Raise The Woof Is A Busy Place

Hello again, everyone! My goodness, the gaps in my writing are getting wider, aren't they? Need to get a handle on that.


Here's what's new at Raise The Woof:


1. Rachel's VNS incision continues to heal well, and the stitches are finally working their way out now.
2. School continues apace, and takes up most of our time, but is still so much less stressful than attending regular public school.
3. The beautiful, professionally printed brochures arrived, so we have begun getting them out into the community a bit. So far we have stands out at our dentist, Dr. Albert Maziarz of Sunnyslope Dental, in South Salem; Spud Brothers Pizza in the Evergreen Plaza; Cold Stone Creamery on Center St NE; and at Big Town Hero on Center St NE. In addition, my mother placed a stand at Blachly-Lane Electric Co-op in Eugene. Thank you all for your support! It means so much.


Here's a photo to show you how they look in the stands:

4. We lost our little Namine the Hamster yesterday. She passed away suddenly while we were out for the day. This is a big loss for Rachel, and we'll be having a little garden funeral later this afternoon.
5. The lighted garlands have been selling like gangbusters, and we are pleased to be able to increase the thermometer by another $180!:)


The sun has just begun to shine every few days here in the mid-valley, so I've been working on getting Rachel out to the park whenever I can, between studies, rest, fundraising, etc. We need to do more walking, so we'll be ready for the Epilepsy Walk on June 15th in Portland. Not much time left.


I'm really hoping that the brochures will help us boost our funding even more quickly, and I'll be able to come in here, with big numbers to add to the total. Thanks so much for hanging in there with us.


-Kelly

Our New Brochures

There's been quite a bit going on behind the scenes at Raise The Woof lately. What I can share with you for now is that we have been contacted by a couple of different folks, offering support, encouragement, and assistance with fund raising ideas.


I'd like to thank Brian Reno, and his son Alan, who is also a Paws Assistance Dog recipient. Brian was kind enough to offer his templates for fund raising brochures, which the amazing Cindy used to create this...

This is the outside of the tri-fold brochure

This is the inside

The one shown is just from me printing off the proof, on my home printer, on basic paper, and they still look pretty darn good. We can't wait to get out in the community and start spreading them around.

We'd also like to thanks Bruce Chapnick, of Josh Provides, who encouraged us to contact their organization, and apply for a grant. Whether we're approved or not, we really appreciate these folks reaching out to us. 

I am also thrilled to be able to share that the thermometer increased by another $220 today, thanks in large part to the sales of the lighted garlands. Thanks so much to all who bought them, and to the folks who made donations of cash simply because they felt called to do so. We love you all.:)

-Kelly

Post-Surgery Progress

Rachel is now 6 days post-surgery, and in the itching-like-crazy stage of recovery. The incision looks good, and seems to be healing well. Next week she has the post-surgery follow up with the surgeon, so he can get a look at his handiwork.


Thanks to the efforts of Cindy and Toni, and the beautiful lighted garlands, we were able to increase the thermometer by another $80 today, putting us just over $9100! Thanks so much for your interest in these beautiful works of lighted art.


If you'd like another look at the garlands, and need info on how to order one for yourself, please follow this link to the page here on our blog that will lead you to Cindy's Facebook page.


We've recently been contacted by the parent of another Paws recipient who offered some fantastic advice and assistance with fund raising, so we hope to see our numbers increase more dramatically soon. Watch for more details, and thanks for sticking with us through this process.


-Kelly

Light Up Your Life, And Rachel's

This is the text of the note my dear friend Cindy posted on Facebook today. Please read it through, click the link to the photos, and contact her via Facebook, if you're interested in ordering the garlands:

Fabulous LIGHTED Garland

$30 each plus $10 for priority shipping by USPS

 100% of proceeds benefit "Raise the WOOF 4 Rachel" 

• Multiple fabric strips hand-tied on a strand of 100 mini lights.  Extra bulbs included.
•  Approx. length 20 ft. (contact me if you need to have a precise measurement).  
• Can be strung end to end if you get multiple items.  
•  Limited Quantity of Garland and Fabric Colors available at this price.  
• Contact me if you are interested in a quote for a custom garland.

Link to Lighted Garland photo album & view fabric options currently ready to ship in limited qty.

Ideas for use are only limited by your imagination-

• Lights are for indoor/outdoor use.  However, we don't suggest leaving outdoors in damp/wet weather. 
• Looks fabulous if the lights are plugged in and on or left off.
• Drape or swag it anywhere--across a patio beam, along a fence or stairway,  across the top of the wall, from your ceiling, over your fireplace, in the entryway, in a classroom, at your office, in your home, at a party, at wedding, in your back yard, at a BBQ, or ...
• You can "install" it using suction cups to hang in large window, or 3m makes a removable hook you can use on the wall (neither are included).  Of course, "however you choose" is an option too!  :)  

♪♪ "You light up my life * You give me hope * 

To carry on * You light up my days * and fill my nights with song" ♫

That's what YOU can do for Rachel.  100% of the proceeds will be donated to "Raise the WOOF 4 Rachel"  A Seizure Response Dog can light up her life and give her hope to carry on--please consider purchasing an item or making a donation to help expedite the process of getting a custom-trained Seizure Response Dog for Rachel.

♫ "It can't be wrong * When it feels so right" ♪♪

LIGHT up your life and Rachel's!  Proceeds benefit "Raise the WOOF 4 Rachel"

http://raisethewoof4rachel.blogspot.com 

Contact me through Facebook (not the Cobb family blog) if you have questions about the Lighted Garland or if you want to order one.  Thanks!  

I'm PAWSitive we can make a difference and help move Rachel towards her $30,000 goal and getting a Seizure Response Dog sooner rather than later!