"I really need your help along with the your followers. Long story short. I am a nurse at the Medical of WI in Plastic and Reconstruction dept. We specialize in the forefront in reconstruction for breast cancer. Women from all over the country come to us. This year I/we decided to sponsor the breakfast for breast cancer survivors. 1500 women who have had breast cancer or who are actively dealing with it now will attend this breakfast before the run/walk.
Every year prior to this year I have made something for the women and handed it out at the end of the race/walk. To my astonishment people would be grabbing-pushing aside other women and men to get what I was handing out. Ex: white and pink chocolate covered Oreos, wrapped pink and white M&M's mini bags. TO my astonishment again the cancer survivors really didn't receive what I made.
Well this year, the breakfast will be catered by one of the best chefs in Milwaukee. I feel it is an honor to sponsor this. Where you come in - Please if one person could make a card to support uplift make someone smile. It would make their day. The card would be placed at their seat. Please Please help!
I would be happy to give my address if you could ask people to help me with this. Just 1 card - 1500 Pink Stamper followers. The Breakfast is on September 28th.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Kathleen Mortl RN,CPSN
Kathy Mortl
10261 N Sunnycrest Drive
Mequon, WI 53092"
Thank you sooooo much everyone!!!
**If anyone would like to share their card below, I am adding a link. We would love to see what you create to donate!
I'm also adding a giveaway! To be in the drawing, just share your project below!*
**If anyone would like to share their card below, I am adding a link. We would love to see what you create to donate!
I'm also adding a giveaway! To be in the drawing, just share your project below!*
103 comments:
Such an amazing way to outreach! I know I will be sending one, and I pray a lot of your followers will be too!
-Constance
composetherabbithole.blogspot.com
This is amazing! Thanks for sharing this with us. I'm on board to make a card!
I will send at least three...one from me, my 10 year old, and my 6 year old. I will also send this to our Girl Scout Troop leader to see if we can make it a troop project.
Cathe
ovalemama@gmail.com
ovalemamas.blogspot.com
I will make a card - I am walking with one of my friends for breast cancer in a few weeks. Very important to support what they are going through
I still have the card I made for NSD for one of the MPS challenges....I will send it!
:O)
Jessica
Of course!! We will send a few. Just a tip, I make pancakes or French toast at night and save the leftovers. They taste great in the toaster or microwave. A little faster and less prep. Sandy C.
Great cause. I will send one along. As for French Toast recipe. The one that gets the rave reviews at my house is made with Pepperidge Farms Cinnamon Raisin Bread. Then I dredge it in egg that has a splash of vanilla extract in it (just like normal french toast) and sprinkle just a bit more cinnamon on top before placing in pan. The raisins plump up bit and there is super flavor all the way through.
Natasha
Not a problem will get working on that today!!!
For sure I will no question.. Great out reach .. I feel blessed to be a part of it.
I am in and thanks for letting us know I have family up that way!!!
Consider the Card in the Mail :) Thanks for sharing this. I hope they get enough to hand out two or more to these brave and beautiful women !
What a great cause I will woek on some cards today and get them in the mail:)
Cecile
cmaner@comcast.net
Love it! I'll see what I can come up with!
Thank you Kathleen for all that you do...I would be glad to send some cards that way :)
I love helping out for great causes and I love making others happy, will definitely be sending cards.
I have the perfect card to send. TFS, I'll certaily help out this cause. Smooches... Felicia
Never done anything like this before but what an awesome challenge I'm willing to try.
Alisha
Mommy2micah at yahoo dot com
Hot breakfast every morning will be great. Family time, brains will work better, and better moods! I have seen that about the cards, will try to send one. Enjoy the day.
Glad it gives me a little time. Once I get the kindergartener off to school in a week, the other two are in school & hopefully my twins will actually take a nap instead of wanting to nurse every hour so I can work on something for these special women!! Thanks Kathy for all your hard work.
Nice cause, I will definitely participate...question: didn't we do this a few months ago for a military outfit? I could have my crafting blogs mixed up, but I really thought it was your site (because I come here the most!!)
Please let me (and the rest of us) know because I've lost that address and would like to make that a continuous gift.
Thanks!
Deb
Great cause! I love it! Thanks for sharing!
Kim T.
I'm in!
What a wonderful idea! I would love to help -and I'm getting started right now.
I would be more than happy to! Robyn I am doing Donations for kiddos back to school. Currently I am doing this on my own, and only need a few cards. Would love some help from some of your talented girls! Hopefully I can do better for next year! I posted some more information at www.mommycricuteer.blogspot.com
I think it is a fantastic cause - These back packs will go to kiddos in homes for recovering addicted Mothers, and/or battered or abused monthers.
You can count me in for a few.
What an amazing idea. I am totally in.
I will love sending some cards.
I did this last year for my sister who had breast cancer and she loved it. I sent her a card everyday for a week. It really made her day better.
Diane
I'd be happy to help too. Thanks for asking Robyn!!
Hi there and CONGRATULATIONS on 2nd place! I think you should have won. PLEASE pick me for the DVDs! I need them! Thank you!
I would be happy to help out too... My mom is a cancer survivor....do we send the card(s) right to Kathy
Great idea - thanks for posting. I'll definitely send some using your new set of stamps I just got! Love the Fight like a girl! Breakfast idea - you can freeze waffles ahead of time and heat them in either the toaster or microwave and they are just yummy! Don't forget the occasional egg bake you make the night before. Good luck.
LauraGfromMSP
I'll send a few as well. ;)
Great idea! I will be sending one as well.
Hugs,
Patty
creativediva98.blogspot.com
I have written down her address and I will send one off tomorrow morning for this great cause!
Hi Robyn,
What a great cause!
As for the French toast, if you can find Challah bread, your French toast will be extra special.
<3 Elle
What a nice thing Kathleen is doing. Those poor women and their families go through so much and can use help from the community.
Sorry I don't have any French toast recipe but I hope you do keep up the hot breakfast for your kids. It shows them that breakfast is important and so is time together as a family. Good for you for making the "mom" sacrifice.
Such an honor to participate. Count me in!
Dorcas
I would love to make card for this event!! :0) Thank you for including all of us!! :0) I love your idea of making breakfast for the kids. That use to be one of my favorite things to do in the morning for my kids. The other was to warm up their clothes in dryer in the winter. They just loved it! XOXO, Julie. :0)
I run the National Junior Honor Society at the school where I teach and we will be sending a bunch of cards. I got tears in my eyes thinking about how wonderful this will be! Thank you so much for posting it!!!
Beth
Cancer has been part of our family in one way or another for many years. Some good outcomes, some not as good. You know we will be sending some of our "cards for the cause." We are involved with one of the local Relays for Life. My daughter and I sell our cards at these events to help raise money for Cancer research. Thanks for this wonderful opportunity.
I will be happy to make a few cards for this cause. My SIL had breast cancer and had reconstructive surgery a few years back, it was all the little things people did that really helped her through it.
As for the French Toast, I use my grandmothers recipe:
Eggs, Vanilla Extract, A Couple Drops of Milk, Cinnamon & Nutmeg. For the bread I use Texas, Sourdough and it's also really good with Bays English Muffins.
Doing all those tasks and finishing them all on time is really rewarding. I hope your kids are having a great time in school. By the way, this is a great initiative to extend support to the brave women.
I will definitely be sending a card! Going to Cricut it up right now! (:
I will definitely be sending a card for this Amazing Cause :) Thank-You so much Robin :)
This is great I will be making one and spreading the word to my scrapping friends my aunt has breast cancer so I would love to help out in any way possible
Great idea! I think everyone enjoys getting a card, especially a hand made one
I would live to send a card Robyn! Please email me the address e.tzortzis@Rogers.com
Eve
What a great idea. I can't wait to make something from the heart to help brighten someone's day.
I can definitely make a card!
As far as a french toast recipe, I usually take a really thick slice of bread, cut a slit and stuff with bananas or some other fruit I have on hand. Then I dredge the bread with the egg mixture and put on the heat. Best with bananas and a handful of walnuts with some maple syrup!
My favorite french toast recipe is: 2 eggs, 2/3 cup milk, 2T sugar, 2 pinches salt and 1t vanilla. Robyn, something that's easy is if you do a breakfast bread in a bread machine that's set up to be ready in the morning - your house will smell heavenly and it's pretty easy in the morning! If you need a recipe, I've got a yummy one somewhere...rgauss@sbcglobal.net Good luck with your goal! Sounds like a very nice idea!
I am new to your blog even though I have been trying to watch your videos along with your regular emails. You have been a great help in my new scrapbooking adventure. The 4 videos would be a great help! Thought you 'Thank You" to You Tube was very nice. I did vote a few times for you.
Sandy Ference
Absolutely I will send a card! I have the perfect idea in my head. Should we write a message inside or just leave it blank? Thanks!
Here is a good french toast recipe. Just buy the cinnamon swirl bread or cinnaburst bread at the grocery store and use that instead on regular bread. It is very tasty.
katesbluebeetle@hotmail.com
What a wonderful cause! I am a fellow Milwaukee citizen and will get right on this, I will pass it on to my fellow teacher coworkers ( a very creative bunch!). What a small world, makes you think we can make a big difference!
I'm sending several cards. I have a heart for breast cancer survivors. I lost my best friend 6 years ago to breast cancer and my very close friend is currently battling the awful disease. Her double masectomy is scheduled for this coming Monday. She plans to have reconstruction in the spring. Thanks for supporting such a great cause!!!
I will be making and sending a card. My sister-in-law is going through Breast Cancer now and I made her a card recently that she loved. I will be making the card tomorrow.
lanejoy1@windstream.net
What a wonderful idea. My daughter and I will both be sending some a card.
Danielle
http://letscrafttogether.blogspot.com/
I will send some for sure! One of my best friends was diagnosed with breast cancer at only 24 yrs old. Had double masectomy at 25 and is one of the strongest most beautiful women I know! I know all the ups and downs she went through, and I would be glad to contribute to such a great event :)
~Jennifer
I would love to do this! :)
You are too awesome! I love your generous spirit and your humbleness. You are a blessing to many.
Count me in! I would love to make a card or two. I will work on that this weekend.
Hazel
hdhall6002 at sbcglobal dot net
I am totally on board. I will send a couple cards. This is an awesome cause.
I made up some breast cancer posters a few years ago, I can print them up as 4x6 on picture paper mount them and send them this weekend.
Forgot to mention I made the posters in memory of my aunt Patsy who died of breast cancer in 1983.
I am a Thyroid Cancer Survivor, I would love to help! :)
Hey Robyn! Thats so nice! The hot breakfast will surely make a difference. My mom makes awesome french toast. Ill get the recipe to you. I'm guessing you want a link to our card but we send the finished product to that addres?? Such a great cause!
I'm on board for one of my best friends daughter Faith who is 8 years old fighting osteosarcoma and has 4 to 6 weeks to live!!! This one is for her!!!
This is awesome! My mother in law is a breast cancer survivor can't wait to help!!
Robyn, I will make some to send. My MIL is a Survivor, so this is dear to me. Thanks for allowing your forum for such a worthy cause. You're the best.
Dee B
Of course I will! I have a friend that is fighting for her life agains breast cancer that has a 2 and 3 year old. So this cause hits close to home.
As for the French toast ideas. I get Cinnamon Swril Bread (Texas Toast Style) at Costco. I combine 2 eggs, half and half and 1 tsp of vanilla to the "batter" and then dip the toast in it and then pan fry them. Garnish with strawberries or fresh fruit and of course syrup. A full loaf should serve around 7-8.
It sure would be nice to have that set of stamps to use on this card. I'll have to get it.
Hugs, DIANA L.
I have a Card Club and we will be sending cards your way!
Love these stamps! My mother is a breast cancer survivor and this is a great tool to have when making cards and layouts! I need to get busy with making a card...or two! God bless, Patty
tippymarsh@gmail.com
I have one card now to send but I will try to make some more to send as well. My grandma died from breast cancer. And hubbys uncle died from lung cancer. Cancer touches so many lives.
Such a great kause...will be trying to get peeps from Hawaii to kreate some kards as well...thanks for the sharing the info.
I'm sending one with love, hugs and prayers!
I'm sending one with love, hugs and prayers!
What a wonderful idea.My mother will go to the hospital this morning ,is going into surgery to have part or all, of her stomach removed,she was diagnosed with stomach cancer 3 months ago ,can everyone please say a little prayer for her today.Oh french toast ,what I like to do for my family is sprinkle a little powdered sugar and cinnamon onto it and they love it french toast is good & messy like our crafts but good. God Bless You All Thank You.
PS.I will love to help out with a card.wow finally I can give someone 1 of my cards.O make them and I place them aside.then into a bag or box.yippy I can't wait.thanks again
Thanks for sharing Robyn. I have reposted this on my blog to pass it on. Will definitely be creating something this weekend!
Laurie
scrapsbysissy.blogspot.com
Thank you to Robyn and the individual that has made the request of cards for her event! I am a breast cancer survivor (16 yrs) and I can tell you things like this are a wonderful support. Thanks to all.
casey1@me.com
I just posted the card I am sending.
Robyn. Your the best.
Hugs, DIANA L.
Robyn, I am having a swarm this weekend, and will take supplies for this project. I am copying this letter, and will have it at every attendee's seat when they arrive. Thanks for posting such a worthy project. My Mom goes in for a biopsy on Friday. Let's all fight like girls! Hugs to you.
I just wanted to let you know that I set the same goal (for cooking breakfast) this summer. I promised my boys I would cook them breakfast every day this summer and I have actually done it. I plan to keep it going once school starts. It has really been a huge blessing to our family. If you're interested, I do a cooking blog and I post all the breakfast recipes I make on Thursday nights. www.wfdamy.blogspot.com
Can someone help me I'm not to bright with computers and I have made a card for the Cancer project and I don't know how to post it. How do I get a URL? If I can't post it I will go ahead and send it. Thanks for the help!
I am posting, and sending some extra cards that I have made. Hope they like them.
-Kemma
With such a wonderful cause, I couldn't help but create some cards. I linked up my project and will be sending the cards off today.
Thanks for the challenge,
Cheryl @ CardsbyCG.blogspot.com
Be glad to make cards,personally I no what it means to recieve cards ,I am also a survivor of breast cancer soon be 16 years in Sept.
My card is in the mail.
Lynn
I, like many others, would like to share cards, but there are not sentiments inside yet. Are we supposed to send them blank? Or try to come up with some uplifting comment to put on the inside of the card???
peifert88@gmail.com
The cards are a wonderful idea. I guess we're supposed to mail them to your friend, and she make sure someone gets it. I like that.
grammygoodson@bellsouth.net
http://www.midnightcropper.blogspot.com
I have added my card to the others. Do we sign the card and do we leave the front of the envelope blank and then put it into another envelope to mail it to Kathy? Just want to make sure I do this right.
Thanks for sharing this, I have already mailed my card off!
Carri~abusybee
www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com
Such a great way to celebrate survivors and support and uplift those going through it. My mom is a breast cancer survivor, so this is extra special. My card will go out tomorrow.
I am so excited to mail my cards to these lovely ladies. I am sure these will brighten their days. Such an awesome thing you are doing. Thanks so much!
I love doing things like this. This is what it's all about ... putting a smile on someone's face. Thanks Robin for giving us the opportunity to share our crafts. I sure wish I had you Courage stamp set, they sure would have come in handy for my cards. Everyone has done such beautiful projects. Thanks again!
Blessings, Cheryl
crosano at aol dot com
Hi Robyn,
I love your videos and all the cute cards you make. I have learned a lot from you. Keep up the great work.
Mine is in the mail!!!!!!!!
I just sent my cards out Today Priority mail with delivery Confirmation !!! Kathy will recieve them September 1, 2011 :) Thanks Robin :)
love all your ideas and hearing about the hectic life with kids! I had four grown children and miss the hetic times! Lonnie
The cards are all so beautiful. I'll be mailing mine soon.
I will get working on a card.
One of my favorite french toast recipes is to make banana bread the day before; slice it, dip into egg/milk batter (add a little cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg) and cook on the grill. Drizzle maple syrup over top. Very yummy if your kids like bananas.....
Robyn, if you'd like the exact recipe, feel free to email me.
Deana L.
dmlbuster@yahoo.com
I would just love to win the Rock Princess. We have 3 Grandsons, and now we have our first Grand-daughter. I know that she is only 10 months old, but I just know she will be rocking in no time at all.
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