Two things---

Just wanted to let everyone know we are ready for our extended stay in NYC--- well...... not really but we are pretending!!!! My mom will be going with Grier and I to New York tomorrow. He will start radiation twice a day on Tuesday and it will be 7 days-- 14 treatments all together. I will be updating from NYC -- promise--- I am feeling a lot better! I am hoping that in between treatments Grier will feel well enough to enjoy the Holidays in the City--- there is a lot to do and see this time of year~ After radiation, if all goes according to plan he will have another round of 3F8 ( antibody treatment)- and we will be home on the 19th to enjoy the Holidays at home-

I honestly can not believe how fast our time at home went -- I am pleased to say the Christmas tree is up at our house-- and "some" decorating took place--- I was afraid after 19 days in the city I would not be up to decorating so we did a little now-- :)

Grier loves to check the mailbox-- if you want to send a note please send it to this address--- PLEASE DO NOT send large packages ( there is NO room in the room or in our suitcase--- :) If you must send something.... he likes stickers, coloring books, musical cards, quarters...

Our address in NYC---

Grier Christenbury

405 E 73rd St Room 311
New York, NY 10021

Please see the email below-- I know I have mentioned the bake sale a few moms have planned -- IT is going to be AWESOME--- I am so upset I will not be here to see it!!! They are in need of volunteers to make this a success-- Please help out if you can-- Lots of people and businesses have been working hard to make this a success---!!! I hope someone will be taking pictures from Reid's and Blackhawk so I can see it from NYC---- Thanks in advance for all the hardwork....

Amy

After participating as part of the Go Grier Go! Team at the Cure Search Walk to Conquer Kids’ Cancer, a group of WDS ( First Pres Weekday School) mothers was inspired by the support and community outreach from those who are passionate about finding a cure for Kids’ Cancer. It was also sobering to discover how many children in our community – alone – have lost their lives to or are battling Pediatric Cancer.

Grier Christenbury’s mother, Amy, has provided the following opportunity to raise awareness and funds in an effort to find a cure: Cookies for Kids’ Cancer (CFKC) Bake Sale: Sunday, December 13, 2009 1:00-5:00 PM

A group of WDS mothers have begun the process of collecting donations and obtaining sponsorship from local bakeries and shops, such as Polka-Dots, Edible Art, Suarez Bakery, Dilworth Coffee, and Smoothie King.

Two CFKC bake sale locations have also been secured:
– Reid’s Fine Foods (225 E. 7th St, Uptown)
– Blackhawk Hardware (Park Road Shopping Center)

Both locations offer the opportunity to raise awareness and funds to promote the CFKC cause because of the visibility they provide to the general public.

Amy mentioned that she really wants to have a CFKC bake sale before the end of the year because of GLAD’s - Glad to Give Program and their generous contribution to match the proceeds made from a CFKC bake sale.

The WDS will be the primary source for the success of this bake sale, and we need your help! We have identified a list of duties below. In most cases, we have determined a designated number of helpers needed for each location. However, as far as bakers go, there is no limit!

If you are interested in volunteering, please send an email to Mary Casey at caseymm22@yahoo.com. Indicate: Your top 3 interests, the location (Reid’s or Blackhawk Hardware).that is closest to where you live and you plan to support, and a contact phone number. We will accommodate on a first-come first-served basis and notify you of where your help will be needed most.

Thank you, in advance, for your time and consideration. As the mother whose idea it was to create CFKC says, “If it takes a village to raise a child, it takes the world to fight Pediatric Cancer.” We’re in this fight because every child battling Cancer deserves a fighting chance.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.gogriergo.com/
www.cookiesforkidscancer.org
www.glad.com/gladtogive



CFKC BAKE SALE LIST OF DUTIES
Bake Sale Preparation Helpers

· Volunteers to place promotional signs in storefronts (10, 10 storefronts each)

· Bakers (Unlimited): Please label and provide baked goods on a covered plastic tray.

· Volunteers to provide paper lunch bags and GLAD plastic bags of all sizes (Unlimited)

· Sign-Makers (6 per location):

Direction will be provided.

· Volunteers to offer home as a drop-off location (4) to accept deliveries on Saturday, December 12 from 2:00-4:00 PM and have deliveries available for pick-up on Sunday morning before the bake sale

· Pick-up and Delivery Drivers (6): Needed on Saturday, December 12 from 1-4:30 PM to pick up baked goods and supplies and drop them off at drop-off locations. Clean truck or van is needed.

· Pick-up and Delivery Drivers (3 per location): Needed on Sunday, December 13 from 11-3 PM to pick up baked goods and supplies and drop them off at bake sale sites. Clean truck or van is needed.

· Volunteers to Transport tables and chairs (2): We need someone to pick up tables and chairs and deliver them to the bake sale sites and then someone to return them after the sale.

· Sign-Holders (8 for Reid’s and 8 for Blackhawk Hardware): This is a great duty for older children!

NOTE: We need freezer space! If you have a deep freezer, please let us know.

Bake Sale Location Helpers

REID'S

11:00-12 noon Set-up (3)

12 noon-1:00 PM Set-up(5)

1:00-2:30 PM Station Helper (5)

2:30-4:00 PM Station Helper (5)

4:00-5:50 PM Station Helper (5)

BLACKHAWK HARDWARE

11:00-12 noon Set-up(3)

12 noon-1:00 PM Set-up(5)

1:00-2:30 PM Station Helper(5)

2:30-4:00 PM Station Helper(5)

4:00-5:30 PM Station Helper(5)