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Monday, February 28, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Nathalie Lost Her Job: A Blow To Her Health Too
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| Nathalie's contract ending April 2011. |
Wednesday we were all watching non stop our corporate emails. Some waiting for their good and others waiting for the bad. I was glancing at Nathalie. She was starring at her emails and finally she got it - We are sorry to inform you that your contract is not extended. Nathalie was in shock and devastated. She was seriously affected by the bad news. Based on company needs and not on performance some people didn't get their contract extended. Nathalie always exceeded expectations and thought that it would have an impact on the decision making. Obviously it didn't.
Join the ranks of the unemployed is not exactly a feel-good event. You don't need a study to tell you that. Nathalie says:"I lost one pound since last week, I lost a tiny bit in white cell count number, I lost my appetite, I lost my job and I lost my good spirit that helped me keep going through this cancer journey".
Nathalie's struggle with the medical bills is obviously more important than before. On top of that some studies found that loosing a job triggers serious physical and physiological illness. Nathalie is starting her second round of chemo therapy Friday March 4th at Dominican Hospital located in Santa Cruz.
On her blog she says: " This week was particularly tough, especially on the emotional side. I have been fed up about a lot of things: the continuous nausea, the weird radiation side effects, the weight gain struggle, the difficulty to maintain my red cell count at a normal rate, the numerous medical appointments and work. I am tired of feeling ill, tired to not being appreciated for who I am really, tired about a lot of things.I know I have to find motivation for going through the next round of chemo. This will be the most difficult challenge to overcome. If, at least, I would have a glimpse of hope somewhere…"
A challenge is the opportunity for greatness. I now challenge each of you to do something good.By supporting Nathalie you contribute to: Boost Nathalie's moral, lift up her spirit, give her positive energy, make her life better and teach her kids that life and people are the most important things.
ZapCancer is one of a kind of opportunity to do all of it. Are you ready to take that wonderful opportunity? If so you are just one click away. If not you are missing out - Big time!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Who didn't see us? Speak Up
Today all of us had lunch together wearing the green vest. Only Nathalie was missing. She was at a doctor appointment to plan for her second round of chemo.
Some pics of us from today - Trying to get loud. Did you see us?
Some pics of us from today - Trying to get loud. Did you see us?
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Nathalie's Parents Giving Back - What a SWEET Gift!
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| Pouring warm maple syrup on snow |
This century-old sugar shack produces prime quality maple syrup that is produce mostly for private clients. Both of Nathalie’s parents come from families that have been doing this typical French-Canadian tradition to make maple syrup as well as any derivative products from the maple trees’ sap. They are delighted to offer one can of this year’s production (2011) to a lucky winner. The good news - It could be YOU!
Nathalie's parents sugar shack
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Look Who's Talking About Us!
Total surprise today, we’ve had a write up from “fromeveryone.com”. Co-founder, Paulo Cho is blogging about us. She is comparing ZapCancer to a chicken soup on steroids. It cracked me up a bit I have to say. Then I just kept reading and it made me realized even more that ummm!… We must be doing something real good here.
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Let's get loud I mean louder than that! |
When we do something good we don’t want it to end. Let’s keep it good and BIG. Who’s talking about us? Are you one of them? Be our voice. Let the world know we are out there. Let people know we will last but not forever – up to March 14th.
Let's get loud. Let's get real LOUD....
Monday, February 21, 2011
Twitter and Facebook as a Fundraising Tool?
It is so cool to now be able to truthfully say that all of us are helping and supporting Nathalie like I would never have imagined possible. After one week we reached the $3300 mark as of today Monday 21st. So far more than 50 contributors donated to the gift card. This is just amazing.
To those of you who already donated I can’t say thanks enough. But here is the thing – I still need you. Yup! I need you to spread the word out.
Most of the traffic we have comes from Facebook – it is simply the most effective tool for getting the word out about ZapCancer. It takes more than just posting us on your social sites. You need to keep your family and friends informed with news and updates. Let them know what , how and why you already supported Nathalie.
Would you like to help a bit more? Here is what you can do:
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| Share us on your social sites |
- Post a link on Linkedin and on Facebook
- Post a link on Twitter 4 to 6 times a day so it stays in user streams
- Ask users to retweet every Tweet to their followers,ask your friends on Facebook to share your post or "Like this"
- Every tweet should contain the following hash tags:#donate,#fundraising, #charity. This can get considerable attention
ZapCancer is giving a chance to all of us for power, action, and hope. ZapCancer is truly – a Gift! for everyone.
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Sunday, February 20, 2011
ZapCancer Adds Google Talk Widget!
A new exciting feature of ZapCancer is now live. It’s Google Talk Widget. I wanted to get closer to our donors. I am now available via Google Talk to answer any and all questions. Whether it’s regarding the set-up process of ZapCancer, making your donation, or just want to know more about Nathalie; I can now in real-time give you all the details about ZapCancer. If you would rather talk to Nathalie...... Just let me know.
Leave us a message or just pop in just to say “Hi”.
Even better than knowing that there’s a real human being behind this whole operation, is knowing exactly who is talking to you. So feel free to shoot me a message while you’re exploring the site.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Zap Cancer - A fundraiser for Nathalie
Hey friends, friends of friends, all of you out there"I have to tell you something...... Yes! Today Zap Cancer is live."
Zap Cancer is a gift card fundraiser to support Nathalie. She was diagnosed with recurring cervical cancer in September 2010 but it all started in 2009. Last December she started an intensive and very expensive 6 weeks of radio and chemotherapy. Going through these tough treatments she kept working full time. She told me " I am the one who holds down the fort." Nathalie will have to receive another round of chemotherapy starting very soon. This time her entire body is targeted. Consequently, her post treatments symptoms will be worst.
Everyday since last September 2010 my team and I are witnessing her pain and her state of mind. But we are just witnesses, instead I decided to be an actor in the life of Nathalie, so I created Zap Cancer. To help offset the outrageous medical bills and to honor Nathalie's strength, courage and determination she showed from the day she received her diagnosis, I am asking to all of you people to contribute to the gift card. The minimum amount required by from: Everyone.com is $5 from each contributor. Indeed you can give more and the good news: it's free of any fees. I partnered with from:Everyone.com an online gift group for three simple reasons. It's safe, friendly and reliable.
Here is what Zap Cancer will be about:
- Contribute and win a gift certificate for a custom T-Shirt of a value of $38 including tax. from mytrickpony.com
- Follow us. We will talk a lot about interesting topics or just check out how we are doing.
- Participate in a trivia to win a chance for another custom T-Shirt.
- Spread the word. Share us on Facebook, Twitter, tell a friend, subscribe to our feed. Let the world know we are out there
- Open your eyes! you will see us. We will wear a very bright green vest My team and I will also have yellow flyers and posters in our cars.
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| Life Is Priceless Your Donation Is Golden |
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