NFRC: ISO Ideas for donation to Cancer Society

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marilynfl

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A westcoast friend recently gave me her deceased mother's cashmere coat for when I stay up in my "cold" NC playhouse. Her mom passed away from cancer almost 20 years ago and she has held onto this momento since then. While the 40-year old coat is 3 sizes too big for her, it's perfect for me.

I was going to make a $100 donation to the Cancer Society in her mom's name, but was wondering if there was something else I could do...something a tad more personal?

As always, you offer the best of ideas.

 
Volunteer at your local hospital's oncology center. Children's or adult,

while I'm sure they would appreciate $, your time (I know you don't have a lot of spare time though) might be more precious. Reading to children, shopping for a family that is from out of town, bringing in your old magazines, etc.

 
I would plant a rose or a tree at your new playhouse.

When my mother passed away, I planted a lavender (her favorite color) rose bush in my garden. Every time it bloomed it made me think of her and how much she would have loved those roses.
I think a tree would be a nice gesture too.

 
Mar, you have such a good heart, I think you are over thinking this...

This is not a recent passing, her mom passed 20 years ago. Your friend would like you to enjoy her mom's coat and takes pleasure that you understand the meaningfulness of the history and most importantly, values and treasures your friendship......
Please, do not over think this.
Your smile, appreciation and continued love is all she is looking for.

Take some shots modeling it and send them to her! : )

Enjoy the new coat!

 
Hey wait... this is the kind of generosity you give

Consider this your back-at-you for all of the spectacular (!) things you do for others everyday. Colleen

 
Or, knowing your generous heart, look to do something similar to what your friend did

Not cancer or coat related, per se, but something that has great meaning to you and your recipient.

Pay it forward sometime in the future when the time is right. Colleen

 
What about a meal for the hospital hospitality house or hospice?

While that covers more than cancer it seems that a huge majority of the patients are usually there because of cancer. Home cooked food is just so comforting to people. I have arranged for coworkers and I to provide meals for Ronald McDonald House and we sit around and talk with parents, play with kids, etc. I cannot tell you what it means to them. Then you could take a few pictures and send to her along with stories shared during the meal.

 
cookies once a month. or banana bread or whatever. snacks are so welcome. Did her Mom

go to Hospice out West? maybe send something there.

 
Marilyn, maybe a small gingerbread house around the holidays?

Kids of all ages would appreciate that! (Yours, maybe not mine ;o))

 
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