As many of you know, Carol has been undergoing treatment for breast cancer. She had been away from the blog for a few days to conduct new rounds of tests. As a result she will be going through additional aggressive treatments, which will require rest and visits to hospitals. She is in good spirits considering the situation.
Carol is also very dedicated to this blog and had written a few articles ahead of time to keep providing us with interesting articles about Saudi and her experiences.
The regular readers of the blog know that Carol had to leave Saudi in short notice to take care of her late husband Abdullah during his Leukemia treatment in the US. Carol left her cats in Saudi Arabia and has not been united with them for 18 months now. We all know how dear those cats are to Carol and bringing them to her will bring her joy and lift her spirits as she faces the challenges of her treatment.
A couple of friends and I started a project to Bring Carol’s Cats Home. We have inquired on the cost of shipping the cats to North Carolina. The costs will be $1600. We have collected a few donations from friends, but we are still short of the goal. I know some of you have known Carol through her blog for years and may wish to help in this effort. We have setup a Paypal account, which can rece
ive donations either through Paypal or credit card to help raise the funds.
I am asking for the readers who can assist in this effort to donate by clicking the link at the bottom of this write up. I will keep regular checks on the account and will close it as soon as we reach the goal. I will also keep everyone informed about progress through regular comments.
Donations closed as we have reached our goal
Thank you for your kindness,
Blog Moderator
Filed under: breast cancer, cancer, friendship, Uncategorized
Thank you moderator for finally giving us the opportunity to give real and practical support to Carol.
I know these cats have been with her for many years and have travelled with her all these years. POets can be such a great comfort.
I have donated allready and hope Carol will be united with her cats very soon.
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yes, I second that Aafke…paypal will definitely make donating easier
thankyou!
Have made a donation
May the Lord bless and keep Carol in fitness and peace of mind as she goes through the tests and treatments that await her.
I wish Carol good health and the cats their comfort with Carol.
Moderator, I still have an address from where I sent Carol something a few months back. Is it OK to mail a donation to her there instead?
@Sussane430,
Please check your email. I sent you information about an alternate method for donating.
Thank you,
Blog Moderator
I tend to have a rather negative worldview, I thought most people would prefer to send prayers not money. I didn’t think there would be so many people donating so soon.
I will have to learn to think better of humanity!
it is possible to donate by other means, by moneybrookers for example?
@Flame,
There are many online collection brokers. Each one requires its own setup. We chose to go with Paypal as it is the most used. Paypal also accepts credit card donations, so there is no need to setup an account.
Please, email me at admin@americanbedu.com . If you have specific questions.
Thank you,
Blog Moderator
More people need to comment here.
And donate of course….
As soon as my bank acct. gets its SSI infusion, I will definitely send a little bit. I know what this is like.
Hugs and love from Brisbane Carol. How could we not help you to bring home your beloved cats.
I apologize to all for the lack of delays in responding to all the warm and loving comments. Why I’ve been delayed will be forthcoming in a post on 01 August.
All the out pour of support is astonishing to me. I was telling the friend who steps in as my co-moderator that this is what has been motivating me to keep the blog going. I must confess that there have been times the past months that I wondered if it was time to stop writing and then there are comments or private emails that convinced me I needed to keep going. Now, seeing how so many folks and most I’ve not met have shared support and given help to the goal of getting my cats back, has recharged me.
Thank you, those two words, do not feel like I am saying enough to extend my appreciation, gladness, compassion and depth of what I am feeling. I hope though that with these two simple words — thank you — that all of you can feel what I mean beyond those words.
Carol
Best wishes to you on your battle with cancer, from one North Carolinian to another. I hope that your best feline friends make it to you SOON!
delurking to thank the moderator for setting up the paypal system.
and now off to scrape together some pennies to help reunite a feline-human familoy that well deserves it.
all the very best carol, i consider helping your babies get bak to you a worthy endevour… it’s almost like me coming there to hold your hand.
whoever setup paypall – good job
Carol, more than happy to donate. Sent the donation now from our Expat Women account. Hope you get to see your cats again very soon, Andrea. x
Just a quick question. when you collect enough money how long will it take for Carol to be reunited with her cuties?
wish Carol all the strength to fight the cancer and hopefully keep writing this blog cause now I’m an addict visiting everyday
lots of love! xx
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