I'm proud to be a spirit jumper!

Today's Friday Feature over at SITS is the fabulous girls from Spirit Jumpers. I am proud to say that I am a spirit jumper!! This wonderful organization was started by my bloggy friend, Meaghan... who happens to be a young cancer survivor. Read all about Spirit Jumpers and how you can get involved and then go check out their feature on SITS!

Winner of the JRandall hand-made cards!

The lucky winner of a set of hand-made cards from JRandall is:

Shelley K. who said...

I love the scraps card. What beautiful cards and cards that I can think of SO many people to send to (unfortunately :(

Congrat's on your win!!! Please email me with your contact info before Fri. March 27

A BIG thanks to JoEl from JRandall for her wonderful giveaway! Thank you for your support!!
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Have you entered our HomeStudio 'HOPE' pendant giveaway??

Have you seen these?? Super cool!

The American Cancer Society has these really great badges for your blog- to show your support for breast cancer awareness- through Strides, Relay for Life (if your a relayer like me you will love these!!) and also to show your support for the fight against cancer. Go here to grab yours!

Colorectal Cancer: Early Detection

Colon Testing Saves Lives

What You Need to Know About Colon Testing

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What is colorectal cancer?

Colorectal cancer is a term used to refer to cancer that develops in the colon or the rectum. These cancers are sometimes referred to separately as colon cancer or rectal cancer, depending on where they start. Colon cancer and rectal cancer have many features in common, which is why they are discussed together in this document.

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{ Quote of the Day }

As your faith is strengthened you will find that there is no longer the need to have a sense of control, that things will flow as they will, and that you will flow with them, to your great delight and benefit.

~Emmanuel

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HomeStudio 'HOPE' Scrabble Pendant Giveaway!! **NOW CLOSED**

Today we are kicking off our HomeStudio Scrabble Pendant Giveaway!!!

Nana's Box has teamed up with them to give one winner this beautiful, hand-made,
'HOPE' Scrabble pendant.

▪ Hand assembled w/ reused wood Scrabble tiles, silver plated bail

▪ Each with a paper graphic image, and protective shine
▪ Game tiles are rectangular approx. 3/4" square (1.9 cm)
▪ Items come in a small gift bag (approx. 3 per bag)

Rules to enter are:

1. Visit HomeStudios Etsy site- then come back here & leave a comment telling us what which pendant you would give to someone.

2. For a second entry become a follower of Nana's Box. (entry subject to verification)

3. For a third entry subscribe to Nana's Box.

4. For a fourth entry post about this giveaway and then leave us a comment letting us know where we can read about it. (entry subject to verification)

5. For a fifth entry tell us how you found out about this giveaway.


Hurry Giveaway ends March 31st!!!!

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Do you know a cancer patient that could use some hope?
Send them a Nana's Box. It's free to order! Go here to get started!

Pray for Jonathan

Hi everyone! I read this on my friend, Meaghans blog and had to share it with you. Please take some time to stop by this blog and send your love:

"Jonathan is a 14 year old who is battling against a Brain Tumor. Unfortunately I know how ugly, painful, exhausting, difficult and messy battling cancer can be. At 14 Jonathan should be playing with his friends, pushing his parents buttons, teasing girls and thinking about growing into a man. But instead Jonathan is fighting for his life, something that no child should ever have to endure. His blog is called Pray For Jonathan I implore you all to visit his blog, put his button on your blog and leave a comment."

More Milk...

Have you heard of the Army of Women?? It's a foundation that allows women across the country to help out research scientists find a cure for breast cancer. When you register, they periodically send you studies that need participants. This recent one is one that I wish I was able to participate in... however, I am not breast feeding nor am I even pregnant .... however, if you are currently breast feeding and would like to participate please see the info below and visit the website to register... it's free and it helps the fight against cancer.

What’s the study about?

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst are studying the breast cells normally found in breast milk to see if there are any differences in the DNA of women whose biopsies turn out to be healthy and those whose biopsies show a problem, such as cancer. Learning more about these genetic differences may eventually help researchers develop a way to provide women with information about their breast cancer risk.

What’s involved?

You will be shipped a milk collection container, informed consent form, and questionnaire. You will be asked to complete the consent form and questionnaire and to donate about 2.5 ounces of fresh breast milk from each breast. You will put the consent form, questionnaire, and breast milk in a box that will be picked up by Fed-Ex (at no cost to you). If a breast biopsy occurred, you will be asked to provide a copy of the biopsy report. Approximately 1 year after sending your breast milk sample, the researcher will contact you to ask about any breast problems you have had in the last year.

Who is conducting the study?

Kathleen Arcaro, PhD, Douglas Anderton, PhD, and Sarah Lenington PhD, at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts

Who can participate?

You can join the Milk Study if the description below fits you:
• You are a breastfeeding mom who has either had a biopsy at any time in the past or who is going to have a breast biopsy to diagnose a lump found in your breast

Where?

Anywhere in the United States

{ Nana's Box Mission Statement }

~ My Mission ~

For all my new readers...

Nana’s Box is a nonprofit service committed to providing a photo box to cancer patients who are undergoing treatment. Nana's Box offers this service to the individual patient with the help and support of families, and those volunteers interested in the emotional support of cancer patients.
I started this project in an effort to support and honor my mom as she battles Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. My mom lives in another state which has prevented me from assisting her while going through her treatment. In an effort to comfort her as much as possible I made her a box full of pictures that had quotes on the back in hopes that it would make her smile, laugh and most importantly feel loved and supported. She absolutely loved it!!! The happiness this box gave her made me anxious to make them for others.

{ New Sponsorship! }

Last month we did a giveaway from Fruit, Nut, and Candle Gift Baskets. It turned out to be our biggest giveaway to date.... with over 500 entries.
Because of the wonderful heart of Kim, she has offered to team up with Nana's Box and giveaway a gift basket every August and February!!

So, if you entered or missed your chance to win, be sure to subscribe to us or become a follower as we will be offering another Fruit, Nut, and Candle Gift Basket giveaway in August. (more details to come)

Many, many thanks to Kim and the staff at Fruit, Nut, and Candle Gift Baskets!!

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Have you entered our JRandall Cards giveaway yet??

{ Survivor Rings }

My friend emailed me a link to this really great site that makes 'Survivor rings'. I checked it out and they are really cool. The best part is that they donate 10% of the sales from these rings to the Susan G. Komen Foundation of Tarrant County. You can personalize them and add dates and the cancer ribbon symbol. I think it's a fabulous idea and something that any cancer survivor would enjoy. It would be a daily reminder that they are a fighter.

Visit the website Nelly & Lizzy for more info.

{ Quote of the Day }

Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you.

~Maori Proverb

JRandall Cancer Cards Giveaway!! ** NOW CLOSED**

Today we are kicking off our JRandall Cards Giveaway!

JoEl from JRandall is donating a set of 7 handmade, cancer related cards to one lucky winner!
Below is just some of the cards in the set:

* I hope you will like my cards, as much as I like making them.

I like to keep things simple. Most of my cards have just a picture, or very simple verbage.
Make every day a card giving day!

Rules to enter are:

1. Visit JRandall - then come back here & leave a comment telling us what card you would send to someone.

2. For a second entry become a follower of Nana's Box. (entry subject to verification)

3. For a third entry subscribe to Nana's Box.

4. For a fourth entry post about this giveaway and then leave us a comment letting us know where we can read about it. (entry subject to verification)

5. For a fifth entry tell us how you found out about this giveaway.

Giveaway ends March 15th!

Do you know a cancer patient that could use some hope?
Send them a Nana's Box. It's free to order! Go here to get started!

The winners are....

A HUGE thanks goes out to Judy at Silverdot Jewelry for her fabulous donation!
She has some beautiful designs over at her esty site! Go check her out!

Also a HUGE thanks to Kim at Fruit, Nut, and Candle Gift Baskets for her donation!
There are some pretty cool gift baskets over at her website!
Stop by and check them out!

On to our winners!

The winner of the Silverdot Jewelry Crystal Rose necklace is

Joanna on the lake
who said: "Silverdot Jewelry offers so many gorgeous styles, and I found so many pieces I love because they are designed with simple, elegant, and very feminine styling! My favorite item is the Pretty Pink Necklace - Chalcedony and Sterling Silver. I chose this because it is stunning and a necklace I can see myself wearing all the time with so many different types of outfits! I also adore the necklace that is part of your amazing giveaway! Thank you so much for the opportunity to enter."

Our Fruit, Nut, and Candle Gift Basket Giveaway was the LARGEST giveaway we have ever had. We had over 500 entries!
Thanks to all who entered. And the lucky winner is:

Trishden
who said: "I would love to send my daughter (who lives clear cross country from me)the Earthly Delights Basket from their Organic line. She has been having a hard time and is moving into a new apartment to escape a gang ridden neighborhood and this would be a treat for her and her new digs. I really miss her terribly. Thanks for a great giveaway!"

Congrat's ladies! Please contact me with your info before Tuesday March 3!