Monday, July 28, 2008

Giving Back

Memories are the glue that holds you together after losing someone you love. I wish to say thank you to the hundreds of people in the medical industry who helped to make those memories possible. I know that I will never be able to repay them for all they have done to give us four incredible years with Brody, but I'd like to try. We are excited to announce that we are planning a service project to donate items to Primary Children's Hospital, Gunnison Valley Hospital, and the Ronald McDonald House. We just want to do whatever we can to help out sick children and their families. We anticipate to donate twice a year, May 26 (Brody's birthday) and November 26 (around Thanksgiving). In order to gather things for Novembers donation, we are starting now. Unfortantely, we can not do it alone. Anyone who is interested in getting involved, please contact me by leaving a comment or by email at crazy_amie83@hotmail.com Here is a list of items we will be collecting for our donation:

Primary Children's Hospital (Ped ICU):
-Games: card, board, electronic
-Books: for reading levels infant to young adult
-Blankets: both fleece and non-fleece (none made entirely of red, it bleeds into other fabrics)
-Journals: notebooks decorated with fabric, scrapbook paper, ribbon and other embellishments
-Art Supplies: paper, washable markers, paints, glue, crayons, etc.

Ronald McDonald House Charities:
-Hygiene items: shampoo, body wash, toothbrush, tissue paper, etc.
-Cleaning supplies: laundry detergent, disinfectants, dish soap, paper towels, etc.

Gunnison Valley Hospital:
-Blankets: both fleece and non-fleece of any color to be donated to children at the hospital
-Toys: for both infants and young children

6 comments:

The Jolley Family said...

What an awesome thing! We would love to help out.

TRESTIN MEACHAM said...

It's really nice to see this kind of thing done. I think through this Brody will touch the lives of many who never even knew him.

mommy to Kaden, Brody and angel Ava said...

That is such a wonderful idea. I love it.

The Barton Bunch said...

You guys are so awesome!! Always thinking of others! I would love to help...I will start gathering things and making some blankies. :)

Aimee said...

I would love to help! The places where you're donating mean a lot to me. I work with PCMC and Gunnison Valley on a regular basis with my job! I bet my sister would like to help too....

Anonymous said...

Joss and Aimee

I emailed you, but I guess you haven't seen it yet. I'm going to post your blog on and LDS site I go on that has LDS moms from all over the U.S. that would LOVE to help out. Just wanted you to know.

Karie