March 22, 2011

Donations for Austin

My bloggie friend, Amie of Kitty Cats and Airplanes, is asking all blogger for our help for a little boy who is fighting for his life.  She has asked that we spread the word on his family's behalf.

Meet Austin

Last summer Austin contracted a deadly stain of E. Coli that caused his kidneys to shut down. Though he escaped with his life, his kidneys took a huge hit.
As you can imagine, the cost of a transplant is high, even with insurance.  They are hoping to raise $50,000 (of the $500,000) for the transplant and anti-rejection medicine.  There are several fundraisers being worked by family and friends.
Crystal of Crystal's Craft Spot  and a personal friend of the family is setting up up an online donation/giveaway. There will be several prize packages to be won and a $2 donation to the family will buy you an entry for any of the prize packages. You can enter as many times as you would like. You can go to the donation website by clicking here. I know that times are tough and not everyone can donate.  If it's not in your budget right now, consider spreading the word about Austin. Blog,tweet , facebook, spread the word in any way you can.
Thank you and God bless little Austin

4 comments:

  1. thanks Maria for posting this; I made a small donation, such a sad situation indeed!

    betty

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  2. Such a sad situation and brave boy!!! Going to donate and praying from here on!! So kind of you to share this and help spread the word.

    HUGS,
    Coreen xoxo

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  3. Thank you for helping spread the word. I know every little bit helps.
    -Crystal @ Crystal's Craft Spot

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  4. Oh that poor little guy - thanks for posting this - I'll go over there.

    sandie

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