life. It's so difficult for us not to dream of how wonderful our worlds would be if only Grace were still with us. Whether she would understand that a baby brother were on his way. Where she would be developmentally... would she be excited to return to nursery school? Would she now be riding the two wheel bike with training wheels that our neighbor had given us in anticipation of her full recovery? Would she want to be in gymnastics or swimming? I'm sure she would have definite ideas on how she would like to spend her time given how her personality was already so strong when she died. Not a minute passes without reflecting on how life would be with Grace still by my side. I miss her terribly.
Yesterday I attended Dawson's forth birthday. This is his second birthday since completing treatment and with every one that passes it is more promising that he will remain well. Dawson and Grace had similar brain tumours and were on the same treatment protocol. It is incredible to see him thrive given what he has endured in his short life. He is an inspiration.
I hope you are all doing well and having good luck raising money and awareness for pediatric brain tumour research via Grace's Walk. We look forward to seeing you Sept. 9th.
Mama misses you baby.
L~
Things continue to move forward with regards to The Third Annual Walk for Grace. I've been told that The Burlington Post ran an article on the front page on Sunday Sept. 19th in anticipation of The Walk. I did not receive my paper yet so I have not had the opportunity to read it. I hope it generates awareness with regards to pediatric brain tumours and interest in The Walk so that we hit our goal of 100 - 150 walkers.
A friend of mine works for Scotia Bank and they have a donation matching program. For every dollar donation generated in the community they will match it up to $5000. That means every dollar of pledges that each of you generates actually translates into $2.00. Good luck with securing your pledges and just a reminder that all donations over $20 will be issued a tax receipt and there will be HBC gifts for those of you generating the most pledges.
Ian and I are planning a week away from Aug. 31st to Sept. 7th. This time for us is very conflicted with confirming details for Grace's Walk, anticipating the first anniversary of her death as well as preparing for Eli's arrival. We are hoping this time away helps us slow down (Ian especially) and refocus on simple things that often get lost in the ciaos of life. It's so difficult for us not to dream of how wonderful our worlds would be if only Grace were still with us. Whether she would understand that a baby brother were on his way. Where she would be developmentally... would she be excited to return to nursery school? Would she now be riding the two wheel bike with training wheels that our neighbor had given us in anticipation of her full recovery? Would she want to be in gymnastics or swimming? I'm sure she would have definite ideas on how she would like to spend her time given how her personality was already so strong when she died. Not a minute passes without reflecting on how life would be with Grace still by my side. I miss her terribly.
Yesterday I attended Dawson's forth birthday. This is his second birthday since completing treatment and with every one that passes it is more promising that he will remain well. Dawson and Grace had similar brain tumours and were on the same treatment protocol. It is incredible to see him thrive given what he has endured in his short life. He is an inspiration.
I hope you are all doing well and having good luck raising money and awareness for pediatric brain tumour research via Grace's Walk. We look forward to seeing you Sept. 9th.
Mama misses you baby.
L~
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