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BUTTERFLY RELEASE--aLL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN IN!!!

WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2023 @ 5:30PM

  

Haley Nelson Park

200 Garden Trail 

Burnet, Tx 78611


On Ependymoma Awareness Day, butterflies around the world are released to honor loved ones with ependymoma, recognize care partners and medical workers, and support ependymoma research efforts.


The delicate and beautiful butterfly was chosen to represent the spirit of the ependymoma community as a symbol of hope through change.


ALL ARE WELCOME!!!



GO GRAY IN MAY FOR BRAIN & EPENDYMOMA AWARENESS MONTH

Brain Cancer Quick Facts

  

Quick Brain Tumor Facts:

¨ An estimated 1 million Americans are living with a brain tumor

¨ There will be approximately 94,390 people

diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2023

¨ More than 18,990 people are estimated to lose their life because of brain cancer in 2023

¨ There are more than 100 different types of brain tumors, each with its own sets of symptoms, treatments and outcomes

¨ Katrina’s malignant brain/spine tumors are called Ependymomas

¨ Belinda’s benign brain tumor is called a Meningioma

¨ Brain and CNS cancer tumors are not ‘staged’, but are classified according to the WHO Classification of Tumors of the Central Nervous System, which assigns a ‘grade’ of I-IV based on how aggressive the tumor is predicted to clinically behave

(Most facts provided by braintumor.org)


Quick Ependymoma Facts:

¨ Ependymoma is a rare tumor of the brain, spinal cord or the central nervous system (CNS)

¨ It affects both adults and children

¨ Ependymoma is a primary tumor, starting either in the brain or spine

¨ The cause of ependymoma is not known

¨ Ependymoma can spread through spinal fluid

¨ Approximately 1,340 people per year are diagnosed with ependymoma in the U.S.

¨ Katrina’s malignant brain/spine tumors are called Ependymomas

¨ Brain and CNS cancer tumors are not ‘staged’, but are classified according to the WHO Classification of Tumors of the Central Nervous System, which assigns a ‘grade’ of I-IV based on how aggressive the tumor is predicted to clinically behave

¨ Ependymoma Awareness Day (EAD) was established in 2012 by the CERN Foundation

¨ EAD was created to increase public recognition of this rare tumor and the urgent need for more clinical studies to improve diagnostic methods, develop 

better-targeted treatments and improve outcomes for those living with this disease

(Facts provided by cern-foundation.org)

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO MADE OUR FIRST ANNUAL FUNDRAISER A COMPLETE SUCCESS!!! WE TRULY APPRECIATE YOU!!!


KATRINA'S COCOON CREW

COOKIES FOR COMMUNITY--TIFF'S TREATS

JOIN US FOR OUR 1ST ANNUAL COSTUME PARTY FUNDRAISER!

QR CODE LINK TO ONLINE SILENT AUCTION AND RAFFLE TICKET SALES

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2023 2PM-5PM

ONLINE SILENT AUCTION BEGINS SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 @ 7AM AND ENDS SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 @ 4:30PM 

GETHSEMANE LUTHERAN CHURCH MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM, 200 W ANDERSON LN, AUSTIN, TX 

1ST ANNUAL COSTUME PARTY FUNDRAISER benefiting Katrina’s Cocoon Crew in celebration of Katrina’s birthday. We will have a costume contest, music, games, card making project, a raffle, and an online silent auction. 

Volunteers are needed! 

Follow this link to SignUpGenius to volunteer to help.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948AEA72BA5FFC16-1stannual

Please contact Belinda at info@katrinascocooncrew.org  with any items/gift cards to donate or if you would like to help with the event. 

Click on this link or the QR code to the left to go directly to the online silent auction:  

https://www.32auctions.com/KCC2023


SOME OF THE ONLINE SILENT AUCTION AND RAFFLE ITEMS:

GIFT CARDS:

$25 GIFT CARD FROM CVS PHARMACY  www.cvs.com

2 SETS OF $50 GIFT CARDS FROM DOUBLEDAVE'S PIZZAWORKS  www.doubledaves.com

ICE CREAM GIFT CERTIFICATES FROM AMY'S ICE CREAM  www.amysicecreams.com

CONCRETE CARDS FROM ANDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD  www.eatandys.com

$50 OFF CERTIFICATE FROM BRONCA PONCHOS   www.bronca.com


PRODUCTS/BASKETS:

NUSKIN SKINCARE BASKET  www.jensimpson.mynuskin.com

CANDLEMAKING WORKSHOP FOR 2  www.slownorth.com

POST OAK SOAP COMPANY BASKET

RTIC PRODUCTS (65 QT COOLER, 2 CAMP CHAIRS, SOFT COOLER, 4 TUMBLERS) BY JIM & DEE RILEY

AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO FROM HOUSTON ASTROS FOUNDATION  www.mlb.com/astros/community/foundation

4 SEPARATE PHOTO SAFARI TRIPS FOR 2 PEOPLE FROM EZULWINI SAFARI LODGES OF SOUTH AFRICA  www.ezulwini.com

2 SEPARATE 2 DOZEN LEMON CAKEBALLS FROM LAURA SCHNUCKER

GIFT BASKET FROM RAISING CANE'S  www.raisingcanes.com

GIFT BASKET FROM TRADER JOE'S  www.traderjoes.com

BONFIRE WITH STAND FROM SOLO STOVE  www.solostove/en.us

WINE TASTING CLASS FOR 20 PEOPLE FROM TOTAL WINE & MORE  www.totalwine.com

 Katrina’s Cocoon Crew is a 501c3 non-profit public charity. “The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts; so I am helped, and my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.” Psalm 28:7

Katrina's Cocoon Crew

info@katrinascocooncrew.org

Copyright © 2023 Katrina's Cocoon Crew - All Rights Reserved.

KCC is a 501c3 non-profit public charity.

BUTTERFLY RELEASE MAY 10TH IN BURNET, TEXAS!!!

KCC is proud to host a Butterfly Release in Burnet, Texas on May 10th in memory of Katrina and in acknowledgement of Ependymoma Awareness Day. All are welcome to join!!  

5:30pm @ Haley Nelson Park

200 Garden Trail   Burnet, TX 78611

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!!!

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