Ways to Help

The reason for writing this particular posting, is that many of you have wondered how you can help us. Lots of you have figured out creative ways that have been extremely useful and/or fun. We feel a little overwhelmed with a full-on fundraiser at this time, but we are not adverse to your assistance in other ways.

If people would like to give, or have questions regarding what, how, when, etc., you can contact the Hellestos at bradandwithe@juno.com. Our friend Witherly will have a current list of needs, wants, etc. She has the credit union account number for financial donations, and an updated list of other things we typically could use. (The most current list is included below.) Please don't feel confined to this however. We've received tickets to the movie theater, house cleaning, dinners out, and other fun things. We can get caught up in our own little world, and it can help to have it expanded.

So...here's the list as of September 5th, 2006...

Financial donations: An account has been set up at OSU Credit Union. You can go to any branch, and simply tell them to deposit into our contribution account. This money goes toward medical bills, travel to appointments, co-pays, alternative treatment (supplements, acupuncture, IV vitamin C, herbalist and other consultations, etc.)

Meals: are being coordinated by Lillian Edmonds or Denise Cipolone. You can contact the church office at 541-753-2802 for their phone numbers.

Gift Cards are welcomed...we frequent the following stores:
Safeway - gas
Fred Meyer, First Alternative, Bald Hill Farms, Winco
Trader Joe's (Portland/Eugene), or Whole Foods (Portland)
Local or Portland restaurants, preferably ones with organic foods

Labor: Steven Bjork is coordinating a revamping of our back yard and fence re-building. You can contact him or Sue Brim to participate. The church office will have their numbers.

Mechanical Skills: Car or appliance repairs are occasionally needed. If there is a person that is willing when the need arises, we'd appreciate the help.

Fun Stuff: It's been difficult to justify the time or money to do fun family activities. Admission passes to places like the Zoo, the Aquarium, OMSI, or some concerts (Not of the Madonna or MTV variety) would be well received.
We were just given a weekend at a friend's coast home, and Pat and I realized we haven't spent any time away together, that hasn't been cancer related, for almost two years.

Thank you again.