Supporting One of Our Own
You didn't see me around Blood, Sweat and Gear last week because I was contributing back to Detroit on a much more personal level.
Many of you know Linda Anger, one of the founding members of MCC, a member of our board, a leader of lunches, and an all-around huge supporter of MCC and of each of us.
Linda was recently diagnosed with cancer, and was in the hospital having major surgery. She will now need chemotherapy.
Through this whole process, Linda has been the Linda we know and love: full of possibility, finding the best, reaching out and connecting with everyone around her, being doggedly persistent in having things turn out the best way possible, and being grateful for the love and support her community has given her.
However, Linda has not one major hurdle to get over (the cancer), but two. She doesn't have health insurance. And through this entire process, that has given her more sleepless nights than the medical issues she's facing.
Linda has given so many of us so much. Now it's time that we can give back to her. There is a small group of us who are planning some fundraisers to help her defray the costs of her surgery, doctor's fees, and chemotherapy. As soon as we have dates and events, we will be sure to post them here. We're going to do several different kinds of events, on several different days, so as many people as possible can participate. (Of course, being us, there will be a networking component to everything!) And if you aren't able to attend an event but want to contribute anyway, we will set up a way to do that, as well.
This is an opportunity to give back to an important member of our community - one who has given so much to so many of us. Stay tuned for more details.
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Please keep up posted, Natalie. I'm happy to help any way I can.
Also, I donate quite often to fundraising events in the form of a silent or live auction item that includes two hours of wardrobe coaching and a recap of the lessons learned. I'm told that it's a pretty popular item at the events! Let me know when the events are planned and I would be happy to provide you with gift certificates for guests to bid on. I can be reached at bridget@thewardrobecoach.com or 773-301-0521.
P.S. - Many of you would like to be in communication with Linda. I just talked with her, and she'd LOVE to hear from you. Here's how you can contact her:
Linda Anger
The Write Concept
3128 Walton Blvd. #196
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
linda@thewriteconcept.com
All cards and letters will be greatly appreciated - she told me so!
Thank you for sharing Natalie. If there is anything I can do to help feel free to contact me. I will connect Linda with some "resources" in the community that can help as well as I work very closely with an organization that helps do fundraisers for folks that are in Linda's situation and similar. Would you mind sending me your contact info again and I will share that info with you and perhaps they can be of assistance with the fundraising. And of course if there is anything I can do personally to help promote events or offer my time, please don't hesitate to contact me. You guys are awesome friends to help her through all of this.
Maureen mrovas@macombcountychamber.com (m) 248.506.6934
Thanks for posting this Natalie.
I have been holding visions of Linda dancing in the rain and jumping gleefully in puddles for a few weeks now. I'm not sure why that's the vision, but it is. I can't even describe how wide her smile is whilst doing it.
This goes without saying, but you (and she) have my support.
Please keep us updated.
Terry
I too would like to help if I can. I look forward to updates on this.
I'd like to offer my support in any fund raising activities. I see Linda filled with vibrancy and health. Even though we've never met, I feel like I know Linda through MCC.
Thanks Natalie,
Linda is "good people" in the best sense. Please post all fundraisers. I would like to help if I can ... if NOTHING else, attend the events.
Feel free to contact me directly at 734.326.1569.
I often donate http://gertiegear.com/ "gift certificates" for fund raising raffles.
My schedule is generally flexible, so "time" is available, and can include various levels of errand running, organization, creative materials and/or plain old brawn... I'm open.
-Julie
I would love to help out, also. I can donate to the chosen charity some Salsa or ballroom dancing lessons. This is popular for weddings, etc. Look forward to seeing the list and will try to contact Linda also. If need to contact me 517-285-9769
Donna Iding donna.iding@yahoo.com
Perfect Balance and Zumba
I would like to offer my support with any of the fundraising events. We assist in over 100 fundraising events a year with our silent auction program, and would love to help out this cause. Please contact me at your convenience, and we can kick around some fundraising ideas.
248-375-1515 www.sportsauthentics.net
Natalie: For MCWT, we recently also got a contact who is tremendous at getting "stuff" for auctions. Apparently they bring all this great memorabilia; we don't get charged; whatever doesn't get auctioned off, they take back with no comments or responsibilitiy on our part. Seems like a real win/win?
Here is his contact info:
Take 2 Authentics
Craig Manning
Account Manager
Twice Framing
1757 Larchwood Drive
Troy, MI 48083
248-740-7504 Office
248-740-7508 Fax
586-382-7244 Cell
craig@twiceframing.com
Additionally, we should be going to some of the large and small insurance companies, and seeing what creative ideas they can come up with to help us drive $$$ into Linda's health fund. Let me think on that one.
And, in the meantime, I will be reaching out to Linda(she is --- INDEED ---- the best!)
Hugs to her, and to you, too,
Kathleen
That is exactly how my company works, and I have assisted MCC members in the past. Would love the opportunity to assist in this cause.
I would be more than willing to help at one of the planned events. Please contact me when you find out more details. It is now when members more than ever show what they are worth! I look forwarding to doing what ever is required.
Maureen Jenkins
I'm actually working with her son and close childhood friend of mine, Ethan on making this a reality soon enough.
I am going to be working with Brian King from Sports Authentics in dealing with a Silent Auction to raise money and a local Auburn Hills establishment to host it. If you have any further suggestions and or would love to be apart of this to raise funds for such a wonderful woman in a time of need who has done so much for so many around her - Please let me know.
Thanks,
Keith Stonehouse
I am happy to help in any way. Linda has been tremendous friend and great force in encouraging me in my business pursuits. Count me in. Melissa
I am happy to donate my services to a silent auction. (feng shui consultations and life coaching sessions.) I am also willing to donate my time in planning and executing events to raise funds.