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“To accomplish great things, we must not only act but also dream, not only plan, but also believe.”- by Anatole France
Who Is Renee?
Some of you making your way to this page won’t have a clue who Renee is. Renee is a loving mother of two daughters and one son, She is a devoted wife to Jon, and he equally devoted to her. Jon is also Renee’s primary caregiver. Many children in Renee’s small community have come through her door from her years of running a daycare.
Before Renee earned the titles of Mom and Wife, she was my kid sister, with whom I shared a bedroom until I married and left home. Renee is blessed to have four sisters. My name is Donna, and I’m the oldest child. We come from a very close knit family that plays hard as well as fights hard, but when one of us has had a crisis, we have always united on the battlefield to conquer what ever life has thrown at us.
Why Did We Create This Site ?
Renee has been plagued through out most of her adult life with serious health issues.
However, June 4th became the day she would face her most serious health crisis. That night at 11pm Renee had an emergency amputation of her right leg just below the knee due to complications from diabetes. I can honestly say it was one of the worst night of our lives. However, that night brought a moment of pure joy when 5 hours later we heard a cheerful voice say, “Hi Guys,” as the medical team wheeled her out of recovery. A major battle had just been won, but the road ahead was going to be extremely difficult!
A Song Is Born
As my sister struggled to learn to live with her new circumstances in life, I wanted to do something special for her. So being a lyricist, and knowing some wonderful music artists, “Take My Hand” (Song For Renee) was born. The artists that lent their talent and time to this track are from around the world. Macoco is from Argentina, Garni is in Australia, Lafayette is from France, Djev lives in Portugal, and the Sisters and myself reside here in the US. Our goal was to create a song that would encourage Renee and lift up her spirits.
I told my co-writer Macoco that I wanted a tune that would make my former rocker chick sister want to dance in her wheel chair. I think we succeeded!
An Idea Takes Shape
Meanwhile, the search has been on for the funds to help with the cost of equipment and home adaptation. As the days passed, it became more and more apparent that we were not
going to be able to enlist the help of agencies. Though she qualified for muliple programs, no money was available. The economy has hit everyone hard, including charitable organizations.
It was at this point that the idea was born to use “Take My Hand” as a fund raising tool. Renee is on a fixed income and unable to cover the costs of all the renovations that her home desperately needs for her to live.
At this point there is no way she can use her existing bathroom. Just getting in to her home is a major undertaking as her pathway to her door is gravel. We humbly ask for your help.
How Can You Help?
The MP3 “Take My Hand” is being offered on this site for a contribution of $1.99 to the Renee Edwards Home Adaptation Fund.
You can hear a short clip of the song here: take-my-hand-music-clip2.
To purchase, the song, click here. You will be taken to another page that will give you all the artist information and an “add to cart” button. Once you have added it to your cart, click “check out” in the sidebar.” You will be redirected to PayPal to provide your payment information. Afterward, you will receive an email that contains a link that will allow you to download the song up to three times for $1.99. If you do not have a credit card or PayPal, you may still make a contribution direct to:
Renee Edwards Home Adaptation Fund
Fidelity State Bank & Trust Company
600 S Kansas Ave.
Topeka, KS 66603
Phone: (785) 295-2100
Then email me: donna_pflaum@yahoo.com and I will email you the “Take My Hand” MP3.
Pancake Supper
All proceeds to benefit the Renee Edwards Home Adaptation Fund
Saturday August 29th, 2009
5:00 onwards
Montara Community Center
6715 SW. Westview Rd, Topeka, Kansas
All you can eat Pancakes & Sausage
provided by Chris Cakes Catering of Kansas City.
$6.00 per person
• Music
• Kamikaze Karaoke
• Raffle drawings
Ring of Hope
Noriko a jewelry artist has created a beautiful ring called “Hope”
all proceeds from the sale of this lovely ring will go to Renee’s fund.
Please take a moment and visit the dancingleafdesign web site
Renee’s E-Card
To share this site with others , here is an E-card that you can easily pass on. We thank Rex Lee for taking the time to create this for Renee.
Donations
If you would like to make a donation to help with the medical costs, you can do so with this button here.
Thank You
We the family, friends, and music artists believe that any obstacle can be overcome when people unite together for a common cause!
Perhaps you know someone that is facing their own struggle in life and needs their spirits lifted. Please feel free to share this song of Inspiration with them!
We thank you so much for your time and generosity!
Donna Pflaum
