Fellow Canadian MSers, please vote for TIMS Member

Chrystal · Post by **Chrystal** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 9:35 am

Dear Cece and Dear Trish317,

Thank you so much for your efforts to support Sandy by voting for her story. I just assumed you were fellow Canadians too

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I'm afraid that the contest's Facebook administrator did say that although all votes are going through, ones that do not comply with the rules will not count

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Still, your support of Sandy is so very much appreciated. Please do encourage any fellow Canadian friends/fellow MSers, etc., to vote for Sandy. Thank you so much.

Take care and keep well.

I hope you both have a lovely weekend.
Chrystal

Chrystal · Post by **Chrystal** » Sat Aug 13, 2011 9:54 am

Saturday *bump*. Fellow Canadians, please keep voting for Sandy every day until Sept. 4th. Thank you so much.

Take care and have a wonderful weekend, Everyone!
Chrystal

Chrystal · Post by **Chrystal** » Sun Aug 14, 2011 10:24 am

Please don't forget to register your Sunday vote for Sandy! Thanks and have a wonderful day!

Chrystal · Post by **Chrystal** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 7:30 am

Here I am again!

If you knew the lengths Sandra has gone to for her husband's and her family's welfare, you would vote every day for her - and you would want to shout from the rooftops for everyone else to do the same, just as I am doing.

Thank you so much for not minding my daily reminders and for supporting Sandy with your votes.

Please read Sandra's Story and vote for her daily (I'm afraid only Canadian votes will be counted) until Sept. 4th. Thank you.

http://contests.citytv.com/icanachieve/ ... px?sid=827

Have a wonderful week, Everyone!

Take care and keep well.
Chrystal

Chrystal · Post by **Chrystal** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 10:41 am

Chrystal · Post by **Chrystal** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 8:06 pm

Please don't forget to vote for Sandy every day until Sept. 4. Thank you!

Chrystal · Post by **Chrystal** » Sat Aug 20, 2011 6:04 am

Please remember to vote over the weekend for Sandy. Thank you so much.

Take care and have a wonderful weekend, everyone!

Chrystal · Post by **Chrystal** » Mon Aug 29, 2011 10:02 am

Hello Everyone,

This is the last week of voting. Please continue to vote each day until September 4th. http://contests.citytv.com/icanachieve/ ... px?sid=827

We all know how much our loved ones go through each day as they live not only their own role within the family, but also sometimes need to fulfill the role of their spouse with MS.

Many times, as in Sandy's case, our loved ones are the sole breadwinner; the night-time caregiver of their spouse and the primary parent bearing all responsibilities. They are the backbone holding the whole family unit together. Their unwavering love, strength and support is as important as the air we breathe.

Sadly - often times, those who are of such great support to us, have very little support for themselves. And still they selflessly and lovingly continue being our caregivers, our cheerleaders, our lifeline, etc., thank God.

Many, many thanks to all who have taken the time and trouble to vote for Sandy in the past weeks, and for continuing to vote for her until the last day! Your support is very, very much appreciated.

Take care and God Bless,
Chrystal

Sandra's Story for any newcomers to this posting:

Entrant's Name: Sandra Y

Keswick, ON

Link to read and vote for Sandra's story:

http://contests.citytv.com/icanachieve/ ... px?sid=827

I proudly nominate Sandra Young-Robinson, a kind and gentle woman who has taken the words "I can achieve" to a new and unsurpassable level, with such remarkable selflessness, grace and dignity. Through Sandra’s achievements - all feats of courage and determination - many have been blessed, our lives richer for knowing her and seeing the fine example she lives.

Sandra is the primary caregiver of her bedridden and gravely ill husband, while lovingly raising two wonderful young children. Her boundless compassion and caring has her constantly reaching out and offering assistance to many. Sandra has made valuable contributions to the community by actively advocating on behalf of the ill, and by helping others in need.

For many years now, Sandra has continued to do what is best for both her husband and her family. She has kept her husband at home, fulfilling the deepest wish in his and her family’s hearts. The weight of this decision has been heavy, although Sandra would never acknowledge or complain. She supplements the assisted-care hours they are very grateful to receive, by handling her husband’s care throughout the night. In doing so, she has kept the loving and much-loved Father of her children ever-present in their daily life and them in his.

Along with her many commitments, Sandra efficiently holds down a full-time job. She is constantly moving forward, with each step carefully considered and always geared toward giving her children a wholesome upbringing, enhancing her family’s life, and making a difference in the lives of others. The choices Sandra has made and the actions she has taken have instilled in her children, and renewed in all who know her, an appreciation for the value of life, love, family, commitment, honour and sacrifice.

She has shown us all that even in the face of adversity, life’s challenges and often-overwhelming obstacles, so much of what is truly important in life can still be achieved with love, courage and perseverance.

ABOUT THE VOTING:

To vote please go to http://contests.citytv.com/icanachieve/ ... px?sid=827, click on "vote for this story", complete the entry form in full and submit your vote for the top story during the Voting Period. Only one voting occasion per person per day from August 8th until September 4th. Voting is open to all residents of Canada (excluding Quebec ).

A random draw will be made weekly by a representative of the Contest Sponsors from all eligible voting submissions.

There will be twenty-eight Voting Participant prize winners during the Voting Period. All Voters must correctly answer a skill testing question on the online voting form.

Voting participants are eligible to win one of twenty-eight available Voting Participant prizes each with a value of $100 (the “Voting Prizes”).

Each vote will also result in a $1 contribution to the Canadian Women’s Foundation up to a maximum of $15,000.00 from Canesten.

ABOUT THE CONTEST:

CANESTEN IS CELEBRATING THE REAL-LIFE ACHIEVEMENTS OF WOMEN!

http://contests.citytv.com/icanachieve/

First, second and third prizes of $15,000, $10,000 and $5,000 will be awarded. Starting on August 8th, Canadians will be able to vote for the stories that inspire them. The contest closes September 4, 2011. The top 10 voted stories will be judged by the contest’s panel to determine the prize winners.

A daily prize of a $100 gift card will be awarded to one randomly selected voter! And with every vote cast, $1.00 will be donated to the Canadian Women’s Foundation.

Chrystal · Post by **Chrystal** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 3:58 pm

A little 'bump' for the next few days of voting, along with my thanks to those who took the time and trouble to vote for Sandra's story each day in the past weeks in this contest featuring so many inspirational women. Your support is much appreciated.

Take care,
Chrystal