The Buzz | Summer 2019
In this newsletter:
  • 3rd Annual Mini Golf Tournament summary
  • Buzzy’s Bees Grant Awarded to Amy Jacobs and Taylor Webster
  • Upcoming Events:
  • Aug 26 - Oregon Public House Charity of the Day
  • Oct 19 - Give Grief a Voice Art Exhibition and Benefit
  • Matching and Rewards Programs
Fathers Day is just around the corner. It’s a chance to celebrate the dads among us, and can be a difficult time for those who have unexpectedly lost a little one. We join our thoughts with all the families who find special days like these to be a challenge. We keep close the memories of joy and delight that our children brought us.
Mini Golf Tournament Re-cap
The sun and the energy of those attending the 3rd Annual Mini Golf Tournament lifted our spirits as we remembered these little ones. We paused to honor the memory of 9 children. Many of their families were able to join us golfing, adding laughter – and a few extra strokes – to the game. It’s exciting to share that this year, we doubled our attendance and our funds raised! We couldn’t have done it without all your support.

Volunteers stepped forward and procured prize and game items, helped with decorating, registration, and much more. THANK YOU.
We want to especially recognize our hole sponsors and in-kind donors:


Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who made this day such a grand success!
Buzzy's Bees Grant
A Buzzy’s Bees Grant was recently made to the family of Paige Webster. Parents Amy Jacobs and Taylor Webster share their story here:
I have wanted to be a mother my entire life. I was so excited for the arrival of Baby Paige and proudly documented every week on social media for my friends and family to follow. This pregnancy was very special to me as this was my rainbow baby after having suffered a miscarriage in January 2017.
At 36 weeks, after a busy day at work and not feeling much movement from Paige, I decided to call the advice nurse. She told me to go to labor and delivery as soon as possible so they could monitor baby Paige and me. After an ultrasound where Paige had very little movement and a lowered heart rate they decided to do an emergency c section. After Paige was delivered, a x-ray showed she had some kind of blockage in her bowels.
Paige was rushed to St. Vincent’s NICU for further evaluation. An ultrasound was done of her abdomen as soon as she arrived; it showed there was no air or movement in her bowels. She was rushed into surgery were they discovered it was not a blockage but a twist in her bowels and it had cut off blood flow and air at the very top of her intestines. The surgery showed there were only a couple centimeters left of salvageable intestines and everything else had completely died. There was nothing that they could do to repair them. We were advised with the severity of her condition she would not survive. While they kept Paige comfortable with medications and treatment to keep the internal bleeding under control, we along with family, were able to spend five special days with baby Paige before she passed away on Thursday, January 17th around 2:45 PM.
With time our hearts will heal slightly, but the pain of losing our baby will never go away. We will forever be wondering what she might have grown to look like or what her first words might have been. She will forever be our beautiful guardian angel watching down on us!
Mommy and Daddy love you sweet P!
Upcoming Events
Charity Of The Day
Paint at the Pub

August 26, 2019
The Oregon Public House

Once again we will be the charity of the day at The Oregon Public House. This year, tying in with our writing and art program, we are hosting paint parties! We’ll have all the supplies you need and great instructors to guide you. Three different projects are available, geared for various age groups:
  • 4:00 preschool - early elementary
  • 5:00 elementary - middle school
  • 6:30 teenagers - adults

Click here to register now and secure your easel spot! Cost: $10-45 
If your inner artist is shy, come for some food and beverages any time between 11:30am to 9pm. Bring friends and family! The Oregon Public House will contribute to Buzzy's Bees, the Charity of the Day, on August 26.
Give Grief a Voice
Art Exhibition and Benefit

October 19, 2019

Our writers and artists continue to develop the stories that are so precious to families who have lost a child. We will unveil their work at this special event and look forward to seeing you there.

Your presence and support will be instrumental in the project for the future. 

Please mark your calendars and plan to join us. Watch for more news and registration details from Buzzy’s Bees.

This is an evening event and is age 21+.
Have you signed up for these matching and rewards programs?
~ Thrivent Choice – With an insurance or annuity contract at Thrivent you may have Choice Dollars to designate. Go to My Thrivent at thrivent.com . Buzzy’s Bees is registered.

~ Amazon Smile – Set up Buzzy’s Bees as your charity of choice at smile.amazon.com

~ Fred Meyer Community Rewards – You can link your customer card to Buzzy’s Bees at Fred Meyer Community Rewards
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