Most of you have heard about the devastating stroke our fellow blogger and friend Anissa suffered two weeks ago and have felt helpless when it comes to being able to help her... Yes, there are ways to donate money and awesome t-shirts to buy (with 100% of the proceeds going to her family) but still, it seems like there isn't much we can do to help her.
But there IS something you can do. And it costs nothing but a few minutes of your time and has the potential to make a huge impact.
After reading Peter's latest post about Anissa where he talks about showing her videos of the kids, of her family, of her friends and how it's helping Anissa, Adrienne came up with an amazing idea... putting together a slideshow of photographs of bloggers for Anissa.
You don't have to know or have met Anissa personally; just have heard her story and wanted to help somehow. And this is how you can.
Here's how it works...
1. Take a high-quality photo of yourself holding a sign with a simple message for Anissa like "Sending you love" or "Keep fighting" or whatever you want to say. And yes, if you'd like to send her a cleavage shot (which she would very much enjoy) go for it.
2. Email it to me in jpeg format at: foranissa(at)gmail(com) with your name and blog URL.
3. Tweet and/or post about this to spread the word. We'd like to see HUNDREDS of bloggers representing for Anissa. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE pass on the word.
The deadline to submit your photo is Sunday, December 13th.
*Pictures only - no videos, please.
I will put all submissions into a video slideshow set to Glee's "Don't Stop Believin'" (music Peter has said Anissa is responding to) and overnight it to Peter for Anissa. We will also share the video with everyone as soon as it's done.
Let's continue to fight for Anissa.
~Megan
AWESOME idea, Megan!
I'm wondering if a pic of my boobs would make her smile? ;)
Posted by: Amo | 06 December 2009 at 03:53 PM
Oh, very nice idea, Megan!
Posted by: Beth | 06 December 2009 at 03:55 PM
Sprucing for a pic with a message right now.
I've never met Anissa, and feel unsettled by the means in which I was "introduced" to her valiant story, but, so help me, anything to help that woman stride back up to her crass, hilarious position in this boring(ish) world, I'll do it!
Posted by: Jess | 06 December 2009 at 03:56 PM
great idea! I'm in:-)
Posted by: Lilmommasmom | 06 December 2009 at 04:01 PM
wow, awesome idea! I will pass this on and will definitely send on a pic. Can we include our children? : )
Posted by: Tricia | 06 December 2009 at 04:03 PM
LOVE.
Posted by: AMomTwoBoys | 06 December 2009 at 04:04 PM
Good grief what an awesome idea!!
Posted by: jenn | 06 December 2009 at 04:04 PM
I'm in! Except for the boobs part, of course ... :-)
Posted by: Whymommy | 06 December 2009 at 04:19 PM
Love this idea. I'm in.
Posted by: cindy w | 06 December 2009 at 04:32 PM
This is brilliant and you are awesome. <3
Posted by: Chibi Jeebs | 06 December 2009 at 04:35 PM
Since she doesn't know me, perhaps I'll make my Littles hold the signs. This is very sweet what yo are doing. I hope to be able to ad to the slide show. Do you have a deadline?
Posted by: Hollywood Farm | 06 December 2009 at 05:12 PM
Wahoo, count me in! Wonderful idea. I want Anissa to know we're fighting for her!
Posted by: Andrea's Sweet Life | 06 December 2009 at 06:08 PM
Grizzly man with "Hurry up and get out of bed so I can shoot Tanis groping your boobs again" photo forthcoming.
Posted by: Will | 06 December 2009 at 06:11 PM
Truly awesome idea. I'll have to come up with something special! :)
Posted by: kellee | 06 December 2009 at 06:40 PM
I LOVE THIS.
LOVE IT.
Posted by: ali | 06 December 2009 at 07:28 PM
Such a fabulous idea. I may even bring on the cleavage for the cause. ;-)
Posted by: Maura | 06 December 2009 at 07:39 PM
I'm in -- preparing cleavage shot as we speak!
Posted by: Emilie | 06 December 2009 at 08:19 PM
a.w.e.s.o.m.e.
Posted by: Sarcastic Mom / Lotus | 06 December 2009 at 08:31 PM
BRILLIANT!!!!!
Such an awesome idea. I'm definitely in.
Posted by: Susan (5 Minutes for Mom) | 07 December 2009 at 12:28 AM
Many of you will have your Team Anissa tees in time for the photo deadline!
Buy tees here - 100% proceeds go to Mayhews:
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Go Team Anissa!
Melissa Wardy
Pigtail Pals, LLC
Posted by: Melissa Wardy | 07 December 2009 at 07:17 AM
awesome idea! thank you for compiling all the pics!
Posted by: Karen Hartzell, Graco | 07 December 2009 at 09:23 AM
I'm in. Just gotta fancy up a pic!
Posted by: Miss Grace | 07 December 2009 at 11:25 AM
okay, I'm going to do a cleavage shot for Anissa...that's how deep my love is for her!
Love this!
Posted by: Beth at I Should Be Folding Laundry | 07 December 2009 at 11:27 AM
Dang I wish I had some cleavage to flash but alas, none here. I will however contribute a photo anyway.
What a wonderful idea.
Posted by: monstergirlee | 07 December 2009 at 11:28 AM
I love this! And the music? Gah, I can't wait to hear about her response to this.
Posted by: Raychel Celeste | 07 December 2009 at 11:33 AM
Perfect!
Posted by: califmom | 07 December 2009 at 08:51 PM
This is pretty awsome! I don't have a blog can I still participate?
Posted by: Traci | 07 December 2009 at 09:24 PM
I promise to get it in before the deadline. Great idea love!
Posted by: Maria | 08 December 2009 at 07:16 AM
I hate that my camera is not working! :( hopefully I can get my sister to lend me hers before the deadline b/c I have a fun idea for a photo!
Posted by: Casey | 08 December 2009 at 07:47 AM
I may forgo the bewbys (well, maybe, you might get two pics), but I have the perfect sign. I little longer than a simple message, but a great message nonetheless. Maybe the cleavage shot will have my other message for her.....
Posted by: Lisa @ Unfiltered Insanity | 08 December 2009 at 08:05 AM