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glassybaby + The Humane Society

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10% from the sale of each ‘purr’ and ‘wet dog’ will be
donated to the Humane Society of the United States

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It’s no secret that we love dogs at glassybaby.  At our Madrona studio and hotshop, every day is ‘bring your dog to work day’.  This workplace perk means that we share daily in the love and affection from a motley crew…some with pedigrees, but more from rescue shelters.  Recently, the cat lovers amongst us let out a collective sigh when one of our newest color glassybaby was christened, ‘purr’.

glassybaby has partnered with the Humane Society of the United States since 2010, and donated over $18,000 to support the efforts of the world’s largest animal protection organization.  10% from the sale of ‘purr’ and ‘wet dog’ will be used to support the Humane Society’s Emergency Services Program that rescues dogs and other animals from disasters or abusive situations, like puppy mills.

Unconditional love, entertainment, friendship, devotion, drool, fur and occasionally a bird or mouse; it is nearly impossible to describe all the gifts that our canine and feline pets bring to our lives.  Now you can select a ‘purr’ or ‘wet dog’ glassybaby and, until June 30th, you can include a personalized gift card to celebrate or pay tribute to a beloved pet.

glassybaby + Seattle Cancer Care Alliance

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10% from the sale of each ‘goodness’ will be donated
to Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.

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glassybaby is pleased to announce a new glassybaby color that gives back to Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA).  The vision behind SCCA, founded in 2001, was to turn cancer patients into cancer survivors by bringing together the research and treatment of doctors and scientists from three renowned institutions: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, UW Medicine and Seattle Children’s. 

You might say we are tickled pink about the choice of color and its new moniker:  a beautiful, light pink named ‘goodness’.  My friends and family will readily attest to my love of all things pink.  I think it started with the fluffy clouds of cotton candy, riding high atop a white paper cone that were a rare and treasured treat of childhood.  Many years later, pink is my go-to color for clothing, lipstick, running shoes, stationery and even ice cream.  When I’m literally “in the pink”, I’m feeling uplifted and ready to take on the world.  Join me in supporting a great color for a great cause.  To purchase ‘goodness’, click here.

- Mary

gifts from the heart

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The Valentine Delivery Squad and Michelle Chattin, glassybaby Director of Partnerships and Ridge Lanning, glassybaby Madrona sales.

happy valentine’s day

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Imagine our delight when two adorable kindergartners from St. Therese Catholic Academy stopped by our Madrona store with a hand-made Valentine!  In fact, the entire neighborhood is decked-out in these made-with-love gifts.  Each time I see one hanging in a store window, I can’t help but smile.

We did some gift giving of our own recently.  Thanks to a generous glassybaby community and an amazing December, we presented some of the largest giving checks in our history.  Northwest Harvest was the recipient of a check in the amount of $14,537!  We were overwhelmed with gratitude when we learned that this money will provide 66,000 meals!  Those meals were made possible through the amazing work of Northwest Harvest and your generosity.  Two gifts from the heart, for sure!

Left to right: Michelle Chattin, glassybaby Director of Partnerships; Deborah Squires, NW Harvest Director of Community Engagement; Mary Batterson, glassybaby Giving Manager; and Emily Burkland, glassybaby Customer Service.

XO,

Mary

a December to remember

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thank you to our incredible glassybaby community

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At glassybaby, we love the idea of a new year filled with possibilities and fresh opportunities to further our mission of giving.  Each month, we write checks to our giving partners based on the previous month’s sales.   Thanks to our incredible glassybaby community, it was a December to remember.

Our December sales allowed us to write some amazing checks to our giving partners last week.  In total, we gave away $146,643.28!  Of course, none of that would have happened without you.  If you purchased a glassybaby in December, you helped make these checks possible.  We are so grateful to you for your support.

We’ll be featuring stories about our giving partners in the coming months, highlighting how and where they use the money we give them.  Please join us in our efforts to raise and donate “one million more”.  We can’t think of a better way to start the New Year.

Mary

remembering company charlie

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A few months ago, a woman came into the Bellevue store to purchase a couple of drinkers.  When I noticed that she was only looking at the charlie drinker, I told her it was one of my favorites, and also the first drinker I had ever purchased.  She told me that she loves its name, “charlie,” and keeps returning to the store to buy more.  She explained that her brother, who had served in “Company Charlie,”  had recently been killed in the line of duty in Iraq.  To her brother’s family and friends, this drinker now serves as something so much more than a glass.  It is a commemorative piece that they all own.  She also loves that 10%  from the sale of each drinker is donated to the Seattle Division of V.A. Puget Sound to support veterans who are battling cancer.  This Fourth of July, we imagine that you will be raising your charlie drinkers in remembrance.  At glassybaby, we gratefully acknowledge the cost of our freedom as we join you, your friends, and family, and celebrate your brother and those who have bravely served our country.

glassybaby and Sounders Women team up to “kick” cancer!

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Tonight, May 31st, the Seattle Sounders Women host their first home game of the 2012 season against the Colorado Rush.  The game will be played at the Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, Washington, with kick-off slated for 7:00pm.  In addition to cheering on our hometown favorite, just before kick-off, glassybaby will participate in a special ceremony to mark the beginning of a new partnership between glassybaby, Seattle Sounders Women and the Cancer Patient Assistance Fund at Swedish Cancer Institute.

During the ceremony, each Sounders team member will give a ‘grass’ glassybaby to some very special fans that have been affected by cancer.   Many of the recipients are affiliated with a Washington-based non-profit called “Brandon’s Goal Foundation”.   Named in honor of Brandon Brauns, a four-year old who loved soccer and battled brain cancer, the foundation supports research for childhood cancer, patient services and family support.

The ‘grass’ glassybaby that will be given away at tonight’s ceremony is a brilliant shade of lime green–the color of new, spring grass.  It bears a striking similarity to one of the Sounders team colors, “rave green”.  As part of the new partnership, glassybaby will donate 10% of revenue from the sale of each  ‘grass’ glassybaby to the Cancer Patient Assistance Fund at Swedish Medical Center.  This fund provides non-medical financial assistance to help those in need.   This crucial program offers relief for rent, transportation, childcare, insurance, utility bills and other essentials that patients need to ensure that they are not forced to forego life-saving cancer treatment.

Sounders Women Head Coach Michelle French

As a Seattle-leader in diagnosis, treatment and recovery, many people facing a cancer diagnosis seek treatment at Swedish Medical Center.   Michelle “Frenchie” French, who was named head coach of the Seattle Sounders Women this past January, was treated at Swedish for non-Hodgkins lymphoma in 2008.   The tenacity and enthusiasm that were hallmarks of her soccer playing style, also served her well during her chemotherapy and radiation treatments; Michelle is currently in remission.

Michelle is a northwest soccer legend who hails from Kent, Washington.  She attended John F. Kennedy High School where she was a standout player, twice named a Parade High School All-American.  She spent her college career at the University of Portland where she was named an NSCAA All American and played at two NCAA Final Four tournaments.  She also played for the US U-21 National Team and World Cup Residency Camp.  In 2000, Michelle won a silver medal at the Olympic games in Sydney.  She has coached at the youth, high school and collegiate levels and spent more than four seasons as a player with the Seattle Sounders Women team before being named head coach.

Michelle recently commented on the team’s plan to help “kick” cancer!

“We have the opportunity to use the platform created through the success of our team to not only raise awareness, but also garner unconditional love and hope for Sounders Women supporters. What an incredible connection we will be able to create between our team and fans as we celebrate and join the fight to “kick” cancer!”

 

The Seattle Sounders Women is part of the W-League and was founded in 2001.  In addition to the talents of Michelle French, the team has an amazing roster that features five players with National Team Experience including defender Stephanie Cox, forwards Sydney Leroux and Alex Morgan, midfielder Megan Rapinoe and goalkeeper Hope Solo.

Single tickets are still available for tonight’s game.  Come out and support the new partnership of glassybaby, Seattle Sounders Women and the Cancer Patient Assistance Fund of Swedish Medical Center.  Besides watching world-class women’s soccer, you’ll be helping to “kick” cancer!  glassybaby will be available to purchase at the game.  Please stop by and say hello to our glassybaby team!  Not attending the game?  You can always purchase the ‘grass’ glassybaby online at glassybaby.com.