Cropping Out Cancer
As many of you know, my friend and HOTP designer Shauna Berglund-Immel was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. This weekend our amazing Laura organized a Cropping Out Cancer event with all proceeds going directly to Shauna and her family. Between the auction and the crop fees and all the people around the world who couldn't attend but still gave money, the event raised about $7,000. And best of all, Shauna was there! She looked great and even had enough energy to stay all day even though it had been a chemo week. Looking around the packed hall, I saw HOTP employees scrapping next to people who’d traveled from California and Arizona to attend. Stacy Croninger, editor of PaperCrafts magazine, gave her Saturday to come from Utah and do make and takes.
It is amazing to me, the power of goodness and spirit of generosity in people in the face of a crisis. For more info on Shauna's battle, check out her site at: www.immel-lifeline.com. Please keep Shauna in your thoughts…we love her and want her back at HOTP soon!
Comments (2)
I am older and not so hot on blogging, but will look forward to learning. I also have my arms of prayer wrapped around Shauna and have enjoyed her projects for a long time. Thanks for letting us know. Since I have catastrophic illnesss of my own for 15 years, I have no money but I do have compassion and love for Shauna. Hugs, Rosie in Sheridan, IN
Posted by Rosie West | November 15, 2006 3:40 AM
Posted on November 15, 2006 03:40
I'm new to this site but have enjoyed surfing for ideas and projects to help scrappers block. I am a Breast Cancer survivor and actually starting scrapbooking all my cards, letters and emails while going thru my treatments and surgeries. I still scrap breast cancer pages yearly on my surgery anniversaries. I must admit I've been disappointed that there isn't more products and page ideas related to cropping for the cure and breast cancer. I've found a few papers and an occasional idea or two but nothing to sink your teeth into. Any suggestions? God speed to Shauna, take one day at a time and live your good days to the fullest. Laurie
Posted by Laurie Makowski | November 15, 2006 4:03 PM
Posted on November 15, 2006 16:03