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"Totes For Tots"
Cancer Awareness

CHECK IT OUT! Bay News 9 has done a nice interview with us about our ministry. You can see the video here:
http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2009/11/13/546606.html

Dear Warrior friends.

I am walking a path I have never walked before. I sense the Lords presence with every step I take,. I am truly treading on Holy ground.

A Journey you would not have chosen but a journey you are committed to see through to the end. I walk this journey with you. I MUST.

My friends, He is walking it with you, He cries when you cry, He sees the suffering and the pain, He is a man acquainted with grief, a man of sorrows. He will provide the grace that is needed and the strength to endure. He will see you through to the end.

This I can Promise you. He will bring the peace you need.

With you in the fight for a cure.

Diana Cofield

These totes are made to honor the memory of my Mother, Sylvia Lobo, Rebekah, Peggy , Belia and other brave warriors who lost the battle here but won the victory THERE!

Meet Morgan

Morgan is a little 6 year old girl fighting Neuroblastoma.  Her full story can be seen at:

http://www.sparklyflower.com/

Because of her bravery I felt compelled to do something for other children facing similar battles.

After much prayer, I decided to make Quilted Tote Bags out of Michael Miller's Pink Camouflage Fabric. He graciously donated 30 yards, for which I am very grateful. A special "thank you" also goes out to Nutex Industries for their donation of straps in many assorted colors.

These Cancer Awareness Totes will be sent to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Treatment Center in New York. They will be delivered by the Pierce family whose daughter Morgan is undergoing treatment there.

"While these totes are donated, if you would like to help Morgan and her family by making monetary donations please send them to:

Morgan Pierce Trust Fund
Hillsboro State Bank
509 West Alexander St.
Plant City, Fl. 33563
813-707-6506

Pictured at left, Morgan Pierce at Sloan Kettering Pediatric Oncology Unit in New York City.

Blessings to each and every one of you and thank you all for your faithfulness and support.

Diana Cofield

My name is Bella Rose Denisulk and I am 2 years old. On July 9, 2009, my doctors confirmed that I have Neuroblastoma.

Please click the link below to read my story.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/isabelladenisulk

Here's a picture of Morgan, Lillie (who helps to sponsor the cancer ministry) myself and Ally, with an assortment of our Totes.

This is Ellie (a twin). At six years old she has are rare pediatric stage 4 (Rhabdomyosarcoma) cancer in her trunk and lungs.

You can read her story at this link.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/elliepotvin

This is Owen and you can see his story at the following link.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/owenlea

My name is Sara McCaslin. I have a rare pediatric brain tumor called Desmoplastic Infantile Ganglioglioma.

Please visit my web page at the link below to read more about me, my condition and progress.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/saramccaslin/mystory

This is Aisylin and she was diagnosed with neuroblastoma (stage 4, high risk) the last week of September, 2008. She begins chemotherapy Oct. 6. "Aisy," as she was named by big brother, Jaspar, is an amazing, strong-willed little girl. She needs your prayers. You can read more about her at this link.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/aisylinbledsoe/mystory

This is Elizabeth posing with her tote and puppy dog. She was diagnosed June 3, 2009 and is currently going through Chemotherapy...her last day of that should be September 25, 2011 she has been in a remission since her 2nd treatment but will continue to undergo chemo til that date. You can check-out her website at:

https://www.carepages.com/carepages/ElizabethDawnLaviola

Here I am with Michelle Beardon (Tampa Tribune Staff Writer). Michelle did several teriffic TV and print articles about our Cancer Awareness Ministry. The picture was taken at the Seaport Sertoma Club Service To Mankind 2009-2010 Awards Banquet. I was so tremendously honored to be the recipient of this award.

This is our Postal Clerk who has been so helpful in getting our product in the mail.

Joyce and I displaying some of our items at a recent luncheon held at Walden Lake Country Club in Plant City, Florida. It was sponsored by the Christian Women's Connection. The theme of the luncheon was " It's In The Bag ". They used all different kinds of bags as centerpieces and we had a great time.

Please see our Cancer Awareness Page 2 by clicking on the button at the top of the page or use this link.

Cancer Awareness Page 2