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MAGGIE’S RIBBON |
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In 2007 I lost my sister to breast cancer. I wanted to create a memorial piece that might somehow be useful in helping folks who are fighting this insidious disease. I decided to create a permanent version of the emblematic pink ribbon in marble which I intended as a donation to a charity that could use it in their efforts.
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Destiny stepped in to determine the home for
“Maggie’s Ribbon”. One of the
charities that contacted me is based in the area where my sister lived and had
an innovative vision on how to use the ribbon for maximum benefit. To Life! ( http://www.tolife.org/
) is a
non-profit organization providing free-of-charge breast cancer education and
support services in the upstate New York region.
Beginning this October, “Maggie’s Ribbon” will be
auctioned off by To Life! during one of their annual fund raising events, “The
Pink Ball”. The winning bidder will
have an opportunity to host the ribbon for 12 months at their home or business
place before returning it to the charity for a re-auction the following
year.
Through this creative use by To Life!, “Maggie’s
Ribbon” will become an annual opportunity for generous donors to support the
goals of this excellent charity.
I know my sister would approve.
Bob