I don't think many don't know about Maddie. I didn't know about her until I read Becky's post about Maddie, her mom, Heather, and her dad Mike. Today I read Becky's post about Maddie's March Of Dimes' donation site going from $3,000 to OVER $20,000! That is pretty amazing.
Although, many aren't in a position to make a donation, there are still ways we can do SOMETHING. You can go here and get a badge and wear purple and turn your blog purple, to remember Maddie. But what we still need to do, how you can still help is to donate to the Spohr’s to cover the prohibitive cost of the funeral (around $7,000). Go to the PayPal site and punch in the email formaddie@hotmomreviews.com if you want to donate. Give what you can, when you can. Let’s ease their burden as best we can.
In honor of Maddie, and to show that just because I didn't "know" her and her family I still care, I am going purple. It's the least I can do.
Heather and Mike, words can not express the heart break I am feeling for you. I am praying for you and sending you so many hugs. I'm wishing you a peaceful heart.
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A beautiful tribute.
Have I told you lately how wonderful you are? Well - you are! What a great tribute.
Love ya girlie!
I read Maddie's story after reading Matt Logelin's blogpost yesterday.
Your post and "going purple" are a wonderful way to recognize Sweet Maddie and her family.
I read that yesterday and it was so sad. I just cannot believe they could lose her like that. The poor family. I cannot even imagine.
I don't think I can go purple on Wordpress without losing my blog's look forever (mine is an old format that's no longer available). I wish I could though. :(
Oh, mate what a wonderful post. You have inspired me to go purple too. I just can't believe it. It's so sad.
XOXOX
love the idea of going purple! her story is so heartbreaking.
I too just discovered Maddie, I wish I had known sooner. Thanks for remembering her on your website and bringing it to more peoples' attention. This is a life we should all know and never forget.
Great post - thanks for sharing!
Good for you. And rest dear Maddie. Rest.
As always, your heart is so big. I'm so sorry for their loss.
I followed Maddie's blog, and proudly put on my purple today in her honor. Beautiful tribute!
Her loss is really heartbreaking. Going purple is a lovely tribute...
You're such an amazing friend.
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