About the Founder:
Her name is Tabitha DeGruy, who for the first three years of her life was spent living in Children's Hospital (in New Orleans, La) due to birth abnormalities. She was born without a right arm and at 9 months old her right leg had to be amputated. Tabitha’s left arm is half the length of a normal length arm, but none of this has ever STOPPED her. Tabitha’s family raised her just as any other kid in her family. Tabitha says “The labels cripple or handicapped were never used to describe me..EVER!”
Tabitha started her mission October 1, 1992 when it was first called (The Second Wind Club). They re-organized on October 1, 2007 when she sat down with my family and came to the conclusion that she would no longer allow the lack of compassion of others to stop her from doing what she was destined to do. After a few hours Tabitha had a new name for their mission and a stronger game plan. Tabitha says “My life has been a truly blessed one and it's only fitting that I share my blessings with others. This mission is about ONE family doing God's work. It's about what God has placed before us. We accept what is and what will be, because we know He will be with us every step of the way. With my family and great friends by my side we have built this into something truly beautiful and we hope you will soon join us in this effort.”
What Does Afiveoh4uplifting Do?
Afiveoh4uplifting Lovingly creates goody bags, cards and "Uplifting Mail" for Children in Hospitals, Children and Adults battling (ANY) illness or disability, Children and Women living in homeless shelters. They Uplift (anyone) in Need! Afiveoh4uplifting also uplifts children, men and women battling cancer through programs such as "Make A Child Smile", "Spirit Jump", "Send Love Today", and "Chemo Angels and now Friends Like Us with greeting cards.
What’s Behind the Name?
Afiveoh4uplifting was named because Tabitha & her family are originally from New Orleans, Louisiana and she wanted to keep her home close to herself as she is a hurricane Katrina survivor. FiveOh4 (a play on spelling) is the area code for New Orleans. Tabitha said “Since we are aiming to uplift others that's how the name came to be”
Why an Everyday Hero?
Tabitha goes far, beyond and above the call to serve those in need. She has a golden heart filled with God’s love, compassion and beauty! Her generosity is amazing! Tabitha DeGruy and Afiveoh4uplifting to us is an “Everyday Hero” for all she is doing to help and make a difference in the lives of others. You will be blessed to know her :)
We highly recommend this organization. If you’re able to help with postage stamps, oriental trading gift cards or even with the support of a donation, please contact them.
Donations Of Postage Stamps Or Oriental Trading Gift Cards Are ALWAYS Needed and Deeply Appreciated! Friends Like Us donates postage stamps to help…join us in helping :)
If you would like more information or to help in any way, please visit these resources below.
Check out this video called “Woman Uplifts Spirits with Mail” about Tabitha DeGruy http://www.ksat.com/video/23006571/index.html
Afiveoh4uplifting Contact information:
Afiveoh4uplifting - PMB 1155
13909 Nacogdoches Rd. #105
San Antonio, TX 78217
Twitter: http://twitter.com/Fiveoh4upliftin
Web: http://afiveoh4uplifting.org
Email: afiveoh4uplifting@gmail.com
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