For random drawing for all members who contribute to the "Pay it forward - a Christmas gift". http://forums.silverstackers.com/topic-34478-pay-it-forward-a-christmas-gift.html I will get the names from all who contributed from Maggie. Will announce the winners (there will be as many winners as there are prizes) after Christmas. The Prizes on offer are: 1) 1oz PCGS 69 2010 Panda - shipping paid - donated by hem9 2) Jade "Laughing Buddha" amulet. The bezel is 18ct gold - donated by Aurora et Luna 3) 2002 1/2 oz square Kook - donated by silvertongue 4) NZ Mint Pearl Dragon (sold out at the mint) - donated by Maggie
After seeing that dragon pearl coin and packaging I realised once again that NZ mint really do leave the Perth Mint for dead.
Got to give SS members a pat on the back, this is a totally awesome thing going on here. Anything we can do to put a smile on Kaz and Em's face at the moment would help them heaps. Big thumbs up to all that have contributed. Beautiful prizes, very generous. All you people with T-Rex arms that can't normally reach your pockets,stretch them a little its for a very worthy cause and it is the giving season.
I would like to share the latest on Ems condition for everyone who has given so kindly. Words are inadequate for how I feel. I know your thoughts will be with Em and Kaz as Christmas comes and goes and Em has so much work ahead of her. As of today The tentative diagnosis is avascular necrosing disease. If this is true Ems life will be radically changed and for her not for the better. If it is this then I expect she is going to take the news very hard. Essentially it is "death of the bone", and is a potential side effect of radiation. What happens is that the joints die, this means a lifetime of pain, arthritis and loss of movement. Devastating for a girl who is very active does mountain bike riding and is sporty. All our support is appreciated. Thank you Maggie