Click here to learn how you can show your support for the troops this season. Ramos Family Fundraiser When: Saturday, November 22, 2009 from 1-6pm Where: Del's Pub Where: 1st St LeClaire Road, Eldridge, IA LaNae Ramos was diagnosed in June of 2009 with two different types of cancers in her breast. She underwent a modified radical mastectomy and is currently undergoing chemotherapy. The chemo has really weakened her health and she will be unable to return to work for many more months. This whole process has been tough on her husband and her three children. Please join us for an afternoon of food and fun while raising money for the Ramos Family including silent auctions, 50/50 raffle, food, bake sale, and music. There is an account set up under "Ramos Family Fundraiser" at the First Central Bank for anyone interested in making monetary donations Any questions please contact: Ronda Arnold 285-4975 Angie Carriere 285-8703 Rachel Cuppy 285-6245 Andrea Triplett 285-5202 email: lanaesangels@yahoo.com Unbreakable Spirit Benefit for Maggie Wiederholt When: Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 3pm-11pm Where: Cedar Lanes Where: 605 E 7th St., Tipton, IA The celebration for Maggie’s “Unbreakable Spirit” will include a steak dinner, a silent auction, “Bowling For Maggie”, a 50/50 raffle and a DJ dance wrapping up the night to celebrate all the wonderful memories Maggie has had in these 12 years she has blessed all of our hearts. Maggie Wiederholt is a 12 year old from Walcott, IA that was diagnosed with Osteogenesis Imperfecta also known as “Brittle Bones Disease” in 1997 as an infant. Maggie has spent countless months at a time in the hospital, all throughout her life, with numerous fractures and breaks all over her body. The majority of the last 3 years have been spent lying in hospitals beds while a baffling and serious medical condition known as Bechets Disease wreaks havoc on her frail body. Research done in the U. S. has found Maggie’s case to be the worst one ever studied. This disease has taken over her entire body, and as early as September of this year, her condition worsened so much that she was admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at the University of Iowa Hospital so that she could be monitored around the clock. Please send donations to Event Coordinator: Rachel Neilson 1576 Highway 61 Delmar, IA 52037 Or Donations Advisor: Nicole Schlotfeldt 4322 W. Lombard Davenport, IA 52804 Benefit for Lucy Shadden When: Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 4pm-10pm Where: Eagles Lodge Where: 4401 W. Locust St. Davenport, IA Baby Lucy got Meningitis and had a stroke at the end of August. She lost her sight and may have Cerebral Palsy. Her glands aren't secreting the right hormones and she has a rare form of diabetes. Please come out and help raise funds for her developmental tools and travel expenses for her many doctors appointments. Chili supper, bake sale, 50/50 raffle, silent auction (bidding ends at 7pm) and live music from Alan Sweet. For more information contact: loveforlittlelucy@yahoo.com or call 563-349-6889 In from the Cold of the Quad Cities, Inc. In From the Cold is an organization of volunteers seeking to address the basic needs of the homeless and those at risk of being homeless, in the Quad Cities. To this end we work to enhance community awareness and to provide financial support to member agencies of the Quad City Shelter and Transitional Housing Council. www.infromthecoldqc.org The Servicemen's Home Of The QCA Now open to serve our veterans who need a helping hand! We are looking for help from the community in the form of furniture, men's clothing and personal items or monetary donations. If you can help please contact: Ron Civitarese, Program Manager (563) 324-0553 E-mail: servicemenshomeoftheqca@yahoo.com Donations can be dropped off at: 910 Marquette Street Davenport, Iowa 52804 "This is a golden opportunity to give homeless veterans, as well as veterans in need of transitional housing, a safe, clean and sober home to afford you the chance to reenter society and be the citizen that you want to be. We help you to establish ties with the V. A. for all of your needs. Need a job, that's why we are here to help you. This could be the very start that you need to regain what you have lost. We are in constant touch with different agencies in the Quad Cities area to work with you and to receive services that may not be provided elsewhere. If you are a serious veteran who wants the help mentioned, this home is your start. Not a regimental program, but a home with other veterans who are family and you are not just a client."