Ideas

Apparently a lot of people agree with the "Angry" post (see below) and we got lots of ideas. I was thinking, you know how the Pro-life supporters recently began "Life/Red Envelope Project" where they send empty red envelopes to President Obama?? Why can't everyone in the CDH community pick a celebrity or someone who can help us get the word out and bring attention to the cause and pick a day to send them turquoise envelopes. We can have a standard message on the back like "half of all babies diagnosed with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia die" or include a letter about your story, your support, etc. Maybe even include a photo of the child you represent. Include a listing of blogs and ask for their support. We can send them to all the national newspapers, the AP, CNN, Fox News, etc. You don't need to be affiliated with one single CDH group to do this. It would be a way for EVERYONE to come together and do something TOGETHER for the single cause. You can participate even if you're not a parent or family member--if someone's story has touched you, just send an empty turquoise envelope with a message written on the back.

If we come to an agreement on a single date to send these, we can inundate our targets with turquoise mail and maybe catch someone's attention.

Let me know what you think. heelsgirl2001@yahoo.com

I started a separate blog to keep up with the details and suggestions where we can all have a central place to go. It's still a work in progress. If you want your blog or Carepage or webpage or cause added to the list, please email me at the above email and I'll gladly add it. If you don't contact me, I won't add it only because I don't want to assume your participation. I hope this will be a project we can all collaborate on together.

http://lettersforcdh.blogspot.com/