"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we

take, but by the moments that take our breath

away.” Author Unknown


Monday, September 6, 2010

Connor's House Blood Drive - Best Buy Gift Cards!!!

Our next Connor's House Blood Drive is being held on Sunday, September 26th, from 11:30 am - 3:00 pm!  Blood products give so many children and adults just like Connor and so many of our Connor's House kids energy and life!  Thank you for donating!
We are soooo excited to announce that the Blood Center of NJ Is giving every donor who comes to this Drive free Best Buy Gift Cards!  How cool is that! You not only get the privilege of being a hero, giving energy and saving lives, you also get the added benefit of a gift card!!!!  Please tell others about this exciting offer from the Blood Center!
What: Connor's House Blood Drive 
When: Sunday, September 26th 11:30 am - 3 pm 
Where: Bethlehem Church 758 Route 10 Randolph NJ - Downstairs Room - "Fellowship Hall"
Donate Blood in one of two ways:
1. In person -
Sign up online at:https://www.membersforlife.org/bcnj/mobilesch/login.php
Enter your email address, birth date and sponsor code (32683) then click LOGIN. Select September 26th, 2010. Choose an available time slot and confirm your appointment. Or, if you are not sure on a time, but find yourself free on Sunday afternoon, please come as a "walk-in!"

2. If you can't get to Randolph, NJ on September 26th, 2010, you can still help save up to three lives by donating at your local blood center. If you live in Northern NJ you can still donate nearby and have your donation count for our Drive. Go to: http://www.bloodnj.org//donor_locations.htm to schedule an appointment. When you go be sure to tell them our sponsor # 32683.
If you live further away in NJ or in another State, you can find a local blood center or blood drive at: https://www.givelife.org/
If you have trouble finding a blood center near you please contact us at info@connorshouse.org and we will help you find a place to donate near you! Please let us know you gave so we can count your donation as an "off-site donation" for the Connor's House Drive.


NOTE: Wherever you give blood, don't forget to bring a form of official ID (Driver's License or signature ID) with you! Also be sure to drink lots of fluids and eat a good breakfast and snacks or lunch depending on when you donate. This is important and will really help you feel your best for your donation!

If you cannot give at this Drive, please pass this on to someone else who you think might be able to donate and encourage them to do so!
Thanks so much for giving of your time and of yourself to help save lives in our community! You are true heroes!

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Give Life!!!

Did you know that Connor relied heavily on blood products, especially in his first 6 months of life, and in his last 18 months of life? He literally could not have survived more than a few days of HLH without a considerable amount of different types of blood products. Products like fresh frozen plasma (FFP), platelets, packed red cells, IVIG, whole blood.... Without these blood products, Connor would not have lived nearly the amazing life he did. We are so thankful for the awesome donors who gave of themselves to give our son life.
Please consider giving of yourself to do this for others! There are so many children just like Connor and adults who need blood products to sustain their lives. Please see below for how you can give blood and be a hero!

Our next Connor's House Blood Drive will be held THIS COMING Sunday, June 13th from 11 am - 3 pm! We'd love to have you come join us.
What: Connor's House Blood Drive When: Sunday, June 13th 11 am - 3 pm Where: Bethlehem Church 758 Route 10 Randolph NJ - Downstairs Room - "Fellowship Hall"
Donate Blood in one of two ways:
1. In person -
Sign up online at: https://www.membersforlife.org/bcnj/mobilesch/login.php
Enter your email address, birth date and sponsor code (32683) then click LOGIN. Select June 13th, 2010. Choose an available time slot and confirm your appointment. Or, if you are not sure on a time, but find yourself free on Sunday afternoon, please come as a "walk-in!"

2. If you can't get to Randolph, NJ on June 13th, 2010, you can still help save up to three lives by donating at your local blood center. If you live in Northern NJ you can still donate nearby and have your donation count for our Drive. Go to: http://www.bloodnj.org//donor_locations.htm to schedule an appointment. When you go be sure to tell them our sponsor # 32683.
If you live further away in NJ or in another State, you can find a local blood center or blood drive at: https://www.givelife.org/
If you have trouble finding a blood center near you please contact us and we will help you find a place to donate near you! Please let us know you gave so we can count your donation as an "off-site donation" for the Connor's House Drive.


NOTE: Wherever you give blood, don't forget to bring a form of official ID (Driver's License or signature ID) with you! Also be sure to drink lots of fluids and eat a good breakfast and snacks or lunch depending on when you donate. This is important and will really help you feel your best for your donation!

If you cannot give at this Drive, please pass this on to someone else who you think might be able to donate and encourage them to do so!
Thanks so much for giving of your time and of yourself to help save lives in our community! You are true heroes!

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Our Third Annual Connor's Courageous Kid's Book Fair!!!!


I am super duper excited to announce....drum roll please....
Our THIRD Annual Connor's Courageous Kid's Book Fair
How exciting is that??? And, yes we will be celebrating Connor's birthday with this very special event. So bittersweet! Such an amazing weekend in so many ways.
The Book Fair is such an awesome event! It's so fun to share in the enjoyment of the kids and families, to be part of all the giving and helping other kids! I can't even tell you how much it means to us, and how special it is for all of our volunteers to be part of this! If you have not come to the Book Fair in the past, please make it a priority this year, or take part in it, in another way! It is so rewarding! You'll be so glad you did!
Please see info below for dates/times of the Fair:

February 27 - March 2, 2010!!!!
Location:
Bethlehem Church
758 Route 10
Randolph NJ, 07869
Hours:
Saturday 1:00 - 6:00
Sunday 9:00 - 1:00 & 4:00 - 9:00
Monday 9:00 - 7:00
Tuesday 9:00 - 5:00
Over the past two years we have donated over $11,000 in books and educational materials to children with life-shortening illnesses, and Scholastic Books has donated over 1,900 books to children's literacy programs.
If you can't come in person you can still participate through the One For Books program. Every dollar raised through the One For Books program goes directly towards purchasing books for children with life-shortening illnesses. In addition, for every dollar raised through this program Scholastic Books will donate a book to a national children's literacy program. Send your donation (with bookfair in the memo line) to:
Connor's House
P.O. Box 42
Landing, NJ 07850
Please come join us at the Fair!!!