Screen shot of our new website
It’s time! Time to officially launch our new website, JodyNeedsLungs.com. This website was created at the suggestion of our fundraising team and it’s purpose is multifold:
- It’s a place for us to share Jody’s story, and of his need for a double lung transplant.
- It creates awareness for Cystic Fibrosis by explaining what it is and directing people to the CF Foundation for further learning.
- The “events” tab will fill you in on up-coming fundraising events (read below for our exciting news about this).
- It links back to my blog for people who want to follow Jody’s journey to transplant and beyond.
- Donations can be made directly on the site which will go towards helping us be financially prepared for the many out-of-pocket expenses which will be incurred after Jody’s transplant.
This website was a labor of love by friends who sacrificed time and energy to create it. It involved taking pictures, creating a logo, writing the pages, building the site, and lots of back-and-forth emails and editing. The color purple was chosen for the theme because it is the color generally used to represent Cystic Fibrosis, and the wood effect also correlates with Jody’s love of woodworking. It was a lot of work, but in the end it was worth it! We couldn’t be happier with how it turned out! We believe this site will be essential to our fundraising. If you haven’t already checked out the site, please do so. Click around, read the pages, and give us your feedback. Sing your praises to those who sacrificially gave of themselves to create it. But don’t stop there, WE NEED YOUR HELP to spread the word. “Like” the webpage and share it on your social media platforms. We were blown-away by all the likes and shares on our Facebook page and we hope you will do the same with our website.
Now for our super exciting, mind-blowing, unbelievable news! The good people at Chick-fil-A, Lancaster, PA got word of our story, and fundraising need, and reached out to help!!! December 7th marks their second year here in Lancaster, and they are busy planning a big “birthday” celebration. Each year on their birthday they like to give back to the community. Last year they chose to give towards the Water Street Rescue Mission, and well, you guessed it, this year they chose US! We are still trying to wrap our brains around this one.
Chick-fil-A, Lancaster, PA event promo (front/back)
On December 7th, from 11am-7pm Chick-fil-A, Lancaster, PA will donate $1 for EVERY original, spicy, and deluxe chicken sandwich sold (note this does not include nuggets or other menu items). No paper is needed, and this includes ANYONE ordering (even strangers who just need a quick-lunch break from their Christmas shopping at the outlets).
As if that’s not enough, they didn’t stop there. Chick-fil-A, Lancaster will have their spinning wheel out for people to pay $1 per spin for a chance to win coupons for free food; 100% of the proceeds from this will go to us! We are in need of volunteers to man this wheel for the eight hours it will be in use. The time slots will be for 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on the amount of people who offer to help. If you are interested, please email jamie@supportjody.com with your availability.
Lastly, WJTL radio station will be joining us for a portion of the day. Who knows, it might even end up on the news or in the paper (I think this is being looked into). We are so touched by this, still even a little in shock, and it’s hard to find words to express our appreciation. God has truly blessed us! Please mark your calendars and join us, along with Chick-fil-A, Lancaster, PA on Saturday, December 7th between the hours of 11am-7pm. We’re gonna have fun while celebrating their birthday, getting the word out, and raising funds so our family can be financially prepared when we get the call for Jody’s new lungs.
I know this is getting long but bear with me, I’ve got one more fundraiser to tell you about. This one is especially for all you shoppers. My wonderful co-workers took it upon themselves to plan this, and it’s happening soon, so don’t miss out. THIS COMING MONDAY, November 25th, Homestead Furnishing & Gifts will donate 20% of everything purchased between the hours of 6-8pm at their store in Maytown. Why not grab a girlfriend and make it a “Girl’s Night Out.” For more information, click here. Hope you can make it! And thank you to my co-workers for planning this event.
Alright folks, now we need your help to spread the word. Please consider “donating” a status update by sharing our website and upcoming events. We very much appreciate your help in getting the word out.
CF Wife 
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