I would love for you to get to know someone very special to our family. Her name is Claire. She recently fell out of her 2nd story bedroom window (you can read the full story HERE) and broke her spine. Claire and her family already have a life full of very intense challenges – and now she has lost the use of her legs. The accident could have been much more tragic and we are all grateful it wasn’t any worse. There have been lots of little miracles the past few weeks, and her stay at the hospital is coming to an end soon. But Claire has a long road ahead of her. She is embarking on a new chapter of her life, which will be spent in a wheelchair.
Claire is one of my favorite people ever, and I’m not even sure I can articulate why I feel such a connection with her, but I just do. I love her, and I love her family. In fact, some of you may remember from a few years back when I shared some cute handmade bags made by Karlee Fuchs (pronounced “fewks”). Karlee is Claire’s mom and one of the most selfless people I know. For sure.
I made a little video from my recent visit with Claire at Phoenix Children’s Hospital so you can get to know Claire.
Naturally, the Fuchs family is facing a very expensive transition with having to remodel the main level of their home, making everything wheelchair accessible. Chris (her dad) even has a video on Claire’s BLOG right now that shows the current progress with that. They’ll need to purchase a wheelchair van and of course all sorts of other expenses are piling up.
Today I am presenting a very unique opportunity that some of you may be interested to know about.
We are launching an “Ads for Claire” campaign.
Logo design by Kristina Proffitt | Design elements by Crystal Wilkerson
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Here’s the scoop.
I have never monetized my blog. I’m certainly not against doing it, but it’s just not something that I have implemented as a part of my brand or my business. However … for the benefit of Claire’s family … and for the benefit of (hopefully) many small businesses, I am going to open my blog for advertising!
Important notes:
- This will be temporary + the ads will run for one month – February. Then we’re back to no more paid advertising on my blog. Unless I realize after this experience that I can make millions that would help with huge manufacturing costs. : )
- 100% of the ad fees will go directly to Claire’s family.
- Ads are due SOON – January 30 – so that we can launch all these ads on February 1.
- Ads will be positioned on my blog sidebar based on a first come, first served basis as well as the largest ads at the top, and so forth.
Interested?
Oh, I hope so. Of course we would love to raise money for Claire’s family, to help lighten their burden even a little bit. Additionally, I love helping small companies. If you have a blog, or an online shop, or any sort of business that you would love more people to check out, this would be a great opportunity to increase your exposure. Please email karolyn@beckyhiggins.com and she’ll give you all the nitty-gritty details you would want to know as you decide if and how you want to do this.
Want to help, but not through advertising?
The Fuchs family would be grateful for any kindness sent their way. Even if you wanted to just send a note of encouragement (Claire loves mail!) or perhaps donate a small amount of money (it all adds up!) … go HERE to see several ways that you can help.
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Thank you for taking time to get to know Claire.
Thank you for considering this as a potentially fantastic advertising opportunity that doubles up as a wonderful service for a remarkable family.
Thank you for spreading the word to your favorite businesses (blogs, etsy shops, other businesses) so they will consider the opportunity as well.
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With God all things are possible and the power of prayer is mighty! Thank you Becky for sharing such a sweet and tender moment with this beautiful child. Claire is truly one of God’s chosen! May God touch the hearts of many to make Claire’s transition a bit easier.
Much love from Tracy California!
Hello.
First, I think it is wonderful that you are doing this!
Also, is there an address we can send cheerful cards? I would love to add a little more sunshine to her day.
Whoops, just saw there is an address!
Oh my gosh Becky. I remember you talking about this before, and I never would have thought that I would have known who her family was, but I am almost positive that her parents went to college with one of my sisters, a couple of years ahead of me. It’s always interesting to discover those unexpected connections.
Having advertisements for the first time for a cause like this seems well with it!
Wishing Claire lots of love from sunny South Africa.
Love
Claire.
Claire is heaven-sent. What a beautiful soul!
This breaks my heart. I also have a developmentally delayed little girl (who is 5), so this story really hits home for me. Bless you Becky for doing this.
SUCH an awesome idea! I will share and certainly hope it is a huge success!
I work with the intellectually disabled at the high school level. Claire seems to have the tenacity to bounce back! Cheering her on in New Mexico. Hoping to be able to share this story with my students.
She is so lovely! Spreading the word, and sending her love + prayers!
[...] they can get some much needed help in paying medical expenses. You can go to Becky’s blog HERE and find out all of the details and see other ways that you can lift the spirits of this sweet girl [...]
Wow – I’ll keep her in my prayers.
It’s amazing to me how such tragic incidents happen to such good people. Claire and her family will be in my prayers. We too have experienced a difficult road with my daughter’s long journey with cancer. These precious gifts from God, seem to be able to change lives through their experiences. I wish Claire and family a speedy recovery and will be praying Claire and family will receive the changes that need to be in place happen. God Bless you for your outreach to make the transition financially easier. God bless!
-Angela and Kirstie Whittaker
With God all things are possible! I just know the power of prayer will help this sweetie pie go far and walk again! Thanks for sharing Becky! You have such a sweet heart. Your kindness is heartwarming!!
I will keep Claire (Great name, my Mom’s too!) in my prayers. xoxo
What a story – brought tears to my eyes. Is there anything we can send her to do for fun while in the hospital? books? itunes gift card?
Wow what a wonderful young lady Claire is, and right now SHE is just what I needed, someone else to concentrate on instead of my own minor problems. Claire I wish you a very speedy recovery keep working those legs you are going to surprize them all. Becky she is a sweetheart and I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers. Maybe now is a good time to make some cards!!!
I am so glad we have the opportunity to meet Claire. I often think about her – having her personality to go with the name helps tremendously.
I love your ad-free blog. And I love your decision to have ads for February. Not that my opinion matters one iota.
Please let us know if we, your readers, can help increase the money earned by the ads. Ads can be fixed price, or pay-per-click. Of course, telling us it’s pay-per-click might destroy the balance sheet for small businesses. hmmm. I’m sure you’ve considered all the options and selected the best one for everyone. As you do with Project Life.
I love that you are doing this! What a wonderful thing!
Claire is adorable! I loved her bright pink toenails in the video!
I had tears in my eyes! Thanks for providing us the link and opening your heart to such a great opportunity to help a family!
Thank you for sharing Claire’s story with us. Her and her family’s situation is helping me keep my seemingly insignificant challenges into perspective. Praying for Claire and her family. I remember you quickly mentioning Claire and her fall briefly in the days prior to Christmas. I am glad to see/hear she is doing as well as she is and pray that the Lord restores her completely.
“Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will RUN and not grow weary; they will WALK and not grow faint.” (Isaiah 40:31)
I am with you, Kristin A. Meeting Claire and seeing her tribulations definitely puts me in check with my insignificant problems. That bible verse is one of my favorites
Becky, thank you so much for sharing this video with us. It just touches my heart in an indescribable way. Claire is such a sweet, strong-willed girl. I know she’ll prove her doctors wrong. I wish I could just hug her! I will continue praying and have faith that God will do good.
Becky – what a fantastic idea!! This is what people with ‘power’ can do…using your celebrity for the good.
She is absolutely adorable!! God Bless her!
huge thumbs up from me! Love the message of love, hope and happy endings….that are new beginnings!
HUGS TO CLAIRE!
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