Karen Marshall Benefit

PC170469Thank You Friends of Karen Marshall!
 
An outpouring of generous friends turned out last week to support their friend Karen Marshall.  Over $1000 was raised to help Karen with her medical expenses.  Special thanks to all the generous businesses and friends donating raffle and silent auction items for the event.  Photo: Karen’s daughter, Debbie Budnik (pictured far left) and Karen’s good friends sharing a smile for Karen.  Photo courtesy of Shelley Piscitelli.
 
 
Karen and TomKaren Marshall Benefit, 12-17-09
 
Karen Marshall, one of our most delightful customers, is battling a very difficult bone marrow illness.  Her health insurance only covers a portion of her treatment. Karen lost her husband two years ago and she has just dealt with his medical bills. She is currently on leave from her job at H & R Block.
 
You may already know Karen. She has helped many people in South Lake Tahoe for over 20 years. Karen is a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for children and volunteers at Sierra Community Church. She’s well-loved by her friends and family; the kids at Sierra Church call her “grandma.” Karen loves to have a good time over a glass of wine with Shelley, Joyce, Melissa and the rest of her friends in the “Red Hatters” group.
 
Karen Marshall Benefit: Please join us at Après Wine Company on December 17th and enjoy a glass (or two!) to help raise money to cover Karen’s expenses. Our bartender, Launa Martin, will be donating her tips and Après Wine Company will donate 10% of wine bar/bistro sales between 5-10pm. Details:
 
Day:  Thursday, December 17, 2009 at Après Wine Company
Time:  5pm – 10pm
Donation:  $5 or more, cash or check made out to Karen Marshall
Raffle: Tickets $1 each or 6 for $5; prizes (manicure, massage, donations from Après, Aramark)
 
If you can’t make it to Après on Thursday but would like to help, please send checks to:
 
Karen Marshall
c/o Debbie Budnik
P. O. Box 16176
South Lake Tahoe, CA  96151
 
Please share this information with Karen’s friends.
 
Wishing you a healthy and happy holiday season.
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