Thursday, March 15, 2012
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Lending a helping hand...
Last year, you probably remember I was campaigning for a friend of mine whose little boy was diagnosed with autism, sensory processing disorder, and extreme anxiety. The goal was to raise $13,000 for a service dog for her little boy. Now, that he has been approved for the dog, and has the money for that, he needs approximately $10,000 to get him, his mom, and another adult from Quesnel, BC to Xenia, OH for two weeks of training with his dog.
Please read Thor's story, and if you are able to help , even by passing this along it would be greatly appreciated
Thor is an active, sweet, 3 year old boy who lives with his Mom in Quesnel, BC (Canada). On April 14th, 2011 Thor was diagnosed with Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, and Extreme Anxiety; he leads a life apart from others his age.
Many times, Thor is left feeling scared, stressed, over-sensitive, angry, and alone. Thor's brain has difficulty processing the sensory information that he perceives. Many times sights, sounds, smells, and touch can overwhelm him and even be painful. This usually leads to outbursts and a desire to flee the situation (run away & hide).
An Autism Service Dog would allow Thor the ability to have more freedom when we are in public by having him tethered to the dog which would give him a sense of independence and safety. A service dog would also be able to track and retrieve Thor if he were to wander or hide, alert me if he does wander, interrupt self-harming behavior, comfort him when he is upset or having a meltdown, and ease transitions by providing a constant calming presence. It would give me another set of eyes to keep Thor safe.
Thor is a loving child who wants nothing more than to be part of the world as best as he can. He becomes easily tired and overwhelmed if presented with too much unknown all at once. He is a creature of habit, with a strict adherence to the plan as it is laid in his mind.
A well trained Autism Service Dog can make the difference between Thor becoming a fully functioning child, or one that must hide when something new is introduced into his life. This dog could be life saving. Did you hear about the 3 year old Autistic boy in Quebec last Spring? He was playing with his siblings in the yard and in a split second he was gone. They found him a month later on the bank of a river. Another young Autistic girl in the US wandered away and was found the next morning, she had drowned in a water-filled hole at a construction site. (these stories continue to happen, as "elopement" is so very common among Autistic children, and Thor is no exception) Had either of those children been lucky enough to have a service dog, their stories may have ended differently. I am terrified that Thor will end up being one of those stories, and I am determined to make sure that doesn't happen.
We've raised the $13,000 needed for Thor's Autism Service Dog, but now must raise the almost $10,000 for the 2 week trip to attend service dog training and bring home Thor's pawtner. We (2 adults and Thor) must travel over 3,000 miles to Xenia, Ohio from Quesnel, BC, Canada. Hotels, flights, car rental, and more are the costs we are facing. Please see the links below to see Thor's video, fundraising page, and blog where you can see photos and updates on Thor's journey as well as info on how to donate to his cause.
Thank you for your support!!
YouCaring.com Fundraiser page
FACEBOOK: Paws 4 Thor
BLOG: www.paws4thor.com
EMAIL: eblocksidge@gmail.com
Please read Thor's story, and if you are able to help , even by passing this along it would be greatly appreciated
Thor is an active, sweet, 3 year old boy who lives with his Mom in Quesnel, BC (Canada). On April 14th, 2011 Thor was diagnosed with Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, and Extreme Anxiety; he leads a life apart from others his age.
Many times, Thor is left feeling scared, stressed, over-sensitive, angry, and alone. Thor's brain has difficulty processing the sensory information that he perceives. Many times sights, sounds, smells, and touch can overwhelm him and even be painful. This usually leads to outbursts and a desire to flee the situation (run away & hide).
An Autism Service Dog would allow Thor the ability to have more freedom when we are in public by having him tethered to the dog which would give him a sense of independence and safety. A service dog would also be able to track and retrieve Thor if he were to wander or hide, alert me if he does wander, interrupt self-harming behavior, comfort him when he is upset or having a meltdown, and ease transitions by providing a constant calming presence. It would give me another set of eyes to keep Thor safe.
Thor is a loving child who wants nothing more than to be part of the world as best as he can. He becomes easily tired and overwhelmed if presented with too much unknown all at once. He is a creature of habit, with a strict adherence to the plan as it is laid in his mind.
A well trained Autism Service Dog can make the difference between Thor becoming a fully functioning child, or one that must hide when something new is introduced into his life. This dog could be life saving. Did you hear about the 3 year old Autistic boy in Quebec last Spring? He was playing with his siblings in the yard and in a split second he was gone. They found him a month later on the bank of a river. Another young Autistic girl in the US wandered away and was found the next morning, she had drowned in a water-filled hole at a construction site. (these stories continue to happen, as "elopement" is so very common among Autistic children, and Thor is no exception) Had either of those children been lucky enough to have a service dog, their stories may have ended differently. I am terrified that Thor will end up being one of those stories, and I am determined to make sure that doesn't happen.
We've raised the $13,000 needed for Thor's Autism Service Dog, but now must raise the almost $10,000 for the 2 week trip to attend service dog training and bring home Thor's pawtner. We (2 adults and Thor) must travel over 3,000 miles to Xenia, Ohio from Quesnel, BC, Canada. Hotels, flights, car rental, and more are the costs we are facing. Please see the links below to see Thor's video, fundraising page, and blog where you can see photos and updates on Thor's journey as well as info on how to donate to his cause.
Thank you for your support!!
YouCaring.com Fundraiser page
FACEBOOK: Paws 4 Thor
BLOG: www.paws4thor.com
EMAIL: eblocksidge@gmail.com
Monday, February 27, 2012
Small Town Love
I have been super busy these last weeks. A lot has me going these days. I have a few new hats that I can say I proudly wear. I have newly become a member of the Quesnel Art Gallery. I am really excited to be a part of the upcoming art show "For the Love of Felt" with four other wonderfully talented fibre artists! I am also a member and director at Cariboo Keepsakes Local Arts and Crafts here in Quesnel. I just signed on as a member and have also begun blogging for Small Town Love , which is new to Quesnel, and is the brainchild of the wonderfully and brilliantly talented Amy Quarry of Adboom Studios. I am really excited about my new ventures, and I am very much looking forward to what 2012 has in store for me!! :)
Monday, January 2, 2012
Happy New Year!
Well, sorry for the lack of posts here. I actually just figured out how to access my blog dashboard once again after all the changes with my Google account! Why does it have to be so complicated?? I will be posting more again very soon. Lots of things in the works for me this year, and I can't wait to finish planning and sharing with all of you. Hope everything is wonderful in your parts of the world!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Cariboo Butterfly Holiday Special!
Holiday Special for Facebook Fans Only! For current fans and new fans, Multicoloured Felted Soaps 4 for $20 plus shipping, regularly priced $8 per bar. Place orders now for Christmas! This promotion ends November 15th. These make fantastic stocking stuffers! Choose from these scents : Chamomile, Calendula, Goat's Milk, Tea Tree , Lavender,Blackberry Sage, Dragon's Blood, vanilla spice, chocolate, and unscented.
To order: message me with what colours you want, scents and how many bars. I will write up an invoice and email it to you. Payment is due at time order is placed. I accept paypal only for anyone not local to Quesnel. Quesnel folks, I accept paypal, cash or cheque and we can arrange a time to meet to get payment. Allow 1-3 weeks delivery depending on soap availability. Thanks!
To order: message me with what colours you want, scents and how many bars. I will write up an invoice and email it to you. Payment is due at time order is placed. I accept paypal only for anyone not local to Quesnel. Quesnel folks, I accept paypal, cash or cheque and we can arrange a time to meet to get payment. Allow 1-3 weeks delivery depending on soap availability. Thanks!
Monday, September 26, 2011
Blogging on the back burner...
Wow, how incredibly busy I have been. I have so much on the go, and I suspect that I will not have much time to blog in the next several weeks. My daughter just started to kindergarten, and so now I am finding my spare time is not so spare. :) I am currently working on designing a art display to showcase my work in the Artrium at the Quesnel Arts and Recreation Centre for the month of October! That is really exciting. I am also have some workshops coming up in November and December that I need to plan for. I have several items for sale at Cariboo Keepsakes in Quesnel, and I soon will be volunteering my time working some shifts there pretty soon. I also have another venture in the works...details to come later. So, busy times ahead for me. All this, and with orders for soaps, and scarves to do as well!! Plus we are planning a big trip to the states for Christmas that I need to make stuff for! Exciting times ahead! :) Here are some pictures of my latest projects.
Cheers!
Cheers!
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