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Dedicated to Empowering  
Birth Mothers of Adopted Children  
October 2016
Volume 6, Number 6
In This Issue

Board

Susan Dusza Guerra Leksander,
President 
Betsy Schmitt, Founder

Grace Flannery, Vice President 
Ramona Pedersen, Vice President
Kurt Schliemann, Treasurer
Kristen Gardner, Secretary 

Mark Anderson 
Konami Chisholm
Megan Cohen
Rachel Herndon
Alexia Johannes
Kali Kirchenbauer
Christina Ogburn Chow  
Meredith Orthwein 
Midge Zodikoff

Dear OYFF Supporters,

The 9th Annual Wine and Wishes Gala is just 2 short weeks away!  This is always a special time for us as we gather our community, thank our supporters, hear from the women served by OYFF, and celebrate our wonderful organization!

We would love to see you Sunday, October 16th at the beautiful Presidio Officer's Club in San Francisco.  Please go to:    2016 Wine and Wishes Gala for information, to purchase tickets, become an event sponsor or simply make a donation to support OYFF!

We also have some other fun ways to support OYFF!  Do you have a fun, unique good or service you could donate to our silent auction?  If so, please complete the Silent Auction Donation Form.  All proceeds will go directly to supporting OYFF!

We also have an exciting Golden State Warriors Ticket Raffle!  Tickets are only $20 each and you will be entered into a contest to win 2 tickets and a VIP parking pass to the November 7th game against the Pelicans.  The winner will be drawn at the gala, but you need not be present to win!  Get your tickets today!

Thank you for supporting OYFF and our mission to empower, support and unite birth mothers.  It is because of the generous support from you that we can continue serving birth mothers.  I look forward to seeing you at the gala soon!

Sincerely,
Ramona Pedersen
Vice President and Gala Chair
Have you registered for the Gala?

Sunday, October 16, 2016, 
Presidio Officer's Club
San Francisco, 3 pm-6pm

 

There is still time to register for this special event!  To purchase tickets or to become a sponsor, go to:  2016 Wine and Wishes Gala 

For questions, please contact info@onyourfeetca.org.  We look forward to seeing you!  Thank you in advance for your support!
Brooke and Susan representing OYFF!
OYFF at the Giants Game
We had a great time at the Giants game on 9/27 against the Colorado Rockies!  As Community Sponsors of Mixed Roots Adoptee Night, we had a group of supporters, OYFF members and board members at the game.  We had a table before and during the game where anyone in attendance could get more information about the work of OYFF. Susan Dusza Guerra Leksander, Board President and Interim Director, represented OYFF on the field and large screen during the game! Thanks to all who came out!
 
Grace beginning her weaving!
Fall Gathering
Part of OYFF's mission is to UNITE birth mothers.  One of the ways we do that is by hosting quarterly, casual gatherings where birth mothers can come together, build community and support one another.  

This past Sunday, Terri Lambert (OYFF member) and Grace Flannery (OYFF Vice President) planned a wonderful afternoon at Sticky Art Lab in Berkeley.  Women created these beautiful weavings and spent a wonderful afternoon together.  Thanks Grace, Terri, and Sticky Art Lab!
   
Stay Tuned for More Fall Events:
  • November 4th-6th, Birth/First Mother Retreat at Ralston-White Retreat Center in Mill Valley, CA.  We still have a few spots available for first-time attendees!  Contact Jenny Sindel at jenny@onyourfeetca.org or visit Birth Mother Retreats for more information.
  • November 14th for Southern California birth mothers:  Healing with Yoga!  We are exciting to offer a gathering for women in Southern California!  For more information or to register, email jenny@onyourfeetca.org.
  • December 17th An afternoon of ABC: Art, Birthmothers and Conversation.  Another great gathering for those in SoCal!  This casual afternoon event will be held in Santa Barbara, CA. For more details and to RSVP, please email jenny@onyourfeetca.org
Did you know that more than 85% of our funding comes from individuals like you?  Please click on the link above to make a tax-deductible contribution to support birth/first mothers today.  We appreciate and value your support!   

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