TUPPERWARE FUNDRAISER

Hi all! I know we fundraise for one reason or another, but I find that a great cause has arisen leading Kim and I to kick off a Tupperware Fundraiser for Jackson Felkar (Beau and Tucker's big brother). Jackson is a 7 year old boy with severe Cerebral Palsy and he is heading to the US for surgery on June 12th. This is not simply a fundraiser for funds for his surgery but a huge prayer request too. I have included a letter wrote by his mom, Kelly, to explain Jackson's situation better.

"God has blessed Ryan and I with many miracles when it comes to Jackson. As a 23 weeker, we were told on several occasions that he was dying or would die soon. Although Jackson is still so young in years, it is obvious how he is living out God’s purpose for his life.

We have asked God for so many miracles for Jackson. First, for his little life, and then for his hearing. On Monday May 14th, Jackson celebrated his 7th Birthday. Because of God’s almighty power and love, Jackson heard us sing Happy Birthday to him. He excitedly tried his best to blow his candles out. He smiled as we asked him to make a wish.

Jackson is in immediate need of a surgery to relieve the pain and tightness in his legs. If something isn’t done soon, his hip will dislocate because of the extreme muscle tone.

There is a traditional surgery offered in London. It is an excruciatingly painful procedure. We feel that God has made us aware of a similar procedure that is much less invasive, but has that same positive outcome. Unfortunately it is only done in the States.

The surgery is not nearly as painful, since it is done microscopically. Therefore Jackson would be encouraged to return to normal activity and given walking casts. In London, Jackson would have to endure hospitalization and an epidural for pain control for 2 days, as well as a catheter. (try to explain that to a 7 year old.) Jackson would be confined to a wheelchair for 4-6 weeks, following this surgery.

OHIP will not cover the cost that will be between $8,000 - $12,000 U.S. The exact cost is unknown until the doctor decides to do one or both legs.

God is an amazing God! He has orchestrated some unbelievable events in the last couple of weeks. Making all the pre-surgical tests happen in a timely manner and reaffirming to us that this is where he would have us take Jackson.

Ryan and I would kindly ask you for prayer. Please pray for the success of the surgery. That God, Himself would release Jackson’s legs so that he may be comfortable, and perhaps gain some independence. Please pray that God would financially provide for this procedure. Please pray for Ryan and I as a couple and as parents. Most importantly, please thank Him for all that He has done for us and especially for our precious boy, Jackson.

Check out the flyer online at http://www.tupperware.ca/fundraiser2006/eng/main.htm

Please see Linda or Kim for an order form or catalogue.

*40% of all sales support his cause
*Bring in your order along with an additional order (friend, family or neighbour) and receive a gift.
*Payments can be made by cash, cheque, Visa or MasterCard
*All cheques, payable to Tupperware Representative, Sandy Potter.

For further information call Kim or Linda. Please have all orders in by Monday June 11th.