A week ago Linda Delarso posted she was temporarily leaving the list to care for her 16 year old daughter who is suffering from a rare type of Bone Cancer. Many of you know Linda from dog shows, the National, and from her involvement in the Delaware Valley GSD club. What you may not know is the hardship that Linda and her family now face. Linda's daughter Danielle's cancer is so rare they are unsure how to proceed, and have consulted Doctors from Sloan/Kettering and St. Jude. In addition the cancer has spread to her lung cavity and she may be facing the removal of that lung. She is at DuPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware. Linda's husband, like many Americans, had to take a giveback in pay last fall. It was substantial and the family has been struggling since. Now, they need to make a nearly 100 mile round trip daily in order to be with Danielle. They have two younger children at home. We have organized a Bake Sale to try and help with some of the ongoing expenses. I'ld like to ask everyone to include Danielle and Linda's family in thier prayers and If possible help with a donation. You can send donations to: Susquehanna Bank "Benefit for Danielle Delarso" PO Box 580 Blue Ball, Pa. 17506 Attn. Joyce Burkey ...and yes, we really do have a town named Blue Ball. ( He He) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2010. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================