I am sad to say that our little warrior princess lost her battle with cancer. She went on to earn her wings with the Lord on March 27, 2010.
"She went into the Lords arms very peacefully. All of our prayers have been answered. She has been healed, she has no more pain, no more suffering and is singing and dancing on streets of gold." - A quote from the family at CarePages.com
I personally appreciate all the support you all have given the family. Many of you donated to the Golfing for a Cause: Benefit for Natalie Eades, and knew you would never meet her. I sincerely appreciate the kindness you all showed their family!
Monday, October 18, 2010
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Golfing for a cause
Special Benefit Golf Tournament
"Golfing or a cause: A benefit for Natalie"
When I returned from my trip to California, I came upon some bad news. We have friends that go to our church who are in their early 20's that have two little daughters, one named Natalie, and the other, Lexie. Natalie was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in December of 2008. Through many months of treatment and having to relocated to Gainesville, Natalie's cancer went into remission and she was able to come home in May.
Everything was going well, Jason and Chelsea went back to work, Natalie went back to daycare, and Lexie was born in August. Jason and Chelsea took Natalie to her monthly checkup in Gainesville on September 21 only to find out that her platelet count had dropped well below the normal level. The doctor informed them that Natalie's cancer had returned. This time it meant Natalie would have to go through another round of chemo and then a bone marrow transplant, which meant relocation to Gainesville again.
Natalie has currently finished her chemo and is waiting for the cancer to go into remission again so she can proceed with her transplant. Jason and Chelsea are both jobless and have many expenses. With all the stress and many bills to pay, I personally ask each and everyone of you for your help. I will be conducting a golf tournament to be played on November 7, 2009, at 1 p.m. at Jefferson Country Club to raise funds for Natalie and her family. 100% of the funds raised will go to the Eades family during their long fight against cancer.
The format of the tournament will be a four man scramble, eighteen teams, with first, second, and third place recognition. After the tournament, there will be a dinner with a PowerPoint presentation that will show just a glimpse of what Natalie goes through during her fight. A homemade cake auction will also take place during the dinner.
The costs of the golf tournament will be $50 per person or $200 per team. Dinner is included at no charge; however, a donation is appreciated. RSVP for the tournament and dinner is required by 5 p.m. November 4.
The tournament will fill up quickly and I can't guarantee a spot without the entry fee. However, if you would like to help, there are many other ways.
Sponsorships for the tournament are available for $100, with recognition in the paper and on my Web site.
Donations to the tournament are much appreciated and can be made to: Glen Bishop's Charity Fund - for Natalie. As I said before, 100% of the funds raised will go to Natalie and her family.
I also ask everyone to pray daily for Natalie and all the other children who are fighting for their lives with every breath. We should appreciate how lucky we are to wake up every morning. God has blessed all of us with so much that we take advantage of daily.
If you have any questions, comments, donate to the tournament, participate, and/or come to the dinner, please contact me at 850-508-4536, or email me at benjaminglenbishop@gmail.com.
Checks can be mailed to:
Glen Bishop
539 Seven Bridges Road
Monticello, FL 32344
Or they can be dropped off at Capital City Bank, Jefferson County Sheriffs Office, or Monticello Milling Company.
I ask everyone to look down deep and do whatever they can to help this child in need. I know times are hard, but they could be worse. Like Brother David Walker said Sunday, "The storms in life only last a little while..."
Thank you all again so much!
Your friend,
Glen Bishop
"Once you choose hope, anything's possible." - Christopher Reeves
Next Update
The day started off with the golf tournament at Jefferson Country Club. We could not have had better weather or group of golfers playing. The tournament was full with 72 golfers on 18 teams, but we still managed to finish before dark set in. The tournament winners, Schofill, Faglie, Herbert, and Folke, shot a 12 under par, 60. The second place team, Team Olive, shot an 8 under par, 64. The third place team of Gunnels, Barker, and Stephens also shot an 8 under par 64, but loss second place through regression.
The dinner was held at Malloy's Nursery and started at 5 Pm. Lois Ritter graciously donated the facility for the benefit dinner. The dinner consisted of rotisserie style chicken quarters, roasted potatoes, green beans, and rolls donated by Hal Bennett of Johnston's Meat Market. We also had a huge salad donated by Becky Stoutamire and Edward Strickland, and numerous homemade cakes and desserts donated by many friends and family.
There were many other items donated, which helped in making the evening the success that it was. One item in particular was a Ducks Unlimited 12 gauge shotgun made by Beretta, donated by Tommy Fountain. It was initially won in the raffle drawing by Dr. Mike Carney, who specified that if he won, the shotgun was to be put up for auction and sell to the highest bidder with the final amount donated back to the Eades family. When the bidding was finished, the gun was purchased by Sheriff David Hobbs for a sizable donation.
The cake auction was in itself an enormous success. We had many homemade cakes and pies donated, with one reaching a high bid of $200. The average cake brought $98 each.
During all the excitement, a slide show presentation on Natalie's life was prepared by Liz and Mary Beth Bishop. As a special treat for those who attended, we were able to have a live feed though a web cam to Natalie's hospital room. Her father, Jason, was here with us and talked to Natalie, so we were able to see her and say a few words. It was very moving to all who were there.
I need to thank Caleb and Lauren Burnette, Jimmy and Patty Townsend, Junior Tuten and Jason and Amanda Vickers for the use of their trailers and trucks to haul golf carts to the tournament. Also, thanks to Trucks and Trails of Thomasville for the use of ten golf carts for our event. The awards were donated by Sheriff David Hobbs and Property Appraiser Angela Gray for the winners of the tournament. Also, Traci Buzbee covered the operational costs of the dinner.
Special thanks to Dorothy Holden and Jennifer Pitts for all their hard work in decorating for the evening. A huge thanks to Cricket Edwards and Liz Bishop for the countless hours and sleepless nights spent making sure the benefit was perfect.
Now the part you have all been waiting for. With all the generosity from each and everyone of you, the benefit for Natalie was able to raise over $12,000, with donations still coming in! 100% of the funds raised has be given to the Eades family in support of Natalie's fight against cancer. Thank you so much to all who sent donations for her.
Although the benefit is over, I ask for your continual support and prayers for Natalie during these times. You can still donate to the family directly through me, as well as the special account for Natalie at Farmers and Merchants Bank.
The Wharf Express is also doing a fundraiser for Natalie this Sunday, November 15, at the Monticello News. Once again, 100% of the money raised is going to the Eades family. They are having catfish, grits, hush puppies and cole slaw for $7 a plate. Tickets can be purchased at the Monticello News or call 997-3568 for more information.
OK, now to explain the pictures. Yesterday, Brittany and I went to Shands to visit Natalie and her family. We wanted to deliver the great news personally and spend a little time playing with Natalie. Believe it or not, I actually made the cupcakes myself, under strict supervision from my mother. We took toppings of sprinkles, M&M's, and Dora the Explorer edible tops for her to decorate with. As you can see, she did a good job. Natalie wasn't feeling well when we first arrived, but after a few hours she got a little wound up. Brittany and I had such a good time, that we plan on going back next week for another cupcake decorating party.
As Brittany and I were leaving the hospital yesterday, I saw two older men sporting their WWII Veteran hats. It made me thankful that we have service men and women who go unrecognized for all their service and protection they have given us. I know it's a day late, but thank you to each and everyone of the people who have served and who are currently serving to protect and defend our country daily that we may life freely and in peace.
We've had a great time and are so thankful for everyone's generosity to help ease the stress and pain the Eades family goes through on a daily basis. Despite her bad days, Natalie is doing well but still needs your support. Donate when you can, visit and send cards if possible, but most importantly, continue to pray daily for Natalie...that we all can do!
Once again, a sincere thanks to everyone!
Your friend,
Glen
"A hero (Natalie) is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles." - Christopher Reeves
Next Update
Natalie got some good news the other day! I don't feel as if it's my place to release this information publicly. You can read exactly what the family wrote on carepages. Now, I'm going to walk you through how to get there. It's free and I promise it's not hard. It will be well worth your time.
Go to www.carepages.com
Look on the left side and click "become a member now"
Fill in the needed information and submit
You will then be redirected to "My Dashboard"
Go to search, top right, and type in "OurNatalie" exactly.
Click the one that says "Carepage Website Name"
Now read about her and post some encouraging words!
That's it! Call or email me if you have any trouble.
Please follow and support the Eades family during Natalie's fight with cancer. With all our support and prayers, she can "kick cancers butt again!"
"Golfing or a cause: A benefit for Natalie"
When I returned from my trip to California, I came upon some bad news. We have friends that go to our church who are in their early 20's that have two little daughters, one named Natalie, and the other, Lexie. Natalie was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in December of 2008. Through many months of treatment and having to relocated to Gainesville, Natalie's cancer went into remission and she was able to come home in May.
Everything was going well, Jason and Chelsea went back to work, Natalie went back to daycare, and Lexie was born in August. Jason and Chelsea took Natalie to her monthly checkup in Gainesville on September 21 only to find out that her platelet count had dropped well below the normal level. The doctor informed them that Natalie's cancer had returned. This time it meant Natalie would have to go through another round of chemo and then a bone marrow transplant, which meant relocation to Gainesville again.
Natalie has currently finished her chemo and is waiting for the cancer to go into remission again so she can proceed with her transplant. Jason and Chelsea are both jobless and have many expenses. With all the stress and many bills to pay, I personally ask each and everyone of you for your help. I will be conducting a golf tournament to be played on November 7, 2009, at 1 p.m. at Jefferson Country Club to raise funds for Natalie and her family. 100% of the funds raised will go to the Eades family during their long fight against cancer.
The format of the tournament will be a four man scramble, eighteen teams, with first, second, and third place recognition. After the tournament, there will be a dinner with a PowerPoint presentation that will show just a glimpse of what Natalie goes through during her fight. A homemade cake auction will also take place during the dinner.
The costs of the golf tournament will be $50 per person or $200 per team. Dinner is included at no charge; however, a donation is appreciated. RSVP for the tournament and dinner is required by 5 p.m. November 4.
The tournament will fill up quickly and I can't guarantee a spot without the entry fee. However, if you would like to help, there are many other ways.
Sponsorships for the tournament are available for $100, with recognition in the paper and on my Web site.
Donations to the tournament are much appreciated and can be made to: Glen Bishop's Charity Fund - for Natalie. As I said before, 100% of the funds raised will go to Natalie and her family.
I also ask everyone to pray daily for Natalie and all the other children who are fighting for their lives with every breath. We should appreciate how lucky we are to wake up every morning. God has blessed all of us with so much that we take advantage of daily.
If you have any questions, comments, donate to the tournament, participate, and/or come to the dinner, please contact me at 850-508-4536, or email me at benjaminglenbishop@gmail.com.
Checks can be mailed to:
Glen Bishop
539 Seven Bridges Road
Monticello, FL 32344
Or they can be dropped off at Capital City Bank, Jefferson County Sheriffs Office, or Monticello Milling Company.
I ask everyone to look down deep and do whatever they can to help this child in need. I know times are hard, but they could be worse. Like Brother David Walker said Sunday, "The storms in life only last a little while..."
Thank you all again so much!
Your friend,
Glen Bishop
"Once you choose hope, anything's possible." - Christopher Reeves
Next Update
Natalie's Benefit was a HUGE success!
Last Saturday was the benefit for Natalie Eades and let me just say, it was great! We had a great turn out for the golf tournament as well as the dinner. The support from the community was felt by myself as well as the Eades family.The day started off with the golf tournament at Jefferson Country Club. We could not have had better weather or group of golfers playing. The tournament was full with 72 golfers on 18 teams, but we still managed to finish before dark set in. The tournament winners, Schofill, Faglie, Herbert, and Folke, shot a 12 under par, 60. The second place team, Team Olive, shot an 8 under par, 64. The third place team of Gunnels, Barker, and Stephens also shot an 8 under par 64, but loss second place through regression.
The dinner was held at Malloy's Nursery and started at 5 Pm. Lois Ritter graciously donated the facility for the benefit dinner. The dinner consisted of rotisserie style chicken quarters, roasted potatoes, green beans, and rolls donated by Hal Bennett of Johnston's Meat Market. We also had a huge salad donated by Becky Stoutamire and Edward Strickland, and numerous homemade cakes and desserts donated by many friends and family.
There were many other items donated, which helped in making the evening the success that it was. One item in particular was a Ducks Unlimited 12 gauge shotgun made by Beretta, donated by Tommy Fountain. It was initially won in the raffle drawing by Dr. Mike Carney, who specified that if he won, the shotgun was to be put up for auction and sell to the highest bidder with the final amount donated back to the Eades family. When the bidding was finished, the gun was purchased by Sheriff David Hobbs for a sizable donation.
The cake auction was in itself an enormous success. We had many homemade cakes and pies donated, with one reaching a high bid of $200. The average cake brought $98 each.
During all the excitement, a slide show presentation on Natalie's life was prepared by Liz and Mary Beth Bishop. As a special treat for those who attended, we were able to have a live feed though a web cam to Natalie's hospital room. Her father, Jason, was here with us and talked to Natalie, so we were able to see her and say a few words. It was very moving to all who were there.
I need to thank Caleb and Lauren Burnette, Jimmy and Patty Townsend, Junior Tuten and Jason and Amanda Vickers for the use of their trailers and trucks to haul golf carts to the tournament. Also, thanks to Trucks and Trails of Thomasville for the use of ten golf carts for our event. The awards were donated by Sheriff David Hobbs and Property Appraiser Angela Gray for the winners of the tournament. Also, Traci Buzbee covered the operational costs of the dinner.
Special thanks to Dorothy Holden and Jennifer Pitts for all their hard work in decorating for the evening. A huge thanks to Cricket Edwards and Liz Bishop for the countless hours and sleepless nights spent making sure the benefit was perfect.
Now the part you have all been waiting for. With all the generosity from each and everyone of you, the benefit for Natalie was able to raise over $12,000, with donations still coming in! 100% of the funds raised has be given to the Eades family in support of Natalie's fight against cancer. Thank you so much to all who sent donations for her.
Although the benefit is over, I ask for your continual support and prayers for Natalie during these times. You can still donate to the family directly through me, as well as the special account for Natalie at Farmers and Merchants Bank.
The Wharf Express is also doing a fundraiser for Natalie this Sunday, November 15, at the Monticello News. Once again, 100% of the money raised is going to the Eades family. They are having catfish, grits, hush puppies and cole slaw for $7 a plate. Tickets can be purchased at the Monticello News or call 997-3568 for more information.
OK, now to explain the pictures. Yesterday, Brittany and I went to Shands to visit Natalie and her family. We wanted to deliver the great news personally and spend a little time playing with Natalie. Believe it or not, I actually made the cupcakes myself, under strict supervision from my mother. We took toppings of sprinkles, M&M's, and Dora the Explorer edible tops for her to decorate with. As you can see, she did a good job. Natalie wasn't feeling well when we first arrived, but after a few hours she got a little wound up. Brittany and I had such a good time, that we plan on going back next week for another cupcake decorating party.
As Brittany and I were leaving the hospital yesterday, I saw two older men sporting their WWII Veteran hats. It made me thankful that we have service men and women who go unrecognized for all their service and protection they have given us. I know it's a day late, but thank you to each and everyone of the people who have served and who are currently serving to protect and defend our country daily that we may life freely and in peace.
We've had a great time and are so thankful for everyone's generosity to help ease the stress and pain the Eades family goes through on a daily basis. Despite her bad days, Natalie is doing well but still needs your support. Donate when you can, visit and send cards if possible, but most importantly, continue to pray daily for Natalie...that we all can do!
Once again, a sincere thanks to everyone!
Your friend,
Glen
"A hero (Natalie) is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles." - Christopher Reeves
Next Update
Natalie got some good news the other day! I don't feel as if it's my place to release this information publicly. You can read exactly what the family wrote on carepages. Now, I'm going to walk you through how to get there. It's free and I promise it's not hard. It will be well worth your time.
Go to www.carepages.com
Look on the left side and click "become a member now"
Fill in the needed information and submit
You will then be redirected to "My Dashboard"
Go to search, top right, and type in "OurNatalie" exactly.
Click the one that says "Carepage Website Name"
Now read about her and post some encouraging words!
That's it! Call or email me if you have any trouble.
Please follow and support the Eades family during Natalie's fight with cancer. With all our support and prayers, she can "kick cancers butt again!"
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