THE TOP 12 VIGNETTES
Here are the top 12 VIGNETTES that will appear in order in the calendar month, starting with January:
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AND HERE ARE THE WINNERS OF THE 2014 LITTLE ANGEL CALENDAR
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Everyone is a winner and the remaining angels will all get a vignette in the 2014 Little Angel Calendar to benefit AAMC NICU!!
ANGELS RAISE MONEY FOR AAMC NICU
I am so pleased to announce that the 2013 Little Angels raised over $21,000 for AAMC NICU. Congratulations to all of you who support this wonderful cause. Little did I know that when I produced the first calendar in 2009, we would raise over $90,000 in the following years! Isn't it wonderful to know that your money is being put to good use to your hospital in your area? AAMC NICU is the best!
Here is Carol's e mail that was written to Jan Wood, Head of Foundation and copied to me:
Dear Jan and Linda,
This is amazaing work and great for our staff to support unit educational opportunities, complete some very needed suppy/equipment that benefit our babies in the Clatanoff. I cannot personaly even imagine what it would be like without someone like Linda in our community to support such a wonderful need for famlies. this is absolutely the best gift for my day. Thank you again and for sharng the good news. Thanks again from the bottom of my heart.
Carol A. Lacher, MS, RN
Clinical Director NICU
I am so proud of each and every one of you who participated in this wonderful fundraiser. All I did was spearhead the campaign. YOU did all the work! Bless you for answering the call and please know that your monies are well spent on the tiniest, most vulnerable patient at AAMC.
POSH PETS TEAMS UP WITH PERFECT PET RESORT TO HELP COMPANIONS FOR HEROES
CALLING ALL CANINE MODELS
We are pleased to announce that we are parterning with Perfect Pet Resort in Lothian, MD to help raise funds for Companions for Heroes by photographing all canine models for our premier Posh Pets Calendar. Please visit their website to learn all about this amazing organization. Don't forget to review the CBS Evening news segment.
Here is the founder's story, which you can also read on their website:
F O U N D E R 'S S T O R Y
Sharpe (originally from Saint Simons Island, GA) served in the U.S. Air Force Security Forces where he endured several incidents that, at the time, didn’t affect his personal relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues (or so he thought). However, a short time after his first deployment during November 2001 where a life-threatening situation occurred (one-one confrontation with a Taliban sympathizer pointing his weapon in Sharpe’s face during Entry Control Point Checks), he began to act violently towards his family, friends and himself – all symptoms of Sharpe being diagnosed eight years later by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) with having Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Sharpe found himself waking up in the middle of the night with cold sweats, random crying, having outbursts while blaming and questioning himself how he had handled the life-threatening situations he had found himself in.
Then, Sharpe was introduced to a little rescue pit bull puppy, Cheyenne. Cheyenne witnessed one of Sharpe’s many outbursts (hyper-arousal) shortly after he adopted her from an independent pit bull rescue organization. While Sharpe was in the act, he noticed this little pit bull puppy wagging her tail looking up at him with those playful puppy-dog eyes while turning her head from left to right, knowing that something was wrong with him. Sharpe found himself fixated on this new little puppy that had come into his life during his violent outburst and froze, picked her up and told Cheyenne (while crying) everything he was suffering with was in his head.
Sharpe: Pakistan (2004)
Immediately, Sharpe felt so relieved; like a 10,000-pound weight had been lifted off his chest. Soon after, Sharpe’s family and friends noticed a significant change in his behavior – a reduced number of outbursts, better attitude, etc. – all because of this little pit bull puppy. So, in October 2009, Sharpe (with his faith in God) set out on a mission to share his personal struggles and success stories with his brothers and sisters-in-arms, firefighters, police officers, first responders and patients suffering with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or similar symptoms. Sharpe’s hope is that C4H will aid them in their recovery while at the same time saving our nation’s shelter and rescue animals.
Today, C4H has aided hundreds of our nation’s heroes while finding loving homes for shelter and rescue pets since its inception in October 2009.
Sharpe was born and raised, and currently resides on Saint Simons Island, GA with his wife, Jenny and their son, Dax.
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About Perfect Pet Resort
For more than 10 years, Perfect Pet Resort has catered exclusively to dogs and cats. This state-of-the-art 16,000 square foot, two-story resort is situated on 14+ acres in Southern Anne Arundel County. The quality services provided by Perfect Pet Resort include overnight vacations, daycare, spa, and canine training. Through a professional caring team, four-legged guests enjoy comfort, safety and enrichment for a perfect pet experience. Please visit www.perfectpetresort.com for more information or stop by the resort any time for an onsite tour.
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Would you like to be a part of our growing family in helping raise funds for Companions for Heroes? Do you have the cutest, most handsome, best mannered dog who you would love to be featured in our premier calendar? If so, please send me an e mail and I will be happy to send you more information. All breeds are accepted; only requirement is good manners and great smiles! In lieu of a session fee, a $100 donation to Companions for Heroes is required.
All canines will be considered for the 2014 Posh Pets Calendar through a voting system! $1 per vote. All votes(100% tax deductible) will benefit Companions for Heroes.
Sessions are scheduled on May 31, June 1 and June 15 at Perfect Pet Resort!
...making a difference one paw print at a time........
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