a letter from Delsie

My friend set this page up on facebook. I love her for loving me.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Hollys-Hope/163325103746738
T minus 36 days until I meet Barkley.
or if facebook is not your thing, here is the letter from Ddog:

Hey everyone!

This is Delsie. For the past month I've heard my mom, Holly, talk about retirement. Apparently, I no longer have to work. And rumor has it there's gonna be a new dog in town!

Along with the excitement I've seen her stress about the transition and cost involved getting Barkley, her new service dog. I'm turning 13 years old in December and looking forward to a life of luxury; ie., sleeping at home while Holly's at work, chomping on ice and soaking up the attention from you, all the while watching the new dog figure this gig out. However, the finances are the tough part. I teamed up with Holly's friend, Tiffany, and as my last heroic deed before retirement begins we need your help to raise funds for Barkley.

A service dog from Canine Partners For Life costs $24,000.00. Yes, folks, that's how much I'm worth. :) However, Holly only has to pay $2,500.00 for Barkley and the 3 weeks of training and costs associated with getting a new service dog will run about $5,000.00. You can check out the awesome organization I came from and where Barkley is at www.k94life.org.

You can be a part of this team effort to raise the needed funds to continue helping Holly fight the debilitating, life shortening and degenerative effects of Friedreich's Ataxia. Friedreichs is a neuro-muscular disorder. About 1 in 50,000.00 in the United States have FA. Most people diagnosed with FA require mobility aids such as walkers or wheelchairs or service dogs like me! Or BARKLEY!

Tiffany reassures me that my last 10 years of service has changed Holly's life, making it possible for her to live independently. As a service dog, I have kept her encouraged and motivated to do life as we fight this awful disease together. I am honored to pass the torch on to Barkley, Holly's new service dog, as I begin my retirement as her pet.

I would love to have you join me and Tiffany raise the money needed to make Holly and Barkley's partnership possible. Holly is the best mom ever! Even though I won't be able to physically help her any longer, I want to do my part. You can help!!

Here's how: Your donation can be tax deductible by writing a check to
Central Wesleyan Church by October 1, 2011
446 W. 40TH St.
Holland, MI 49423
Write "ATTENTION HOLLY LEBLANC" - make sure her name is not on the check (you can send an attachment or write it on the envelope)
*For a tax deductible receipt you must make sure the check is written out to Central Wesleyan Church*

Your support means so much to my mom. I love seeing her with her friends, like you. I can not wait to finally love on you and show my appreciation.

On behalf of her human and canine best friend, thanks for taking care of my mom.

licks-n-wags,
Delsie

any questions?

Email: tiffanymanderson@gmail.com