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Could you help (sewing) for a lady with end stage MS?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mary Johnson May 28, 2010. 6 Replies

Hello, my grandmother has end stage MS (bedbound, paralysed, has fluids via a feeding tube etc). Her skin is also very fragile and if she hasn't got an air matress and soft pillows under her than in…Continue

Tags: kingdom, united, england, MS, sewing

Cards/happy post for a 7 year old english girl in USA for cancer treatment

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mark Y. Mar 9, 2010. 4 Replies

Hello Robyn is 7 and fighting cancer. She is lives in England but has had to move out to America for cancer treatment. She is very weak and in need of lots of smiles.   Please send her some happy…Continue

DIY help for a family in KS

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mary Johnson Feb 4, 2010. 1 Reply

Bethany (teenager) has cancer, her house was full of mould so her dad was renevating it to make it suitable (she also can't manage the stairs), sadly her Dads just passed away from a heart attack.…Continue

Tags: support, diy, loss, cancer

my videos about my giving

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mary Johnson Feb 4, 2010. 2 Replies

Hello, i have a few videos about my giving which i thought I would share.The first is when i granted a little boys wish (he has a brain tumour)…Continue

 

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Mary Johnson replied to viks's discussion 'Could you help (sewing) for a lady with end stage MS?'
Thanks, Sharon for checking into the fabric! And those pads you bought on ebay are the pads I referred to above. I bought mine on etsy. Great idea about the microbeads, too. Vikki - would your nan like other shaped pillows or longer ones? I found…
May 28, 2010
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Mary Johnson replied to viks's discussion 'Could you help (sewing) for a lady with end stage MS?'
GREAT! Thanks, Eileen!!!
May 26, 2010
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Eileen replied to viks's discussion 'Could you help (sewing) for a lady with end stage MS?'
I'll help, Mary. Send me details when you get them.
May 26, 2010
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Mary Johnson replied to viks's discussion 'Could you help (sewing) for a lady with end stage MS?'
I also just found info on a soft, highly absorbant material called Zorb. I'll look into that, too. I am happy to volunteer to make four pillowcases and I'm looking for a volunteer to make four more, so Nan always has fresh…
May 26, 2010
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Mary Johnson replied to viks's discussion 'Could you help (sewing) for a lady with end stage MS?'
Hi, Vikki. I'm trying to find a person on etsy.com who sews washable pads. They have a think layer of latex adhered to flannel, which I think would be perfect for your nan's use. I'll let you know what I find this week. All the best…
May 26, 2010
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Could you help (sewing) for a lady with end stage MS?

Hello, my grandmother has end stage MS (bedbound, paralysed, has fluids via a feeding tube etc). Her skin is also very fragile and if she hasn't got an air matress and soft pillows under her than in rapid time sores break out (which tend to get infected etc).I buy her cushties which are very soft, you can see pictures of them here http://www.prezzybox.com/products/index.aspx?pid=4054 and they are used to position her. how ever…See More
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Welcome to this fantastic journey. I am organizing a Holistic WorldWide Day. It will be a place and day where opportunities for giving will be much appreciated. Would you like to read more? See http://www.lupierro.wordpress.com
Mar 30, 2010
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Mark Y. replied to viks's discussion 'Cards/happy post for a 7 year old english girl in USA for cancer treatment'
I am sending positive energy, prayers and thoughts to you Robyn. Stay strong and be positive :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)
Mar 9, 2010
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viks commented on Aerie Faerie's blog post 'A Day In The Life'
Thanks for supporting Ryan and Ruby. Love Viks (from Post Pals)
Feb 2, 2010
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Why I'm choosing to give:
I dedicate my life to helping others and think its an amazing feeling when you know you made a difference, no matter how small.
What I'd most like to receive:
Anything in the post/mail
How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
via a UK newspaper online
About me:
I received cards when I was too ill to reply, and found that they were the only thing in my life to look forward to. I now run Post Pals (www.postpals.co.uk) which asks members of the public to log on and send cards, letters, little gifts and emails to seriously ill children
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http://www.postpals.co.uk
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Enjoy the blessings of this day Vik!
At 4:55pm on March 30, 2010, lulu said…
Welcome to this fantastic journey. I am organizing a Holistic WorldWide Day. It will be a place and day where opportunities for giving will be much appreciated.
Would you like to read more? See http://www.lupierro.wordpress.com
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Have a wonderful day today! Happy Birthday!
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