Tell 5!
From Kate:
I woke up this morning like most mornings with a desire to end SMA. For most of my day I am functioning as regular Kate, Getty’s mommy, and I think I also have a alter-ego that is constantly plotting how to end SMA. I am still working on the alter-ego name, but for now the plotting continues.
The Getty Owl Foundation has a few amazing events coming up that I will talk about next week. They are more local and I know will have a big impact on our Sacramento region. But today’s plotting took on a worldwide level. I found myself doing the cartoon villain wringing of the hands. 🙂
I am calling it “Tell 5!” Which means I challenge and encourage anyone to tell 5 people about SMA. With August being National SMA Awareness Month, I thought it was only fitting to ask everyone now and see who is up for the challenge.
Okay so how can you help? Easy-peezy!
I will send this package out to ANYONE that is interested. It is FREE!
Enclosed: (5) What is SMA postcards and (5)Getty Owl Foundation Bracelets
If you are interested in receiving one of our Tell 5! packages, just email us at hoot@gettyowl.org. It is that simple!I don’t care where you live, if you are up for the challenge I will send it. 🙂
Now I want to take Tell 5! a step further. I want to do a GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!!
For all who receive a Tell 5! package, take a picture of yourself and the person you are giving the SMA Awareness stuff to, with a little write up of the experience and you can be entered into a drawing for:
-$50 Visa Gift Card
&
-CD of Sweet Water Child, Lullabies for Getty
So you really have 5 changes to be entered! Email all pictures and write-ups to hoot@gettyowl.org. We thank you in advance for your commitment and support to end SMA.
Deadline for Tell 5! Package inquires is August 17th.
Deadline for picture and write up submission is August 31st.
HOOT! HOOT!
Jul
2011
We’d LOVE to help!!! GREAT, GREAT idea! I LOVE spreading awareness about SMA as we work towards a CURE for our kiddos.
Tina Krajewski
3614 N. New England
Chicago, IL 60634
By the way, I’d like to purchase a CD of Getty’s Lullabies right away. I thought when I looked it up before it was just an i-tune app or something. What is the best way to purchase one?
Tina
http://www.angelally.com
Awesome idea guys!!!!!!! Hoot Hoot
Count me in as well. Everyone can do this!!!
We are in!! What a great idea! Our address is 1027 Traditions Court Chaska, MN 55318
Please send me 2 packages!!
Krista Lewis
6 Oakwood Terrace
Oxford, MA 01540
All of your Tell 5! Packages will go out on Monday. Thank you all for the support and I can’t wait for more awareness to be spread. A quick update is that I have had over 30 people email so far to put in their order. Thank you all for the support. Let’s keep the orders coming! I am sooooooo happy! SMA Awareness IS happening!
Kate, you know I’m in! If you send me 4 packages I’ll put them to good use. Time for action again and this might just be the boost I needed. My mind is already spinning with ideas who to tell!
Hoot hoot!
Penny
Awesome Penny! I know you will do us proud! 🙂
I Would Love to help…. I am in Australia. 61 Butmaroo st Bungendore NSW 2621
You got it! Awesome!
I’m absolutely in, anything I can do to help spread awareness! I’ll email my address to you just in case of crazy internet stalkers… 🙂
Send me a Tell 5 package….what a great idea! I Hope to see you soon =)!
Sara
You got it Jen and Sara! Thank you both!
HOOT, HOOT, precious Getty. Sweet 16 months old! Your family outings with Cooper sound great! SMA month is rapidly approaching, and the Tell 5 kits are a great idea for spreading the word. Inspirational idea, in fact! Happy dreams in your new bed!
Much love from Grandma & Grandpa Stump in Temecula.
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HOOT HOOT Kate, I’m with you all the way!
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PLease send me two packages.
Katie Auerback
6110 Parkway Drive
Baltimore, MD 21212
I would love to spread the word.
One on the way to you Katie and thank you!
Oops, I mean two. 🙂
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I recieved them in the mail yesterday! And thank you and your beautiful daighter! I have learned so much from your family. I am a better mother and partner I truelly believe because of your family.
I’d love to have a few packages! A family that I know here just lost their sweet baby Miller to SMA1. When they first announced the diagnosis I had no idea what SMA was, so I began to read the stories of so many of the angels and brave soldiers still in battle – which is how I stumbled upon Getty’s story. I’ve been checking back and reading the blog (first comment though, sorry!) and I have to say I think your family is amazing – the love & strength you have for Getty just exudes from the words you speak. I pray for you all often. Miller McNeil Woodruff lost his battle after only a mere 87 days on this earth and I proudly say “I’m With Miller ///// ” but I’d also be proud to tell others about Getty also and all the other sweeties who continue to fight for what we so easily and quickly take for granted.
Bobbie Fletcher
8 Jordan Lane
Bentonville, AR 72712
(Miller’s website is: http://www.imwithmiller.com/)
Ms. Kate, my friend….may I please get two Tell 5 Packages???
Audrey Petropoulos
2633 La Mesa Way
Sacramento, CA 95825-0336
Thank you Kate!!
I’m in for 5 packages!
Kristine Stone
7937 Mariposa Ave.
Citrus Heights, Ca. 95610
You got it and thank you. Out in the mail tomorrow.