Monday, July 18, 2011
Raffle for MS (Multiple Sclerosis)
On September 23, 2011, I will be walking in the 3-day, 50 mile Challenge Walk for MS. I have never participated in a walk like this before and am excited (and nervous) to do so. This walk hits home for me because my mother has MS and has had it for the past 31 years. Fortunately for my mother, she has Relapsing Remitting MS (RRMS). During this form of the disease, patients tend to experience an attack or series of attacks (exacerbations) followed by complete or partial remission. Some days are harder for my mom than others. My mom has been doing wonderfully for the past 31 years but others are not as fortunate.
In order for me to participate in the walk, I need to raise $2500 by September 7th. Since I have a nice following of people interested in my jewelry, I've decided to raffle off a $100 gift certificate for $5. You can enter as many times as you like to increase your chances of winning. Each entry will cost $5. ALL the money will go to MS.
You can enter by making a donation at: http://main.nationalmssociety.org/goto/janessa.gruby. After you've made your donation to the MS site, just leave a comment on this page with your name so you can be entered in the raffle. Your donation to the MS site is 100% tax deductible. Each $5 increment made will earn you a raffle ticket. Winner will be chosen on August 18th @ 9pm (PST)
Thank you for your support!
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Good luck Mrs. Gruby =]
ReplyDeleteMolly Gardner
Hey Janessa - I just donated $20 and support you all the way. Great job and good luck on your walk!
ReplyDeleteDeann Nielsen
Glad I could help the cause, and possibly win a prize too! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteJanessa, I just donated $25 on your behalf for a great cause.
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Tiffany McVickar
I would have donated regardless! Thanks for walking for such a great cause.
ReplyDeleteKatherine Hooper
I'll be needing another set of cufflinks as soon as Sebastian is old enough... or maybe I should splurg on myself ;) Great idea! I hope you exceed your goal! - Heather Graves
ReplyDeleteThanks for doing this Janessa! Great cause and GREAT prize. The mother of a dear friend suffered through MS for years. I just donated!
ReplyDeleteJennifer Ocheltree
Made my donation! :)
ReplyDeleteKristina Lorenzini
Good luck !
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