JAMPcon, an unusual fundraiser!

Hey, everyone! Leslie here, Victor's daughter! I'm here to tell you about a most unusual fundraiser I did. Have any of you ever gone to a convention? There are all kinds of conventions! Wedding conventions, animal conventions, boat conventions, baby conventions, Star Trek conventions..... well, I attended a Japanese animation and comics convention! JAMPcon, here in Chattanooga, TN. As unusual as that may sound to you, it's also a creative way to get the word out there! I had my own table at the convention's Artist Alley, where I sold prints, buttons, coloring books, and pillow dolls, wares from last year's convention, and all of my own artwork. I even had copies of my husband's and my novel for sale. It was with this I was able to raise a donation toward my dad's kidney-pancreas transplant. The Lord has blessed us incredibly, and He doesn't seem to be done!

Are you interested in cartoons, comics, and videogames? If you do, be sure to check out Anime Weekend Atlanta in September; I'm headed there next!

Computer Giveaway...

...And the winning number was 592852, Ms. F. Juarez. Congratulations!

Thanks to all of you who participated in this event. The total amount raised was $2,100. To those who are praying for me, and to those who gave, God bless you!

A few more things...

In all honesty, the journey of getting a kindney/pancreas transplant has been, so far, a challenging one. After many medical evaluations and labs, the process continues. However, I am so encouraged by the amazing family and friends that are so eagerly working to help me achieve my goal. I want to take the opportunity to thank Perla Trevizo from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, who took the time to write my story and put it in the newspaper. After reading the article, people has responded so positively by making donations to help cover the cost of the surgery.
At the present time, I have completed all of my medical evaluations required to go into the transplant list. I am so excited about the prospect of having a working kidney and a pancreas, which means that I will not need to go through dialysis and my diabetes will be cured!