Caring for Kelli

Kelli's memorial service

Kelli's memorial service is planned for Friday, February 5th at 7:00 pm. It will be a candlelight service at Asbury First United Methodist Church, 1050 East Avenue in Rochester. In lieu of flowers we hope you will donate to either the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester 840 University Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607 or Hospice of Orleans County 14080 State Route 31, Albion, NY 14411.

There is a super crafty, intelligent and funny angel in the heavens now

So many people know by now, Kelli's body surrendered last night at 10:35 pm. It was hard for me to post before now. As so many people have conveyed thoughts and feelings via email and the Caring for Kelli Facebook page, her spirit will most certainly live on in the lives of those she touched. She has certainly made an indelible mark on this world as she is sure to do in the next. For all those who have supported and prayed for her, thank you. She is free now and for that I am grateful, I am just so sad that she is gone, our Kelli. We were so lucky to know her, I am sure all will agree. Feel free to add remembrances and thoughts in the comments below to memorialize our special friend and her remarkable fight against cancer.

Update on Kelli

For those of you who don't get information any other way, for Kelli's far-flung friends, I wanted to give you all an update. Sorry information has been so spotty or rather non-existent. I think I have been avoiding news that none of us want to face.

Kelli's long journey is coming to an end. Her condition is quickly deteriorating, but she is being kept comfortable with the help of her parents in her parents' home, and Hospice care staff.  She is sleeping most of the time and is having a hard time communicating with others. Many local friends have visited her in the last couple weeks. She is surrounded with flowers, cards, photos and origami birds. Her bed is in a large sun-drenched room where she can see the lovely nature outside.

She has given this battle everything she had. Please keep her and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

So if anyone is still reading this blog, thank you for you devotion and caring for Kelli.

Kelli needs support

Hi Everyone,

Kelli is such a fighter, but fighter's need encouragement too. Such a time is now! We are asking that you and anyone that may have been touched by Breast Cancer or those who enjoy doing random acts of kindness to Please send cards for Kelli's encouragement. If you need her address, Please e-mail me. jweller2@rochester.rr.com

Also, her blog, Fair Prognosis is found at Kelli's Blog if you would like to keep up and offer comments there.

Thanks - Julie

Cool things about Kelli

One of Kelli's online artsy friends did and interview and photo spread about Kelli's polymer clay beads. I thought it would be of interest so check out the above link. There are great pictures of her work. These are the handmade beads that are appearing on the lovely bracelets made at Studio 34.

Update from Marilynn at Studio 34

The following is a comment posted by Marilynn, Owner of STUDIO 34,

Volunteers continue to make jewelry with Kelli's beads. We have also recently received a wonderful donation of hand crafted glass bead jewelry made locally by Renee Evans, with pink themes.
Kelli, or someone, needs to set prices on these lovelies, because people want to buy them before we even get a chance to ship them off to Kelli. Three bracelets went to one woman!
In December, Studio 34's annual holiday open house and sale...... volunteers from this group are needed to sell Kelli's jewelry. The open house is December 5 and 6. Great fun and lots of customers.
Let's look at other possible venues.
Marilynne

STUDI0 34 CREATIVE ARTS CENTER 34 Elton Street Rochester, New York 14607 .  Studio34artists@aol.com

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Marilynne's dedication has been unstoppable and contagious!!!! She has taken initiative to get several items donated, set up workshops, donated much time, energy, and goods herself! Thank you Marilynne!!! You are a gem!

BIG THANKS and some updates

Jewelry Sale

Dan, Amy Schwert and Liz Rich headed up the jewelry sale at the public market. Kelli got up at perhaps a record time to secure a table at 5:30 am. Unfortunately only a net profit of $9 was made after paying for the spot and supplies to display the jewelry. They were stuck in a corner where they were hidden, but other jewelry opportunities appear to be in the future. Again, a huge thanks to AMY, DAN and LIZ for sticking out the day at the Public Market.

Thanks to Mary Gregg for heading up the garage sale. Many hours were spent with her collecting donations, and organizing. Just over $300 was raised. Again, Amy and Dan Schwert helped out on both days. Mary's family, and myself were able to volunteer some time as well.

Liz is working diligently on the roof. Any leads or ideas should be forwarded to her. lizrich@rochester.rr.com

IMPORTANT: Any questions regarding fundraisers or website,  ANY concerns, questions, comments, PLEASE direct only to Julie Weller, Mary Gregg, or Liz Rich. jweller2@rochester.rr.com or vmgregg@bluefrog.com  lizrich@rochester.rr.com Please do not direct such questions or comments (no matter how seemingly innocent) to Kelli. This fundraiser is being done on her behalf. We do not wish her to have to seek out information or cause the slightest amount of stress as this is to benefit her at an already stressful time. Sincere THANK YOU. Julie Weller 

More thank you's to come. Waiting on details.

GARAGE SALE sign up/ donate

GARAGE SALE- will be Friday the 22nd and Saturday the 23rd at Kelli's house from 9-3 each day. 

Please sign up to help out in the comment section.

To donate items, please price items and drop them off at Kelli's house on Thursday the 21st from 6-8pm.  If that is not a convenient time for you, then contact Mary, vmgregg@bluefrog.com  ,359-0762 to make other arrangements. 

We are in need of donations for garage sale, tables, and people to man the garage sale on Saturday.  When donating items please place a price tag on them.  All leftover items will be donated to Salvation Army unless they are picked up by the donator on Saturday afternoon.

SIGN UP FOR PUBLIC MARKET

Rochester Public Market Jewelry Sale. Please sign up in comments section.

August 16th

7 am-10am

Dan Schwert

+ 2 more volunteers

10am- 1pm

3 volunteers

1pm noon - 4pm or close

3 volunteers

More Jewelry Workshops and Exciting News

Mark your calendars for the next 3 Friday afternoons. August 8, 15, and 22 at 1pm.  We'll see you at STUDI0 34 CREATIVE ARTS CENTER 34 Elton Street Rochester, New York 14607 . 

Come if you can! Guaranteed fun!! Katie's Closet has donated 100 pre-made bracelets to which we can add Kelli's beautiful beads and whimsey. Those of us who were at the previous workshops KNOW this means we just get to do the fun part!! :)

We will need to purchase at Marilynn's wholesale cost, (which Marilynn has already ordered), jump rings, and any earring wires. Thank you to Marilynn for her generous donation of supplies which has already been utilized. :) Please RSVP to specific dates in the comments or to my e-mail. jweller2@rochester.rr.com