The season of giving

It's that time of year that we often think about giving...not that our giving should be limited to the months at the end and beginning of the year...but it's often a time of reflection that leads to generosity. Prior to my diagnosis I always contributed to my employers annual "giving campaign". Previously, I didn't have a specific cause, so I always made my contribution to the American Cancer Society..thinking my money would go to good use there. Well, as luck would have it, I now have a cause(spreading awareness and trying to find a cure for cavernous angiomas), but I am no longer employed so I my meager donation will remain meager without the generous matching of my former employer. If you or someone you love is afflicted with cavernous angioms, or if you haven't found your cause yet please, please...send your donations to Angioma Alliance @ http://www.angioma.org/pages.aspx?content=109 They are the only organization that I know of that is working towards a cure for this nasty condition. They are very efficient with the donations they receive...almost every penny goes directly towards the cause. AA was one of my greatest resources when I was diagnosed with this rare and often devastating condition. They are working on drug trials now...in hopes they can find a drug that prevents these monsters from bleeding and growing. If the bleeding and growing can be stopped...surgery will be needed less often...and brain surgery is something that will be gladly avoided. Remember, "Without you, there can be no cure!"