Turning lemons into lemonade: Linus the bulldog memorial skate

[sheshistory]

First, a big, giant, Linus-sized, thank you to everyone on the board for your kind words of comfort and support following the loss of Linus. I have read the memorial thread many times and have drawn strength from it over the last few days. I miss him so much.

Some of you may know that my husband and I are avid ice hockey players and run a weekly adult hockey skills class in our area. As a tribute to Linus, I decided to organize a skate that offers a discount to any skater that brings us food, blankets, towels, and toys to class AND we will be donating all profits as well to the Arizona Humane Society.

I wanted to start this thread to let everyone know how much I appreciate everything and to update it after the skate (which happens next Wednesday) to let you know how we do in Linus' memory. I hope we get a big haul to donate to homeless animals!

Here is the flyer I put together...Linus was a big lover of stinky hockey gear



Although the sadness is overwhelming at times, I hope I can do some good in Linus' name by giving back to needy animals and continuing to share what I learned from my time with him on EBN.

Thanks again for all the support!

 

[BruceP]

What a wonderful idea Jil!

 

[2BullyMama]

What a fantastic idea and a wonderful tribute to your sweet boy!!! Awesome picture of him

 

[JennieS]

Great Idea!

 

[TessaAndSamson]

I love it, that is a wonderful idea Jill

 

[Lauren31287]

This is such a fantastic idea and a great way to honor him!!

 

[bullmama]

I love this idea!


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[DudleysMom]

What a wonderful way to honor Linus. I hope it is hugely successful!

 

[Marine91]

Bless your heart. You are a wonderful person.

 

[ddnene]

What a wonderful idea... I hope you get a great turnout!!!

 

[KMARINO]

What a wonderful idea and awesome memorial for Linus.

 

[dolphin]

You're GREAT GREAT people.

 

[Texas Carol]

I so very much admire how you turn terrible loss into positive action...immediately.

You are brave, good, strong and smart...Linus continues to be so proud of you as
he looks over you & yours from Heaven.

As I thought of him yesterday, I could clearly see him running flat out with joy without
pain or exhaustion, with so many friends playing & romping together.

We will reunite with all our loved ones again. Much love & prayer for you & yours, GOD bless!

 

[LariP]

I hope you have a huge turnout! Love the pic of Linus on the hockey gear! What a great memorial.

 

[Vikinggirl]

Aww what a great idea, and a wonderful way to honor Linus' memory. I hope you have a huge turn out, and it is successful.