I read those words and said, "HELL YES." And then I read Michael & Florence's story and started to tear up... Michael and Florence are Wish Upon a Wedding's first recipients. Here's a piece from their amazing tale:
"Michael told Florence he’d found his other half and wanted to be her husband. When Florence was diagnosed with cancer, she worried Michael might leave. But he was always there for her, supporting her throughout the entire experience, including a double mastectomy. Michael proposed to Florence by saying “I want to make you my wife” and “make our family official”. He let her know that no matter what happens, he loves her and wants to be with her unconditionally.
Unfortunately, the wedding plans had to be pushed aside... until one fateful day...
"In December 2009, as Wish Upon a Wedding was holding one of its first board meetings, we received the following fateful email from a wedding planner named Nastasha Verkest of Tave Weddings & Events.
“I am a Professional Bridal Consultant out of the Sacramento, CA area. I volunteered at a Charity Wedding Gown Sale for Making Memories this past summer. At that event, I had an opportunity to meet an amazing Bride named Florence that unfortunately has lost both of her breasts to cancer, and is now at stage 4 cancer. She came to the event basically to “window shop” for a dress (as she had been putting off her own nuptials for obvious medical and financial reasons). When the director of the event learned Florence had Breast Cancer; Making Memories immediately decided to donate a gown of her choice to her. I was so inspired and captivated by this phenomenal woman, that I donated my services to her free of charge.”
This story honestly moved me. It's refreshing to see an organization such as this emerge from the often shallow waters of the wedding industry. Thanks to Wish Upon A Wedding, On March 13th, 2010, Michael and Florence will get the chance to celebrate their partnership in front of the people who love them most.
If you are a wedding blogger, or a blogger who's down with this cause, then I urge you to participate in Wish Upon A Wedding Awareness Week. You still have today and tomorrow to spread the word. Blog it, Facebook it, Tweet it, Make love to it, whatever form of communication gets you hard, USE IT.
Find more info, here.
Apply to be a Wish Granter, here.
1 comments:
What an amazing cause!
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