The Big Push

The BIG PUSH is coming this weekend!

JOIN US Saturday 05/31 and Sunday 06/01
10:00am ..... until we're done!

Addie will be coming home sometime in early to mid June and we are doing a BIG PUSH this weekend to get this home done!

So many people; friends, family and even complete strangers who saw Addie's story on the West Seattle Blog, came out over their Memorial Day weekend to work on Addie's new home. It is truly inspiring for those close to Addie and her family, who have been volunteering countless hours, to have total strangers show up because they just felt a need to help! WOW!

There was much that was completed over the holiday weekend by a wonderful team of "Addie's Angels". New ramps to the front door and framing for the bedroom doors out to the "to be completed" back yard deck.

There is still a huge need for volunteer time and donations for our BIG PUSH this weekend to get several projects completed. Addie's Angels will be working on the following this weekend and can use all the help we can get!

-Hardwood floors in the two bedrooms and living room need to be repaired and refinished. ***If you know a flooring company who would be willing to donate their time please contact Michaelle, contact info listed below.***
-Kitchen and bathroom floors installed.
-Drywall installed around the doors that were widened and in the bathroom area. ***If you know a drywall company or drywaller who would be willing to donate their time please contact Michaelle, contact info listed below.***

-BRING YOUR HAMMER TO HELP WITH THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS-

-Ramp rails installed on the front ramps that were built last weekend.
-And we still have a rear deck and ramps to be built in the back yard, off of the bedrooms.

There is also a need for some 15 lb. felt to repair the rear of the home where the new doors were installed.

Join us this weekend for our BIG PUSH to get this home done for Addie!

8657 17th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98106

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We will be having a welcome home party for Addie towards the end of June so watch the blog for the announcement!

Questions on the home renovations or to volunteer? Contact:
Michaelle Crovisier at 206-349-4663 or michaelle@kw.com
Dean and Cathy Miller at 360-341-1799

“Addie’s Angels” is made up of Contractors, Students, Neighbors, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parishners, St. Francis of Assisi Parishners, Skater families, Keller William’s Realtors, Girl Scout Mom’s, Employees of Cadman and their spouses, Workmates of Bob Killam, Boy Scouts, Preschool Mom’s from back when, bloggers and West Seattle Blog readers (people that have never met Addie or her family and use to live in West Seattle), Kids of family friends and even a Holy Names Nun! Add your name to the list!

This blog is managed by Carrie Rasmussen. Additions can be emailed directly to jncrasmussen@gmail.com

A Great Day of Work and Great Neighbors

It was a hot one today and there were so many of "Addie's Angels" who showed up to lend a hand. There is still much to be done so.....calling all of those friends, family, general "do-gooders", volunteers and strangers, YOU are still needed and GREATLY appreciated!

Many people stopped by to say "hi" bring brownies, cold drinks, snacks, the list goes on.

We would also like to give kudos to the fantastic neighbors and passers by who stopped to introduce themselves and buy a cup of lemonade on this hot day. You're welcoming Addie to this community is fantastic and one of our littlest volunteers is able to make a $43 donation to the Addie Killam Benevolent Fund at Washington Mutual.

Tomorrow's (Sunday, May 18, 2008) schedule is as follows-

10 am - 2pm General clean-up
Bob Killam 206- 762-8602

UPCOMING Scheduled Work Parties-

Decks/Ramps
Sat. 5/25 10 am - 5 pm
Sun. 5/26 10 am - 5 pm

Do you have some inner aggression, you'd like to work out? How about swinging a hammer at the RAMP and Deck Work Party. We need 12 volunteers, per day.

Please call Dean & Cathy Miller at 360-341-1799 to let us know what date you want to swing that hammer. Make sure you bring your favorite hammer and song.


WORK PARTY ADDRESS:
8657 17th Avenue SW Seattle, WA 98106-2309

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If you would like to volunteer some time please contact one of the work party volunteers listed below or if you prefer you can post to the blog and we will forward it to the appropriate coordinator. There is still a need for time, materials and donations.

Michaelle Crovisier 206-349-4663
michaelle@kw.com

Dean & Cathy Miller 360-341-1799
marshmillerca@earthlink.net

Paula Richards 206-935-6157
Bob Killam 206- 762-8602

Please check back often as we will update this site with new progress pictures, work party dates, needs lists and fund raising events. Many blessings and thanks again to all of "Addie's Angels"!

Addie's Peeps-WORK PARTY ANNOUNCEMENT

Hi! Happy Good Day to you all!

I am not sure if you are already on the list to help make Addie's house handicap accessible, but if you can help or if you know somebody who could or would be available - please pass the info on.

There are some mighty fine Angels at home in Seattle working very hard to help Miss Addie get her house available for her. Thank you for your love, prayers & support - We can not imagine how much more difficult this task would be without our wonderful Angel community.

Addie fans and family, WE NEED YOU!!!!!!

The Get R' DONE Committee needs the following volunteers:

-Do you have an urge to express your inner Artist??
-We need 10 Painters this weekend. Bring your spare roller, paint brush etc.

Please call the following coordinators to volunteer:
Friday, 5/16 Noon - 7 pm
Michaelle Crovisier 206-349-4663

Saturday, 5/17 9 am - 2:30 pm
Paula Richards 206-935-6157

Sunday, 5/18 10 am - 2pm General clean-up
Bob Killam 206- 762-8602

Do you have some inner aggression, you'd like to work out. How about swinging a hammer at the RAMP and Deck Work Party. We need 12 volunteers, per day.

Please call the Millers 360-341-1799 to let us know what date you want to swing that hammer. Make sure you bring your favorite hammer and song.

Decks/Ramps
Sat. 5/25 10 am - 5 pm
Sun. 5/26 10 am - 5 pm

Remember those old barn raising parties?

Me neither but we are gonna do the best to make it a good time. Lunch soup is being donated, to add to the community bonding experience. Then we'll bottle it up and send it all the way to Denver for Addie to share in the experience.

Thank you so much - love you long time - luvies, ginger & Addie

WORK PARTY ADDRESS:

8657 17th Avenue SW
Seattle, WA 98106-2309