A New Year

Wow what a year it has been.  (Okay the last several months) Cosmo has enjoyed being in a nice warm climate.  He and Tigger have been having a great time playing tag and wrestling.  I talked to Dr. Jerry Williams, Cosmo's vet, and he has a $100 coupon for me to use with the MU Cancer Extension Center in Wentzville.  I will be making an appointment to find out how soon the next surgery should be.  He also has information about a doctor conducting research on this type of cancer.  I will be contacting this man to find out more information. 

I went shopping and picked up great bargins to use for gift baskets at the dinner.  People behind me in line did not like to wait but $10 off every $25 I spent was a great savings.  I'm going out shopping again today to see what more I can get. 

If your not able to buy a raffle ticket but would like to help me get my DAD please check out

http://sdwr.donordrive.com/campaign/cosmic

Thanks 

Christmas Blessing

We all went to church on Christmas Eve, including Cosmo.  I had been having a rough day and wasn't feeling well.  As we were waiting for the service to start Dad asked the minister for a blessing for Cosmo.  The minister informed us that blessings for animals were not allowed.  But during the service he inserted a blessing for all service animals who help people with disabilities.  Needless to say I cried my eyes out. 

When I get home Cosmo will have his surgery to remove his leg as soon as I can raise the $1000.  He deserves to live a long and healthy life.  I know that I'm worried about how he will cope but he is a very strong willed cat and can make this adjustment.

I'm on a mission to continue living my life in freedom and feeling safe living alone.  In order to that I need your help.  If you live in Missouri please buy a TV raffle ticket or help out at the dinner in March.  I know that for some people they may not have the funds to help out but think about selling tickets or helping get donations for the dinner.  Please let me know if you are willing to help.

More people to help

I received a call today from another stranger offering to help raise the $25,000.  She and her daughter sell AVON and are wanting to help do a fund raiser.  It amazes me how one sweet cat can draw so many people into my life.  Cosmo collects friends everywhere he goes.

I am also amazed at how many people have offered to sell raffle tickets.  I still have two more people to get tickets sent off to and will get them sent today.  If you are not in need of a TV please think about donating directly to Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers:  http://sdwr.donordrive.com/campaign/cosmic   This is the direct link to Cosmic fund.  I was given $20 in cash the other day and will be applying it to the fund later today.  Remember that the donations are tax deductible.  

Here are some facts:
SDWR has teamed with researchers at the University of Virginia to measure the effectiveness of Diabetic Alert Dogs. Published through the Diabetes Care Journal, the following study proves the accuracy, clinical and psychosocial outcomes of utilizing an alert dog for diabetes: http://bit.ly/DiabetesResearchSDWR
Scientific research proves that SDWR Diabetic Alert Dogs have a proven ability to:

1. Carry Detection capabilities 20-45 minutes in advance
2. Overall decrease A1c’s as much as 1.5 % in the first 4 months of placement for individuals with Hyperglycemic unawareness (for every 1% decrease, there is a 40% decrease in long term side effects in Diabetics)
3. Alert highs and low accurately at least 91.7% of the time
4. Provide improved quality of life as well as increase ability to participate in physical activities

In conjunction with years of experience in training and breeding, our study promotes the validity of SDWR’s outstanding service dog program.
  

The Work Continues

Let winter break begin.  It will be filled with gathering information about local civic groups in my area and making contact with them. I will asking to speak to groups about living with Type 1 Diabetes and how a DAD can help me live a better life.  I will also be writing my presentation. 

I need to tell my story of living with Diabetes.  This is a very personal story that I have not shared with everyone especially my parents.  Once I do this I know their emotions are going to explode. 
They have always been there for me but living so far away from each other make for many worried thoughts. 

If you are part of a civic organization that may be able to help me to raise the needed funds please tell me.  Or if you are able to donate items or services for the March Celebration of Life for Cosmo please let me know. 

THE PARTY IS ON!!!!!!! Angels are watching.

So if you have ever had to find a venue that is available on certain dates you know how bad the last two weeks have been.  Add to that the venue has to free or cheap.  So my Moose Lodge membership helped me out.  WRONG!!!!!!!!!  Private club... not smoke free... asthma attacks.  So angels are coming my way.  Thank you to TJ and BJ for donating their church to Cosmo's party.  The date is set for March 27th.  The greatest pasta party ever!!!!!!!  You will not want to miss it. 

Oh and did I mention anything about a new angel who lives in St. Charles?  She doesn't even know me but donated several hundred dollars worth of kitchen product to the event.  Cosmo has always brought wonderful people into my life... Okay the weird guy in Sarasota was not so nice, but everyone else has been fun.

My vet has agreed to be interviewed by Laurie, Cosmo's foster mom.  I want other human companions to be educated about feline vaccine cancer. 

On a even greater note... Cosmo kept waking me up every hour from Friday night through Sunday morning. I was sick with a high fever and my blood sugars were very high.  No trip to the ER for me.  Hurray!

Cat Fancy Magazine is all about Cosmo!

I spoke with the managing editor about Cosmo's previous story. They have agreed to repost the article and then I can link people to it.  The organization is also going to give me the article in digital format so that I can use it for posters or to educate people.  This is huge that they are will to do this since the article is from 2012.  I will keep you posted.

It is official.  Warren's Retrievers and I now have a contract.  Here is the link to the donation page:

http://sdwr.donordrive.com/campaign/cosmic