Over the course of learning about what Brylea is dealing with I have had several people contact me and ask what they can do to help. It seems everytime my answer is prayer. However, today my answer is a little different. I was introduced to a woman whose daughter has been dealing with arthritis for 7 years. She has introduced me to an opportunity that I CANNOT pass up. This is where I am asking for your help as well.
In September, there is a weekend long conference at Great Wolf Lodge. This is not some ordinary conference. It is a three day chance to talk with fellow doctors, nutritionists, and parents who are knowledgable in arthritis. This is a chance for Nathan and I to get a better perspective in how to help Brylea. This is a three day weekend where Brylea can meet other children going through exactly what she goes through. I believe this conference was meant for us to learn as a family how how to treat arthritis.
Now, this is where *YOU* can come into play. The conference is free. Absolutely free. There is just one catch. We have to raise $1500 by JULY 31ST to be able to attend the conference. I know...I know! That is THIRTEEN days away. I understand this. However, something inside of me is screaming that I have to try. I have to try for Brylea to raise this money. I realize I do not have time to organize some kind of charity fundraising event. This is why I am writing this now. This is it. This is my only way of getting my message out to everyone. I spoke with my mother and she had a great perspective. All I need is 75 willing people to donate at least $20. I have OVER 300 friends on my Facebook alone. I see posts and reposts about cancer awareness, autism awareness, "If you are Truly My Friend" reposts. Now I am asking for a repost of this blog post. If you cannot donate $20...donate what you can. If you are just financially strapped then I am asking that you repost this blog post to anyone and everyone. Copy and paste it into an e-mail and forward the snot out of this. I KNOW I can raise this money but I CANNOT do it without *YOUR* help.
The next question may be how to donate. To make sure that people realize this is a legit fundraiser (and not a way for Nathan and I to get a down payment on a really cute sportscar lol) I have set up a benefit account at Wells Fargo. All you have to do (or your family, friends, etc...) is walk into your nearest Wells Fargo and ask to donate to the benefit account set up for Brylea Longenecker or the benefit account set up by Ashlea Longenecker. They will be more than happy to help you. If you have any more questions feel free to contact me at longawhats02@yahoo.com. Thank you so much for reading this! I wish I had a gift for every donation like PBS but I don't. I just have the hope that this conference can make a HUGE difference in Brylea's life.
Thank you again!
The Longenecker's
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