Starting November 28, and running through December 28, exclusively-designed jewelry, accessories and notecards will be available for sale online. Profits will be donated to Alex's Lemonade Stand. Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation was created by 4-year old cancer patient Alexandra “Alex” Scott, who had a vision to find a cure for all children with cancer. When asked how she would do this, she replied, “...if people all around the country hold lemonade stands and send in their money, I think I can do it.” While Alex lost her battle to childhood cancer, the mission of the Foundation remains:
- To raise money and awareness of childhood cancer causes, primarily research into new treatments and cures.
- To encourage and empower others, especially children, to raise money for childhood cancer by holding their own Alex's Lemonade Stands.
- To expedite the process of finding new cures and bringing them to children with cancer now.
This fundraiser is in loving memory of Tate James Begger, who, this summer at age 7, returned home to God after his battle with Neuroblastoma, a rare cancer of the bones.
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I chose Alex's Lemonade Stand to be the "December Mission" for One Month, One Mission (www.onemonthonemission.blogspot.com) because of the courage and strength that one child was able to share with so many people. The dear nephew of a very good friend of mine was diagnosed in May 2008 with Neuroblastoma, a rare cancer of the bones. After a brave and difficult fight, Tate James Begger returned home to God in July 2009. Even though Tate and his family lived on the other side of the country, he and his family remained close in my heart. And despite the fate that God had planned for him, he was never mad or upset, he just kept fighting and cheering others up when THEY got sad about his cancer. Tate's spirit in the face of such adversity was simply remarkable. I would like to dedicate this fundraiser in memory of Tate. Together, we can keep his spirit alive by raising funds for this excellent organization that helps both families to find comfort and researchers to find a cure.
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The December Mission is a line of exclusively designed and handmade (by me) jewelry. I have been designing and making jewelry since 1997 and sell online and in boutiques and galleries both in the US and abroad. Tate, the child of whom this fundraiser is in honor of, his favorite toys were LEGOS. So, I thought that I would create a line of jewelry, accessories, and notecards using new and/or used LEGO parts and/or LEGO-themed fabric. Some will noticeably be made of LEGOS, others will incorporate them more conspicuously. There will also be two designs with specially chosen lemons and "pink" lemons. Most designs will be priced at $5 - $25, with one-of-a-kind pieces being priced accordingly. All designs are limited quantities, and all jewelry and accessories are intended for adults. Best of all - the profits will be donated to ALEX'S LEMONADE STAND! The designs can be shipped both in the US and internationally, and will be available for purchase starting Nov. 28 online at:
