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Wednesday, December 24, 2008
We at Spirit Jump (Meaghan & Stacy) would like to wish you all a very happy holiday!
Stacy and I have been working on getting all our lists, donations, spirit jumpers etc...organized. There are several new cancer fighters in need and we will be sending out requests for spirit jumpers in the next couple of days so keep an eye out.
If you are new to Spirit Jump please click HERE to read more about us.
If you would like to visit the official SPIRIT JUMPERS click HERE.
Want to see what types of things have been donated click HERE.
Become a Spirit Jumper or Receive a Spirit Jump by contacting us, click HERE
We are going to be writing posts about the individual Spirit Jumper shops. There are many wonderful people and shops who have donated to this project and we are going to be highlighting them all. If you have any questions at all please contact us.
xoxo
Meaghan & Stacy
Saturday, December 20, 2008
How It Started
In February 2007 Meaghan Edelstein, a law student at Shepard Broad Law Center in South Florida , was diagnosed with stage 3B cervical cancer. After being misdiagnosed for over two months the tumor was finally discovered by her doctors. She was told she had little chance of survival but Meaghan decided to fight. She was immediately flown to Boston where she received treatment at Dana Farber Cancer Institute. After receiving internal/external radiation, chemotherapy and numerous surgeries Meaghan was on her way to recovery. While in the hospital many people visited Meaghan, she also received many cards and gifts along the way. Meaghan credits these small touches of love with giving her the extra strength to keep fighting for her life.
Looking for a way to reach out to others Meaghan started a blog called I Kicked Cancers Ass where she wrote openly and honestly about her experience. Many began to find her on her blog and were able to receive answers as well as comfort. Realizing she was helping others began a healing process of her own. Wanting to make more of a difference she thought hard about what else she could do. Finally the answer came. Remembering the cards and gifts she received and how they lifted her spirits during a desperate time, Meaghan decided to match those who wished to give with those who needed support. Thus began SPIRIT JUMP.
The Spirit Jump Mission
Spirit Jump is a grassroots non-profit organization with a mission to provide hope and comfort to the many men, women and children battling cancer. Spirit Jump accomplishes this by providing uplifting cards and inspirational gifts during this most difficult time. Thursday, December 18, 2008
IF YOU WANT TO JUMP SOMEONES SPIRIT PLEASE EMAIL: spiritjumper@spiritjump.com
THIS PAGE IS A WORK IN PROGRESS.
If you need spirit jump please send an email to needaspiritjump@spiritjump.com
with your full name and address.
Donated by: Serendipity Factory
Donated by: Maygreen-Fairies
Donated by: Maygreen-Fairies
Donated By: Dina Tibbs
Donated By: Sacha Brady
Donated by: Carol & Hot Wax Art
Donated by: Curly Q Cuties!
Donated By: Silver Sachet
Easter Soap Basket Donated by: DaisyCakesSoap
DONATED BY: Marie Maglaque
Singapore
http://satinetsoie.blogspot.com/
DONATED BY: Noreen Farrington
DONATED BY: Michelle Kolachi
www.kolachishop.com
DONATED BY: Marie Maglaque
Singapore
http://satinetsoie.blogspot.com/
DONATED BY: Jean-Marie
http://daisycakessoap.etsy.com/
Jellybean Soap
DONATED BY: Jean-Marie
http://daisycakessoap.etsy.com/
Hockey Puck Soap
Donated by: Carol & Hot Wax Art
Donated by: Curly Q Cuties!
Donated By: Silver Sachet
Easter Soap Basket Donated by: DaisyCakesSoap
DONATED BY: Marie Maglaque
Singapore
http://satinetsoie.blogspot.com/
DONATED BY: Noreen Farrington
DONATED BY: Michelle Kolachi
www.kolachishop.com
DONATED BY: Marie Maglaque
Singapore
http://satinetsoie.blogspot.com/
DONATED BY: Jean-Marie
http://daisycakessoap.etsy.com/
Jellybean Soap
DONATED BY: Jean-Marie
http://daisycakessoap.etsy.com/
Hockey Puck Soap
Hand-Made Pendants Donated by: Erin at Bits of Flair
Hand-Made Pink Ribbon Angel Charms Donated By: Pat from The AngelPatch
Hand-Made Art Donated by: Frannie's Heart
Hand-Made Cards Donated by: Cards By Amy's Angels
Hand Made Cards by: UrbanDebris Artlog
Care Package Donated by: Eye Kandy Glassware & Gifts
Journal Donated by: CBCrafts
Journal Donated by: CBCrafts
Donated by: Tabitha DeGruy
Hand-Made Breast Cancer Awareness Necklace
and Cell Phone Dangler
Donated by: Jewelry By Janine
Spirit Jump
2121 W. Woolbright Rd. K-101
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
561-755-2595
Email: spiritjumper@spiritjump.com
Twitter: @spiritjump
Facebook/spiritjump
2121 W. Woolbright Rd. K-101
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
561-755-2595
Email: spiritjumper@spiritjump.com
Twitter: @spiritjump
Facebook/spiritjump
Contact Founder Meaghan Edelstein:
Email: meaghan@spiritjump.com
Twitter: @cancerlost
Facebook.com/megse5
Contact Director Bryan Power
Email: Bryan@spiritjump.com
Twitter: @Thelifeofpower
Contact Volunteer Lillie Hobson
Email: Volunteer@spiritjump.com
Twitter: @lilliJ
JOIN A COMMITTEE
Spirit Jump is currently looking to fill some important committees. If you think any of these are a good match for you please email meaghan@spiritjump.com and we will get you more information.
Planned Giving Committee: works with donors to help them make their charitable giving more effective, meaningful and enjoyable. Helps Spirit Jump plan fundraiser events that bring in donations as well as create awareness. We are looking for people who are creative, energetic and motivated to help Spirit Jump grow.
Other Committees: We are currently looking to set up several committees and are looking for people with the following backgrounds
-Public Relations experience
-Financial background i.e. accounting & money management
- Photography and video
-Social Media
-Nonprofit legal expertise
-Oncologists & Nurses
-Writers
-Interns
-Fundraising
-Marketing
-Any type of nonprofit background
VOTE SPIRIT JUMP
In February, the nominees will be narrowed down to five finalists in each category. Winners will be determined by a combination of popular vote and by the members of the new Real-Time Academy of Short Form Arts & Sciences. An awards ceremony, complete with 140-character acceptance speeches, will be held in March in New York City.
You can only nominate Spirit Jump 1 time and here is how to do it:
Tweet the following from your Twitter account:
I nominate @Spiritjump for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because... (add reason here)
The more votes Spirit Jump receives the more recognition we will get and that means helping more cancer fighters!
SEND A CARD OR SMALL GIFT
Below are photos of some of the wonderful items that have been donated through the Spirit Jump program. We want to remind all of you that although you may find some of these items to be more extravagant the magic of Spirit Jump is that NO gift is too small. A small card provides a big Jump to those in need. We encourage(not mandatory) you to provide us with a picture of any Spirit Jumps you send so that we may share it here.
Donated By Wendie's Art & Photo
Made & Donated by DK Designs
Hand Painted & Donated By: Dana Marie Art
Donated & Made By: @SunnyBuns
Donated by BK Designs
Donated by BK Designs
Donated by BK Designs
Donated by BK Designs
Created & Donated By Wendy
Created & Donated By Kristen of Kristen's Custom Creations
DONATED BY: Kat from Self Symmetry
Misc. Soaps Donated by: Carol & Hot Wax Art
www.kolachishop.com
Care Package Donated by: Eye Kandy Glassware & Gifts
Journal Donated by: CBCrafts
Donated by: Tabitha DeGruy
Hand-Made Breast Cancer Awareness Necklace
Donated By: Sacha Brady
DONATED BY: Michelle KolachiDonated by: Curly Q Cuties!
Donated By: Silver Sachet
DONATED BY: Noreen Farrington
http://www.noradoramora.etsy.com
Donated By: Silver Sachet
DONATED BY: Noreen Farrington
http://www.noradoramora.etsy.com
www.kolachishop.com
Donated By: Pat from The AngelPatch
Care Package Donated by: Eye Kandy Glassware & Gifts
Journal Donated by: CBCrafts
Donated by: Tabitha DeGruy
Hand-Made Breast Cancer Awareness Necklace
and Cell Phone Dangler
Donated by: Jewelry By Janine
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