Oklahoma Drought-Northstar-Isaac

To say the least, I have been busy with alot of things close to my heart as far as fund raisers.  I feel however, this is what I always wanted Dreaming of Three to be all about!  Helping others in time of need.

Since the rodeo, we have finished up the Oklahoma Drought shirts.  They are currently for sale in the store and will continue to sell until Labor Day. 

I'm pretty proud of this artwork, as was my vision when I thought about those poor animals suffering from the droughts and fires.  Dog Pound Printing always does an awesome job with the images in my head!

Then, the chaps for Aaron also were finished!  I have no doubt in my mind when he receives them, he will be so thrilled!  Thank you Buckskin Lady Leathers!

Donated by Buckskin Lady Leather
http://www.buckskinlady.com

I also received items from Championship Bull Riders and Tuff Hedeman for Aaron!  How pumped would you be if you were a beginner bull rider and you received a autographed dvd of one of the best bull riding movies ever?!

http://www.CBRBull.com

So as you can see, lots happening in the way of Rodeo Kids program, National Disaster fund raisers, etc.  I even started on a tshirt design for Hurrican Isaac if the need arised for assistance.  (could always be another hurricane fund raiser as well..holding off until we see how much is needed)

Then, a horrifying story hit the news!  Northstar!  A horse that was in his pasture, doused with lighter fluid and set on fire! 
Article:  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/28/pennsylvania-horse-doused-flammable_n_1837559.html?utm_hp_ref=fb&src=sp&comm_ref=false

I was heart broken!  How could somebody commit such a horrible act to such a kind, trusting animal!??  My mind raced as I tried to think of ways to help.  With all of the t-shirts that I have done in the last few weeks, I thought I needed to do something different.  Therefore, I thought of doing a silent auction.  Currently we have 67 items!!!  People and companies have really stepped up to the plate to help up to raise money for Northstar's vet bills!    He is going to need all the funds we can raise!  There is a Facebook group set up for his fund raising and paypal as well set up for funds.

https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=fX9yQd0WpL3mEcvl1j47TxyZgOKDvpR0k_cXr19Xb2GNvpxMiOEGzS7m-H8&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8da6a0e86558d6153d7722c6eea13ecd7b
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.274634019302947.48458.138438359589181&type=1#!/groups/254128104708549/

Please visit and help as much as you can.  His continued vet bills will be through the roof and continuous for a long time!

I've also decided to do the tshirt regardless of how many I've been selling in the last few weeks.  Couldn't help myself!  I thought of an image in my head, and told it to my TEAM DO3 member and artist, Sandra Whitcomb!  She has drafted up something beautiful!  I cannot wait to share once she cleans it up and we get on the shirts!  So stay tuned! 

We are off to Venengo County Fairgrounds today to do some barrel racing and hopefully raise some funds for DO3!  We'll be having some fun with Team spirit as well, as I asked Team members to stop over and paint up their horses (or themselves) with the sponsored Sabella products!  http://www.sabellaglitter.com  We'll have photos after the weekend, do  some voting of our favorite, and the Team member with the most votes will get an extra TEAM DO3 jersey!  I know I am constantly looking for my Team shirts in the wash when the weekends come!

Needless to say, lots happening with Dreaming of Three these days keeping me busy!  It's a rough balance between a full time job (which has gotten busier-as Franco was slowly staying out of the office-allowing me some time for DO3.  As I felt, instead of staring at the walls, I'd do something positive to give back since I had exhausted all the "can I help you", "let me do that project", etc.    Now, I've started working for one of his other companies as well, Silversport...and things are quite busy every day.  Leaving me time only during lunch or after work for DO3), charities, fund raisers, and of course my family and barrel racing.  My family has been very supportive of all the DO3 stuff as I rush home from work to check DO3 Facebook or questions, rush to the barn to get my Sissy girl rode, rush back up to get dinner, and then back to computer to do more DO3 stuff!  My husband has been especially patient, as I tend to get obsessed with these things.  Northstar is certainly always on my mind!  So I thank them for sharing their mother and wife with all the efforts of DO3! 

I certainly hope that Dreaming of Three continues touching the lives of those in need, or who need a little care.