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Entries from February 1, 2008 - February 29, 2008

Tuesday
Feb262008

Arden’s Auction

So far we have auctioned two items, a football signed by Donavan McNabb and the Philadelphia Zoo Experience.  Combined they raised $900 that went directly to Type I diabetes research!  Both items were donated by Arden’s Day readers that wanted to help and our third offering is no different.  

Rosanne works with Arden’s mom.  She is an Arden’s Day supporter that wanted to do more.  Rosanne enlisted the help of her brother-in-law Salvatore.  Sal is a photographer so Rosanne asked him to donate one of his pieces to our auction.  Today we are proudly offering for auction this beautiful black and white of the New York City skyline.  Professionally matted and framed by Rosanne this image will make a wonderful addition to your home or office.

Please take a moment to check out the auction page.  Don’t forget that your winning bid is 100% tax deductible and 1,000,000 % a great thing to do!  Learn more here. 

You can see other photos from the artist here:  Salvatore Rotondo

Friday
Feb152008

Slow and Steady

I wanted to share a snippet from an email I received recently.  It was in response to our video, ‘Six Month’s Worth of Used Needles’.  

NEED LETTER

This is really very touching!  I know many of you have likely passed our site on to a friend or family member and we are grateful for that.  Please remember what the site is trying to accomplish. We are raising donations that fund research to find a cure.  But also awareness, which I believe will be vital to Arden living the most normal life possible.  That is why we persist and why we appreciate your support.

Recently I spoke at a local MOMS Club(r) meeting about Type I diabetes.  I stressed how important it is that we educate our children and ourselves about the struggles of others.  This isn’t a new found philosophy for me.  That is, I didn’t adopt that idea after Arden was diagnosed.  I’ve always felt very strongly that understanding is key.  And I believe strongly that the more people that understand Type, the better chance Arden has.  

 

A police officer unknowingly detains a suspected drunk. The “drunk” is actually a diabetic heading for a seizure and unable to communicate.  You read that story a few times a year.  A diabetic man was ejected from a commuter train a few months ago (thought to be drunk) and almost died in the parking lot of a rural station.  You know what saved him?  A person with knowledge of how a diabetic acts when their blood sugar is low.  A person like you.  Because you read this and don’t just delete it, you know.  You will, in a very organic way pass on what you learn here.  To your children, spouse, neighbor or co-worker.  Perhaps one day they will save Arden’s life in a parking lot...

If someone that this blog touches is in a room with Arden when she is checking her blood sugar, injecting herself or maybe acting strange from a low.  And because of what they’ve learned here don’t seem scared, shocked or horrified.  If they don’t just act as if nothing odd has happened but truly aren’t effected.  That understanding, that non-reaction will do more for Arden’s self-esteem then you may ever know.   

So, is it difficult to forward an email to someone you aren’t sure will welcome it?  I guess.  I know I once thought that.  But I did it.  One day I just sent this to everyone and it didn’t kill one person.  It may have actually saved someone, or one day will.

Education is key...  Transparency is the teacher...  And you are the conduit... 

Friday
Feb082008

Auction: Philadelphia Zoo Tour

We were fortunate enough to meet Mr. Vik Dewan a few weeks ago. Mr. Dewan is the President and CEO of the Philadelphia Zoo.  During our visit I mentioned Arden’s website to Mr. Dewan and he was kind enough to offer to help us raise money for the JDRF.  I explained how we were able to raise $500 by auctioning the Donovan McNabb Football and asked him if he had something similar to donate.

I just received the auction item and it’s something I can vouch for personally.  You are definitely going to want to bid on this amazing and rare treat!

The auction winner will receive Free Admission for up to four people, a Personal Behind-The-Scenes Tour of the Zoo and a Channel 6 ZooBalloon Ride.

The Philadelphia Zoo is even more amazing when you see it from the zoo keepers viewpoint.  Take it from me, you haven’t seen a tiger until you’ve stood just two feet outside of his cage!

Click here to be taken to the Philadelphia Zoo Auction Page.

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The following are archived comments from this post. You can post new comments below.

Scott
Let's hear it for Maria for entering the first bid!!!  Thank you Maria!  

Current bid is $200.
Friday, February 8, 2008 - 05:23 PM
Scott
You guys are terrific!  New high bid is $400!  Than you Mike and Jill!
Friday, February 8, 2008 - 08:27 PM
Scott
The auction has ended.  The high bidder has been contacted.  Thank you all for your generous support!  Our next auction will be an original piece of art donated by a Arden's Day reader.  

Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks.
Friday, February 15, 2008 - 08:11 PM