Dog'gone Cute

I was asked by the CEO of our company to help with a fundraiser for our JDRF ambassador child from 2009. Breah, now a cute little 6 year old, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes a couple years back and had a seizure the other day. Her parents, afraid she may never wake up, called for our help. They were looking to purchase a diabetes service dog. The cost - let me spell it out...

EIGHTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS.

 I obliged. 

I lead the operations to organize a several days of events. Jeans days, a breakfast, and a raffle. 

With the help of many, I am proud to call the day a success and the single most rewarding day of my corporate career. 

Breah and her family enjoying breakfast.
Yes, that is spooky me in the hall collecting for raffle tickets!

Over 100 attendees!

Several volunteers to cook/serve/decorate/clean-up/donate.

Decorations by Connie! Dogs -what else right?

My heart mended this day.

After looking at her mother's reaction, I could no longer keep my own tears in. I say a true Christian is the type that does good things and doesn't expect a thank you. On this day, I had to share, not because I did anything...but because several people stepped up to the plate. It goes to show there is still good in the world. Breah has become a part of our family at HMA, and soon, Chase Murphy (the chocolate lab service) will be a part of hers. Thank you Hippler family for choosing us to help you. I think we all needed it.