Brian,

Like Marica, I hope some of those donations were from my neck of the woods. I sent to friends and extended family members (aunts, cousins, etc.) along with a Christmas greeting. That probably caused some raised brows because I don't normally send Christmas cards. To finally receive a card from me was probably a shocker to begin with. I can imagine their faces when they saw the enclosed request for money. It was probably just too much for some of them! Oh well, they can think of me what they want. Just so some of them donated!

I did tell them they could donate in Heather's memory, then I was going to ask you for an accounting. But I know you are too busy to pick out specific donations just to let me know if my family was generous or not. So I'll just assume they did well and double my efforts next year!

I echo the thanks from Marica, Karen and many others. You do a terrific job! I'm glad you and the OCF are finally getting some of the help and recognition you so richly deserve.

Lots and lots of Rainbows and Hugs, wink
Rosie

Was primary caregiver to my daughter Heather who had stage IV base of tongue SCC w/ primary recurrence. Original diagnosis August 21st, 2002. Primary recurrence March 18th, 2003. Died October 6th, 2003.