October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
the most common form of cancer in women. Breast cancer is the number one cause of cancer
death in Hispanic women. It is the second most common cause of cancer death in
white, black, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian/Alaska Native women. Early detection is key to survival for many women, and spreading awareness saves lives. That is why
Craft-e-Corner has chosen the National Breast Cancer Foundation as the recipient of our donation this month. This is in addition to a donation to a scrapbooking retreat raising funds for the "Feel your Boobies" campaign. Through our donations, we hope to give women a chance at early detection, therefore saving lives.
Some of our very own employees have personal connections with people who have faced Breast cancer. Lets fight this battle together!
Some great fund-raising ideas are available online this month. Some of our 'faves' include "Scrap for Survival" and Scrapbooking retreats, as well as Cards for a Cause. This October, THINK PINK! See where it takes you.....
For more info on the National Breast Cancer Foundation go to www.nationalbreastcancer.org
Past Charity Events
Some of the highlights of the day were:
The Make n' Take provided by Shelley Olson was a big hit. She had these cute little paper milk cartons that we made and filled with candy.
Another big hit was the generous donation of a 6"x12"piece of vinyl donated by Expressions Vinyl to every goody bag. Some ladies were not sure what it was for.....but.....once one lady came up to the cricut and we cut out a fun design....when word spread....we had a line waiting to cut out a vinyl decal for family rooms, bathrooms, outdoor signs, car windows, and more!
To donate to Crop Out Diabetes, or to learn more visit: www.cropoutdiabetes.blogspot.com
Sam Teschke Cancer Benefit
On November 28, 2009 in New London, WI there was a cancer benefit for Sam Teschke. Sam Teschke is a 5-year-old boy who was diagnosed with embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma. Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare kind of cancer that only 358 people are diagnosed with each year in the United States.
The event was in New London, WI at the Crystal Falls Banquet. There was a silent auction where Craft-e-Corner donated a Cricut Create to raise money to help pay for medical and living expense's for the Teschke family.
Visit Sam's Story
Go to his CaringBridge page
On November 28, 2009 in New London, WI there was a cancer benefit for Sam Teschke. Sam Teschke is a 5-year-old boy who was diagnosed with embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma. Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare kind of cancer that only 358 people are diagnosed with each year in the United States.
The event was in New London, WI at the Crystal Falls Banquet. There was a silent auction where Craft-e-Corner donated a Cricut Create to raise money to help pay for medical and living expense's for the Teschke family.
Visit Sam's Story
Go to his CaringBridge page
Scrap for Alexis
On November 14, 2009, scrappers and vendors will came together at the Wave on Casaloma in Appleton, Wisconsin - from 8 am to 10 pm. They all have the same idea, to help raise money for a kidney transplant performed on Alexis Arndt. At the tender age of 4, Alexis has already experienced a lifetime of miracles, but she still needs more. Check out the website, http://cotaforalexisdaniellea.com/ Craft-e-Corner donated a Cricut Create machine to help raise funds this event.
On November 14, 2009, scrappers and vendors will came together at the Wave on Casaloma in Appleton, Wisconsin - from 8 am to 10 pm. They all have the same idea, to help raise money for a kidney transplant performed on Alexis Arndt. At the tender age of 4, Alexis has already experienced a lifetime of miracles, but she still needs more. Check out the website, http://cotaforalexisdaniellea.com/ Craft-e-Corner donated a Cricut Create machine to help raise funds this event.
Necessities Bag Scrap-a-Thon
In October of 2009, Craft-e-Corner was part of a Scrap-a-Thon held in Oshkosh, WI. This event was done to help make Necessities Bags for women who have breast cancer. This charitable event was created by a woman who had breast cancer and she thought of things she needed after coming home from the hospital. Craft-e-Corner even donated a Pink Slice to go for auction to help raise money for this cause.
