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While browsing the Bridgeport News a few weeks back I read about “Elmer’s Kids” and decided to call the number listed for more information. Coach Elmer Mestrovic has been holding fundraisers for 30 years to help area children attend the Illinois Special Olympics. His goal is to help 50 kids and I thought this would be an worthwhile event to support so I volunteered to help set up tables and chairs.

Here are the details from that article: Feb. 19, 2011, at Nativity of Our Lord Church basement, 653 W 37th, 6PM to 10PM. $20 per person, pay at the door and includes beer, wine, food and music.

If you would like to make a donation or even donate some time please contact Johanne Lakomiak at




Click here for more information about Coach Elmer and his work with the Special Olympics

This year I will be turning 50 years old and I wanted to do something to commemorate this milestone. I’ve decided to set a goal to perform 50 acts of philanthropy by my birthday. In addition to donating my time to help others I will use this blog and my facebook profile to promote these organizations and causes. I hope that you will be inspired to help them with your time, or financial support. Please check back for more information about who I will be helping.

Thank you!

I am making my site pink in memory of my mom who died from metastasized breast cancer on December 26th, 2000. It was her request that people remember her by supporting Children’s Memorial Hospital’s Oncology department.

In the spring of 1999 my mom went to Edward Fox Studios to have this portrait taken as a Mother’s Day gift to us. She was recovering from treatments the year before and her hair came back curlier than it had been in decades.

Don’t wait until it is too late, make an appointment for a breast exam or perform a self exam today. The life you save may be your own.
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The line-up for this year’s Bluesfest is out and it looks pretty good considering the budget cuts. It is set for June 11-13 and you can see the schedule by visiting Explore Chicago Chicago Bluesfest 2010

Earlier this year I made the decision to reduce the plastic bags I get at the grocery by using sacks.

Last weekend I raked up the mulch and planted flowers in my front yard.

This weekend I’m planting a container garden of herbs and vegs for my porch.

Reduce, reuse, recycle and remember, we only have one Mother Earth. You are going to miss Her when she is gone!

Last week I posted a link to glassslipperproject.org that gives prom dresses to high school students who can’t afford one. This year their goal is to dress 2100 girls.

Since then I volunteered to help them break down the boutique on May 8th and they sent an email to all volunteers asking for the following items;
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Things we need:
.Black Eyeliner
.Lip gloss (clear or colored)
.Shoes: Evening dress/formalwear shoes in all colors and sizes
.Sparkly Jewelry
.Large size dresses

Sincerely,

The Glass Slipper Project Board of Directors
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They also need FEMALE volunteers who are older than 18 and NOT in high school so if you can help them please contact them ASAP @ The Glass Slipper Project