Moriah had a profitable birthday season! After 3 (that's right, count 'em, THREE) birthday parties, we were amazed and humbled to realize her celebrations had raised over $700 in contributions to Eddie's Fund! Thank you to our family, friends, and Down syndrome support group for loving on Eddie on Moriah's (and our) behalf!
Please do keep Eddie in your prayers. On Wednesday, Eddie will undergo yet another surgery--this time, for his mouth, which has been damaged by GVH (bone marrow rejection) disease. Because his mouth cannot open very far, it's become increasingly difficult for Eddie to eat, and in the last year, we've watched as Eddie's weight has plummetted. While we have hope that the surgery will help, the doctors are opting to begin G-tube nutrition in the meantime. As you can imagine, our family, and Eddie's, are really upset by this news, as it represents a setback for Eddie.
And yet we continue to be encouraged by the many ways so many of you continue to think of Eddie. Unsolicited donations at Moriah's birthdate and birthday parties, online contributions, coffee purchases, and an upcoming wedding donation...these help Eddie's mom to continue on to support Eddie's brave fight. Thank you, friends. This week, he needs your prayers. Thank you again for joining with us to love our dear friend.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Monday, July 4, 2011
Eddie's Fund Runs on COFFEE!
It's Summertime! Which means for us here at Eddie's Fund, we're enjoying the sun, more time with our families and of course, frequent cups of ice cold coffee. As we sipped our java recently we thought about all the different brews and brands we've tried and we remembered...we need to place our July coffee order online! And so do you! Because when you purchase your java through "Just Love Coffee Store" (http://www.justlovecoffee.
We hope you'll make buying coffee through Just Love Coffee a regular part of your grocery shopping. You can order one bag at a time or sign up to receive a monthly automatic shipment. Either way, Eddie's Fund receives $5 PER BAG. You're spending the money on coffee anyway, why not donate at the same time?
We've set a goal of adding 40 people ordering 2 bags per month, which would be a donation of $400 per month. Will you join us in this great cause?
We'd also like to add to our contribution base. Would you send an email to us at eddiesfund@gmail.com with at least FIVE email addresses of friends or family you know who would participate in this simple fundraiser?
Thanks on behalf of Eddie and his family!
Thursday, June 30, 2011
thank you!
Dear Supporters of Eddie's Fund,
On behalf of Eddie and his mom, we want to THANK all of you who came out for our Fuddrucker's event last week!
We believe we raised over $700 in one evening (final numbers are still pending from Fuddruckers)! Thank you for such a show of support!
Most importantly, the evening marked the first time Eddie has ever been able to appear at one of his own fundraisers. We were THRILLED to see him out of the house and hospital, and could tell that he was deeply excited about the many of you who came out to show your love and support for his recovery process.
On behalf of Eddie's Fund, we thank you for your kindness to an amazing family.
The Winchell family
On behalf of Eddie and his mom, we want to THANK all of you who came out for our Fuddrucker's event last week!
We believe we raised over $700 in one evening (final numbers are still pending from Fuddruckers)! Thank you for such a show of support!
Most importantly, the evening marked the first time Eddie has ever been able to appear at one of his own fundraisers. We were THRILLED to see him out of the house and hospital, and could tell that he was deeply excited about the many of you who came out to show your love and support for his recovery process.
On behalf of Eddie's Fund, we thank you for your kindness to an amazing family.
The Winchell family
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