Support Stacie

Many of you have probably heard about Support Stacie and the author auction that has happened a couple of times (April and September) to help raise money for Stacie to fight cancer.

This holiday season, Support Stacie is running a new auction: I'll Be Homemade for the Holidays, an auction of hand made items just in time for the holiday gift giving season.

I have donated four items for auction, including "Rosalie's" watercolor scarf, and "Esme's" hat, scarf, and glove combo.

The auction starts Nov. 28 at 12 noon CST. and runs through the 29th at noon. If you'd like to think about some hand made creative ideas for gifts for people in your life, please consider checking out this auction and supporting another great cause.

Give Back

So, this is a non-fic related post.

If you follow me on Twitter (@mgunby) or my livejournal (mgunby), you'll know that I've been struggling financially for the last year or so, since California's community colleges are in dire straights and I'm a new teacher with little seniority.

But if you're following my fic, you can probably tell from the last chapter in particular that I'm a strong believer in giving back to the community when you can, in whatever way possible.

lolashoes, ninapolitan, and tby789 have organized The Fandom Gives Back, a 'stand' for Alex's Lemonade, which supports the fight against childhood cancers.

Please check out the site, and see if there's a way you can give back.

Also, Support Stacie is doing another fundraiser this fall. With the holidays coming up, they've organized "I'll be Homemade for Christmas". I've offered to donate a couple of things that were mentioned in Show me a Garden. If you're in the market for something handmade for Christmas to share with loved ones, please consider the Support Stacie auction.