HELP FOR HOLLY BLOG ~ Visit Holly's NEW website @ www.help4holly.com

2007 Calendar Fundraiser

2007-01-07T17:57:00.000-08:00

New 12 month 'Authentic Soul Journey Calendar for 2007' featuring Fine Art photography illustrating the Four Elements ~ Earth, Air, Water and Fire ~ to create harmony and wholeness in your life for 2007. Creative philosophies are incorporated to bring more 'ThyMe' ('Me' time) into your life. This format that will give you a more balanced lifestyle and make life easier to spend more 'ThyMe' with your family ... it has worked for me!

Features:
• really big squares 1.5" x 2.5" for organizing your daily schedule
• each month is on it's own 13" x 19" page
• family organizer ~ great for busy families so everyone can list their activities
• accepts pencil, pen and marker
• 12 inspiring photographs
• suitable for desktop or hanging
• great for home, office and gift giving

The cost is $40 plus applicable taxes.
I will be donating $5 from each Calendar sold to the 'Help for Holly' fund for Holly Taylor. Holly is my niece's baby who was recently diagnosed with Schizencephaly. Please visit her website for more details ~ www.help4holly.com

To purchase calendars please contact Jacqueline Osmond Patrick of Authentic Soul, located in Oakville, ON @
email ~ authenticsoul@sympatico.ca
phone ~ 905.465.5224

Halton School-Wide Challenge

2007-01-06T19:27:00.000-08:00

Bishop Redding High School in Milton is hosting a 'Civies Day for a Toonie' event this month and donating all of the proceeds to help Holly.
A Halton School-Wide Challenge has been launched. Children helping children. Start a fundraiser at your school in 2007.

Bishop Redding High School Fundraising Initiatives

2007-01-06T19:17:00.000-08:00

On January 11th, 2007 Bishop Redding High School in Milton is hosting 'Civies Day for a Toonie'. Students pay $2.00 to wear something other than their uniform and all funds raised are being donated to Holly!

Thank you for your community support

2007-01-06T19:08:00.000-08:00

Thank you to the Milton Women's Business Breakfast and the Milton Choristers for making Holly their Christmas fundraiser.

Thank you to Studio Soleil, Georgetown and Studio HarmonNia, Milton and the artisans for their winter solstice Nia Community fundraiser to celebrate our gift of light - Holly!

Ann Douglas, the Mother of All Pregnancy and Parenting Author, has graciously donated the proceeds from the sale of her books to raise money for Holly ~ thanks Ann!

The Canadian Milton Champion and Stephanie Thiessen have made this fundraising possible by getting the word out to the people.

DANCE THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON NIA FUNDRAISER

2006-12-11T11:10:00.000-08:00

Join Judith Thompson from Studio Soleil and other Certified Nia instructors at Studio Harmonia to celebrate the Winter Solstice and Holly's 1st Birthday!
This child came into the world a year ago with very rare medical challenges. Her young parents live in our Halton community and are reaching out for the light of support.
Vendors will be selling their products at the event with a portion of their proceeds to be donated to Holly so plan to come by early. See vendor listing below.

Date: Thursday, December 21st, 2006 (Holly's birthday)

Time : Mix & Mingle and visit Holiday vendors from 6:30 - 7:00 & 8:30 - 9:00 pm
Nia - 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Place: STUDIO HARMONIA, Milton
New Bronte Corporate Centre - 410 Bronte St. S. Suite 201, South Entrance of building (second floor)

Cost : Suggested donation of $ 20
All donations greatly appreciated.

To register please call : 905.875.0075
info@studioharmonia.ca www.niac.ca www.nia-nia.com

Special thanks for supporting this event for Holly go to:
Darcel de Sylva from Studio Harmonia, Milton www.studioharmonia.ca
Judith Thompson from Studio Soleil, Georgetown www.studiosoleil.ca

Vendors:
Jacqueline Osmond Patrick & Andrew Patrick ~ Photography
Susan Frame ~ Pinecreek Honey ~ pure beeswax candles and honey.
Chantal Garneau ~ Himalayan salt lamps and stones/crystals.
Naomi Assenheim ~ Opal Wing Creations ~ Unique handcrafted Jewellery.
Terry Antoniewicz ~ Letter Perfect Calligraphy, Ltd.
Noriko Yamamoto ~ Pottery

Visit Holly's website at www.help4holly.com

TEXAS HOLD'EM POKER TOURNAMENT - SATURDAY DECEMBER 9 FROM 1-6 PM

2006-12-06T09:15:00.000-08:00

There is a Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament during the afternoon Saturday December 9 from 1-6 pm at Hardball Cafe in Milton
For more information visit www.help4holly.com and then 'click' under fundraisers: (http://www.help4holly.com/holdem.shtml)
Hardball Cafe is located at 8750 HWY 25 North, Milton (just north of Hwy. 401 on the west side of Hwy. 25)www.hardballcafe.com

ALYSHA BROOKE CD SALE FUNDRAISER

2006-12-06T08:44:00.000-08:00

Alysha Brooke CD 'I Talk Country' is available at 'CD Plus' in the Milton Mall or on line at www.alyshabrooke.com or www.cdbaby.com
Alysha sang at the recent 'Help4Holly Fundraiser' on December 2 which raised over $25,000 for Holly. Watch for the release of the single, 'The Angel', written by Alysha Brooke, arrangement by her band which will be dedicated to Holly Anne Taylor!
$5.00 donation from each CD sold goes to Holly.

SAMKO TOY FUNDRAISER DECEMBER 6-10

2006-12-06T08:32:00.000-08:00

Samko Toy and Gift Warehouse is having fundraising Shopping Days from December 6th - 10th. Mention the 'Help for Holly' fundraiser and have their receipts stamped by the cashier and mail them to:
Sally Bridgman at Royal Acres Music, RR2, 4075 No. 20th Side road, Rockwood, Ontario N0B 2K0.
Samko's address is 11 Peel Avenue, Toronto (Just north of Queen Street, off Gladstone Avenue 416-532-1114)
They are donating 10% of all the sales of these stamped items to Holly.

OVER $25,000 RAISED AT HELP4HOLLY DINNER & DANCE FUNDRAISER

2006-12-06T08:16:00.000-08:00

The Help4holly Dinner Dance hosted by Alysha Brooke last Saturday was a huge success. We raised over $25,000 after all expenses! Everyone is thrilled with the results. A great time was had by all who attended, and any little quirks we encountered this year, made for a great learning experience for years to follow.

The Committee, consisting of Alysha Brooke, Gale Vella, Raymond Vella, Sally Bridgman, Stephanie Lawson, Terry and Sandra Power, Valerie Taylor,Greg Ulrick, Rebecca Ross, Kyle Ramsden, and Amy Power, have to be congratulated on pulling together such a great party in only five short weeks. Special thanks to Lucetta Grace-Geller for spearheading the new website which has had over 20,000 visitors.

The entertainment was great, and thanks go out to Alysha Brooke and band including special guest, Canadian/American National Fiddle Champion Shane Cook, new upcoming rock band Apollosdown, and comedian Jason Blanchard for donating their performances, and to Rob McArthur and Lorraine Davies for the sound and DJ services. Watch for the release of the single...The Angel, written by Alysha Brooke, arrangement by her band. This single will be dedicated to Holly Anne Taylor!

Food and hosting services of Halton Hills Place were excellent and we thank you for doing it for us in only 4 weeks. And thank you to The Canadian Champion Newspaper, Stephanie Theissen for her continuous coverage of the fundraisers as they came up, and to Graham Paine for the use of his great photo of Holly and Mom Courtney. And to Underground Silk Screening of Milton, for the great signs and tshirts for the volunteer. We will use them over and over!!

Thank you to all of you that made donations, volunteers, family and friends, everyone of you made a very BIG difference to one very small, very special person's life.

Amazing results everyone.

Holly and her family's needs don't end here.. it's a lifetime of support to cover Holly's upcoming and ongoing developmental treatments and we can do it!! Keep checking the website www.help4holly.com for details on new and upcoming fundraisers, and on next year's dinner dance!!

December 2 & 3 ~ Photographic Sale Fundraiser

2006-11-12T17:45:00.000-08:00

Andy and Jackie Patrick (Courtney's Aunt) invite you to their Photographic Sale ~ Perfect for Home, Office and Christmas Holiday gift ideas.

DATES: Saturday December 2 & Sunday December 3
TIME: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm both days
LOCATION: 257 River Glen Blvd., Oakville

For more information please email jacquelineosmondpatrick@sympatico.ca
call (905) 465-5224
OR
visit Holly's 'new' website with full details including map @

http://www.help4holly.com/openhouse.shtml

December 2 - Dinner and Dance with Alysha Brooke Band

2006-11-12T17:36:00.000-08:00

Alysha Brooke and her band have generously offered to host a fundraiser for Holly.
Champion Fiddle player, Shane Cook will be performing with Alysha Brooke.

DATE: Saturday, December 2
LOCATION: Halton Hills Place, 390 Steeles Avenue
$50 per person - Tickets are now available
5:30 pm - Doors open
6:30 pm - Sit down dinner

SIlent Auction, Raffles, and MORE

To buy tickets or donate an item or service please contact us at holly@help4holly.com
or visit Holly's new website @ www.help4holly.com

To find out more about The Alysha Brooke Band visit their website @ www.alyshabrooke.com

ALYSHA BROOKE CD SALE FUNDRAISER

2006-11-12T17:27:00.000-08:00

November 25th

Nashville Country Singer Alysha Brooke is going to be at the Milton Mall to sign CD's (latest CD is 'I Talk Country') and autograph photographs

LOCATION: CD Plus, Milton Mall
TIME: 1:30 - 5:30 CD signing and autograph signing

CDs $12.99
$5.00 from each of Alysha's CD's will be donated to Holly's 'Campaign for Funds'of which will go to Holly Fund

Autographed 5" x 7" photos available $5.00
$2.50 from each photograph will be donated to the Holly fund

For more information about the Alysha Brooke Band, visit their website @ www.alyshabrooke.com

Pregnancy and Parenting Book Fundraiser

2006-11-11T10:39:00.000-08:00

The Mother of All Fundraisers

Author Ann Douglas (a friend of Holly's family) is donating 100 signed copies of her pregnancy and parenting books to help raise funds for Holly. The books (THE MOTHER OF ALL PREGNANCY BOOKS, THE MOTHER OF ALL BABY BOOKS, THE MOTHER OF ALL TODDLER BOOKS, and THE MOTHER OF ALL PARENTING BOOKS) retail for $26.99 Canadian (plus GST plus shipping). Ann will be donating the full cost of each book sold ($26.99) -- a possible total of $2699. If you are interested in ordering books, please email Ann's assistant Florence (florencekraft@gmail.com), prior to December 31, 2006.

Thank you to Kinettes of Milton

2006-10-26T09:34:00.000-07:00

Over 100 members of our Community came out for the Halloween Dance organized by the Kinettes of Milton. Special fundraising events included a 50/50 draw, raffle tickets for donated prizes and toonie tosses. Prizes were also donated for door prizes and best costumes.
Holly would like to thank the following for their gracious donations for her present and future needs that are not covered by our Health Care system

The Kinettes of Milton for their time, energy and effort
Ivy Arms
La Rose
Sobeys
Subway
The Dickens
Tim Hortons

Mj Keyhill
Ken and Bernetta Thistle
Greg and Loraine Ulrick
Mike Steeki of Snap Milton
Thanks to all that attended and made the fundraiser a great success!

Holly's Fundraising Account at CIBC is now open

2006-10-03T07:39:00.000-07:00

Thanks to the amazing support of Rob McLeod (Senior Director of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs), Caroline Stephens (Senior Director of Human Resources), and Debbie Avery (Senior Business Advisor, Oakville's Lakeshore & George Branch), and rest of the CIBC Team for making Holly's 'Campaign for Funds" possible.
The Fundraising Account is now open. You can donate funds to help Holly at any CIBC branch in Canada.
Here is the Account information you need:
00162-010-57-09512

Holly's family greatly appreciates your ongoing support.

Special Thanks

2006-10-03T07:07:00.000-07:00

I'm Holly's 'Great Aunt Jackie' and I was inspired to help Holly and her family to get the support they need to cover costs of Holly's treatments and future requirements.
I'd llke to dedicate a special thank you to Carwen (Caroline Stephens) at CIBC for making the 'Campaign for Funds' come to light and to Ann Douglas, parenting writer extrodinaire, (www.motherofallblogs.com), who set up the 'Help for Holly' website as well as her offer to donate the proceeds from 100 of her signed books (see her fundraiser below). My life long friends came to my rescue and just made it happen without a blink of an eye ~ and for that I'm eternally grateful.
~ Jacqueline Osmond Patrick

Do you have a fundraising idea for Holly?

2006-10-03T07:05:00.000-07:00

Do you have any fundraising ideas to help Holly?
Click on the comments section highlighted in green to post your comments and suggestions.

The Mother of All Fundraisers

2006-09-25T20:53:00.000-07:00

Author Ann Douglas (a friend of Holly's family) is donating 100 signed copies of her pregnancy and parenting books to help raise funds for Holly. The books (THE MOTHER OF ALL PREGNANCY BOOKS, THE MOTHER OF ALL BABY BOOKS, THE MOTHER OF ALL TODDLER BOOKS, and THE MOTHER OF ALL PARENTING BOOKS) retail for $26.99 Canadian (plus GST plus shipping). Ann will be donating the full cost of each book sold ($26.99) -- a possible total of $2699. If you are interested in ordering books, please email Ann's assistant Florence.

Meet Holly

2006-09-25T20:34:00.000-07:00

Holly Taylor isn't even ten months old, but she's already making headlines because of her health struggles and her fighting spirit. She's just been diagnosed with schizencephaly -- an extremely rare developmental birth defect characterized by abnormal slits, or clefts, in the cerebral hemispheres of the brain.

According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, individuals with clefts in both hemispheres typically experience developmental delays, delays in speech and language skills, and problems with brain-spinal cord communication. Individuals with clefts in only one hemisphere (called unilateral clefts) are often paralyzed on one side of the body, but may have average to near-average intelligence. Individuals with schizencephaly may also have an abnormally small head, mental retardation, partial or complete paralysis, or poor muscle tone. Most will experience seizures. Some individuals may have an excessive accumulation of fluid in the brain called hydrocephalus.

Holly's family is launching this website to serve as a home base for fundraising initiatives on Holly's behalf. Check back frequently for updates. If you'd like to be added to Holly's email list, please email Holly's family.