I have a special post today.
The wonderful thing about being a part of
the digi-scrap community is the way we come together from all over the world to
raise money for a cause, a catastrophe or a friend in need.
This time we come together for one of our
own.
Melissa Melanson-Dawes (aka LissyKay
Designs) just underwent her 14th spine operation and now has to face yet
another operation. She has had to take her 3rd leave of absence from
work and will have to stay on bed rest following this next operation through
the end of the year. With all the medical bills and cost of living,
the family is not in a financial position to do this, but has no choice as
Melissa's spine damage has worsened to the point that she was losing the ability
to walk.
Still recovering from the last round of
surgeries, the family now finds themselves in an even worse position than
before. Melissa still needs more treatment and the family is facing
losing their small condo due to their finances being drained. We hope
that you will join in and help the Dawes family during their time of need so
that Melissa can continue to receive the life-saving care she requires.
They have kept the drastic nature of their situation quite private, but it is
at a point they stand to lose what little they have and this will impact the
further care Melissa needs.
Many know Melissa has struggled for
years, but most don't know this all started when she was in a car accident as a
teenager. Her husband, Alan, works 2 jobs but this barely touches the
debt they have had to take on for Melissa's medical treatment.
Doctors believe they finally have a solution to prolong Melissa's physical
abilities and with all things going right, she will be able to work for a few
more years. The doctor does not expect her to have many years left of
employment and she will have to take a permanent
disability.
Many thanks to the 22 amazing designers
have come together to help raise money for this wonderful family:
2 Curly Headed Monsters, A Fish Designs,
A Little Giggles Designs, Angel Wing Scraps, Anne-Marie Designs, Arizona Girl,
Cajun Diva Scraps, Christine Martin, Created by Jill Scraps, Dana's Footprints,
Dream4Ever Designs, Ginger's Scraps N Pixels, Jilbert's Bits of Bytes, LouCee
Creations, Manu Scraps, NBK Designs, Patty B Scraps, Studio Wendy, The Urban
Fairy, Studio4 Designworks, Dagi's Temp-tations & Zesty Designs and
their super talented Creative Teams who have created such wonderful layouts for
your inspiration!
Because.....
Available for for a limited time for just
$15 at:
Take a look at this AMAZING
Collaboration!
All proceeds (less Paypal fees) from the
sale will be donated to the Dawes family.
If you care to donate privately, please
visit their family page HERE
Here's a peek at just a few of the
wonderful layouts created with this amazing kit!
While you're grabbing up this wonderful
collab at
GingerScraps or GDS, make sure to
visit Melissa's stores while you are there:
(she has some incredible
templates!)
Many thanks from us to you!
