PanCan
I wanted to publicly mention the efforts the founder of PanCan (Pamela Acosta Marquardt) and her organization went to after my mother passed away. Immediately there was a post here from Pam with an offer for purple ribbons. I had no idea that the ribbons would be prefolded, and have safety pins in them. She asked how many, I said two hundred, and instantly they were shipped out. Included in that box, was a hand full of donation envelopes, cards explaining PanCan, a sympathy card signed by Pam, and a note about the purple ribbons in a nice frame to sit out at the reception table. That’s a lot of stuff. We really appreciate the ribbons and all the effort taken to help us bring awareness of this killer disease. I had no idea that the offer of ribbons would be so…organized…but it was certainly appreciated! I hope all cancer awareness and research foundations are as thoughtful and giving. I really expected to get some ribbon, and would need to get all the other stuff myself. I was so very pleasantly surprised! May you all be blessed over there at PanCan!
October 31st, 2008 at 8:03 am
Shelly I spoke to Bobbie Skidmore who is the head volunteer here at the hospital. She was wanting to do something special for your momma. I told her if she could find something she could sale in the gift shop that would go toward pancan research. Your momma would have really appricated that. I told Bobbie that it would really be a wonderful way to honor Sherry. She is going to see what she can get. you all are still in our prayers. Pat,Jackie and I had a girls night last night in honor of your mom. we laughed and cried and rejoiced at her homecoming. Lord how we miss her.
love,
Shirley
October 31st, 2008 at 8:15 am
Something bright and purple. Funny thing is, mom never really liked purple but the rest of us have all been wearing it for a year. There’s a spot on here on the bottom right to donate right to PanCan under Mom’s name. A company called FirstGiving sets up an account for a charity. In the literature that PanCan sent was how to sign in under their account so they’ll know where it’s coming from. Or just go to http://www.pancan.org and give there. Mom would love it.
I’m sure last night was tough, but she would want y’all to continue Bible study! I love you girls too, and I know you miss mom like we do.