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Care From the Heart Day

February 24, 2011 By 3 Comments

20 days ago, my husband and I’s life became more amazing. Braxton Dewey was born!

We’ve been spending lots of time at the hospital, as Braxon’s home is currently the NICU (Neo-Natal Intenstive Care Unit) in Lethbridge.

Signs about the upcoming annual Care From the Heart Day are posted all over the Chinook Regional Hospital. Including the elevators!

This morning when I go for my two daily visits to see Braxton, the hospital will be filled with radio personalities conducting a live radio-a-thon.

Thursday, February 24 from 7am-6pm, money will be raised for the CRH Foundation.

Over the past six years, John and I have volunteered with different organizations, donated to causes, and attended events for foundations. As an auctioneer, John loves to donate his time to raise money through live auctions at charity events. I like to think we make an awesome team, as I have experience as an event planner and can motivate the odd group of people! Nearly 3 weeks ago, we came face to face with a foundation that will always be VERY passionate to our hearts!

The CRH Foundation has been an absolute blessing to our lives, as the amazing NICU staff have cared for Braxton. The NICU Stories are so moving – I can relate with the parents gratitude. I know I’ll be submitting our own “miracle” story about Braxton in the future. I discovered that my friend Ronda’s son Jaxon is a NICU alumni! Many friends have shared similar stories with us about their own personal experiences in a NICU or someone they know. Hospitals and health care professionals are amazing!

We look forward to contributing our time and monetarily to the CRH Foundation from here forward!

What charity / foundation / organization are you passionate about?

Live Inspired,

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Olympic Torch

January 17, 2010 By 8 Comments

We just got back from seeing the Olympic torch in southern Alberta!! I forgot that it was going through our town today and when I realized it – we still had time to get into Lethbridge to see it. We spontaneously jumped in the car and chased down the torch on the route (John just loves when I do this – he he)!

I had tears in my eyes – I was so proud! He he…I cry for all occasions – happiness, sad – you name it – it comes very naturally for me, it’s genetic. I believe today it was a combination of – I may never seen something like it again – in Alberta OR my lifetime (never know what the future holds) AND that the Olympics are back on our homeland!

I recently learned from my American husband – that no Canadian has ever won a Gold medal while the Olympics have been in Canada. I haven’t researched the validity of this statement – but since he’s a pretty smart and resourceful guy – I just hope that Canada can break that record this year!

I’m really happy that we got to witness the running of the torch through our community.

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The official 2010 Winter Olympics website is fabulous. I loved using the Torch Relay Interactive Map for detailed information on where the torch was “live” and what time it was expected in certain places.

Canadian followers – Did you see the Olympic torch – when it was close to you??

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