Emily's Hopeful Holiday

Financially assisting families who have a child or young adult with cancer ~ Established 2007

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    Emily’s Hopeful Holiday was created in honor of our daughter Emily, who was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia at the age of 7 in 2007. She was treated at Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio and is now a CANCER SURVIVOR.

    During our painful journey we discovered that there were many families who struggle with the staggering cost of cancer treatments.
    This motivated us to start raising money for families who did not have the financial resources to deal with a cancer diagnosis.

    In 2007, we established Emily's Hopeful Holiday where 100% of the money we raise goes directly to families to financially assist them with anything they need.

    For more information on EHH, please review this blog and the FAQ's at the top.

    We no longer have an annual fundariser, but are fortunate to still receive donations yearly. At our family's discretion and with the cooperation and agreement of our personal donors, we now distribute the money outside of the hospital. We offer financial assistance to families with a child or young adult with cancer.

    Please use the CONTACT ME button to email me if you would like more information.

    To donate, use the PAYPAL DONATION button on the right side bar to make a donation or contact me.

    This fund assists families throughout the entire year.

    We will always remember the fear and heartache of chemo treatments, lumbar punctures, sedations, medical procedures, surgeries, and anxiously waiting on every test result. Our nerve wracking, yet relatively simple routine trips to the Ireland Cancer Center for Emily’s check-ups remind us of where we have been and that there are families, children, and young adults just beginning this journey, continuing to endure this journey, and/or ending this journey with either an immense gratefulness or an unspeakable sadness.

    We are so grateful for Emily’s amazing prognosis, for her health, for her laughter, for her smile, for her silliness, for her. We thank God everyday for His blessing upon our family and for all the wonderful people who surround our lives with love and support.

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PRE-SALES NOW AVAILABLE FOR MACBOOK, P!NK, 50/50 AND WINE BASKET

Posted by emilyshopefulholiday on September 27, 2013


PRE-SALES NOW AVAILABLE!

YOU MAY BEGIN PRE-ORDERING YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS NOW FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

  • MACBOOK AIR
  • 50/50
  • P!NK CONCERT TICKETS – SOLD OUT SHOW AT THE Q – THE TRUTH ABOUT LOVE TOUR NOVEMBER 23, 2013 8 PM
  • WINE BASKET
  • OR TO MAKE A DONATION

Follow this link:

https://emilyshopefulholiday.wordpress.com/ipod-touch-4th-generation-for-raffle/

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DEADLINE FOR AD SPONSORSHIP AUG. 31 – We need your help!

Posted by emilyshopefulholiday on August 16, 2013


Two weeks remain to sponsor an ad in our Sponsor Booklet.

Please use the contact me button if you are interested in supporting EHH and helping us help families who have kids with cancer.  For ad layout info, visit:  https://emilyshopefulholiday.wordpress.com/coupon-sponsor-recognition-booklet-info/.

By sponsoring an ad, you are showing your support to families who have kids fighting cancer.  The Sponsor Booklets are handed out at our annual event to approximately 200 people.  This year’s event is at Ziggy’s in Amherst, OH on November 10th, from 3-7.  It includes, many raffle items, entertainment (this year’s band is Me & My Brother), and dine to donate – 15% back to EHH from Ziggy’s.  

Raffle donations are also being accepted now.  Raffles are one of our biggest money makers.  Without the help and support of family, friends, and local businesses, we could not keep EHH going.  Some great ideas to donate are:  lottery basket, Italian theme, OSU, etc.  We have friends who donate in memory of someone, or simply just want to be part of making a direct impact on families who have kids with cancer.  100% of ALL money raised, goes directly to families to help them pay bills while their kids are being treated for cancer.

This year’s raffles will again include the Apple MacBook Air ($1100 value), our huge 50/50, a 10 person party pack to the new Skyzone, Westlake, a four pack of tickets to Cedar Point, our ever-popular Put-In Bay package which includes transportation, accommodations, dining, and tour package, FOUR watches donated by Marzavas & Sons, tickets to an upcoming show at The Q which will be announced, among many other amazing prizes.

Save the date — and hope to see you there!  Thank you to everyone who continues to support EHH.

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EHH2012 GRAND TOTAL…..

Posted by emilyshopefulholiday on December 13, 2012


UPDATE:  EHH2012’s grand total, was $16,209.84!  Making our grand total raised over $78,000 since 2007!

 

I am VERY HAPPY to announce Emily’s Hopeful Holiday – Childhood Cancer Family Financial Relief Fund Grand Total for EHH2012: $16,114.84! WAY more than I expected this year! This money was raised from the Sponsor/Coupon Booklet for all you generous businesses who donate to EHH through that; the Event in November — thank you to ALL who came and supported us at our event and everyone who donated to our raffles; a very generous donation from the ladies at Alabaster Jar Ministries; and our newest donor PartnerShip LLC for their very generous donation! Thank you Shannon Dario for telling your company about EHH and thank you PartnerShip LLC for your amazing response to support us. Thank you to EVERYONE who supported EHH2012. This money will continue to help so many families who have kids with cancer at Rainbow! Our grand total since 2007 is:  $75,251.95!!  We are very happy!  See our facebook page:   https://www.facebook.com/EHH2007

See you next year!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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Emily’s Hopeful Holiday on the News

Posted by emilyshopefulholiday on November 10, 2012


Follow this link to see EHH on the news:

http://www.wkyc.com/news/News_Links/article/268633/15/Cancer-survivor-raffles-gift-baskets-to-help-others?fb_action_ids=10151157426340787&fb_action_types=og.recommends&fb_ref=artsharetop&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%7B%2210151157426340787%22%3A290876941024300%7D&action_type_map=%7B%2210151157426340787%22%3A%22og.recommends%22%7D&action_ref_map=%7B%2210151157426340787%22%3A%22artsharetop%22%7D

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YOU CAN PRE-ORDER/VIEW Raffle Items NOW!

Posted by emilyshopefulholiday on October 9, 2012


 

All but three raffle items are up.    View raffle items here:  https://emilyshopefulholiday.wordpress.com/raffle-baskets-now-available/

I hope you are planning on joining us on November 11, 2012 at Ziggy’s from 3-7.  If you can’t join us, or want to pre-order you raffle tickets to avoid the lines, please follow this link to pre-order your raffle tickets https://emilyshopefulholiday.wordpress.com/ipod-touch-4th-generation-for-raffle/ 

You can use this button to purchase tickets by credit card:

   

To pre-order your tickets using check or cash, follow this link for instructions:  https://emilyshopefulholiday.wordpress.com/ipod-touch-4th-generation-for-raffle/

Remember, we are blessing THREE organizations in ONE DAY!  Bring in 3 canned goods to receive 4 FREE Raffle Tickets to the general raffle to bless Second Harvest Food Bank, step up and be a blood donor with LifeShare Community Blood Services and receive your choice of one gift card for an appetizer at Houlihan’s, Chipolte, or Brio, and of course, join us as we, EMILY’S HOPEFUL HOLIDAY continue our mission to raise money for families who have kids with cancer!  100% of the money raised goes DIRECTLY to families and we help them pay their bills while their kids are going through cancer treatments.

It’s going to be a great time, lots of people have already rsvp’d…check out our facebook page here:  https://www.facebook.com/events/406749049378649/ RSVP, and share with your friends.  

Entertainment will be brought to you by Me & My Brother from 4-6 and Ziggy’s is donating 15% back to EHH from everyone who dines there.

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Online glitches have been resolved; fees have been removed

Posted by emilyshopefulholiday on October 27, 2011


Thanks for your patience…there were a few glitches but all have been resolved.  You may have seen some “fees” added onto your payment, those no longer exist.  

Making an online purchase with your credit card is as easy as clicking the below tab.  I will be notified of your purchase and will take care of processing your tickets.  If you purchase General Raffle tickets, be sure to answer the question during the transaction so I know where to put your tickets.  You will receive an email as your receipt.  You can also purchase via check by following this link:  https://emilyshopefulholiday.wordpress.com/instructions-for-pre-ordering-raffle-tickets/

  

IF YOU ARE PURCHASING GENERAL RAFFLE TICKETS VIA CREDIT CARD, YOU WILL BE PROMPTED WITH A QUESTION AS TO HOW YOU WANT YOUR TICKETS DISTRIBUTED DURING THE TRANSACTION.  I WILL THEN PROCESS YOUR TICKETS.

 


 

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Donations STILL and ALWAYS being accepted…..

Posted by emilyshopefulholiday on November 10, 2009


Just because the fundraiser is over, doesn’t mean you cannot still donate if you or your place of employment is looking for a cause to support this Holiday Season.

I am still in the process of adding up all the donations from the fundraiser but am still expecting more donations…I will post the total on this page when I have a final amount.

You can make a donation through paypal using the donation button in the right upper-hand corner of this website.

Donations are always accepted throughout the year, however, we focus our fundraising efforts during the Holiday Season.  It should also be noted that this fund helps families throughout the entire year as well, not just during the holidays.  So far, EHH has helped 19 families!

Thank you for your support and caring for others.

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Donations keep coming in!

Posted by emilyshopefulholiday on October 30, 2009


Update:  There has been another Raffle Basket added — Raffle #44 – Summertime, compliments of Beaver Park Marina in Lorain.  Also, I have received two more donations and they will go into the Exclusive Prize Raffle Basket….Four tickets to the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame, and Two tickets to Lolly the Trolly, making the Exclusive Prize Raffle valued at $1098!!!!  Purchase from at least four of the home show consultants and you will be eligible for this basket.  It’s a great way to get a jump start on your Christmas shopping for others (or yourself) and have a chance at a basket worth over a thousand dollars!

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Your Feedback Please…..

Posted by emilyshopefulholiday on October 23, 2009


Hi everyone…

I am so pleased with all the hits I’ve been getting on this website.  Thank you!  I had nearly 200 in one day.  And thank you to those who have already purchased your raffle tickets online.  Your tickets have been processed and you are in the raffle for the prizes you’ve chosen.

I’d like to hear what everyone thinks of the baskets and if you plan on attending the fundraiser, purchasing tickets, etc.  We are planning a great day on November 7 with great entertainment, great refreshments, great prizes, and of course, it’s all for a great cause.

I receive periodic updates on people we’ve met through our journey who are still going through their ordeal.  We’ve been blessed beyond measure that the toughest part of our ordeal is over and Emily is healthy and “normal”.  Words cannot describe the pain of a parent watching their child endure many medical procedures, receive toxic medicine into their little bodies, hospital days confined in their rooms for days, weeks, months, etc.   The parents of these children face horrendous fear on a daily basis waiting on every test results and not knowing the outcome of their child’s disease.

Your contribution to EHH goes DIRECTLY to families at Rainbow who have children with a life-threatening disease.  100% of the money I raise goes to Rainbow and through the Emily’s Hopeful Holiday Fund, they will continue to assist families with their bills and alleviate at least a little bit of stress in their lives.

I know times are tough for EVERYONE…but imagine having a child with a life-threatening illness and enduring these tough economic times.

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3rd Annual Emily’s Hopeful Holiday Fundraiser – FULL DETAILS

Posted by emilyshopefulholiday on September 19, 2009


Join us for the 3rd Annual *Emily’s Hopeful Holiday* Fundraiser… Benefiting families in need at Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital in Cleveland, OH

Open House – Saturday, November 7, 2009
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
St. Joseph Social Hall
175 St. Joseph Drive, Amherst, Ohio

Free Admission & Free Refreshments

Please join us for an afternoon of shopping, refreshments and entertainment. By purchasing raffle tickets for fabulous baskets, entering into our 50/50 drawing and/or making a purchase through any of our partnering home show consultants (SILPADA, SOUTHERN LIVING AT HOME, TASTEFULLY SIMPLE, MARY KAY, TUPPERWARE, SCENTSY, DESIGNS BY DESANN), you will be helping families who have children with a life-threatening illness at Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital pay their bills.

Entertainment by:
G-Force, Amherst High School’s “The Harmonettes” & the St. Joseph School Singers

Over 40 baskets/items for raffle+ 50/50 drawing.  One Exclusive Prize basket valued at over $800 will also be raffled for participating guests.

Can’t attend the fundraiser but still want to participate? Beginning on October 24th, you can view all the baskets for raffle and purchase raffle tickets online at https://emilyshopefulholiday.wordpress.com/

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