Friday, August 31, 2012

Give a Little, Get a Lot: Free Heart Party Download

It’s hard to believe it’s been almost 18 months since Daphne passed away. I still miss her every day. I look at this photo—the only one that comes close to capturing the radiance of her spirit—and I think how sad it is that so few people got to experience her light in person. I have no doubt that she is very busy in the spirit world, fulfilling the mission God has called her to serve. For my part, I feel obligated to carry her light into the world and do as much good as I possibly can.

 
Because of Daphne, I found a new “family” of heart moms—brave, humble mothers called as guardians for great spirits born with broken hearts. It’s for these incredible women and their children that I support the American Heart Association, whose funding for pediatric cardiac research is second only to the federal government’s.

One way I support the AHA is by participating in my local Heart Walk and raising money specifically for pediatric research and programs. (Learn more about the Moms with Heart program.)

My fundraising goal for this year is $2,500. It’s an ambitious goal, but it’s a great cause. Did you know that 1 in 100 babies is born with a CHD? That’s a lot of children and families who benefit from ongoing pediatric research. You can help these children by making a donation today! Here’s how:

Option 1: Donate $25 through my official Heart Walk webpage. This is the smallest donation accepted online by the AHA.

Option 2: If you can’t give $25, please make a smaller donation via PayPal to rachel_l_gainer@yahoo.com. Every dollar makes a difference—$2, $5, $10, whatever you can give.

As a thank you for your donation, please download this free heart party designed in honor of Daphne by my friend Shasta Knight from Sassy Dean.




The party includes alphabet and heart pennants for a banner, six different cupcake wrappers, and fill-in-the-blank notecards for a baby shower, bridal shower, birthday, or other happy gathering.
 
Heart moms, use this party to celebrate your heart hero's birthday, homecoming, operation anniversary, angel anniversary, or other special day.

Please share the link to this free party download with everyone you know. Link to it on Pinterest. Share Daphne’s story, and help me reach my fundraising goal so that other heart babies will live longer, fuller lives.

Thank you for your support!

3 comments:

  1. Rachel,
    I've spent the last while reading your blog and being updated on your whole experience. Know that I have tears flowing right now as I've realized that our girls were born 3 days apart. I can't help but realize how brief Daphne's Earthly life was especially as I now compare our girls and what I was doing when you were in AL, etc. She really is a beautiful girl and I've enjoyed learning about this side of your life. We are a summation of our life experiences. You are a wonderful woman and I'm glad to call you my friend.

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  2. I'm not sure this comment will make it to you since the post is from a while ago, but your sweet Daphne has touched my life. My daughter had OHS two months ago for Tetralogy of Fallot. I am a bit obsessed with all things CHD related. Thank you for sharing her and your testimony. You are amazing and so was she--and so IS she :). Hugs momma!

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