Saturday, January 19, 2008

Ann's Dream Journey

Ann's ALS diagnosis has made us all aware that time is one of our greatest assets - time with our family, time with our friends, time to work, time to enjoy, and simply time to dream of what the future holds. Ann's friends from Southern Minnesota Mothers of Multiples asked Ann, what are your dreams? One of Ann's dreams is to spend time with her husband on an Alaskan cruise, and we would like to help make that dream become a reality. Stay tuned for more information!
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Anonymous said...

WOw! The first to do a comment on a "BLOG!?!" Congrats to you ANN! For having so many computer savvy friends and family! Wish I was to knowledgable!!!!! Wishing you a wonderful week ahead... sending you strength to take you thru each day! Glad to be your friend, and will be here when and if you need me! Best wishes to you and your sweet family! Always... Melanie

January 20, 2008 at 8:00 PM

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Alaskan Dream Cruise: Help Ann's Dream Become Reality

In researching how to help Ann and her family, we studied the ALS Association website. In the section for those newly diagnosed with ALS, an article by Will Hubben (an ALS patient himself) titled "Tips for Newly-Diagnosed ALS Patients", points out many important thoughts for ALS patients including: being compassionate to yourself, reaching out to family and friends, and learning about ALS. The one that we feel that we can help with in a significant manner at this time is Tip 7 " Do things you have always wanted to do. Take that trip to Europe, spend more time with your family, go skydiving, write a book, or raft the Grand Canyon. Whatever it is, go ahead and do it. In a few months, you may no longer be able to do these activities."

A friend asked Ann if there was someplace special she had ever wanted to travel to and she answered, "Go on an Alaskan Cruise", not realizing that we were hoping to make that trip become reality. Ann is a very compassionate person who is not seeking help, but graciously accepts it when she knows that it will benefit her number one concern, her family. This trip focuses on Ann and Eric, allowing them to enjoy a trip that without the generosity of family, friends and other caring individuals, would not become a reality. It is our hope that we will collect enough donations by March 1, 2008 to secure a May trip for Ann and Eric. How can you help make this a reality?

Please consider contributing in one of the following ways:
1. Mail a check written to "Ann Peterson Benefit Account" and send to:
Nicole Ganrude
c/o Think Bank
25 2nd Street SW
Rochester, MN 55902

2. Use Paypal to deposit funds into Ann's Benefit Account using the following email address:
annbenefit@gmail.com

If you have any questions please feel free to email ekruen@acegroup.cc.

We understand there will be medical and other costs for Ann's family in the future, but hope that this enables Ann to live out a dream. If we are so fortunate to receive donations above the amount needed for Ann's dream cruise, funds above and beyond will be used by Ann's family to meet the many financial challenges that the diagnosis of ALS brings. As we secure funds, we will post more information regarding thier cruise on this site so feel free to check in!

We cannot thank you enough for your support.