I have been volunteering for Fox Valley Ferret in Northeast Wisconsin for over a year. They are a 501(c)3 shelter that operates with the help of the shelter Mom, board members, and its volunteers. They have been having been having a tough time this last year outside of the typical shelter issues. The problem has been that the Shelter Mom, Nanette Thurber, was diagnosed with a Autoimmune Disorder called Wegner's Granulomatosis/Microscopic Poly Angiitis last November after an emergency hospitalization where she remained in intensive care for an extended time. After being released and diagnosed she can no longer work full time. With medical and living expenses mounting, her friends have organized a benefit on her behalf. The benefit is going on on Halloween here for her to help with these expenses. I don't want to impose here by putting my hand out for her. The volunteers, board members and friends of the shelter have been working hand in hand with Nanette to keep the Fox Valley Ferret going this last year and we all care very deeply for her. Without Nanette, Fox Valley Ferret would not exsist as it does today. The benefit for Nanette is on October 31st at the Appleton Yacht Club. If you have any donations for raffle prizes or auction items for the benefit please contact Julie Kons at (920) 450-4315. If you cannot attend and would like to donate to Nanette through the benefit an account has been set up in the name: "Benefit for Nanette Thurber" at Capital Credit Union call Connie Raether at (920) 832-8990. Otherwise if you would like to donate to Fox Valley Ferret directly their shipping address is: Fox Valley Ferret Attn:Nanette N3633 Hwy 76 Hortonville, WI 54944 They always need shelter goods and are at a want for old used flat sheets right now. This is their wish list- http://www.foxvalleyferret.com/wish_list.html Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Thanks guys! Here is the website-http://www.foxvalleyferret.com/ Kristy Clyde, Garrison, & Artemus Missing Tweek [Posted in FML 6132]