AUSTRALIA FLOOD APPEAL

Hello Everyone

By now you will have all seen the devastation that the floods have caused in my home town of Brisbane. I live in a southern suburb well away from the river so we are safe as is the rest of my family. I also have family in Toowoomba where the flash flood ripped through the city last Monday, luckily they are all safe as well but my thoughts are with all the people who have lost family and friends and whose houses have been destroyed.

As in previous times, Stampin' Up! are offering their support in times of need. Following is the statement released yesterday.

As flood waters continue to inundate Australia in what has been described as the worst flooding in 37 years, we express our deepest sympathies to those who have lost loved ones and homes and to those whose lives have been changed forever. We, like so many of you, feel a compelling need to lend support to all those who have been affected. 

Stampin' Up! demonstrators have a long history of making a difference in the lives of others--especially when disaster strikes and the need is greatest. Nearly two years ago, we watched another tragedy unfold in Australia. Our hearts were touched as demonstrators, customers and friends joined together in support of the Bushfire Appeal. We've done it before and we can certainly do it again! 

Please join with us by supporting the Australia Flood Appeal--a cause in which Stampin' Up! will donate $2 AUD of the retail value of sales from any stamp set (with a retail value of $30 or more) sold in Australia and New Zealand from 15 January through 15 February to the State Emergency Services in Queensland.

During this period, all orders placed with me will be free of freight charges. All freight costs normally paid by you will also be donated to the State Emergency Services in Queensland. If you would like to contribute in this small way, then please contact me to place an order.