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What’s your cause?

Cyndi — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 02:19:38 +0000

Most people have a cause that is near and dear to their hearts. For my family, it’s diabetes. It’s something that has affected our family in so many ways. And what have we chosen to do about it….RAISE MONEY towards the research to cure diabetes.

My husband Andy is training to ride in the Tour de Cure sponsored by the American Diabetes Association. The race is set for May 22nd. His original goal was to raise $500. He’s met that and now we are planning on blowing that out of the water. And here’s where you come in.

We’d like you to consider making a donation to Andy’s team. Any amount will be appreciated. However, we’ve decided to give you a little incentive. For everyone who donates $100 or more, Klose Photography is going to donate a free portrait session. Yep. That’s right. We’ll do a session of you, your family, your dog….whatever. All you have to do is donate $100 by clicking the link below:

DONATE TO ANDY’S PAGE

This offer is valid ONLY through Friday, April 30th at 4pm. Sessions must be redeemed by September 15, 2010.

2009 Bal Masque

Cyndi — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 02:03:07 +0000

On Saturday, Lindsey and I partied. Well. Kind of. We were asked by our friend Bridgit Wiest of EPN to photograph the activities at Bal Masque, sponsored by the Art Association of Harrisburg. It’s actually their biggest fundraiser of the year. The party was being held at the Appalachian Brewing Company and, as always, had a Mardi Gras theme. There drinks, king cakes, costumes, and of course BEADS.

CLICK HERE to view the slideshow of our images from the night.

And I couldn’t resist posting this image of the lovely Lindsey “masking” it up!!

A Wish for Hannah

Cyndi — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 02:38:02 +0000

I received this email a few days ago from one of our 2007 brides, Shanelle. It touched me so much that I asked her if she was OK with me publishing it on my blog. With the spirit of the season in your heart, please read on:

Hannah is my 5 year old cousin who, just a few weeks ago, was diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme, a rare and incurable brain tumor. She has been given 12 weeks to live and is currently in her 7th week. Hannah’s story is sad, but especially sad because her mother passed away just two years ago from breast cancer. Her father, brother Jordan, and sister Brittany are dealing with the unthinkable.

Right now Hannah has lost most of her motor skills. She is confined to a bed and cannot really do anything or play with the gifts she has been receiving. Hannah LOVES getting cards, though. She has gotten so many and has so much fun opening them and reading them with her grandma. She is so proud of all of her cards – her room is filled.

When asked what she wanted for Christmas, Hannah said she would like to see how many Christmas cards she could get. Many people have passed along this wish to their churches, friends, prayers groups and families and I’m asking you to continue to pass on Hannah’s story.

So if you have time during the holidays, and would like to help Hannah with her wish, please send her a card. Her address is:

Hannah Garman
704 Orchard Rd
Lititz, PA 17543

You can feel free to forward this to as many people as you wish. If anyone has questions, they can email me at shanelle.lee@hotmail.com. If you want to keep up to date on Hannah and her progress, check out her Caring Bridge website at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/hannahgarman

We appreciate your thoughts and prayers especially through the holiday season.

Many blessings,
Shanelle