Jul
7
2010
July 2nd Closing of Iffy’s Paintings Auction: An Update
Thanks to everyone who bid. Iffy is beyond excited about his painting gaining such a following.
The auction raised over 500.00 in donations and the winners are being contacted by friend of the family, Kelly Moore, to arrange for delivery. God bless everyone who participated tenfold.
June 29th Benefit: An Update
On June 29, 2010, EJ’s Neighborhood Pizzeria & Italian Eatery hosted a benefit coordinated by Kelly and Andy Moore.
During the event, EJ’s customers, family/friends of Iffy and other supporters fellowshipped over good pizza, prayed, bid on Iffy’s paintings and contributed to the Benefit Fund. EJ’s contributed 15% of the night’s sales to the family and donations of baby items were presented to Ziggy. Over $1,500.00 dollars was raised.
Ziggy made it to the latter part of the benefit after briefly leaving the hospital to attend. Iffy and his family were overwhelmed by the support. It was a wonderfully blessed event. Visit “A Family’s Journey Through Cancer’s” FaceBook Page for event photos (The Family of Ziggy Jones’s Photos – Ziggy Jones Benefit – June 29, 2010).
Media Coverage:
Recently Shar-day Campbell, a local marketing and communications consultant and close friend of Ziggy Jones, lent her media relations expertise to “A Family’s Journey Through Cancer.”
As a result of her efforts, Local KPRC 2 featured the family in a promotional interview about the June 29th benefit at EJ’s Neighborhood Pizzeria & Italian Eatery. Ryan Korsgar, KPRC morning anchor, conducted a wonderful interview with the family. View link for news coverage– www.click2houston.com/video/24052232/index.html.
After following up with the KPRC news team regarding Iffy’s condition and the immediate need for the family to move into another home, the station contacted a few local moving companies. Thankfully, A1 Best Movers graciously volunteered their services. When featured on Local 2 about his company’s generosity, A1 Best Movers’ owner, David Hernandez, shared that he believes in the spirit of helping those in need. View link for news coverage–www.click2houston.com/video/24135506/index.html.
Thanks to the generosity of Local KPRC 2, EJ’s Pizzeria and A1 Best Movers, some of the family’s burdens have been lifted.
Words are inadequate to express a sincere amount of gratitude to everyone who has donated their time, resources and money to helping Iffy’s family. It just goes to prove that God will raise up individuals on your behalf. From the far east to the far west, He uses who He chooses. My God is an awesome God. All praises to Him for using you all to help Iffy and his family.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!
ABOUT THIS POST:
While Ziggy tends to Iffy in the hospital, friends of the family are contributing to the blog with updates. This post is by Shar-day Campbell.
