Dear Friends,

Many of you know Ursula from life drawing. Many know her from her years framing artwork at WiseDesingz Gallery, and earlier at Everett Art Supply. Or maybe you've met her at Fresh Paint, the Redmond Market or one of the other many art festivals she has participated in. You may even have been lucky enough to have taken one of her classes over the years. If you have met her, you know how special she is. She is generous with her smile, her compassion, and her love for her friends and family. She is passionate about art. She has a sincere sweetness that radiates from her.

Recently Ursula and her husband Ron received the shocking news that Ursula has stage 4 colon cancer. She is determined to fight this, but needs our help.

Please believe she will get well. Envision her full of health. Send positive energy. Pray.

If you can help financially, that would also help her get the best care possible. As an artist, she doesn't have the best insurance~ as I'm sure many of you understand. Ron has set up a donation site that is quick, easy, and donations of any size are greatly appreciated.

Here is the link, and please pass this on to anyone who can help:

http://www.giveforward.com/ursulastocke

There is also a silent auction being planned. It will be in Everett in about a month or so. We will send out full details as they get narrowed down. Help will be needed with auction items, of which the ideas are unlimited. Think of things like a donation of artwork, art supplies, gift certificates to movies, theater, restaurants, museums. Time shares or a weekend at a vacation home. A home made dinner delivered. Baked goods. Spa services. Sports tickets. Host a wine tasting, poker or dinner party. Really anything you can think of. Be creative!

Please direct any auction questions to Nikki at wheeler.nikki@gmail.com, Josey at josey@wisedesignz.com, or Liz at liz.g.lund@gmail.com

Ursula has many wonderful friends because she is such a wonderful person herself. Thank you for all of the support you can give to help her get well again!