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A Year of Gratitude and Community
As we close the final chapter of 2024, our hearts are filled with immense gratitude for everyone who has been part of Ladybug House’s journey. From our supporters and donors to our incredible volunteers, your unwavering belief in our mission brings us closer to opening our doors by 2026 and providing a home away from home for children and their families in need of palliative care.
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Celebrating Our Supporters
Acknowledging Generous Contributors:
We are profoundly grateful to the remarkable organizations whose generosity and belief in our mission have provided the foundation for our progress this year. Your support not only fuels our initiatives but also reinforces our vision to build a space of love and care for children and families in need.
Our heartfelt thanks go to:
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Cherishing Our Individual Supporters:
To the compassionate individuals who continue to believe in and support Ladybug House, your kindness knows no bounds. Each of you is a vital part of this journey, and every donation, whether through Facebook fundraisers or other avenues, is a powerful testament to your dedication. Your support inspires hope and fuels our progress. Together, we are weaving a tapestry of care and love that will touch countless lives.
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Honoring Our Volunteers
We are deeply appreciative of all the volunteers who have shared their time, talents, and passion with Ladybug House this year. Your efforts have been the backbone of our initiatives, events, and day-to-day operations. Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us bring it to life
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Website Contributions:
A special note of gratitude goes to Josie Hiivala, founder of wildpine.com, for lending her expertise to our website update. We are excited to unveil the polished site in January 2025.
We also extend our heartfelt thanks to Susan Lanphier, who contributed significantly to content creation during the many stages of this journey.
Lauren J. Bear has been instrumental in supervising the website update project and ensuring its progress.
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Guidance and Support from Foster Garvey:
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our legal team at Foster Garvey, led by Claire Hawkins, for their unwavering support and constant availability whenever we need them. Your expertise, dedication, and kindness have been invaluable to our progress. Since the beginning, your team’s guidance has provided us with a solid foundation to grow and thrive. Thank you for being an integral part of the Ladybug House family and for always standing by our side.
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Pedal Power with a Purpose
Last July, the Care & Share STP Team dedicated their ride to supporting Ladybug House. Their efforts not only raised vital funds but also brought awareness to our mission. We are deeply grateful to be the chosen organization for this impactful fundraiser.
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6th Maruzza International PPC Congress in ROME:
In October, Volunteer Nikhita Vaddineni represented Ladybug House with an oral presentation on behalf of our founder, Suzanne Gwynn. The presentation focused on the study of supporting caregivers of pediatric palliative care and understanding the palliative care landscape in Washington, USA. Volunteer Lauren J. Bear accompanied her at this prestigious event. Watch Nikhita’s presentation on YouTube
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A Heartfelt Thanks to DecorSteals:
We are beyond grateful and excited to share some wonderful news! Our longtime supporter, Jamie Corpus, nominated Suzanne and Ladybug House to DecorSteals, and because of her heartfelt gesture, we were selected to receive a generous donation. Read more about the nomination here.. A huge thank you to Sarah and everyone at DecorSteals for their thoughtful generosity and being an example of good cheer. It’s moments like these that remind us of the incredible power of community, love, and support. Every act of kindness brings us one step closer to building a community refuge where families facing unimaginable challenges can find comfort and care.
Thank you, Jamie and DecorSteals, for believing in the vision. 🎄
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Looking Ahead With every milestone reached, we are reminded that none of this would be possible without YOUR support. As we approach 2025, we are determined to continue working to make Ladybug House a reality, where children and families facing serious illnesses can find comfort, compassion, and care. Together, we can achieve our goal of opening by the end of 2026. | | |
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Message from Our Founder, Suzanne Gwynn
Dear Ladybug House Community,
As I reflect on this incredible year, I am overwhelmed by the love and support from each of you. Whether you have donated, volunteered, or shared our story, you have become an essential part of our journey. Ladybug House began as a dream to provide a sanctuary for children and their families navigating the toughest of times. Thanks to your belief in this dream, we are closer than ever to making it a reality.
To our donors, your generosity fuels our mission. To our volunteers, your dedication inspires us daily. And to everyone who shares our vision, you are building a legacy of compassion that will impact generations to come.
As we welcome 2025, I invite you to continue this journey with us. Together, let’s ensure that no child or family ever faces serious illness alone. Let’s build Ladybug House!
With heartfelt gratitude,
Suzanne Gwynn
Founder, Ladybug House
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Join Us in Building Ladybug House:
We invite you to continue this extraordinary journey with us. Every act of kindness, every moment of your time, and every donation strengthens our foundation and brings us closer to opening Ladybug House. Together, we can create a space filled with love, hope, and healing for families in need.
Together, we can turn dreams into reality and ensure no family faces serious illness alone. Share your somebody with us—because everybody knows somebody who can make a difference. Help us ask, amplify our mission, and grow this compassionate community. Visit www.ladybughouse.org to donate, volunteer, or learn more. Your support brings us closer to opening the doors of Ladybug House—let’s build this vision together.
From all of us at Ladybug House, we wish you a joyful holiday season and a bright, compassionate New Year.
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