[Woodcarver] Fundraiser for Marnie Whillock... with permission

[Bill Judt]

******** Fundraiser for Marnie Whillock *****

Dear Fellow Carvers,

As you might already know one of our carving family, Marnie Whillock,  
is still fighting cancer. She is getting ready for another series of  
surgeries followed by chemo and perhaps more radiation. The past few  
years have been a very difficult time for Marnie and her family both  
mentally and financially.

With her surgeries beginning next week I'm again asking for your  
support. The positive power of prayer has been demonstrated over and  
over again on this carving group. Please take Marnie into your  
prayers asking God to grant her the gift of good health.

I'm also asking for contributions. With no insurance Marnie's medical  
bills have gone through the roof. Any small contribution will help.  
If you send a monetary donation, please know it may be tax deductible  
- just ask your accountant. Marnie's account (Marnie Whillock Benefit  
at Wells Fargo) is through a non-profit corporation. If you could  
afford to send a carving or woodburning to Marnie it would be greatly  
appreciated. With Marnie receiving carvings over the next 6 months,  
like cane segments and other works from your hands, it would have a  
great emotional benefit that Marnie really needs in her fight through  
the long months ahead. These items will then be used in fundraising  
to help with her medical bills. Please include a suggested retail  
value and a short bio (and a photo of yourself if possible) in case  
these are used for auctions.

We are looking at different ideas for fundraisers. Fundraisers  
traditionally have fallen short of bringing the value these works of  
art are worth. If you have ideas for fundraisers or know of methods  
that have been successful please tell Marnie or I. Marnie will  
continue her duties as Editor of Carving Magazine but I'm guessing  
that she will not have much strength left for corresponding and  
organizing so perhaps your ideas could be directed to me. However I  
ask that you send your carvings directly to Marnie over the next 6  
months to help with the emotional support she'll need in her fight.

Marnie's whole family is working hard on more ideas like a golf  
tournament and a letter writing campaign to celebrities offering  
carvings, one of which will be a History Mantel from me.

I ask your help in storming heaven with your prayers for Marnie's  
good health and showering her with works of love from your hands.  
Marnie's address is:


Marnie Whillock

1018 SW 8th St.

Faribault, MN. 55021



Thank you,

Joe Dillett

The Carving Shop

645 E. LaSalle St. Suite 3

Somonauk, IL. 60552

(815) 498-9290 phone

(815) 498-9249 fax

http://www.thecarvingshop.com

jdillett at thecarvingshop.com

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