11.01.2011
{Purposeful Giveaway} Lefft
At 8 years old, after a little fall outside, her mother (a single mother of 3) noticed a lump under her arm that grew to the size of a tennis ball. A biopsy that week changed their family forever -- bone cancer. A battle began as Robin and her mom flew across the country for experimental treatments which included Robin's arm being amputated and intensive chemotherapy and radiation for over a year all while her brothers went from one family member's house to the next experiencing their own battles.
24 years later, Robin is cancer free and full of heart. She earned her Master's degree in education and has been teaching now for 9 years, currently teaching 2nd grade in Northern Kentucky. And, I bet those kiddos just love her.
During her summers off, she has volunteered at Flying Horse Farms, a camp for seriously ill children. Serving there has changed her life. Robin told me, "To be able to give back the same way people had when I was fighting cancer is one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. . . . all things overwhelming about life just seem to disappear while you are there and you have a greater appreciation for life after being a part of something so wonderful."
A photo of Robin and a friend who lost her battle with cancer at a camp they got to attend as children.
Her Etsy store continues to help fund these efforts. Her handmade cards and other items there have provided over $2,000 for her work.
Today, Robin is offering a giveaway for this set of handmade cards to one of you all.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
I won't make you become a follower. But, if you look somewhere over there on the right, feel free. Because, we're all friends here.
Leave a comment here naming your favorite item currently listed at the Lefft store.
That's all you gotta do to enter.
And, you have until Sunday the 6th at 9pm EST to do it.
I'll choose a winner using random.org after that.
And, go ahead, buy a holiday gift from her store or some thank you cards for you to use after the holidays (thank yous are nice) and know that 100% of the money made goes to support her efforts to support families who really need it.
25 giveaways to go before Christmas. So, don't go too far, okay?
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63 shout outs:
I love the greeting cards with the daisies on them!
what an amazing woman!
i love the greeting cards with the little pink cherries. very sweet!
Its had to choose, but I think my favorite is the set of orange birthday cards.
I like the bday cards at the bottom...orange w/ a sort of paisley?
I love the polka time frame!
I love these: http://www.etsy.com/listing/77782454/birthday-cards
So cute!
I love the polka dot frame.
I love the orange polka dot cards!
I love the Polka Time frame
My favourite are the red Christmas cards!
I love the snowmen!
I dig the Ohio bird house!
my favorite item is the Greeting Cards
uk7ss AT yahoo DOT com
I love all the cards and how they are uniquely different but a matching set. My favorite is the birthday cards with the striped background...very cheery!
Her cards are just gorgeous and I love her heart and spirit! My favorite is the polka time frame though. So much fun!
What an amazing woman! Praise the Lord for that fall 24 years ago!
i am loving the snowmen right now - I know you've already gotten snow and we are supposed to get some tomorrow (ugg!) But bring on Christmas!!
i posted, by the way :)
I can't decide... I love the pink and blue birthday cards. The Snowman cards are super cute too. Oh, I need to order some more thank you cards. I always get compliments when I send one of Robin's cards!
Love the orange birthday cards! :)
I love the snowmen! They're all so cute :)
Wow, her story brings tears to my eyes! LOVE the bird houses out of license plates! so creative!!!! Please sign me up!!!
~Sis
http://adoption-thecrookedroad.blogspot.com
I love her polka dot greeting cards! And think she is amazing :)
My favorite thing is Robin! She's so nice! It's OK if I don't win the free cards, I already buy them and they turn out great! And cute packaging, and it says lefft foundation.
Small Thank You Cards with the buttons
kendra22 GFC
kendraco22 at yahoo dot com
I will bookmark this page! how great
I love the cards, but the birdhouses are awesome!!! Such a great cause!!!
I thought we should be friends! So I added you :]
My favorite item is the greeting card in orange!
rg86 at nau dot edu
I LOVE THE PINK AND GREEN ONES WITH THE CHERRY'S!
Robin aways does a great job on all of her cards.
LOVE THEM
All of the items are SUPER cute! But, I think my favorite are the birthday cards with the pink flowers and pretty pink button:)
Amber
I like the greeting cards in orange.
I love the last birthday cards on the page. And with shipping they come out to only $2 a card. That's less than you'd pay for a card at store, and this saves you the trip. I love having cards on hand for any occasion! And all for a good cause!
The holiday cards with the little green tree buttons are so adorable! Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!
christinamthorne(at)gmail(dot)com.
I love the greeting card package with the card-type variety! I think they would make me want to send more cards! =) And who doesn't like getting a nice card in the mail?!?! =)
There are some greeting cards in yellow that are so so pretty! That's my fave!
Nancy
You know my heart is in peds oncology with this being my career and marrying a childhood cancer survivor! Awesome post and giveaway Kelly! I love the daisy ones!
I like the http://www.etsy.com/listing/85000376/birthday-cards
Thank you for the chanc to win this giveaway! :)
I love the pink birthday cards!
fizzyizzy98@gmail.com
Very inspiring story! I love all of them, especially the Birthday Cards with the mauve color flower design and perfect button!
My favorite is the Hawaii birdhouse -- too cute!
marija.majerle at gmail dot com
I love these!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/84999705/greeting-cards
I love how all the cards are extremely professional and clean looking. Very nice!
Ashley
shopjinx@gmail.com
Oh, those snowman cards are just the absolute cutest!
Thank you for sharing all these amazing stories. I'm sure my husband will NOT thank you for my now-growing addiction to etsy :)
Fave item: polka dot frame
gkuroda(at)hawaii(dot)edu
I like the greeting cards with the cherries.
Hannah
yellow turtle 123 @ yahoo
Such awesome stuff, Robin! We definitely made some cute Cabin 4 crafts but these take the cake.
I really love those Orange flowered birthday cards!!
I really like the colors of the Birthday Cards. The orange is a happy color. ambrerose at(aol) dot(com)
I like http://www.etsy.com/listing/84999705/greeting-cards
they have great colors and it gives you cards for just about every occasion
armada@armadasartcorner.com
I love the Polka Time picture frame.
janel dot myers at yahoo dot com
i like the orange and green color scheme of the birthday cards. the bird houses are cute too!
thanks!
shen
divertida at fastmail dot fm
The Snowmen are my favorites!
I love the Snowmen cards! Those are awesome!
wilburnnewsome atyahoodotcom
I love her greeting cards: http://www.etsy.com/listing/84999705/greeting-cards but honestly I have a weakness for thank you cards. Beautiful sentiments.
the pink birthday cards are my favorite jmmccarr@gmail.com
the pink birthday cards are my favorite jmmccarr@gmail.com
I like the orange greeting cards.
fec527 at hotmail dot com
I really like the red holiday cards!
michelle.wanderingstill@gmail.com
red Christmas cards
robinblankenship@gmail.com
What a WONDERFUL story! I love the orange set of greeting cards. Beautiful paper crafts, all.
mercedesyardley@gmail.com
orange birthday cards!
Cassie
cjm92995@yahoo.com
I like the Snowmen Holiday cards.
I lik the Polka Time frame and the Snowmen cards.
What a touching story!
Tara H
minkynopants at hotmail dot com
I love the Snowmen cards! This is such a great cause. jessicapeeling@yahoo.com
what an amazing story...and such a generous heart. :)
i love all of the holiday cards. :)
I love the snowman cards! What a great story and great giveaway!
khbride at yahoo dot com
That polka time frame is go'geous!!
awiegman at gmail dot com
I love the Hawaii birdhouse, it's so colorful and aqua blue!