Many people, when hearing the terms cirrhosis or hepatitis, immediately make the assumption that the sufferer is an alcoholic or a drug user. This is patently untrue. There are about 100 different causes of cirrhosis, and only a few are associated with alcohol. There are many exotic forms of the hepatitis virus (and new ones are being discovered regularly) and again, only some of them are related to drug usage. Many babies and children are struck by liver disease that never had a chance to take a drink or misuse drugs. Often the only treatment is a full liver transplant.
Emerald Rose, featuring Celtic American Folk Rock
Other activities include a raffle drawing for a painting donated by Jon Edwards, an aboriginal artist; door prizes, a bake sale, auctions, and good food donated by local restaurants. Suggested donation: $10 for adults, children are free. All you can eat dinner plate-adults $5, kids $3. All monies spent are tax-deductible, and 98% will go to Jodi's liver fund.
Participating businesses and artists include:
The Harmony Learning Center, Decatur; Clairmont Chiropractic Center, Decatur
(Dr. John – Chiropractic, Shanti – Regenerative Breathwork); Magic by Seth, Decatur; Jon’s Down Under Art, Carrollton; Anna Livia Inc., Doraville; Sylvan Forest, Smyrna; Bionic Priestess Project; The Neighborhood Stage, Decatur; Thank Your Lucky Stars, Lorelei Robbins; Beki Bear Costuming; Bill Liggins, Transpersonal Counselor and Drum teacher, Carrollton; The Mithril Armory; Jake’s Toadhouse; and a variety of local restaurants.
JODI MONOGUE
Wife of John
Mother of Damian and Adrian
Grandmother of Corbin
Daughter of Art and Barbara
Sister of David, Max and Danny
JODI'S STORY
Jodi Monogue of Atlanta is facing a challenge she cannot meet alone. As many of you may know, Jodi has dedicated her life to helping others. Prior to her illness she worked as a legal case manager and mitigation investigator for a prominent criminal defense attorney on death penalty cases. Jodi wrote and taught numerous classes for her local church, to which she dedicated the last 25 years of her life. She raised two loving sons, and recently became a proud grandmother for the first time.
And Now Jodi Truly Needs Your Help:
In December of 2003 Jodi collapsed and was rushed to the hospital. After much testing it was determined that her liver was no longer able to do its job of removing toxins from her body. After several weeks of not knowing whether or not she would survive, Jodi rallied to a significant level, and has been maintaining for the last several months.
A liver transplant is Jodi's only chance of survival. She desperately needs the help of her family, friends, church and community in order to get through this difficult time of her life. However, funding this type of surgery is a monumental task, as Jodi is uninsured. In order to meet these costs, a campaign in Jodi's honor has been established with the National Transplant Assistance Fund (NTAF). NTAF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the transplant community for the past 20 years. If you wish to help Jodi, you may give a tax-deductible contribution to her fund.
Don't have time to attend but want to make a donation?
Make checks payable to:
NTAF South-Eastern Liver Transplant Fund
Note in the memo section: In Honor of Jodi Monogue
Please send to:
NTAF
3475 West Chester Pike, Suite 230
Newtown Square, PA 19073
Your support is crucial!
A fundraising committee has been formed and we are planning events. Any ideas or help that you can give is welcome. Please visit our website at www.SaveJodi.org.
Thank you for your help, thoughts, and prayers.
Committee Captains
Ginger Wages (770) 483-5291
Adrian Monogue (404) 284-4188
All contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. This fund is administered by the National Transplant Assistance Fund, a 501(c)(3) non-profit tax-exempt organization dedicated to providing fundraising assistance to families incurring financial challenges due to an organ/tissue transplant or other catastrophic illness and to promoting organ donor awareness. For more information call 1-800-642-8399.
Contact Jodi Monogue at 404-284-4188 for information.
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