**Our fund is running low....And now with another transplant ahead, we will need more follow-ups with copays and and alot more medicine. We still have to fly to Pittsburgh every 3 months (air fair and hotel) expenses. If anyone has any ideas for any fundraisers or anything please contact my mom at dpoulk@dhr.ga.gov or Donnie via email at:arrowoodk@bellsouth.net.For donations please see below.
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The process of organ transplantation can be overwhelming for patients and families; emotionally, physically and financially. Non-covered expenses will be immense. Even before transplant, these costs will add up quickly. Karen has already made several trips to Pittsburgh for her transplant evaluation. Karen and her family relocated to Pittsburgh for 5 months for her surgery in December. She will have to return to Pittsburgh every TWO months for her bronc/biopsies. She returns Tuesday June 26th for the first one since being home. So they still need to raise money for those trips (flight, lodging and food). Other costs will include deductibles, co-pays, part of the surgery and the rejection medication she will take for the rest of her life. She has already met her lifetime cap on her insurance. She and Donnie are working with his office about some other insurance options. If you would like to help please see below.
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** A trust fund has been set up in Karen's name to assist with the overwhelming medical expenses for this surgery. Karen and Donnie will also have to travel back and forth to Pittsburgh every two months for her bronc and biopsy. That means flying and hotel expenses again.There are 3 ways to donate:
1) Donations can be made at any Bank Of America branch. Checks should be made payable to Family Trust of Karen P. Arrowood. Account number 3340 0048 9039.
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2) Online by using debit or credit card through Paypal. Just click the link below.
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3) By mail:
Arrowood's PO Box
P.O. Box 1723 Hiram, Ga. 30141
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Thanks to each and everyone of you for your donations and support! It is appreciated so much.
Family and Friends of Karen Arrowood
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Karen's family and friends are still raising money to assist with her with upcoming trips to Pittsburgh and lifetime medications.Fundraisers are being organized by different people around the area. We will post any information we have. Continue to check here for updates.
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On July 30, 2008, my mom's office held a hot dog and bake sale fundraiser. The fundraiser was very successful and raised a good amount of money. We want to thank Jeannie Terhune and Glynda King for organizing and for all of those who helped serve and cleanup. Thanks to my Aunt Helen for helping and Jeannie's sister, Joyce, for also helping us out. Many thanks to all the staff of the Division of MHDDAD for their continued support!!
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******* Saturday June 23rd there will be a Welcome Home party/fundraiser for Karen *******
Welcome Home Our
Friend Karen Arrowood !
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Drop in anytime 1 to 4 pm
Red Rock Community Club
545 Mars Hill Road
Powder Springs, Ga.
For more information contact
Tammy Williams@ 770 3456747 or
sarah325@windstream.net
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Jeannie Terhune Receives Humanitarian Awards:A special congratulations to Mrs. Jeannie Terhune. Due to her tireless efforts in fundraising for Karen's surgery Jeannie has been awarded the Georgia DHR Humanitarian Award for 2007. This will be presented to her on May 8, 2007 by the DHR Commissioner. Even bigger is that on May 9, 2007, Jeannie will be awarded the Statewide Humanitarian Award from all the agencies in the State of Georgia. Presenting this award at the Governors's Awards Luncheon program will be the Honorable Sonny Perdue; Governor of the State of Georgia. This is quite an accomplishment for Jeannie. Karen and her family congratulate and thank Jeannie for her efforts. These awards were never sought by Jeannie but are certainly well deserved.
Suzuki Raffle:Congratulations to Dawn Chandler as the winner of the ATV raffle!! Suzuki donated a 2007 King Quad 700 4X4 ATV valued at $7,799.00 to be raffled. Mrs. Chandler also received $1,000.00 worth of accessories by Suzuki. The raffle was organized by the Cobb County Sheriff's Office Reserve Unit. All proceeds went directly to Karen's benefit fund to pay out of pocket expenses incurred by the transplant. The drawing for the ATV was held on Friday March 23, 2007, at 12 noon at the Cobb Co. Jail Administration Lobby. Thank you again to all who participated either by buying tickets, selling tickets, or organizing the raffle. A special thank you to Donnie's Dad Jim for getting the project initiated. Also thank you to everybody at the Sheriff's Office who organized the event
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****************************************************************************************************************************** Thank you to Heidelberg for their generous donations to the family. Karen did the travel arrangements for Heidelberg. That was around 5 years ago!
**Thank you to Rhonda P. and her entire church community for their large donation also. It's appreciated!
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** Fox 5 News Atlanta did a story on Karen's transplant and fundraising efforts. The story was on the high expense of transplant surgery and how they are raising money. The story aired on Tuesday, September 12th, 2006 on the 5pm news.
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The Division of MHDDAD took up a collection for Hunter and Carter for their Christmas. Jeannie mailed it to them in Pennsylvania, and they received it on Dec. 20, 2006, (which was Hunter's 5th birthday). Hunter and Carter would like to say a great big "thank you" for your generous donation. It will make their Christmas really special. XXXOOOO
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Division of MHDDAD Raffles:
A raffle for an I-Pod was held in early December 2006. A big thanks to Chris Gault for donating the I-Pod. It was so nice of you!
A raffle for a Baby George Rotisserie was also held. Thanks to Arthur Umeadi for his donation. We appreciate it.
In addition, a raffle for tickets to the NASCAR Experience was also held...thanks to Denise McClain for donating the tickets.
Two large gift baskets were raffled as well. Thanks to the DHR Office of Child Support Services for donating the baskets.
A great big thanks to all of you. It is greatly appreciated.
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The St. Mark United Methodist Church presented "The Music Man" on various dates and times in November and December, 2006. At the end of each performance, the cast collected donations for Karen and deposited a large amount of money in her trust fund. Thanks so much to Joel Rose of DHR Office of Human Resource Development, for submitting Karen's name as their charity for his year, and thanks to everyone involved and all of those who donated. We appreciate everything you did for Karen.
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The National Mental Health Association of Georgia and the Georgia Council on Substance Abuse held a rummage sale for Karen at their offices on October 24, 2006. It was a big success. Thanks so much to all of those who organized and participated in the sale.
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The Karen Arrowood Benefit Golf Tournament was held on Monday, October 23, 2006, at Brookstone Golf & Country Club. It was a big success--the tournament was completely full. Thanks to everyone who came and participated and all of the sponsors. A special thanks to Bill Mull, Steve Alexander, Bob Pierce and Angela Starnes for organizing the tournament. Thanks also for all of the volunteers.
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The DHR Office of Investigative Services held a silent auction and raised a large amount of money. Thank you to the entire staff for your generous donation and support.
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A rummage sale/bake sale was held at 2 Peachtree Street on October 5, 2006--it was a great success. Thanks to Jeannie Terhune for organizing and for all of those who donated items to the sale.
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A cookbook has been put together with recipies from friends, relatives and co-workers of Dora and her daughter Karen. The first order of 400 cookbooks has been received and delivered. An additional order for 300 more cookbooks has been submitted. There are still a few left, so if you want to order one, you need to get your pre-order form in as soon as possible. If you need the order form or have any questions regarding the cookbook, please email Jeannie Terhune at jterhune@dhr.state.ga.us or karen@karenarrowood.com. The profits will go to Karen's trust fund. Thanks to Jeannie in her effort for creating this idea!
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** There was a pizza and wing lunch in Dora's office Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006. Fox 5 News was there and filmed the fundraiser for a story on Karen. They interviewed Dora and Jeannie. It was a big success. Thanks again for everyone's support.
** The DHR office of Child Support Enforcement held their annual conference in Savannah last week. They held a silent auction and raised a large amount of money. All proceeds will go to Karen's trust fund for medical expenses. Thanks to everyone involved! We truly appreciate your support during this tough time.
** River Edge Community Service Board in Macon sponsered a spaghetti lunch earlier this month and raised a large amount of money also. Thanks to Frank Fields and his staff for their support!
** There was a pizza lunch at Dora's (Karen's mom) building Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006. It did great. Thanks to every one who donated the pizza and drinks. Also a big thanks to the ones helping with the organization and sale.
** The first event was held on July 12, 2006, at Karen's mother's office at 2 Peachtree in Atlanta. It was a bake sale and it did great. Thanks to everyone who brought goodies and helped.
