Can we do flowers for Elizabeth Edwards?

[NightWatcher]

I dont know how is the best way, but I'd like to see the DU get some flowers sent to Mrs. Edwards. Please step forward if you know of any good way to get this done.
Some people say that this is a waste of money and flowers, but I say, forget it. We need to show our support for this wonderful family.

[Roxy66]

1. Yes!!!!! Count me in!

[RB TexLa]

2. I'm sure there is an office of the campaign near their home that would be easy to find

[NMDemDist2]

3. how about a contribution to the Cancer Society in her name instead?

I think they'd appreciate that more

[NightWatcher]

6. lets do both

[zulchzulu]

8. I'm all for that! Here's a link to donate online...

Maybe a DU fundraiser...otherwise I'll send off something to the American Cancer Society...

https://www.cancer.org/docroot/DON/DON_1_Donate_Online_Now.asp

Many good vibes to Elizabeth Edwards and particularly the Edwards friends and family!

[station agent]

4. Maybe a donation to cancer or stem cell research

in lieu of flowers. See what Edwards campaign suggests, but I do think flowers are a bit of waste. nice thought though.

[BlackVelvet04]

21. If the flowers touch something in the recipient

then they aren't wasted.

"If your fortune be bereft
And in your cupboard but two loaves
Sell one loaf and with the gold
Buy Hyacinths to feed the soul."

Author Unknown

[tk2kewl]

5. Donations in her name to National Breast Cancer Foundation maybe?

:shrug:

[MADem]

23. Or BONE cancer--that's the issue currently. Maybe just the cancer society is best. NT

[Horse with no Name]

27. Actually the way that cancer works

The primary tumor is always the type of cancer you have.
Basically she has breast cancer that has metastasized to the bones.
It is still breast cancer though...no matter where else it may (or hopefully may not) show up.

[DesertRat]

28. I really like this idea. n/t

[movie_girl99]

7. tell me when and where and i'll give$

I have so much respect for those two people.

[iamjoy]

9. Good Idea

Mods - can we do anything?

I vote for a donation from DU to a Breast Cancer Foundation (in her honor).

OR - can we look for a Relay for Life near their home? Anyone know any Democrats participating and we can donate to their team?

[helderheid]

10. Now that we know the campaign goes on, how about we donate to her hubby's campaign in her name (too)

[NMDemDist2]

13. yup, that's a great idea too! n/t

[Nikki Stone1]

14. Yes! I'm with you on that.

:kick:

[Triana]

26. I WILL DO THIS...

...I think this would be one of the most helpful things we could do - donate to the Edwards campaign in Elizabeth's name.

[Irishonly]

11. Komen

Y-Me. There are many worthwhile cancer foundations.

[caledesi]

12. I am in! nt

[terrya]

15. If I could suggest....contact the admins.

I think that's a fine idea.

[Lex]

17. I agree with you, terrya,

on both counts.

[ourbluenation]

16. Right now I really would just love to shower her with flowers...

It can't help but lift the spirits

:grouphug:

[NightWatcher]

18. that was my idea, originally

She is so selfless. I thought that it would be good to just show her that she is cared for with a ton of flowers.

[MADem]

19. Flowers are for FUNERALS, IMO. Make a donation to the guy's campaign in her honor, if you want to

make a statement. Or give a donation to the cancer society in her name.

But flowers? Like I said, they're for funerals. And she ain't dead yet.

[BlackVelvet04]

24. No, flowers aren't just for funerals....

after my 3 surgeries a number of years ago receiving flowers unexpectedly was a huge blessing to me. Sometimes the soul needs to be nourished.

[MADem]

37. Well, we differ. I guess I've been to too many funerals lately. If I were sick, that's the last

thing I'd want.

But everyone is different, I suppose.

[demnan]

20. Whatever you decide is best

count me in!!

I'm going to a fund raiser for Edwards on the 28th, If we'd like to raise money on behalf of DU, I can deliver this to him personally.

[tishaLA]

22. I think she'd prefer contributions to cancer research

she strikes me as the kind of woman who would prefer using $$$ for that than on flowers for her.

[BlackVelvet04]

25. Maybe that is exactly

the reason it should be something FOR HER. Just a thought.

[grasswire]

29. you know, a handwritten note is even more personal...

...and touching than flowers. The woman can buy herself an ocean of flowers, but she can't buy expressions of admiration/affections from Americans. A pretty greeting card with flowers on it and a sincere note will be easier for staff to manage, too.

[DainBramaged]

30. Make a donation in her name to the American Cancer Society

5 years ago, after having recovered from colon cancer 4 years previous, my Ex mother in law was diagnosed with bone cancer. Being a poor woman, her treatment was limited, and approximately one year later, she passed on with my beloved ex taking care of her in her last weeks.

Please pray for Elizabeth Edwards, but please make a contribution to the American Cancer Society instead of flowers.

Be well

[progressoid]

31. Much better idea!!

[winga222]

32. Race for a Cure in Edwards tshirts

All cities have walks/runs coming up in the next month. How about organizing walk teams and wearing Edwards shirts to show support? I'm in Cincinnati and up for it.

[huskerlaw]

33. I'm in

I vote for a nice flower arrangement for her and then the rest of the money in a donation to either a cancer-related cause or to the Edwards campaign.

I like the flower idea because it gets to her, personally, but I don't really think we need to do a Boxer-esque flower campaign. So maybe one nice, large bouquet and then a donation?

Whatever is decided, I'm in.

[BlackVelvet04]

35. I agree with you....

I think the flowers would be something tangible to let her know she is being thought of. She's a woman, how could she not like flowers? ;-)

[npincus]

34. I think she'd prefer a donation to her husband's campaign

:)

what a BRAVE lady.

[mzmolly]

36. I'd like to contribute.

Nice idea.

My thoughts prayers are with Elizabeth Edwards and her family.