THIRD DROP OFF COMPLETE!

I apologize that this post is actually a little overdue.

We met with Mary, the AMAZING social worker from the oncology floor at CCMC a little over a week ago, and did our third drop off! Included in the over three hundred items that we delivered, were dozens of pieces of clothing, mobiles, over a hundred donated books, some wonderfully hand-knitted hats and sweaters, and countless bottles, toys, and pacifiers!

Additionally we brought the nearly 700 dollars in donations and gift cards that you have sent in since our last drop off!

All in all, a huge success! 

Here is a picture of Peyton's Dad, Dru, with Mary, loading some goodies into the car.

Thank you so much to all who made
this drop off such a success!

Thank You Danielle Brigance!

We would like to send a HUGE THANK YOU out to 

Danielle Brigance of Beggs, OK

for sending in the following amazing donation.

Danielle decided to honor the memory of her friend's daughter, Cora Mae McCormick, by knitting these wonderful hats for the children at CCMC.

Aren't they just beautiful!

She sent some in infant and some in toddler sizes...

As well as some silly bands to brighten the kids days...

THANK YOU SO MUCH DANIELLE!

Thank you Liz and Gene Roberts!

We would like to send a HUGE Thank You out to Peyton's Grandparents

Liz & Gene Roberts of Brookfield, CT

for sending us another wonderful batch of donations.

They sent us an adorable mobile to help brighten a little one's room...

Clothes, bottles, pacifiers and CD's...

This adorable receiving blanket gift set...

Books...

Books...

And MORE books...

As well as some movies, and a night ight.

THANK YOU SO MUCH LIZ & GENE!

Thank You Hannah Barrett!

We would like to send a HUGE THANK YOU out to 

Hannah Barrett of Sandisfield, MA.

for sending us the following wonderful donations!

Hannah sent us twelve 14oz cans of Neocate formula...

As well as three 12oz cans of Polycose formula.

These formulas can be very expensive, and to help ease the financial burden that this places on NICU families, Hannah was kind enough to also send two free offers for Neocate.

As well as a variety of different sized bottles and nipples.

This formula is sure to go to very good use for the NICU babies at CCMC!

Thank you so  much Hannah.

An Incredible Gift! Thank You Tillie Page Laird!

It's not often that I share a story at the front of a donation post. That being said, it is also not often that we receive a donation like the one we received today. For an occasion such as this one, sharing this story seemed fitting.

I have never identified myself as being a short person. At 5 foot 7, my height hasn't been an issue for me. That is, of course, until getting our Post Office Box for Doing Good In Her Name. When I registered for the Box, I got the last one that was available, a Box at the very top row, and even being on the taller side for women, there are parts of it that remain out of my reach.

Over the last few weeks I have been unable to make it to the PO Box. Our local Post Office cut back on counter time, presumably because of the economy, and I have found myself heading out with the best of intentions, but just barely missing my window of opportunity with their new hours. Luckily today I made it in time.

I have a routine at the Post Office. I grab what I can see, and then stick my hand in, sort of feeling around for any pickup tickets or mail I may have missed towards the back. Today, after pulling out two pickup tickets, I felt around from my tipped toes and came up empty. Just for good measure, I gave a little hop on my toes, and to my surprise, at the back of the Box, flush against its floor, was an envelope.

It was an older envelope, dated from the end of June, and how I could have missed it up until now is beyond me. I ripped it open, taking a look inside, and what I found took my breath away.

So...

We would like to send a HUGE THANK YOU out to 

Tillie Page Laird of Washington Depot, CT

for her INCREDIBLE GENEROSITY!

Tillie, who read the article about Peyton and Doing Good In Her Name in this month's LCT magazine, sent us an amazing donation of $500! 

Along with a very sweet note about Peyton, Tillie requested that this money be used specifically for food and parking vouchers to help other families with critically ill children at CCMC!

What an incredible blessing this donation will be to so many families!

Thanks to Tillie's generous gift, we have now raised $1550 for the Connecticut Children's Medical Center Foundation!

THANK YOU SO MUCH TILLIE!

*Next to be posted: The Kenzen and Barrett Donations!

Thank You Denise Heydn!

We would like to send a HUGE THANK YOU to

Denise Heydn of Evansville, WI

for sending us this AMAZING batch of donations!

When we were going through the box of goodies,

 we could not believe just how much Denise had fit in there!

 She sent us these adorable hats...

Several beautiful infant clothing items:

I had to laugh when I saw this cute little monkey jumper...

I know it will bring a smile to the face of the NICU parent who receives it for their child.

How cute is this!

Denise was also kind enough to send us these amazing bibs, socks, and headbands...

Just check out these little bows!

Some books...

and rattles and teethers!

Can you believe this all fit into one box!

Additionally, Denise is going to be participating in a 5K
to raise funds and awareness of pediatric cancers!

THANK YOU SO MUCH DENISE!

Thank You Anonymous!

We would like to send out a HUGE THANK YOU to the

Anonymous Donor

who sent us a cash donation in the mail.

While we don't know who you are. We still want you to know how much we appreciate your generosity. Thanks to your donation, we  have now raised $1050! This money is used to provide financial assistance via cafeteria, food, and parking vouchers to the families of critically ill babies being treated at Connecticut Children's Medical Center.

THANK YOU SO MUCH TO THE ANONYMOUS DONOR!

Thank You Jill Lucas!

We would like to send a HUGE THANK YOU out to

Jill Lucas of New Milford, CT!

Jill, who is an AVON Representative, ran a fundraiser on her AVON website on behalf of Doing Good In Her Name. Thanks to Jill's generosity, we have now raised a total of $1030 for the Connecticut Children's Medical Center Foundation!

Thank you so much Jill!

Thank You Ann C.

We would like to send a HUGE THANK YOU to 

Ann C. of Bethel, CT

for sending us an amazing donation of books.

There were activity books for elementary school age kids, 

which we will be donating to the cancer patients at CCMC to help pass the time.

As well as all of these beautiful books for the babies...

Ann Sent us 46 Books in total!

These are sure to make for some beautiful quality time between

these critically ill infants, and their families.

Thank You So Much Ann!

Thank you Liz and Gene Roberts!

We would like to send a HUGE Thank You to

Liz and Gene Roberts of Brookfield, CT

for sending us these beautiful donations for the critically ill infants at CCMC.

Liz and Gene sent this beautiful gift set

As well as some adorable clothes, and a toy.

They also sent us some books, and CD's 

These bottles, pacifiers, and a cute little hooded towel set

And this wonderful mobile, which will bring some much needed cheer to a little one's crib at the hospital!

Thank You So Much Liz and Gene!

Thank you Nana Nina & Poppa Wally!

We would like to send a Huge Thank You out to 

Peyton's Grandparents
Nina and Wally Binder 

for their generous cash donation. 

Thanks to Nina and Wally,
Doing Good In Her Name has now raised a total of

$1020 

for the Connecticut Children's Medical Center Foundation!!!

This money goes directly to the families of critically ill infants,
providing financial assistance.

Thank You So Much Nina & Wally!

Thank You Julia McDonnell!

We would like to send a HUGE Thank You out to

Julia McDonnell of Chevy Chase, MD.

Julia sent us a huge box just brimming with beautiful items
for the critically ill infants being treated over at CCMC. 

In the box were loads of hats, socks, and some gowns...

These wonderful outfits of all sizes, from newborn to toddler...

This one cracked us up...

Too cute!

The football outfit on the bottom left reads "huddler cuddler."

And can you believe these amazing dresses...

Julia thought they might brighten the day of a little girl and her family when circumstances force them to spend a special occasion (birthday, Easter, etc) in the hospital...

On top of all these amazing donations, Julia's daughter sent a donation of her own. Knowing the significance of butterflies to the babyloss world, she created this adorable picture for us...

THANK YOU SO MUCH JULIA!

Thank You Jane from Letters To Noah!

We need to send a HUGE Thank You out to 

Jane from Letters To Noah

Jane decided to honor her son Noah's second birthday in Heaven by helping other little babies. We are so touched that she chose to do so by sending donations to Doing Good In Her Name, and we are so grateful for the beautiful array of donations that she sent.

Like this amazing pig ensemble! 

Too Cute...

Jane's donations included many beautifully hand knitted, washed and bagged items.

Like these gorgeous sweaters...

As well as this knitted sweater/hat combination...

And this beautiful purple hat...

Jane also sent these amazing outfits...

This one was too funny not to take a picture...

As well as socks, booties, more clothes and a hooded towel...

An adorable pink bear blanket, Books, CD's, a bottle, a pacifier and pacifier clip, some wipes, and washcloths...

In addition to these wonderful items for the babies,
Jane sent in some great items for the parents as well.

She sent us two digital photo keychains... 

And these wonderful baby scrapbooking stamps and a little light which is sure to come in handy. Nurses and parents need some light in the room overnight when their child is sleeping at the hospital, and a light like this one will allow some light, without being so bright that the child's sleep will be disturbed.

THANK YOU SO MUCH JANE

You did something beautiful in Noah's honor, and have made such a difference.