Starmom16 - Lori Earl

Educator, Director at This Star Won't Go Out, learner, wife, mother, Catitiudemom, and Nerdfighter...

[starmom16]

This Star Won't Go Out - Fundraiser

Join us for an evening of painting and make a difference for families facing childhood cancer. This Star Won't Go Out, a Quincy-based nonprofit, provides grants for families to reduce their financial stress--funds to cover a rent or mortgage check, utilities, and other cost of living expenses. Bring a friend, and let your creative side shine! Your $50 ticket includes all supplies, lesson, and a drink ticket. Enjoy food and additional drinks from Ester's enticing menu. Raffle tickets for purchase for a chance to win an amazing gift basket from Downeast Cider! For more information about This Star Won't Go Out, or to make a direct donation, please visit: http://www.tswgo.org. For questions regarding ticketing, seating, or anything else, please email Heather. We look forward to seeing you there!

[road2nf]

Our @projectforawesome video is live! This video couldn’t have been possible without you, Nerdfighters. DFTBA!

Click here to vote for this video!

[starmom16]

These are my people <3

[mollysjumpers]

Click here to vote for TSWGO!

If you can spare a few seconds, please click on this link and hit the pink “vote” button in the top right of the screen.

Since 2007, John and Hank Green have run the Project for Awesome every December on YouTube. Last year, P4A raised $1.5 million, which was split among Save the Children and the UN High Commissioner for Refugees and then 20 charities. This year, the two primary charities are Save the Children and Partners in Health, and the rest of the charities are chosen by online votes.

My charity every year is This Star Won’t Go Out. TSWGO was established in 2011 in memory of Esther Earl and has since given over $400k to families who have a child going through pediatric cancer treatment. These financial grants have been used for medical expenses, rent and utilities, and other items needed by the child with cancer.

Imagine the impact $25,000 could have on these families. So, if you have a lil time, please follow this link and vote for TSWGO. Thank you so much 💚⭐️

[starmom16]

Please vote for This Star Won't Go Out on the Project for Awesome Event! Help TSWGO win a grant for up to $25,000! Watch these videos, and be sure to click "VOTE" on the right hand side! Share with your friends and family, too! http://projectforawesome.com/?charity=r7zyuymz

[starmom16]

(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY8QoFlbYKk)

[thelittlethingsbyjackie]

I remember the first Esther Day I celebrated, three years ago at LeakyCon. I remember hearing her story as though it were yesterday. The story of a girl with kindness in her soul and laughter in her heart. The story of the girl who inspired “The Fault in Our Stars.” The story of a girl who, when asked how she wanted her birthday celebrated, requested that it be a day where people vocally express their love for one another. A day like Valentine’s Day, but without the baggage, and not just limited to a lover. A day filled with pure love for all.

So on this August 3rd, on what would be Esther’s 22nd birthday, I will send love out to my family, love out to my friends, love out to all of you, and love out to Esther Earl, a girl who is no longer here, but is somehow still teaching us to open our hearts a little further, and to love a little deeper.

Happy Esther Day ❤️❤️❤️ @tswgobook

[starmom16]

#EstherDay

[starmom16]

Esther Day, August 3rd, is nearly here!  Write a message of love, fold your origami star, give it to someone to let them know you care!  Share your pic or video with #EstherDay or #EstherDayStars

[starmom16]

August 3rd is Esther Day! Esther Day celebrates the power and importance of love. It was started by the This Star Won’t Go Out foundation in response to a conversation in which author John Green asked 16-year-old Esther Earl how the community should celebrate her birthday. Her answer? For everyone to tell their family and … Continued

Check out the DIY video and template on making a tiny origami star with your message of love.  Post a pic, video or comment with #EstherDay.  Tell your family and friends that you love them--use your words!

[riaesther]

Two years!

It’s been two years since the publication of Esther’s book. I hope everyone who’s had the opportunity to read it loved what was in its pages and that future readers continue to love Esther’s life, stories, and message.

TSWGO💚

[starmom16]

It’s been an amazing journey!

[tswgo]

If you choose the $45 #TSWGOindiegogo perk, Lori and Wayne will sign and personalize a copy of TSWGO for you! https://t.co/2WjfSWSlyd

If you choose the $45 #TSWGOindiegogo perk, Lori and Wayne will sign and personalize a copy of TSWGO for you! https://t.co/2WjfSWSlyd

— ThisStarWon'tGoOut (@tswgo) April 30, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/tswgo April 30, 2016 at 04:04PM

[starmom16]

Excited about this!

[tswgo]

RT @jackisnotabird: Did you know you can support @tswgo's work with families of children living w/ cancer AND get a real waffle from me? https://t.co/KZzdrwGk0A

Did you know you can support @tswgo’s work with families of children living w/ cancer AND get a real waffle from me? https://t.co/KZzdrwGk0A

— Jackson Bird (@jackisnotabird) April 30, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/tswgo April 30, 2016 at 07:38PM

[themidnighthouseelves]

Hi, all!  Just putting out the word about Esther Earl’s charity fundraiser again.  TSWGO has some awesome things for nerdfighters on the the Indiegogo campaign, including these Hanklerfish postcards, painted by Hank himself!  If you can, please help this awesome charity support families whose children are battling cancer!

https://www.generosity.com/medical-fundraising/this-star-won-t-go-out-2016

[fishingboatproceeds]

There’s one signed TFiOS film poster left, too! -rhr

[alandistro]

This Star Won’t Go Out just launched their 2016 fundraiser. From their fundraiser page:

This Star Won’t Go Out would like to invite you to help make a difference in the lives of children who are living with cancer, and their families as they carry the financial burden associated such a difficult time.

Caring for a sick child can put strain on any family. At TSWGO we give grants in order to help pay for those things that health insurance won’t cover: mortgages, utilities, car payments, and other financial needs that may arise. Since 2011, TSWGO has granted over $350,000 and made a difference for hundreds of families. With your help, we will hit our goal and be able to help 10 families this spring!

And when you donate, one of the available perks is for my band, The Caulden Road, to write a brand new personalized song based on a topic you give us!

Or we can simply include your name in a brand new song, if you’d prefer that.

The new song will be recorded and produced to our high standards (take a listen to one of our tracks here), and will be released as a free download available to all.

The perk is a little pricey but that price was set by both TSWGO and us to cover half of our studio expenses (the other half I’m personally paying for), and a generous portion to TSWGO.

If you have the funds and a good idea for a song, don’t hesitate! Your donation is tax deductible.

Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions about this perk.

[papertownsmovie]

Massachusetts, if you want the ‘Get Lost Get Found’ tour to stop by the Bay State, make it happen! Favorite and reblog to vote now! One note = one vote!

[tswgo]

Happy early Esther Day! I love everyone. DFTBA.

Awww, we love this so much! *heart eyes*

[starmom16]

Amazing art--would love to know who created it!

[thelesserhalf]

I read the entirety of this book today (all 430 pages, including both introductions) and let me tell you, what an emotional roller coaster it was. I can add myself to the long list of people who will be forever impacted by Esther Grace. Learning to love is a hard task, but it seems so small when someone so young puts her whole life into doing just that. Making sure those around you know you love them is incredibly important. Not only because you don’t know whether or not this will be the last time you see them, but because that is the good and loving and Esther-like thing to do.

[starmom16]

“Making sure those around you know you love them is incredibly important.”

[phantom-nerd]

[starmom16]

<3