The Splendid List :: Giving Back

For this Splendid List, I wanted to show some love to some local foundations that bloggers support. I have been having trouble raising funds for my foundation… It’s my 6th year raising funds for my favorite little girl Violet and it hasn’t been easy on the tails of the Japan crisis. So, I thought I’d help highlight some local foundations… If you see anything that tugs at your heartstrings, please donate. Even $5 these days is helpful.

Blogger: Beth (ME) of Hello, Splendor

Charity: Team UltraViolet for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

About: This cause is nearest and dearest to my heart! Violet’s Daddy plays bass in El Gato (my hubby’s band), and Mommy heads up Lovie. Violet has Cystic Fibrosis & each year we band together to fight to find a cure for this amazing girl. Please donate to help find a cure for Violet. It’s hard to watch a girl with such spirit go through so much struggle each day, and keep her smile. It would mean more to me than you know.

How You Can Help: Donate!

 

Blogger: Anna of And Everything Nice

Charity: Hope Rains

About: It is our mission to give women HOPE and to save lives.  We believe Jeannette’s experience can help many women with similar health issues receive the care and support necessary for recovery and remission. Read more about Jeanette.

How You Can Help: Click here for all the ways you can help

 

Blogger: Danielle of Elleinad Spir

Charity: The Maddie James Foundation

About: I first learned about Maddie and her family from a close friend who is part of their family. Since first reading about her, not a day has gone by that I have not thought about her. As a parent, once my son turned 2 I kind of let out a big sigh. It felt like we had made it. He had reached a “durable” stage. Learning about Maddie, who was diagnosed this January (age 5) with a malignant, inoperable brain tumor known as Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, or DIPG, was a reminder to me that life is always fragile, and that we need to appreciate and enjoy it, always. Following Maddie and her family has also shown me how strong people can be. I am in awe of the strength this family is showing, and forever touched by the love and togetherness they are giving their sweet daughter during this time. Beyond all of that, I am extremely happy to see this project grow, and I hope one day to visit the Maddie James Seaside Learning Center. I know Bonham will love exploring the ocean as much as Maddie.

*Editor’s Note: Sadly, Maddie passed away on March 13th.

How You Can Help: Donate!

 

I know everyone gives back in their own way, but I hope this moved at least one person to donate.