Care Package for Ramy

[rocksforludo]

Thanks to everyone for their interest in supporting Ramy. I spoke with her briefly and she expressed that the following would be most helpful to her: healthy meals/snacks, childcare, as well as things to keep her and the kids occupied when she's not able to be her active, hiking self.



Ramy's IRL friends viola and mpiemont have volunteered to help coordinate this with me. We have set up a PayPal account that the three of us all share access to (for transparency's sake). We have also started a list of items that address Ramy's wishes. Specifics will depend on the amount donated, obviously, but this is what we're thinking in general. We'd report back on what exactly we're doing once the money has been collected.



1. Gift certificate for a grocery delivery service like Peapod

2. Yarn, yarn, yarn and some more of her favorite crochet hooks

3. Something to entertain kids (perhaps an iTunes gift card for apps/movies or a gift card to buy games for the Wii? Other ideas?)

4. Gift certificate for a home cleaning

5. Any additional money could just go directly to her to pay for a babysitter



If people have suggestions, we'd be happy to hear them, but we'd like to keep it focused on what she said would be helpful.



I will send a PM tonight to all those who indicated interest with the specific details on the PayPal account. I don't want to post that publicly. 

Thanks all!

[rocksforludo]

I think these are all the people who specifically said "count me in." I didn't want to assume others meant that if they didn't say it explicitly. So if you're not tagged here and would like to get the PM with PayPal details, please PM me or post below.

saltyh2O
@jboogie
Jesslfar
allisong87
elephantastic
@meggriffin
@tinyjoys
bwisco123
veganontuesdays
amylee545
mom2boys2
dragonflyinn
@nevertoomanyshoes
ker9171
stratto814
thirdtimemomma
kmkd19
StephNE
rhymeswith
lolacachia
linny12
cbrandt1
prater2011
@deziniki
sugar4bri
smilesp
Cornflakegirl
wingardium3
@orangcrush
jlynnnn7
McBgg21
elliamanda83
beebe918
sarahchrismck
corrys12
linegirl313
lgsdesigner
jerseyakl
aconite
Renarene
obi
lupineaura
Cherhorowitz
bethypoo83
ajm0711
josim
cosmicav
mariisz
theophania
tincupchalice
awwsugar
@mommapizano
katietopaz
grapefruits
robotpcr
JustinBobby
radtechgirl
bluebird44
sarahdawn
seamonster
@bruxannie
hawkward
@bintmejnuna
flyinghorses6
hotcoconuts82
jezebk
mlbrooks

[corrys12]

Thank you for organizing all of this! And to viola and mpiemont as well. I'll look out for the pay pal PM.

[viola]

No, thank YOU all for this outpouring of love and support for Ramy. It is heartwarming AF that when shit goes down, M15 can still pull it together for our people

[Deleted]

There are a couple more that have asked to be included that are no longer active here but are still in the FB group, I will share the pay pay details with them privately once I have that info.

[rocksforludo]

Dec 30, 2016 13:42:17 GMT -5 dragonflyinn said:

Thank you guys for organizing this!!! Ill keep an eye out for the PM! Is this going out to people on fb who aren't active here anymore? rocksforludo

I'm not in the FB group at all but would be happy to have additional former posters sent my way.  If they don't want to create a TCF account, you can PM me and we'll figure out a way to get us in touch.

[rocksforludo]

Dec 30, 2016 14:02:17 GMT -5 @meggriffin said:

There are a couple more that have asked to be included that are no longer active here but are still in the FB group, I will share the pay pay details with them privately once I have that info.

This works too!

[Deleted]

Dec 30, 2016 14:03:49 GMT -5 rocksforludo said:

Dec 30, 2016 14:02:17 GMT -5 @meggriffin said:

There are a couple more that have asked to be included that are no longer active here but are still in the FB group, I will share the pay pay details with them privately once I have that info.

This works too!

Or you could always just join the facebook group.

[rocksforludo]

Dec 30, 2016 14:09:53 GMT -5 @meggriffin said:

Dec 30, 2016 14:03:49 GMT -5 rocksforludo said:

This works too!

Or you could always just join the facebook group.

Evasive maneuvers! 

[rocksforludo]

Dec 30, 2016 14:34:07 GMT -5 thirdtimemomma said:

Around here there is a free cleaning service somehow for cancer patients - I have no idea how it works but maybe someone in the area has heard something?

I just Googled and there is a nonprofit that works with a company in Ramy's hometown to donate cleanings. I will let her know about this, if she doesn't already. Thanks so much!

[rocksforludo]

Dec 30, 2016 14:28:20 GMT -5 Jesslfar said:

Could we buy the kids an Amazon Freetime if we have enough money? It would be a portable way to keep the kids entertained.

I will put this on the list of options, thanks!

[marygracerich]

You can add me too the list. I didn't realize it wasn't implied in the initial message. 😊

[honda13]

Dec 30, 2016 14:41:22 GMT -5 marygracerich said:

You can add me too the list. I didn't realize it wasn't implied in the initial message. 😊

+1

[rocksforludo]

I thought both of you would be in marygracerich and honda13, but I didn't want to assume anything.

[honda13]

Dec 30, 2016 14:57:52 GMT -5 rocksforludo said:

I thought both of you would be in marygracerich and honda13 , but I didn't want to assume anything.

Well you know what happens when you assume....people get butthurt they were excluded (kidding).

[marygracerich]

Dec 30, 2016 14:57:52 GMT -5 rocksforludo said:

I thought both of you would be in marygracerich and honda13, but I didn't want to assume anything.

No problem

[animaldoctor]

Add me too!

[rocksforludo]

Okay, I've sent PMs to everyone whose name I have. If you didn't get one, let me know and I'll send you the info.

[honda13]

I don't have a PayPal. Is it difficult to setup?

[rocksforludo]

Dec 30, 2016 16:29:14 GMT -5 honda13 said:

I don't have a PayPal. Is it difficult to setup?

It is not. You can just pay with a card via PayPal and not link a bank account. All you need is an email address.

[honda13]

Dec 30, 2016 17:17:28 GMT -5 thirdtimemomma said:

honda13, I did it so no it's not difficult. I'm technology challenged.

Me too! I got it setup. Thanks

[wesleycrusher]

Not a member of the bmb but i would like to contribute if you send me the details.

[emu0013]

Please add me as well.

[sunshinedaisies]

Me too please. Sorry to see this.

[theroar]

And me, please.

[jvega1]

Please add me as well!

[Powermom]

Hey ladies.....haven't been on in forever but I'm part of the Facebook group and would love to donate to Ramy. Please send me a pm Rocks. Thanks!

[rocksforludo]

Jan 1, 2017 17:24:45 GMT -5 Powermom said:

Hey ladies.....haven't been on in forever but I'm part of the Facebook group and would love to donate to Ramy. Please send me a pm Rocks. Thanks!

Will do. Sorry for the delay, we've all been sick.