Maud Brodd, Cancer Survivor, of Dawson County made a beautiful quilt called “Scrappy Mountain” to raise money for her daughter, Sharon Keating, Cancer Survivor, Dawson County to walk in the Atlanta 2 Day – It’s the Journey Fundraiser for Georgia.  The women wrote a letter and included a picture of the quilt, which they sent to their friends, family, and organizations that they belong to stating their purpose and intent.   Checks started arriving in the mail, “We were so overwhelmed by the generosity of our friends and family, we are still so deeply touched!” states Maud.  The quilt hung in the reception area of Keating Family Medicine for several months. During that time they also placed a copy of the letter in waiting room of Keating Family Medicine along with a Pink Pig and again, “we were so touched, because at one time the pig was so full, we had to empty it in order to fit anything else in it!” says Vicki, Office Manager.  Anyone who made a donation, they threw their name in bowl to have an opportunity to be the recipient of the quilt.

  
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On October 25^th, they hosted a reception and Silent Auction at Serenity Medical Health & Beauty Spa(1080 Lumpkin Campground Rd. Dawsonville, 706-265-6467) to draw the winner of the quilt, to honor all Cancer Survivors and to Celebrate Life.  William J. Keating, MD gave a very informative talk about the causes of cancer and prevention measures. The winner of the quilt was Barbra Ellett, 20 year Cancer Survivor, Dawson County. Appetizers and dessert were catered by “Bite” from Alpharetta and provided by Allergan, makers of Botox cosmetic, Juvederm and Latisse.  The spa has some ongoing specials in conjunction with the fundraiser, check them out on facebook or text the word – serenity to the number 90210 to join their Mobile VIP Club.  Maud and Sharon raised over $2,400 on the quilt and the Silent Auction for the Atlanta 2 Day – It’s the Journey, but the final tally is not in yet – “we know there are still a few checks on their way”, states Maud.  “We are so thrilled and excited with the outcome and thank our friends and family so much!!  Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!” states Sharon, “Cancer is a Journey we WISH no one had to endure.  In the meantime, we will just keep doing our part to help others along the way.”