Two years ago this very month, I was diagnosed with breast cancer.
With a grateful heart for my health today, every October I host a Breast Cancer Research Fundraiser. I know most of you have been touched by this cancer as well – perhaps with your own journey, or with a parent, sister, friend… I invite you to join with me in this Cards for a Cause. You can participate in person if you live near me, or online – read about both ways below!
Its all about eight hand stamped cards! All will be CAS, which means clean and simple – and beautiful! Here is one of them:
or in silver… (both using Timeless Love, the Metallic Foil Doilies, and the Winter Wonderland Specialty Designer Series Paper)
To see another of the eight cards, just click here.
I am donating all of the supplies so 100% of your donation will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Why did I choose that organization?
Because, when I researched my options when I was diagnosed, I found that there are several different types of breast cancer and yet, basically, they are treated the same. (When you look at the research, it really is not clear what the best choice of action is.)
I was appalled to learn that most organizations that raise money for breast cancer give only a very small portion to research … and that is where I feel it is needed the most!
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is the highest rated Breast Cancer Organization in the US and has an A+ rating from Charity Watch.
Here is a quote from their website:
Since our founding in 1993 by Evelyn H. Lauder, BCRF has raised more than half a billion dollars for lifesaving research. Through a unique and streamlined grants program, we seek out the brightest minds in science and medicine and give them the necessary resources to pursue their best ideas. As a result, researchers are able to make discoveries and design new approaches to address all aspects of breast cancer—and do so in record time.
To read more about this organization click here.
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Now, back to the event!!!
Local Cards for a Cause
What? Make 8 totally different and beautiful cards
When? Saturday Oct 31 from 9 am – 12:30 pm (open house style so allow for about 2 hours)
Where? Oak Grove Lutheran Church, 7045 Lyndale Ave So, Richfield, MN
Cost? $15 – all of which is donated (you may even write your check directly to BCRF for tax purposes if you like)
Bring? adhesive and a friend!
RSVP? email me at ktstamp@usinternet.com – or donate here.
**There will also be drawings and lots of samples on display to take photos of!
In addition to donating all of the supplies, I will be donating 20% of any orders placed that day!
Online Cards for a Cause
Live far away (or just can’t make it that day) We would love to still have you participate!
You will get the 8 cards in the mail!
Wouldn’t this set of cards make a great gift? And you will have new ideas to use in your card making.
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Truly … you do “make a heart smile” with your support.
Karen Titus
P.S. One last thing – will you please help spread the word? Think of everyone you know who might have an interest in supporting breast cancer research. They don’t need to be crafters to appreciate beautiful cards!
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