Merry Christmas and Happy New Year From The Etsy Angels! Part 2

The Angels are continuing their look "back" on 2011 and remembering the charities we had fundraisers for.  That is what we are all about.  Raising money for worthy organizations that need help.  We don't always raise funds for the "big and known" non-profits some are small, just starting out and struggling.  One such fundraiser was.....
 

 LFMB ~ Love For Malacia Babies ~ $236.00

Can you possibly imagine having a baby and knowing something is wrong and no one seems to know what?  That is sometimes what it is like when you have a baby with Malacia.  Malacia is  described as:  "Airways carry air from the nose to the lungs. Some children are born with airways that are too soft. Soft airways do not hold their shape, and air does not flow through as well as it should. There are three places where airways can be soft: the voice box, the windpipe, and the breathing tubes. A person may have softening in one, two or three parts of the airway. This softening is called Malacia."

From the founder of LFMB, LeeAnna, "Almost 2 years ago we created a support group on Facebook, while we were living in the hospital with our youngest son. The group has been such a great support for over 200 people. With the support group we have reached 3 different country's and just about every state in the United States. With so little support found elsewhere we decided to take it a step further. In March of 2011 "Love For Malacia Babies" received their EIN and prepared to file for non profit status.  LFMB will one day be able to help families who have Malacia babies. There are so many things we would love to be able to do."

The funds we raised for LFMB enabled the organization to mail out the "Nap Nannies" which were donated by Nap Nanny.  A Nap Nanny is a seat of sorts that keeps a baby not only safe but in the perfect position to breath easier....something these Malacia babies need.  They went to 3 countries and in various states in the U.S.

Stick with us!  We have one more charity to cover for 2011...check back to see who it was and how much we raised!

If you think you would like to be part of this loving and giving Team, The Etsy Angel's, please contact one of our leaders for admittance.

SewingGranny ~ Mona

ChloeBoutique ~ Amanda