My two brothers, my mom, and I visited a local convenience store where we met a beautiful auburn-colored dog when I was turning 12. She looked to be a lab and shepherd mix, who was rather large with big beautiful brown eyes. The dog was very friendly and well-mannered, so I played with her for a moment while everyone else went into the store. She seemed to be sick and her skeleton was showing, due to being underweight. (Read More)

On the heels of a recent kidnapping, the local police officers are encouraging parents to call the police, whenever any person is claiming to represent a government agency. According to Reed, Detman, & Spivey
(2010), the suspect had tricked the parents by stating that she was with the local child protection agency. Now, police are asking all parents to ask any person representing a public agency for their credentials and identification... (Read more)

Are you an aspiring author who wants to enter your short story in a contest? Is your story ready to compete against thousands of others? Then, the Internet has become a perfect tool for you to get started. First of all, you will need to research the different writing communities for legitimate contests to enter. Web sites for authors such as www.writing.com or www.fanstory.com have contest listings and community boards for aspiring writers. (Read more)

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My Dear Friends,

I am having a fundraiser to provide medical help, hospice, funeral preparations and more as she has terminal liver cancer. you may go here http://soyliciousfundraiser.com/pattireyescancerfund or you can go through paypal seacrest33@gmail.com there is also a donate button on www.palaceofdelights.com any prayer, donation or even a thought will help.

Thank you. Diane Seacrest

Today, I publish my first poetry book with Lulu.com, where many new authors go to showcase their hard work. I enjoyed the experience since the publishing part was relatively easy and their format is wonderful for a self publisher. I had never published a book through this website, until today because I don’t know how simple it was to create a project. My poetry book is full of uplifting, inspirational, yet emotional poem that would touch anyone’s heart. Look for two more novels, due out in early winter which is called, “Birth of Veil” and “Ana’s Stand”. You can also follow my career at http://imogenrayne.com

To purchase please visit: Rhymes of the Heart:
http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/rhymes-of-the-heart/8319844

Camp Good Days & Special Times is a 501 c 3 non-profit organization based in Rochester, NY, but has other cities or states that host an extension of the camp also. Their mission for 30 years is to offer a place of courage and hope, where families can get their mind off the everyday plights and trials that have touched their life. In addition, they can have fun and meet new friends, who can brighten their world just because they care about what the camper is enduring. According to Camp Good Days (2010), the motto is courage knows no bounds and campers can help their own courage grow while exploring their new surroundings at the camp.

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Hi Everyone,

I am selling a collection of my poetry for 5.00 a ebook. ten percent will be given to Laugh at Cancer Org. We offer online and offline support to all families facing cancers touch in forms of greeting cards and gifts to patients.....

http://imogenrayne.com (under ebook section)

We are collecting throw blankets of any type for adults and children, who are currently undergoing chemotherapy. Any amount of blankets would help us give hope to these courageous patients, who need support and encouragement. These warm blankets will remind the patient and families that they are not alone in their fight or journey with cancer.

In 2006, Amber Bowden's beloved mother was diagnosed with Leukemia, which totally changed her life. Suddenly, she became her mother's primary caregiver, while trying to work a full time job. In addition, Amber discovered a new challenge in just trying to keep her treatment care information, and appointments organized. So, one night Amber decided to build a cancer organizer, which she presented to her mother as a gift. Her mom cried and used this book every day, as she battled this devastating disease. After the heartbreaking death of her mother, Amber thought that many newly diagnosed cancer patients may also benefit from the Medtrakker (Cancer Treatment Organizer). (Read More)

Lexi Butler is a certified jewelry designer/maker, who is a founder and owner of the online boutique called Beaded Jewels. She experienced the devastation of cancer, directly through her beloved father who was diagnosed in 2003 with stage four colorectal cancer. When she heard the devastating news from her mother over the phone, Lexi took an emergency flight to Germany to see her father one more time or so she thought. (Read more)

"Unfortunately, the recent tragic death of toddler, by an illegally kept exotic pet snake has sparked state officials into creating a new bill that will ban the import or trade of several types of pet snake. The recent discovery of several vicious African Rock pythons living in the Florida Everglades has raised new concerns on how to fight this ever-growing nightmare. According to Flesher (2009), state officials should be focusing on eliminating the pythons that have been found growing in the wild, instead penalizing the snake owners or the exotic snake dealer. However, state officials believe that this new federal ban may help stop this nightmare from moving to other states or expanding their grip on the southern parts of the sunshine state." (Read more)

A new threat has scientists worried, as a new species python has been found living in the Florida Everglades. The "African Rock Python" is considered to be meaner and more aggressive than its cousin, which is known as the Burmese Python. Florida officials scramble to save the natural habitat from the Burmese Python and the Boa Constrictors, but now they must face a new threat to the native wild life. According Reid (2009), only time will tell how many of these giant snakes actually exist in South Florida and its surrounding areas. However, scientists are arguing that there may be some hybrid offspring from the two species of python, which can add to the exotic snake nightmare facing the wildlife that calls the swamp their home. (Read more)

"We have a raffle till Christmas $2.00 for a raffle ticket to win your very own Medtrakker Organizer!!!!!
www.laughatcancer.com
www.support.laughatcancer.com

Write me for me details or for paypal address! We need your help to stay alive and growing, so help us by entering the raffle!

Thank you,

Crystal k."

Hi All....The Laugh At Cancer Org in Jacksonville, FL will be "Bringing the Holidays to the Local Nursing Homes”. We need candles, soaps, bath kits, small gifts, blankets, books, bookmarks, and lots more. Please consider helping us make these holidays...One to remember! We also need Christmas cards and lots of Bagged candy. We need you to make this happen, so let’s spread hope to those who can’t come home this year. (Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) Please contact Crystal If you can help....info@laughatcancer.org

Many public officials in Florida sprung into action and declared war against an exotic species that is invading the Florida Everglades. Currently, there is a new task force which was setup to deal with this growing problem that residents are facing. According to
Austin (2009), the Burmese Python is now being hunted and killed by the Python Patrol. New laws are aimed at slowing the "population explosion", while making snake owners "register their exotic pet" and follow more "stricter guidelines"....(Read More)

The Laugh At Cancer Organization would like to thank the Dale Jr. Foundation for their generous donation of blankets and more, which will be used for our various programs. We appreciate their seeds of kindness and hope to continue working with them in the near future. We are proud to become Partner's for Life with such a wonderful organization like the Dale Jr. Foundation.

Also, Dale Jr is asking all of his fans to help him raise money for the various charities that are close to his heart. This year, Dale Jr. is matching any and all donations given by his loyal fans to the Hard Card Membership program! Anyone who will join him and give a gift of love through their online donation program.

Their kind donation will be matched by Dale Jr. himself. Even small gift of as little as $20.00 will make a difference in the lives of those he is trying to help.

Click here to learn more about the program: http://www.thedalejrfoundation.org/hardcard.html

To learn more about his new foundation and how it is helping others. Check out his website at: www.thedalejrfoundation.org

Help us spread the word to all Dale Jr fans that you know! Let's make a difference together by spreading seeds of kindness.

Respectfully Yours,

Crystal Kauffman
Founder/President
www.laughatcancer.com

All individuals and small organizations are welcome to join us, because together we can make a difference! We can unite to find a way to help all families and pet owners in need! So tell you friend or favorite organization about us.

http://laughatcancer.com

Let's do the impossible together!

Saturday- Today Syd looks good unfortunately she came back with another positive blood culture from the 1st which could explain the fevers still persisting even though the counts are coming back up. She might not be neutropenic today. If that is the case then they will stop the Gent & the Ambisome thank goodness, but because she had the pos blood culture, we have to keep the Vanco & meripenum just to be safe. So bottom line we are not going anywhere yet.

If she stops spiking temps and no more cultures now that her vanco is therapeutic maybe we will be able to go home in a couple of days. This pretty much stinks because everyday we are here now her counts are going up and it is cutting into our home time. SYd really needs some home time to get her strength mentally & physically & from a nutrition standpoint. Although they will not wait to long before the next cycle of chemo, the higher the counts go the more of a chance the leukemic cells are replicating and we don't want to give them that chance. But is good her counts came back just as planned ( almost clockwork day 28 just as her oncologist said)

Yesterday they ended up doing a scan of her sinuses, chest abdomen & pelvis just for make sure there was no other reason for fevers and it was negative. Syd was a champ. She swallowed the contrast and it all worked out. I wasn't really excited about her having this test but I was getting worried that she was still having fevers without a source.