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  • SALK Day 52: In Memorium of Jim Wolf

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    Ruth Carter

    The gift of Jim

    Jim loved to give gifts. As his wife, I was privileged to be a recipient of various gifts. I’ve listed a few of the highlights that I want to thank Jim for one more time.

    Jim Wolf (1953-2009)

    The gift of family:  When I married Jim in 1982, I gained 6 sisters and two brothers plus numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, parents-in-law and grandparents. While this seemed a bit overwhelming at times, it was truly a blessing as I came to love them all as he did. Thank you, Jim, for the gift of family.

    The gift of Steve:  After 7 years of marriage Jim and I welcomed our son, Steve, into the world and we became a family of our own. Thank you, Jim, for the gift of a son.
    The gift of humor:  Jim had a passion for boats. Big boats, little boats, motor boats, any kind of boat; he liked them all. So, when he wanted a remote-controlled boat but couldn’t justify the purchase, he bought one for my birthday and pretended that it was really for me. Thank you, Jim, for the gift of humor.

    The gift of a godly husband:  At a time when marriages so often end in divorce, we celebrated our 27th wedding anniversary on Valentine’s Day, 2009. Thank you, Jim, for the gift of a godly husband.

    The last gift that Jim gave to me wasn’t really from him, but it was the most precious gift that we shared in our lifetime. You see, when Jim’s heart stopped beating last Saturday morning, he entered immediately into the presence of the God that he loved and served. His desire was that all of you would have that same opportunity to spend eternity in glory. The best gift that we can give him is to make the choice to accept Jesus Christ as our personal Lord and Savior.

    Thank you, God, for the gift of eternal life.

    And thank you, God, for the gift of Jim.

    In memory of Jim Wolf
    June 24, 1953 (Gardner, KS) – February 21, 2009 (Phoenix, AZ)

    Sponsor A Law Kid is my endeavor to pay for my last semester of law school. Today’s sponsor is Bev Wolf.  She asked me to publish the testimony that she read at her husband’s memorial service in 2009. For more information about Sponsor A Law Kid or to see what days are still available for sponsorship, visit my Sponsor A Law Kid page.

  • SALK Day 38 – Social Media AZ

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    Ruth Carter

    This Friday, February 11th is Social Media AZ 4, the premier business focused event that helps companies learn and understand the latest techniques in digital marketing and social media.  It is the largest interactive marketing event in Arizona, featuring industry experts who will be sharing their experiences on how to do it right and what really works.  Attendees will learn about the latest developments in social media, location-based services, mobile applications and the latest data driven digital marketing techniques.  Fred Von Graf founded Social Media AZ, and is the driving force behind this premier Social Media for Business event.

    The event will take place at MADCAP Theaters in Tempe.   Doors open at 8am with a keynote at 9am, and the event will conclude by 4pm.  SMAZ 4 will include the SMAZZIES – the social media awards, with categories for Must Follow, Business That Gets It, Most Social Use of Social Media,  Trailblazer, Up and Coming, Homegrown Can of Awesome, and Innovative Use of Social on Mobile.

    SMAZ 4 has an all-star set of presenters including Jay Baer and Pam Slim.  The presenters range from Fortune 200 executives to Social Media authors and SEM architects with years of experience willing to share the challenges and rewards of implementing internal and external social media strategies.

    Additionally, every attendee will receive a free copy of “The Now Revolution” by Jay Baer and Amber Naslund.  You can meet the authors and get your book signed!

    Tickets for the event are still available.  Use promotional code SMAZ4SALK for 25% off.  A portion of the proceeds from SMAZ will go to support local non-profits.

    SMAZ is awesome and has given me 2 free tickets to give away – a $250 value!  Leave a comment telling me why you want to go to SMAZ to be entered into the random drawing.  The drawing will take place at 5pm Arizona time.

    You can also follow Social Media AZ on Twitter and Facebook.

    Update: Congrats to Kim Hazlewood on winning 2 free tickets to SMAZ!  Have a great time.

    Sponsor A Law Kid is my endeavor to pay for my last semester of law school. Today’s sponsor is Fred Von Graf.  For more information about Sponsor A Law Kid or to see what days are still available for sponsorship, visit my Sponsor A Law Kid page.

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  • SALK Day 35 – Foundation for Children with aHUS

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    Ruth Carter

    When I first announced Sponsor A Law Kid, the first person to sponsor a day was Crystal Ferreira, one of my high school classmates.  She asked me to share part of her family’s story and to promote the Foundation for Children with Atypical HUS.

    Atypical Hemolytic-uremic Syndrome (aHUS) is a syndrome where red blood cell break apart and the cell fragments create clots in the kidneys which cause severe anemia and kidney failure.   The disease usually presents with persistent flu-like symptoms, lethargy, and loss of appetite.  Blood tests show shattered red blood cells, and low platelet counts, a definite sign of aHUS.  Patients frequently have recurring problems with the disease including kidney failure, seizures, neurological problems, high blood pressure, lack of response to supportive treatment, and a return of symptoms even after kidney transplant.

    Atypical HUS is a rare complicated disease with only 300-600 cases in the United States and is most common in young children.  The syndrome is not well understood, has no standard treatment and no cure.  The best treatment is to closely monitor the disease, provide supportive treatment to control blood pressure and minimize kidney damage to kidneys though plasma and blood transfusions.

    Photo courtesy of the Ferreira Family

    Crystal’s son, Christopher, was diagnosed with aHUS in August 2009, just four days before he was supposed to start first grade.  He spent 31 days in Children’s Hospital Oakland.  He has since had at least one relapse.  The family claims to be managing decently, but they’re really doing an amazing job planning around potential relapses and making their son’s life as happy as possible.  Christopher loves being outdoors, playing soccer and baseball, riding his bike, and especially loves riding his four-wheeler.  The family recognizes that these times are valuable and limited.  Crystal said hearing his laughter is a reminder that children are resilient despite how hard these illnesses try to bring them down.

    The Foundation for Children with Atypical HUS raises monies for medical research to find better treatments of a cure, provides information and support materials to parents of children who are suffering from the disease, and works to increase public awareness by educating our medical community about the disease.   Please visit their website to make a donation to this worthy cause.  

    Sponsor A Law Kid is my endeavor to pay for my last semester of law school. Today’s sponsor is the Ferreira family. For more information about Sponsor A Law Kid or to see what days are still available for sponsorship, visit my Sponsor A Law Kid page.