YOU have made A DIFFERENCE TODAY Thank you to everybody who took part in our fundraiser for Chris and his family. I believe that each and every one of you that either purchased the pigments or donated your hard-earned money to this cause has made a difference for this family that can not be measured in dollars and cents. At the end of my findraiser, over 220 duos had been sold with 100% of the profits going to Chris and his family for out-of-pocket expenses. Thank you so much!!!!!!
CYCSTIC FIBROSIS COLORS FOR A CAUSE
What would happen if you tried to take a deep breathe today and found that you couldn't? It's a scary thought, and something that would not have even crossed my mind if I had not learned about Chris and his on-going battle with Cystic Fibrosis. Chris is the twelve year old son of one of my clients and I would never have known a thing about this brave little boy, except that everybody has a life outside of my pigments and on an average day a few months ago his mom had written me about an order she was placing and very casually let me know that her son has Cystic Fibrosis. She wasn't telling me this for any reason other than to explain her ordering patterns, but it hit me in my heart. I take breathing for granted. I inhale, exhale, and go on with the day just like you do. But after asking Chris's mom about his disease I was heartbroken to find that for Chris, and the many others who suffer from Cystic Firbosis, breathing is not such an easy thing, and certainly not something to be taken for granted.
So, with the help of Chris' WONDERFUL mom, I learned a great deal about this horrific disease, that as of right now, there is no cure for. I immediately knew that I wanted to help. But in my mind, simply donating money to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation was not enough, so we had a fundraiser where we donated 100% of the profits from the sale of Chris's birthday duo directly to Chris and his family to assist with their expenses, and it was a huge success, but now, I know that together, we have the ability to do more for the countless families who deal with this illness. . So, I am asking you to be a part of something that I know will change the lives of countless families.....who try on a daily basis to raise money and awareness to help families around the world with loved ones who are also suffering from Cystic Fibrosis. I am rendered speechless by the number of e-mails I received from people all over the world who purchased the duo for Chris. They are either living with the disease themselves or have a family member who is enduring this illness. ****The fact of the matter, CS does not end with Chris and his family. So after getting so many requests to keep this duo permanent, I have decided to follow your advice! From now on, this duo will be a permanent part of the About Face family. As an on-going tribute to everybody who has had to live with CF, I will donate $3.00 from every duo sold directly to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. ***
TODAY IS A GREAT DAY TO DO SOMETHING WONDERFUL BECAUSE WE CAN! I hope that you will continue to purchase this duo of pigments in an on-going effort to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and their never-ending search for a cure!
Meet the Birthday Boy Chris! A very special young man who is my personal inspiration for this on-going fundraiser!
A LITTLE ABOUT CHRIS CHRIS'S MOTHER HAS PUT TOGETHER A WONDERFUL VIDEO MONTAGE TO HELP US ALL LEARN A BIT MORE ABOUT CYSTIC FIBROSIS. BUT IF YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO VIEW THIS VIDEO, YOU WILL NOT ONLY LEARN A BIT ABOUT THIS DISEASE, BUT YOU WILL GET TO MEET A BEAUTIFUL YOUNG MAN WHO FIGHTS THIS BATTLE EVERY DAY OF HIS LIFE. WHILE MANY OF YOU HAVE CHILDREN THAT ARE OUT PLAYING AND ENJOYING BEING A CHILD, THIS YOUNG HERO STRUGGLES WITH A CHRONIC DISEASE......BUT TODAY, WE CAN GIVE CHRIS A BIRTHDAY PRESENT HE AND HIS FAMILY WON'T SOON FORGET! a LITTLE BIT ABOUT CHRIS
favorite activities: he enjoys playing basketball, swimming, going to the beach and jumping the waves,
playing freesbie and playing video games on Xbox 360.
Sports: he enjoys watching his favorite football team on t.v the Giants and throwing the ball around
with his dad.
Movies: he's favorite movies are Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, The Return of the King.
What grade he's in now: 6th grade
Favorite foods: Pretzels, Pizza with lots of basil sprinkled on it.
Other thing you want to know about Chris: his 3yr old cousin Robyn says he's always
LIMITED EDTION PIGMENTS FOR A CAUSE Both of the colors pictured below are not what they appear to be! Why? Well, when you look at somebody who is suffering from Cystic Fibrosis, you don't see the disease and all of the struggles that go along with it. It is not until you learn about Cystic Fibrosis that you understand the full magnitude of this illness. So, it seemed only fitting to me that the pigments I designed for Chris should have the same sort of attributes. You see them in a photo and they look like ordinary taupe and brown pigments. But these colors are special! I have created them to be multi-dimensional and appropriate for all skin tones! The color on the left, Live in Color is a neutral taupe base that has layers and layers of light reflecting, color changing pigments....so this shade goes from taupe to a subtle blue, green. gold, silver, and violet. The shade on the right, Happy Birthday Chris is a deep cocoa brown with the same color changing micas. Both shades are a light shimmer with just a tiny hint if a twinkle to them and will be fabulous on any peepers you apply them to! The colors in this duo are not available individually or in sample sizes because we are donating $3.00 from every sale of this duo to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
COLORS FOR A CAUSE LEFT: Live in Color RIGHT: Happy Birthday Chris
Please help us to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and their on-going fight for a cure. Click the button on the right and for each duo sold, About Face Cosmetics will donate $3.00 to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation! Duo Price: $9.00
PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO READ THE INFORMATION BELOW SO THAT YOU CAN LEARN A BIT MORE ABOUT CYSTIC FIBROSIS. YOU CAN ALSO MAKE A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION DIRECTLY TO THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION BY CLICKING ON THE LINKS BELOW! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR HELP. YOU ARE HELPING TO MAKE A PRICELESS DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHRIS AND HIS FAMILY!
What Is Cystic Fibrosis?
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States (70,000 worldwide). A defective gene and its protein product cause the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus that:
clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung infections; and
obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body break down and absorb food.
In the 1950s, few children with cystic fibrosis lived to attend elementary school. Today, advances in research and medical treatments have further enhanced and extended life for children and adults with CF. Many people with the disease can now expect to live into their 30s, 40s and beyond.
Statistics
About 1,000 new cases of cystic fibrosis are diagnosed each year.
More than 70% of patients are diagnosed by age two.
More than 40% of the CF patient population is age 18 or older.
In 2006, the predicted median age of survival was 37 years.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Since 1955, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has been the driving force behind the pursuit of a cure. Thanks to the dedication and financial backing of our supporters--patients, families and friends, clinicians, researchers, volunteers, individual donors, corporations and staff, we are making a difference.
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