Dear Friends,
Yesterday marked the end of Ella's fundraiser. She was so proud as she handed a stack of donations to the Red Cross worker. She went on a tour of the building, checked out the Red Cross emergency vehicles, and (in true Ella fashion) danced on the huge red cross in the middle of the floor.
Thank you to all who supported her fundraising efforts for Japan Earthquake & Tsunami Relief! Though the fundraiser is officially over, we still have thousands of cards and prints available and there is still a huge need in Japan. We will accept any amount you can give. Please contact me if you would like to place an order.
Thank you/Konichiwa,
Ella & Jane
Hope for Japan by Ella
100% of Net Proceeds go to Japan Earthquake & Pacific Tsunami Survivors
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Thousands of Cards and Art Prints for Sale!
It has been a little over a month since the devastating earthquake and tsunami hit Japan. People are still suffering and still need help; please continue to support them in any way you can. There are many ways to give; one way is by ordering darling cards and art prints by Ella!
For your convenience, there are two ways to order:
For your convenience, there are two ways to order:
Option 1 | Paypal
Pay by debit, credit card or your Paypal account
Select item from the drop-down menu > Add to Cart > Continue Shopping
After selecting desired items: View Cart > Check Out
Option 2 | Check or Money Order
To pay by check or money order, place your order here: Order Form
Instructions:
-Make check payable to "American Red Cross"
-Write "Japan Relief" in the memo section
-Remit check to:
Jane Griffin
PO BOX 45346
Seattle, WA 98145
*American Red Cross requests that Hope for Japan by Ella holds checks until the fundraiser is complete, which will be until at least 5/31/11.
*American Red Cross requests that Hope for Japan by Ella holds checks until the fundraiser is complete, which will be until at least 5/31/11.
*The order form will not calculate your total amount due or list the item/quantity ordered. Please refer to the price guide below when paying by check or money order. If you can't remember what you ordered please contact Jane at hopeforjapan.ella@gmail.com.
PRICE GUIDE:
PRICE GUIDE:
Kimono Girl or Origami Crane Card (w/ an envelope) ~ $3.50
Kimono Girl or Origami Crane Card Set of 5 (w/ envelopes) ~ $15
Kimono Girl or Origami Crane 5x7 Print (unframed) ~ $7
Kimono Girl or Origami Crane Signed Limited Edition Print (unframed) ~ $12
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Ella sings at the Cherry Blossom Festival!
The Kabuki Academy graciously invited Ella to sing with them at the Seattle 2011 Cherry Blossom Festival. This is Ella's first public musical performance. The song starts at 1:00. Ella mouths "I love you, Mommy" at 2:34. XOXO
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Goal Infinity!!
For those of you who watched the Komo news segment, you may have heard the fundraising goal that Ella had in mind. Infinity. Well, it's going to take a very long time to raise infinity dollars, so I've set a more realistic goal of $5000. I know, I know - I've lost my childlike innocence and enthusiasm.
What you didn't hear on the news segment was that if Japan still needs her help when she visits for her 5th grade school trip, she will give them her jar full of coins. Money may be finite, but Ella's devotion is infinite.
As of today, Hope for Japan by Ella has raised $1571 - that's almost 1/3 of the way to the goal. Please keep forwarding Ella's blog to your friends and family. We are so thankful for those that continue to do this.
Go Goal Infinity!!
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
North Seattle Herald-Outlook
Ella is featured in a North Seattle Herald-Outlook article about how
locals kids are helping victims of the Japan Earthquake & Tsunami.
Check it out here and grab a print at a North Seattle coffee shop, cafe or grocery store!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
NEW artwork by Ella. Drum roll...
Origami Crane ~ Hope 3.5 x 8.5 Card |
Origami Crane ~ Hope 5x7 Print Ella made "Origami Crane ~ Hope" with pencil and watercolors. The Japanese word she inscribed on the picture means "hope".
3.5x8.5 Card (w/ an envelope) ~ $3.50
3.5x8.5 Card Set of 5 (w/ envelopes) ~ $15
5x7 Print (unframed) ~ $7
Signed Limited Edition 5x7 Print (unframed) ~ $12 Click here to order |
Sunday, March 20, 2011
The First Week...
There are a few experiences in my life where I have had that "something bigger than myself" feeling, and this is one of them.
This past week has been exciting and fun for Ella and me. Writing that brings about pain because I know that tragic events had to occur for "Hope for Japan by Ella" to even exist. But those events happened and that is out of our control. All we can do now is pray and help in any way that we can. I am fortunate to be able to help, while encouraging creativity and instilling selflessness in my child.
I would like to share a quote that rings true for me:
"No one has yet fully realized the wealth of sympathy, kindness and generosity hidden in the soul of a child. The effort of every true education should be to unlock that treasure." - Emma Goldman
As you see, we met our goal for the week. Yes! Stay tuned for the reveal of Ella's new artwork tomorrow!
Saturday, March 19, 2011
The We Can Weekend...
Immediately after waking, Ella squealed, "It's the weekend!". When she says "weekend", it sounds like "weekan", so we shall call this weekend "The We Can Weekend".
We CAN:
We CAN:
- Raise $200 more by the end of Sunday to reach $1000 for the week (we started Hope for Japan on 3/14/11, and are now up to a little over $800!!!)
- Write 42 thank you notes
- Assemble & send 42 packages
- Create the crane art that Ella talked about in her appeal video - that is if her creative juices are flowing.
Well, we better get to it!
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