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DONATIONS UPDATE

We have chosen to set up a 501 C3 Non-Profit tax deductable account under Positive impact. I've changed the "Donate to Margaret's Recovery Button" on the side of the blog to go directly to the Positive Impact site vs. Paypal. Also If you'd prefer to pay by check, Please mail checks for Margaret Manning to :

Positive Impact
PO Box 8048
Chandler Az 85246

(Write check out to Positive Impact with Margaret Manning's name in the memo)

Thank you so much everyone! We are very grateful for all the prayers and support on Margaret's behalf.

Your Questions Answered

Q. Why has Margaret Chosen not to do Chemotherapy and why doesn't insurance cover her treatments?

A. Margaret has an extremely rare form of cancer (Mantle Cell Lymphoma). Unlike many cancers, this particular type is not effectively treated with the standard chemotherapy. Doctors have informed her that if she proceeds with Chemotherapy, she will only live an average of 3 years. There is a treatment available in the U.S. but unfortunately it is in Texas, and being out of state it is not covered by insurance. Our family has great hope that the treatments she will receive in TX will be effective and that she will be healed of her condition. For this reason we are asking for donations at this time! Thanks for all of your prayers and support.

DEAR FAMILY & FRIENDS

Margaret Manning has recently been diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma cancer. With the help of family and friends, we have spent the last few days researching as many options for treatment as possible. After much study, we have come to the decision to pursue the Burzynski Clinic in Houston, TX. For more information about the clinic, please see their website at http://www.burzynskiclinic.com/.

Margaret has a consultation at the clinic scheduled for Monday, March 30, 2009. After the initial consultation, she will be staying in Houston for 2-3 weeks as an outpatient. How long she remains in Houston will depend on the treatment prescribed and how long it takes for her to become stabilized on the medication.

After the initial 2-3 week period, Margaret will return to Mesa and continue her medication and therapy at home under the care of her primary doctor for a period estimated to last 6-12 months. She will return to Houston about every 2 months for the doctors to check on her progress.

At this time, the family is in need of funds to pay for the treatment. We know that this is a hard financial time for everyone right now, but ask that out of the generosity of your heart and your love for Margaret and her family that you would be able to help us to pursue this treatment.

Margaret has done so much for everyone she has come in contact with, and now it is our turn to do something for her. She has so much faith that she will be healed and that she will be here to see her children and grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren grow. With the help of the Lord, we know she will continue to be an influence for good in the lives of those around her for many years to come.

At this point we are hoping to raise enough money to meet the initial treatment costs of $17,000. The long term costs we plan to raise with upcoming fundraisers. We have started this blog in an effort to update everyone with Margaret’s progress and also for the fundraising efforts.

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

We really need donations at this time. Cash, Credit Cards, Checks, Flight miles, points for rental cars or hotels, volunteering to be in charge of a fundraiser, etc. will all be very appreciated. We can also use as much help towards fundraising efforts as possible. Please see the “Fundraisers In Planning Stages” post below for specific needs at this time. Future fundraising is greatly appreciated!

CONTACTS: If you are able to contribute in any of these or any other way, please contact Andrea Manning at amanning24@gmail.com or 480-980-2507 (Margaret’s daughter-in-law) or Maria Stradling at onesmartchicken@gmail.com or 480-794-0331 (Margaret’s Daughter)

We have set up a donation account on behalf of Margaret at Wells Fargo Bank. We have also set up a paypal account where debit/credit card payments will be accepted. Please click HERE to donate.

FUNDRAISERS IN PLANNING STAGES

We can still use more – please contact Andrea or Maria to volunteer to plan and run another fundraiser:

Thomas and James Manning Art Sale -
Margaret’s son Thomas, who is currently serving a mission for his church, completed a beautiful painting of the Mesa Temple before he left. The painting will be available as a print or on canvas and in various sizes. - Thomas has also completed 2 other paintings that will be for sale. There is another painting of the Mesa Temple, as well as a beautiful Hot Air Balloon painting. - James has also painted a surfing picture that will be available. - Information on ordering will be available on this blog as it becomes available.

"High Hopes" Benefit Concert–
Headed up by Diane Hale, featuring performers and a silent auction – possibly a bake sale. Planned for April or May. - We are in need of items for the silent auction, as well as a committee to run the auction. - A bake sale before and during intermission may be another way to raise money at this event. If someone is interested in running the bake sale and getting items to sell, that may help as well.

"High Hopes" Spaghetti Dinner and Service Auction-
Planned for end of April or sometime in May. Date will be forthcoming. - We are in need of services for the auction. If you are able to donate a service, please contact Andrea or Maria at the email addresses or phone numbers above.

- Ideas for the service auction include (but are NOT limited to):

Hair Cut/Style Perm Hair Color, Tax Preparation, Computer Trouble Shooting, Make Prom Dress, Spend night/weekend at cabin, Massage, Cater a Dinner, Cinnamon Rolls, Pies, Plant a Garden, Plane Ticket, Build Shelves, Organize Closet, Mow Lawn, Rake Leaves, Cut Wood, Baby Sit, Fix Cars, Change Oil, Sell item-It has to be really good! Rent Equipment-Sound Equipment Garden Equipment (tiller) ATV Trailer or camper, Background music for wedding, Karaoke for party, String Quartet, Cater Wedding, Wedding Photography, Family Photography, Clean Pool, House Sit, Pet Sit, Watch kids for weekend, Tickets to show, AC tune up, House Cleaning, Haul Junk Away, Help with Landscaping, Art or Craft item, Typing, Homemade Salsa, Spanish or other language lessons, Music Lessons, Sewing Lessons, Other lessons, Accompanist, Recording studio time, Voice Lessons, Handyman, Sew Merit Badges, Sew Repairs/Alterations, Upholstery, Tutoring, Ice Cream coupons (Cold Stone), Frozen Yogurt (Golden Spoon), Movies, Piano Tuning, Homemade Rolls, Ride to the Airport, Sew Halloween costume, Clean Bathroom, Make and Decorate Birthday Cake, Family Home Evening kit with lesson all prepared, Handmade Jewelry, Piano Lessons, Machine Embroidery-(Monogram), Car Detailing, Car Washing, Grocery Shopping, Drive Kids to Lessons/Practice/Game, Cool Purse (Like Londa Makes), Weeding, Dental Check-up/Cleaning