All For Caitlin: tummies & tots!

Friday, March 20, 2009

tummies & tots!

I was just surprised by Jennifer Green, the owner of Tummies & Tots that she is doing a fund raiser for Caitlin this weekend, as well as giving her customers a great discount for any donation!
Tummies & Tots is located at 321 W Parks Hwy, Ste 102 (near Mocha Moose). She has a great resale shop for babies, children and mothers. Please stop by to visit her shop and please give her an extra big thank you for being such a caring, wonderful person! This is something that she is completely doing out of the kindness of her heart. Thanks so much Tummies & Tots!

For more information, copied from Jennifer's customer list email:
"I just wanted to see if I can get you all to help me out. Tomorrow Saturday the 21st and Sunday the 22nd I will be raising money for Caitlin Racenet. She is a beautiful 3 year old who has Tuberous Sclerosis Complex and her family is hoping to raise enough money to get a service dog that would alert them when she is having a seizure and help Caitlin be more comfortable.

I will match any donation up to $500 for the next two days. Also, if you do make a donation (big or small) I will also be giving you 20% off your total purchase.

I will be open tomorrow from 11am-5pm and Sunday also from 12-3pm.

I will also be taking donations at the store until the end of the month....."

2 comments:

AnonymousMarch 24, 2009 at 6:02 AM
Your Caitlyn's story has truely touched my heart, and although I can not give nearly as much as I wish i could, I do know every bit helps! I wish for all of the best in your joruney and hope you all and your little Caitlyn find happiness through it all! God Bless! :) Jenn Francis
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UnknownMarch 24, 2009 at 10:13 AM
I'm sure you will raise the grand total needed, my husband and I will be praying and sharing your need at Prayer time on Wednesday nights. We are Vermonters, transplanted to FL, so you'll have folks sharing all over the states!! God Bless.
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About Caitlin

4 year old Caitlin suffers from Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, a non-curable disease that causes tumors to grow in major body organs. She has several brain tumors that cause a severe, difficult to control seizure disorder. Due to the stress this puts on her little nervous system, "Caitibug" also has a sensory processing disorder. Stress & excitement cause over stimulation in Caitlin--which in turn cause more frequent seizures. Since being diagnosed, her seizures have continued to increase in severity as well as frequency, despite being on 4 medications. A day of 6 seizures is considered a very good day for her. There have been days with 24-30 seizures. At this time, it is difficult to even go to the grocery store, let alone playdates and preschool. Due to the frequency & intensity of seizures during a period in 2009, Caitlin was recently also diagnosed with static encephalopathy which has led to a diagnosis of autism as well.

Caitlin has been approved for a seizure assistance dog. This dog will hopefully allow Caitlin relief with her anxiety & over-stimulation, along with giving us a peace of mind in alarming us, & hopefully someday detecting, Caitlin's seizures. The dog should help calm Caitlin in stressful situations, easing the burden on her nervous system.

The organization we are planning to work with can be found at www.4pawsforability.org. The dog will be especially trained for Caitlin's seizure & sensory needs. Each family has a fundraising requirement in order to be placed with a dog. Our requirement was $11,000. Thank you so much to everyone that found it within their hearts to donate! Because of you, we have met our goal.

Donation Information

We learned about a little boy that desperately needs a service dog. His family is now in the process of fundraising to help make 2 1/2 year old Andrew's life better by going through 4 Paws For Ability as well. It would honor us if you would turn the love and support you have given our family into a blessing for Andrew as well. Remember no donation is too small!
Please visit http://www.andrewshope.blogspot.com/ to learn about this very special little boy. Thanks so much!

4 Paws For Ability specializes in training service dogs for children wth special needs and has a very high success rate. We encourage you to visit their site at http://www.4pawsforability.org/ to learn all you can about them.

Don't forget that 4 Paws For Ability is a 501 (C) Non-Profit Agency and all donations are tax deductible.

"Caitibug Hugs" to the following donors:

Don Woolman, Brandy Fishback, Shelly Hansen, Heather Grisso, Rebecca Weldy, Todd Russell, Uncle Otis and Aunt Edith, Nana & Papa, Uncle Albert, Jerry Taylor, Rob Pollard, Lauren Orella, Kat Sorenson, Barb Peryam, Carol L. Johnson,
Angie Washington, Celeste Grimm, Lynn Bywater, Madonna Brady, Margaret May, Pamela Fuger, Gerri Ax, Rebecca Mirigliano, Kathy Zeitz, Betsy Cline, Petra Hall ,Shelly Frank, Shane Sattler, The Meijer Family, The Lester Family, The Burress Family, Laurie Racenet, Debi Isel, Allison Paddock Worthy, Garrett & Lynelle Van Eck, Michael & Brenda Nordrum, The Pershell Family, The Cooper Family, The Koster Family, The Bryson Family, Jennifer Holcomb, Korey & Olivia Holland, Anne Holder, Linda Giani, Marion Sands, Alison Atamian, Heidi, Lisa & Marc Milkovich, Caroline Millar, Janie Smith, Bearhug Creations, The Bianchi Family, R & R Productions DJ Services, Scenic Candles, Susan Conner, Pixiedust Scentsations, Brenda Bergen, Christina Gamet, Alex Owre, Konrad Schruf, Patricia Ayer, Palmer Dairy Queen DQ Grill & Chill, Jennifer Green, Tummies & Tots, Passumpsic Community Baptist Church, Wes Ward Auto, Tim's Deli, Lyndon Town School, Damon Lodge No. 16 Knights of Pythias, Danville Women's Club, Danville Boy Scout Troop 888, Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital Staff, EHV Weidman Employees, St. Johnsbury Academy Class of '57, The Murphy Family, Warren Penniman, Alma Briggs, Molly Newall, Bette Eaton Bossen, Thomas Ingram, Ruth Allard, Lillian Tatro, Lloyd and Laurie Wheeler, Arnie & Winona Gadapee, Janice Wakeham, Gerry & Karen Aldredge, Louise Swainbank, Janet Carson, Austin & Barbara Enos, Craig & Colleen Racenet & Family, Dan Carleton, The Anderson Family, The Orrell Family, Snowshoe Elementary Students, Staff & Parents, Brenda Johanson, The Koecher Family, Sally Johnson, Wasilla Dental Center, Celeste Bond, The wonderful family of Gladheart Acres, Denise & Nonessentials, Country Cutts, Shelley Wurdeman, Goose Bay Elementary PTA, The Gaines Family, The Price Family, The Lawhead Family, Leah Krueger, Amie Jacobs, The Mayer Family, Brittanii Ratcliffe, The McGovern Family, The Pitcher Family, The Davenport Family, The Curren Family, Valorie Hearn and all of her wonderful Co-Workers in Texas, The amazing anonymous donors of the Daily Kos, Gillian Wright, The Grisso Family, The Hogge Family, The Millard Family, Leigh Lutich, Mandy Hansen, Tina Stambaugh, Melissa Laggis Photography, Goosebay Elementary Staff & Students, Sharon Severson, Angela & Stick With Me Vinyl, Mike's Quality Meats, Dimond Costco, Sharon Severson, Danville Community Church, The McMahon's, Pom Pom, Cranberry Cottage, Mommie of 4 Munchkins, Stampin' Moose, Valley Quilter's Guild, Talya Johnson, Kimberly Steele, Tiffany Erickson, all of the wonderful volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, The St Patricks Catholic Church Wednesday Bible Study Group, BP, Aerometric US, The students of Academy Charter School, The students of Twindly Bridge Charter School, Alaska Avalanche, Sun Valley Sewing, Kendall Ford, The Grisso Family, The Walsh Family, Deb Hamilton, Kerrie Theroux, Dennis & Lynn Debold, Lake Louise Lodge, Pizazz Fiber Arts, Alaska Railroad, Bobbie & Artique, Ltd, Leola Rutherford, The Frontiersman, Valley Radio, KTUU & Mike Ross, Rachel Gaines, Mayberry Photography Studio, Denali Dreams, Moon Sister Studio, B. Bella's Hair Studio, Hatcher Pass Polaris, Tina Stambaugh, Vagabond Blues, Three Bears, Taco-Loco, Shoprite, Larson Chiropractic, Fireside Books, Mary & Just Imagine Toys, Learning Essentials, Candie Couture, Heatsource Mechanical, Ivy, Pandemonium Books, Shimeks,
The Wonderful Community of Daily KOS
&
All of the Curvettes that shall be nameless for now,
but I will catch up with each of you to thank you
individually!

There are so many more to thank--we are working on this list and working on writing individual thank you notes. Please accept our sincere thanks and know that we will get to each and every one of you, but we thank you for your patience as we continue to put attention to Caitlin first. Thank You!

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