Hello
again! First, I want to apologize for the
lengthy hiatus between posts-I have been super busy! However, I promise I did not forget about my
faithful readers J
Since my
last post, I have completed the following tasks…
ü Finished creating pieces 4 & 5 (Pregnancy Loss
& Bone Cancer)
ü Created over half of the fundraising merchandise
ü Glaze fired pieces 1-3 (Autism, Testicular &
Gynecological)
ü Bisque fired fundraising merchandise and pieces 4
& 5
ü Designed and ordered the advertising materials for the
show
ü Created and revised the foundation letter for the six
foundations
ü Researched electronic fundraising possibilities
ü Begun creating last half of fundraising merchandise
ü Begun final piece #6 (Prostate Cancer)
ü Continued informational (vital statistics) research
for each piece
WHEW! Looking at that list (and knowing
of the numerous other small tasks), I really have been busy! It is a wonder
that I have not yet collapsed J
Moving on. Between now and March 1st, I will
be finishing the creation of the final piece (Prostate) and the remaining
fundraising merchandise. I will also be sending out the advertising materials
for the show and the foundation letters to each respective foundation. These letters will inform the foundations of
the purpose of my show, the show’s fundraising component, and are a request for
informational material. Last but not least, the foundation letter is also an
invitation! In which, I truly hope the
foundations will be able to send a representative J
**IMPORTANT
NOTE**
Due to unforeseeable scheduling
conflicts, the opening reception of my show has been moved to the 19th
of April instead of the 12th.
YAY! One more week to get my ducks in a row J
Currently, I am only having issues with
the electronic fundraising aspect of my show. (I finally got my studio’s
heating, humidity level and drying process figured out) My issues with the
electronic fundraising are mainly cost and the possible audio visual
aspect. No worries though, I will get
this figured out ASAP!
As for the cost, I have set my initial
goal of trying to raise a total of $2400-this would easily give $200 (or more)
to each foundation (there are 6, remember?) and will also cover the
out-of-pocket cost of the show. It may not
sound like much when broken down, but it sounds like a lot to obtain for one
little ol’ me. I am truly worried over
whether or not I will fail on being able to contribute to something that is so
desperately important. Don’t worry-I
never give up (or back down). Somehow, I
will make sure these important foundations at least get a little monetary help J
As for the audio visual issue, honestly,
it terrifies me to bits! *Context* Most fundraising campaigns have a video of
who, what, and why they are raising money.
I have been told (numerous times) that by adding a video, the success of
the fundraising campaign goes up by 114%.
I understand, but I am having a terrible time convincing my nerves and
tummy! An additional issue to the audio
visual is that I do not have the proper equipment? I may be able to have my husband use his
tablet or I think that my digital camera has a video function? O dear, this is
one of those times that I think to myself “Now, what have you gotten yourself
into?” Ha ha ha ha. (always pushing)
Well, that is enough for now. Please enjoy the snapshots of the past three
weeks and don’t forget to feed the fishies!
Pregnancy Loss
Bone Cancer beginnings
Pregnancy Loss (my, my, she grows!)
Peek-a-boo! I see you.
Peek-a-baby!
Hubby's tribute-haha
Bone Cancer frontal
Bone Cancer side
Uncomfortable with your own mortality yet?
sneek peek ;)
