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Contributions For Karen George: Response To What You Can Do To Help

8/23/2008: NOTE: This post is over year old - please visit Karen's blog for an update from her husband Michael. Thanks - Calie

During the next few months, our Karen needs to be focusing all of her attention and energies towards healing. She has been fighting this battle for a while and needs to know that we all stand behind her; We are here to pray with her, cry with her and most importantly help her through.

Sarah Eubanks came up with this wonderfully giving idea to help our Karen. In response to the overwhelming requests to help and with Karen's permission, we are asking the A/R community to help ease the burden of the every-day responsibilities.

Since we are spread all over, instead of sending dinner via Fed Ex, we would like to ask you to send a gift card.

Some ideas include:

Merry Maids
Restaurants
Local Stores (Target, Fry's)

(Previously provided address is no longer available)

So, today while you're eating lunch or at Starbucks for an afternoon break, I want you to think about this:

"Every 2 minutes, there is a new breast cancer diagnosis. Every 14 minutes, a life is lost to the disease. Over 40,000 people will die this year; about 400 of them will be men." (www.breastcancerawareness.com)

Attn Group Moderators: Please, please feature this blog so we can make a difference in Karen's life.

Attn A/R Bloggers: If you would like to write your own so it can be in 5 more A/R groups, please do so. Please leave the link in the comments of this blog, so we can all be linked together. The more attention that we can raise, the better. Email me if you have any questions.

Thank you.

Posted by Calie Waterhouse - Chandler AZ Homes on 08/08/2007 12:21 PM

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67 Comments on Contributions For Karen George: Response To What You Can Do To Help

AUG

2007

Count me in. I'll be happy to help Karen in whatever small way I can. She took a few moments to help me back in January when I was a "newbie".

Calie,

I'm posted this in other groups as well. See here.

Thanks,
Shailesh

Calie, What a fantastic way for the community to come together to help one of our own. Thank you so much for working with Sarah to be the funnel through which these gifts will flow. We continue to lift Karen, her family and their needs to Father. And, we just added a thank you for you, Sarah and the members of AR.

What an awesome thing you've done here Calie. You are welcome to post these in the groups personally sponsored:

Property Management

South Illi/Indi Realtors

Active Couples

Calie: Great idea. Tomorrow I will be mailing out a $50 Target gift card. I am also featuring this post in the Blogging and SEO group to encourage others to also take action!

I'd like to support her in any way possible. Thank you, Callie for posting this.

Kathy

Thank you, Yvonne, Diane & Kathy. It's the small things that make the big differences.

Diane - Unfortunately, blogs can only be posted to 5 groups at a time. However, you can copy/paste my blog (plus add your own comments) into your own blog and then post it to 5 more groups. This will definitely help us to spread the word to more of A/R

Thank you, Brad for featuring our blog in your Blogging & SEO group - I truly appreciate your help in spreading the word. I know all of us have learned so much from Karen's SEO advice.

Karen has been on my mind all day today, so I was very happy to see this post. I'll have something on the way tomorrow. God bless you for putting this together. I just to do *something* to help.

Thanks, Susan. Like you, we were looking for something to do for her. I know, for me personally, I feel so inadequate to help someone of Karen's strength and courage. And quite honestly, when I first read Karen's blog, I didn't know the words to say. I know what I felt in my heart, but my words seemed so pale in comparison to everything she is feeling - and when I wrote them - they just didn't seem to convey to Karen what I wanted them to. I could say "I'm sorry" that you're going through this (again); I wanted to say "You're not alone", but is that said too often? So today, I asked the A/R community to stand and support her ... with me. Together - we will find the words.

AUG

2007

Calie,

I am so glad that something of this caliber was able to happen! And, this is one of the few instances I am thankkful to be "used". Because I know that we are all just vessels of God, I am so totally okay. Please keep us updated on how donations are comingin. I feel as though giving only encourages others with generosity! Thanks again, and continued prayers and blessings to our Miss Karen...

:-) Sarah Eubanks

Hi Calie and thanks for the note. I just read your message, it's very much appreciated and I'll be adding your post to the marketing group tomorrow. Right now I have to get some sleep.

It's great how so many people who've never met have shown such amazing support. Stay strong Karen!

Sarah - All of the thanks goes to you for having such an awesome idea! You must be an amazing woman, as well. Thank you just doesn't seem enough.

Marti - (Good Morning!) Thank you, Thank you for allowing this post in "The Art of Marketing You" group here on A/R. Our community has so many *awesome* folks here - the outpouring of love and thoughts to help Karen through her battle with the big"C" has been mind-blowing. Thanks, Marti!

Calie, Thank you! I am truly humbled. The fact of the matter is that since losing my Dad to cancer, I hate it with a passion. I am so very tired of it trying to ruin the lives of people. I have enjoyed Miss Karen from every blog I have ever seen of hers. It makes me righteously indignant that cancer tries to steal the best of the best away from us. Both my Dad and Karen are great examples of that, and all too unfortunately, I know of many more. It is time that everyone stands for the people and the causes that we believe in. Prayers are awesome and can move mountains, but in the eyes of us just being human, putting words into action does so much too!!! Let's blow Miss Karen's socks off with an outpouring of mercy, compassion, and generosity. Let's be the arms of God but in human form. Sorry, off of my soapbox now! :-)

Oh, and one other thing...I am running Portland's Race for the Cure. If anyone would like to make a donation to my team on behalf of Karen or anyone/everyone else, please contact me for more information on where to go and how to do that! Thanks, Sarah

Sarah - How about blogging about Portland's Race for the Cure (don't forget to add it to localism)? After you blog about it, come back here and add a link. Also - do you have a place where people can make an on-line donation? Thank you again for being our beacon!

A Visa gift card (can be spent just like cash) is on its way today.

Gosh, do you realize if every member of AR put just one dollar in an envelope and mailed it to Karen, we could raise over $40,000?!! As self-employed individuals, we are probably a little more sensitive than others as to how tough it can be to see our earning power reduced at times like these. The last thing Karen and her family need to worry about now is finances.

This community has the power to lift Karen up financially, emotionally and in prayer. Let's do it!

WOW - Susan, what a thought! One dollar sure doesn't sound like much, but when you multiply it by 40,000 A/R subscribers - what an incredible act of love that would be! Can you even imagine how that would impact Karen and her family to not have to worry about paying (some of) the medical expenses? Can you blog that comments for everyone to read?! It's definitely worth shouting from the roof tops!

Well, I'd love to, BUT I am new here and have not ventured into blogging YET. The most I have been able to do is just respond and keep the posts going to the top.

I will go to the other posts and respond, though, if that will help.

Hi again Calie, your post has been added to the marketing group here... the compassion of Active Rain

Thanks again for everything you've done.

Oh my dear, Susan -Why are you not blogging?! It's only hard if you haven't tried it. Don't let fear of the unknown stop you - you've got such a beautiful "voice" - why not let it be heard? Perhaps, today is the day to venture.

Thanks, Marti. It is I who should be thanking you - you've got an amazing "presence" here on the Rain.

Thanks for the encouragement. For now, I'm just enjoying "getting to know" the different personalities here and getting the lay of the land. I'm not by nature an impulsive person, but don't worry, once I sink my teeth into something, I do not let go! I just want to be sure I have something of value to say and the time to make it a priority.

And, Calie, THANKS to you for doing this for Karen. I truly believe if there is just one person who can beat this thing, it is her. *Someone* is always that "one in a million" statistic and my money is on her. ;-)

Calie, I've posted this to 5 groups. Of the 5, the 3 i sponsor will feature it. Be encouraged. I thank GOD for your caring spirit.

Thank you, Diane for helping spread the word! I pray that God will wrap his loving arms around Karen (and her family) and continue to provide them strength. I look forward to seeing the miracles that God will be able to do - because of the openness of others!

Calie ~ I will try to transfer my blog on "Get Over It" to this site, with a link to the original. I just need to figure it out first! If you know how to tell me in layman terms, please try. In the meantime, I will try to figure it out, too! :-)

Calie what a wonderful and generous thought here. You can count me in. I didn't know of this until this moment, I was tracking a blog I wrote about Karen trying to enlist help of the AR family in different way. I think helping Karen and her family out in this way is wonderful and I will do something, you have my commitment.

I would also like to have all those who know and have been touched by Karen to visit my post and join me in trying to help in a different way. It cost nothing but about three or four minutes of time but the benefit could produce amazing results. I would also be pleased to have feed back on it.

Please visit: http://activerain.com/blogsview/168545/Fire-in-The-Rain

Thank you to all of you who are comming together for the soul purpose of doing good for one of us.

Calie, I'd like to post this in some of our local Texas groups. You can get the the group names from me or I can cut and paste it into my own blog and forward it that way.

Thanks, Karen. Feel free to copy/paste and then add your ideas/thoughts, as well. I sincerely appreciate everyone's help in "sharing this forward". You're the best!

P.S. Don't forget to come back and share the link with us.

AUG

2007

Calie-You are an amazing person to get this all going and Sarah has such a big heart as well. The compassion of others will overflow to Karen and give her that extra strength. This is such a wonderful idea. Count me in. Nothing feels better than to give.

Ok- I will get busy on the gift cards.

What are the local grocery stores in the area? Are there Super Targets, Super Walmarts?

Thank you for posting this......

Thank you for doing this for Karen. She's a special lady who has helped many of us while blogging. My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family.

Calie, perhaps you should discourage copying this blog, as i received an email from Caleb Mardini about the duplication of this post. Of course, i did not do it for the points... which were deducted... all should maybe link your post to their own written blog rather than copy. Be encouraged Calie!

Thanks for your encouragement Darrel, Julie, Rebecca, Yolanda.

Rebecca - Yes, we have both Super WalMart & Target Greatland.

Diane - Thanks for letting me know. I had no idea - I am so sorry to you and everyone else who so graciously have helped spread the word.

Calie here is the link to the blog I posted in the Texas groups. I added a paragraph on top of what you wrote as explantion and linked Karen's original blog and then your profile page to it as well.

Thank you, Karen. The words that you added are beautiful (and appreciated!)

Calie, a card is in the mail tomorrow - please open and forward the note on to Karen for me - you're an angel on earth...

AUG

2007

Calie, it is very kind of you to coordinate this for Karen.

Calie - thanks for caring! I'll be dropping something in the mail on Monday - Karen's obviously surrounded by a lot of caring people and we wish her well!

AUG

2007

Calie,

I am walking 60 miles in 3 days for the Breast Cancer 3day walk in November in Arizona. I will add Karen's name to the list of people that I am walking for. Also, I am holding a silent auction to benefit the cause next weekend, if you know of any local companies, golf courses, restaurants, etc. that would like to donate some items or gift cards, please send them my way!!! Thanks!!

Thank you, Bonnie & Jennifer. It's the small things that make the big differences - together we are making a world of difference.

Thank you, Karen for letting us know. You may want to consider blogging about your silent auction. Wishing you all the best!

I will help spread the word. I just blogged it here

Thank you, Ann. Spreading the word is so important - thank you just doesn't seem enough.

Calie - As per your request, I am posting the blog that I just put up asking for support from the Active Rain Community to help Karen George. We have strength in numbers and the power to do great things. We should not let this opportunity pass us by. This is a community built on helping others, and Karen needs this help from the community. For those that don't know Karen, read her posts and read what other people have to say about her. I have never had any contact whatsoever, but I was moved to act based on the good word of others.

Here is the link to my post:

We Have The Power To Raise Over $400K For Karen George

AUG

2007

Thank you, Adam. I, too, have never met Karen in person - but I have read of the impact that she has made in the lives of so many here on A/R. I feel like we need to do as much as we can. Thanks for helping to spread the word.

My envelope is in the mail.

Thank you just doesn't seem like enough - but know that we mean it - THANK YOU, Chris Elizabeth.

Calie,

I want to apologize...you wrote a comment on this on my blog, but then said you weren't putting a link (sure wish you had). Anyway, there were a few others who have sent links, so I updated the post with Karen's name, and links....at the bottom of the original post........the "crying" one.....

Now, has anyone done the Post on $1 a member...if not I would love to write one........

AUG

2007

Dear Calie,

Thank you for sharing Karen's story with us. I read her entire blog and can't get her out of my mind. She is an inspiration to all of us. My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family.

I put an envelope in the mail today. Thank you Calie for everything you've done.

People can also donate cash through here paypal link.. I think it was in her last blog.

AUG

2007

Kathy - Sorry about the link - for some reason, I thought we weren't suppose to be links in the comments of others' blogs. I'll try and do better :)

Christine - Karen's story is one of courage, strength and inspiration for sure. When your card arrives, I will email you and let you know. Thanks again.

Scott - Thank you for mentioning the paypal link. It, too, is a good way to support Karen.

AUG

2007

Thank you, Corina. Your sentiments of prayer and encouragement are the most important things - the card is a beautiful reminder to Karen that she is loved and supported during this challenging time.

AUG

2007

Calie,

You are a good friend. I have not been in the rain as much and I just found this post today and I am actually happy to be able to help. I read Karen's post the first day it was posted and I have not been able to stop thinking about it since then, now I can do something, thanks.

This is AMAZING! It's a beautiful thing that we come together like so.

Cheers,

Cindy

Calie, like Carmen I just found the post and will be sending a gift card soon. Thank you for being such a good, kind Active Rain friend to someone you have never met. What a wonderful community this is. Betty

AUG

2007

Isn't it amazing that this seems to have taken on lives of their own? It speaks volumes to me about the heart and soul of my fellow Active Rainers.

Thank you to everyone who has sent a card to Karen. If you included your name on the return address, I sent you an email when the card arrived. If you didn't include your name, then my apologies - there's no way for me to know who you are. If you want to email me to make sure it arrived safely, I'll be glad to check. Thank you! - Calie

AUG

2007

Great idea. Thanks for sharing it.

Hello Everyone - Here's an updated post Karen wrote a couple of days ago. Be sure to take a minute or two to read. - Calie

SEP

2007

I just found this (a link from Adam's post) and can't believe the ActiveRain gods didn't feature it as you requested. Hopefully they've featured another on this topic - I dont always followi the featured posts myself because I keep pretty busy reading posts of folks who comment on mine. Anyway, thanks for the address. I read Karen's story and forwarded it to all the young women in my family. My thoughts and prayers are with her.

Calie, thanks for sharing and helping Karen. I know we all will do our part.

OCT

2007

I'm just finding this blog right now. Will definetly help. Is there any update by chance?

Thanks so much. All the best,

Beth

AUG

2008

I heard from a close source the battle is coming to an end. It's very sad and I have a beloved family member going through the same. Keep the family in your thoughts and prayers .

This family is in my prayers and thoughts for peace and grace. God Bless you Tracy for bringing this to our attention.

Karen is in my thoughts and prayers tonight and will remain. Thank you for sharing.

AUG

2008

Tracy, thank you for the update. I'm so sorry to hear this latest news and will keep her and her family in our thoughts and prayers.

This is very sad news indeed. Karen's family will remain in our hearts and in our prayers. May they feel the outreach of love and concern from this community.

8/23/2008: NOTE: This post is over year old - please visit Karen's blog for an update from her husband Michael. Thanks - Calie

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