Friday, February 11, 2011

Hope

This February, as I wait for the arrival of my baby #3 and get over the 4th birthday of my daughter, Hope and her beautiful family have been dealt some heartbreaking news.



Hope, a little Wellington girl turning 4 in almost a week was diagnosed with cancer 2 years ago. Since then she’s gone through countless painful and difficult procedures and earned 900 beads. Rachael (who took the stunning photos) summed it up when she wrote “In New Zealand, when a child is diagnosed with cancer, they start receiving beads. The beads are part of their story and recognise and honour a child’s bravery throughout their journey with child cancer. They are collected at each hospital visit, and for each treatment they receive on their journey” And yes, Hope, 2 years on from her first diagnosis has 900 beads.


When all these beautiful photos were taken in October 2010, Hope had been in remission and had been treatment free for 5 weeks.


This week though we all learned that Hope’s cancer has returned and is spreading – sadly this time the only treatment will be palliative. Hope’s family have been given a terribly short time frame to enjoy her. It’s devastating news for any family to have to try and come to terms with.


And so this brings me to the giveaway. Wouldn’t we all like to do something to ensure that in the time Hope has remaining her family have to worry less about money and bills. Wouldn’t you like to help ease some financial pressure so that the family can spend as much quality time as possible together?


So, I’ve put together a prize for anyone with an interest in yarn and knitting on behalf of the Hope Osborne Society. It includes:


A handmade swift, carefully handcrafted by my husband. For more details on how to use/assemble see here


Yarn -
2 x 50gms balls of Noro Kureyon, 100% wool, colour no 124 – Reds, purples and pinks.


2 x 100gms skeins of Jolly Jumbuck 4ply/fingering on the Zeus base (60% merino, 20% cashmere, 20% nylon) – colourway ‘Ancient Mariner’


1 x 100gms skein of Touch 4ply/fingering Pure NZ merino – in a lovely pastel combination of pink, purple, yellow, green and blue


2 sets of professionally made (not by me) stitch markers. These come in a beautifully made stitch marker holder.

A Work in Progress bag

Postage anywhere in the world


STOP PRESS! Tash from Knitsch would like to add a skein of Hazel Knits in the very pretty pink colourway 'Tulip' to this raffle. The details of that skein are: Artisan Sock base: This superwash fingering weight merino wool, custom-milled exclusively for Hazel Knits, has a tight twist giving you beautiful stitch definition. The 10% nylon provides added strength making it perfect for socks, but in colors this pretty, it is a great choice for shawls, sweaters and mittens as well. 90% merino, 10% nylon.400 yards / 365 metres. 8-10 stitches per inch. US size 0-1.5 needle / metric 2.25 - 2.75mm. RRP $32
 

The value of this would be well over the $190 mark, and could be yours for the grand sum of $5NZD! Though of course you’re not limited to one entry!

Now, if you’re not into yarn and knitting but would like to help, feel free to give a donation directly to Hope’s account:

Hope Osborne
38-9009-0002097-00

To enter this giveaway:

* You must make a donation of $5 NZD to my bank account – Julia Stanfield, Westpac: 03 0502 0525982 002

* After you've made your donation pop back here and leave your receipt number/reference with your comment and way to get hold of you.

* You can enter as many times as you like, so if you want to deposit for example $20, then you'll have 4 entries

* This will close at midday on Tuesday February 22nd (to allow enough time for weekend deposits to clear)

* I will post out the prize to the winner free of charge anywhere. And for those of you not living in NZ and unable to make a deposit online, I am happy to accept Paypal payments on your behalf so you can enter. My paypal email is jstanfield@xtra.co.nz and obviously if you can cover any fees it means that I don't have to.

* I can assure you that 100% of all money will be passed on to Hope’s family. I will cover any postage costs.

40 comments:

  1. You are a legend.
    Off to donate.

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  2. $10 donated, can't leave you a receipt # as don't have one, but I'm sure you will figure it out :)

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  3. Awesome, yep - that's 2 for you Fi. I know some banks give receipt no.s but making a reference might be easier. I'll just go edit that :)

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  4. I wasn't given a receipt number either, have donated $5 reference with "For Hope". I wish I could give more but I'm sure every little bit will help them so they can just this time with their daughter. xx

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  5. You're amazing :) Wish I could give more, but I've done $10 reference of Kelly F for hope
    Such a sad story xxx

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  6. $15 donated. Popped my name in the payment details. xxx

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  7. $20 donated (reference OdetteS). That poor family-my heart goes out to them. I can't even begin to imagine what that is like. I hope they treasure their last weeks with their precious Hope.

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  8. I'd like your paypal details please.

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  9. You are lovely Julia, donated $20 ref 87342 (refs uglyduckling and for Hope) will pimp you out on FB as well :)

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  10. $50 via paypal - $45 from Shelley and I as a donation and $5 for 1 entry. We also shared on FB...good luck and here's to LOADS of donations and LOADS of entries xxx

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  11. So heartbreaking :(
    Jules, it's an awesome thing you're doing xxx

    Have pped you for an entry.

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  12. I'll be popping in a payment next wednesday xx

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  13. I make functional trays (useful in the kitchen, dining room, sick room and everywhere else too) and funky animal plaques for the nursery. Can I donate some to the cause? If that works, my email is studio104@xtra.co.nz

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  14. I've just popped a link to this raffle on my blog... and donated $20, ref Shortly.

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  15. $10 donated via Paypal (Transaction ID #8R945527BV772391K)

    My very best wishes go out to Hope & her family & friends xx

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  16. I've donated $20 with my email address as a reference. The last bit should read: @hotmail.com

    My thoughts and good wishes to Hope and her family; such a sad story.

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  17. I donated $10 in honor of this little one and her family. Great idea! Pay Pal Transaction ID # 8V1014578V853873F

    avennett AT verizon DOT net

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  18. I put this up on my blog...www.knitterofhatsspeak.blogspot.com

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  19. Awesome work Julia! I will do a blog post too. Have you done one on Coco Kids yet or shall I do it?

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  20. Hi Julia, you're so generous! Have donated $10, references E SABISTON and HOPE

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  21. What a generous gift hun. I wish for lots of funds to be raised for the family :)

    PP ref: 8MP8189029893152J

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  22. have made a deposit $5 ... helen (CG) from tnn

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  23. I've just donated $20 by direct deposit with my name as the reference, and you can PM me in multiple places or leave a comment on my blog :)

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  24. Referred by a friend. :)

    PP ref: 8FU19440LU0539540

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  25. Hi, I have just donated $20 on paypal, and I linked this page on my blog too :) Reference email is illicium @ hotmail.com
    You are doing such a wonderful thing :)

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  26. Kimzboyz from Rav: had a little sitting in my Paypal, and chipped in a little over $5 NZ. Will chip in more if any of my ebay listings get paid via Paypal. Thanks for organising, Julia.

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  27. i sent you $10 NZD via PP
    my email is rikleigh@iprimus.com.au

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  28. $10 donated with much love - my ref was #22462.

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  29. $10 donated via paypal. Ref #72G95866RS770515H.
    What a wonderful thing you are doing. Jess (Tingara on RAV)

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  30. just did $5, such a wonderful thing you are doing (J Trainor)

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  31. This is just so terribly sad :( I sent 5.00 (wish I had more to send) and my paypal transaction ID is: 94V71803W09239146

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  32. kozmickiwi

    Hi - just deposited $5 to Hopes fund with receipt number 494826

    You can contact me on Ravelry as 'kozmic'

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  33. $20 donated! I had to paypal and don't have a reciept number but if i can't enter that's fine too:) This is a wonderful thing you are doing :)

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  34. oops i did get a number lol it's 7UC57250S11950017

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  35. all done, glad to help :) Reference is Lekki 4Hope xxx

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  36. 2 for me please :)

    H Gordon ref#79171

    you know where to contact me lol

    xxx

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  37. 2 for me too please :)
    Krisha TNN HOPE as references :)

    Kristy

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  38. 4 for me, under my name, Razz and Ref: Hope raffle

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  39. $10 for me, receipt number 957776

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