Introducing: Avalon's Army of Angels! |
No, I haven't lost my crackers. I'm oh so well aware that AA of A is the moniker of this website. Heck, I'm the one who agonized over creating it. The "Avalon's Army of Angels" that I am now officially introducing you to...is a new non-profit group formed by the very angels that are holding our hands through this journey. As our friends, and their friends and families, have agonized over how they can help us survive this tragedy...something wonderful came into being. The people who have chosen to embrace our family, found themselves falling in love with the other cancer patients we described. As they all learned more about the plight of these children and their families...they determined they could no longer go through their lives in separation. They were now an intimate part of this ramshackle cancer family. They'd already given their hearts, now it was time to give something tangible. Avalon's Army of Angels is incorporated as a non-profit corporation in the state of Ohio. Several lawyers are generously lending their hands in the final application process for the 501 (c) (3) federal non-profit status. The army already has directors, board members, and dedicated volunteers. These people don't fool around...they mean action! If you like what you read, you can even already donate to the Army...just go to any Bank One (Chase Manhattan) and tell them you'd like to donate to Avalon's Army of Angels. Bank One will take care of the rest. No one sees the Army as a short term fix...they see it as their new home, their new cause to wrap their hearts around and give their effort to. Avalon's Army of Angels will serve the needs of pediatric cancer patients and families in ways that are borne from the experiences of the families themselves. Their hope is to form a formiddable army, all working to free children and their parents from some of the burdens of the battle they are raging. As with our "Dinner Fairies", Avalon's Army of Angels wants to encourage people to think "outside the box". Being active in a charitable group doesn't just mean writing a check. The Army hopes to make it mean so much more... On the following pages you will find some of Avalon's Army of Angels Wish List. The list includes projects they want to raise funds for, find donations for, or work toward developing. You will find a myriad of possibilities for everyone of any age or ability to contribute. Open hearts need not be wealthy, they just need to be willing to extend their love to someone who needs it. Avalon's army wishes to change the perception of giving to charity being only monetary in nature. Avalon's Army will encourage volunteer time, in-kind donations and cooperation among pediatric cancer charities. |