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Update Below!
We’ve stepped up the the plate before and raised cash for a fellow Work at Home Mom in a financial crisis. It was positively amazing to see how freely our community gave to someone they may or may not even have known personally.
My friends, it’s time to do it again.
LaTara Ham-Ying (Vegan Family Living) is a long time active member of our WAHM Community. She is an encourager, a giver and a doer. I’ve seen her make great strides towards building a focused business. I know how hard she works and that she has been willing to invest into her business and support this community whenever she has been able.
I also know that her computer has died and she has no ability to replace it.
This is a huge challenge. When you’re doing all you can to make ends meet day to day and you lose the one thing you rely on to run your business.
As soon as I heard about the situation I knew this was
an opportunity to give back and I am hoping that you will agree.
I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that we can raise $1000 or more to purchase a new computer for LaTara. (We raised over $1300 in just a few days for another WAHM last year.) I know we can and I believe that we should!
Will you help?
I’m just asking as plainly as I can. Will you help a fellow Work at Home Mom get back on her feet and back to growing her business? If you will, I ask you to send your gift of any amount via PayPal directly to LaTara as soon as you possibly can.
LaTara’s PayPal address is latarah@gmail.com.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email me (kelly@kellymccausey.com) and I promise I will post updates on our progress here on the blog.
UPDATE: (Thursday, March 27) I just heard from LaTara’s son that they have received over $600 in gifts so far 
They are overwhelmed and blessed by the outpouring of support and the notes of encouragement. They hope to be back online at home early next week.
UPDATE: (Monday, March 31st) Another $225 came in since the last update which brings the total up to $825 donated. Thank you all so much!
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Babrara 03.25.08 at 11:24 am
We can help, just a few dollars from a lot of us and it’s done. I sent something.
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Annette 03.25.08 at 11:33 am
I adore Latara and agree that she gives back to our community 100 fold. I’m so glad we all have the opportunity to help!
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Marie 03.25.08 at 11:46 am
I’m sure as a group - we can all come up with enough to help LaTara out.
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Tishia Lee 03.25.08 at 11:54 am
I just sent what I could to LaTara! I know when we all pull together what a difference it can and WILL make!
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LaTara 03.25.08 at 12:05 pm
Kelly McCausey!!!! You are something else.
I am just beyond myself right now. I managed to get another hour on the computer at the library and when I opened my email and saw all the paypal notices, I thought something had went crazy. Then I started figuring it all out and went to twitter.
I am in shock right now but I really should not have expected any less from such a wonderful group of women. WOW!
I am at the library in tears and it so hard to conceal, so can you imagine the looks I am getting. I just can’t believe the so much is being poured into me.
The emails I have received, the prays, the well wishes, and the money…all of it is just beyond me and I can do nothing thank and praise God for it all. Truly He is good and where He leads He will definitely provide.
Ladies you are all so wonderful!!!
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Xarah 03.25.08 at 12:14 pm
I wish I could send more but I guess each sand corn helps.
Treece 03.25.08 at 12:28 pm
Latara, we are blessed to have you in this amazing circle of women. Kelly - you’re the best! Thanks for letting us know how we could help.
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Tammy Munson 03.25.08 at 12:28 pm
Just send off my donation! Come on everyone, let’s pay it forward ladies!!
Judi 03.25.08 at 12:33 pm
LaTara is a wonderful person and does so much. I couldn’t send much, but every little bit helps if we all pitch in. What a great thing to see the community of WAHMs pull together to help out each other!
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Kelby 03.25.08 at 12:36 pm
Broke this week… but I will definitely send cash on the 1st. I hope that isn’t too late…
Shannon Smith 03.25.08 at 12:47 pm
Glad I got paid today.
Sending prayers and thoughts your way LaTara. Hope it works out quickly. We miss you!
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Kristine 03.25.08 at 1:02 pm
Oh no! We can’t have LaTara without a computer, we’d miss her too much
I’m off to send a contribution right now. Thank you Kelly for organizing this!
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chele 03.25.08 at 1:02 pm
A day without LaTara is not complete. I hope my contribution puts her over the top so she can hurry back!
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Wendy 03.25.08 at 1:35 pm
I would feel so lost without my computer, poor LaTara. I’m more than happy to help you out
I hope all of our contributions will get her that new computer quickly!
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Erika Geiss 03.25.08 at 1:54 pm
Kelly, this is so wonderful indeed! Tammy skyped me and let me know and I just sent a donation and posted about it at my blog with a link back here, since you’re the originator of the idea and the story. Hopefully, we can make this viral and raise enough funds to help LaTara out. Much love goes out to LaTara as well!
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Angela 03.25.08 at 2:09 pm
Latara is awesome. She just last week helped me out with a product launch and now I’m glad I can help her back! I couldn’t imagine being without my computer, especially when it is a source of income like it is for Latara.
Angela
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Robin Lemon 03.25.08 at 2:18 pm
I freak if my internet goes down, I would be devastated if I could not conduct my business from home. I am sending something in now.
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Christina Lemmey 03.25.08 at 2:32 pm
Thanks for organizing this, Kelly! LaTara, hurry back!
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Sharon 03.25.08 at 2:57 pm
I second that - Latara hurry back! You’re missed
I know you are at the library but I like knowing that I can get a hold of you throughout the day on Twitter!
We have a great community here. Thanks for rallying us together Kelly!
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Glessie 03.25.08 at 3:24 pm
Sorry to hear of this but God is able. I do not have mich to contribute but it is coming from the heart.
Wish you all the best.
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Glessie 03.25.08 at 3:25 pm
It should read much insted of the typo mich.
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Loretta 03.25.08 at 3:38 pm
I was wondering where she had been on Twitter! I can’t contribute a huge amount, but every little bit helps.
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SuperWAHM 03.25.08 at 4:11 pm
What a wonderful idea! I couldn’t imagine being without my computer especially with a homebased business. Sending a contribution her way :).
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Vera Raposo 03.25.08 at 4:19 pm
You’re a great person Kelly for organizing this, my funds are on the way.
LaTara, I hope by tomorrow you’ll be purchasing your new computer.
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Aurelia 03.25.08 at 9:13 pm
I was more than happy to contribute
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Diana Walker 03.26.08 at 12:43 am
Oh, Kelly - what an awesome gift to give to our wonderful friend LaTara - This is absolutely amazing, and I’m so happy to help. I’m not at home (I’m on a mini-vacation) — so I’ll be PayPal-ing money to LaTara on Thursday. Love and blessings to all.
Diana
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Kim 03.26.08 at 9:21 am
We moms must stick together. I was happy to contribute.
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Tanya 03.26.08 at 5:38 pm
I’ll be sending some too - wish it could be more, but totally know it’s for a great cause!
Can’t wait to see you back online LaTara!
Nell Taliercio 03.26.08 at 6:13 pm
I just (yesterday) had to replace my laptop so I’m literally tapped with my funds right now, but I’ll post about this on my forum.
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Vera Raposo 03.26.08 at 7:49 pm
Great Idea Nell, I’m going to post on my blog now too. I sent my donation, hopefully she can get back online real soon!
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Alyssa 03.26.08 at 9:49 pm
Sent donation yesterday, checking back today to see what the status was….
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Regina Baker 03.26.08 at 11:31 pm
I saw the message yesterday and immediately sent Latara a love offering. I’m thanking God for the increase for Latara as well as for each and every person who saw this need and met it. Thanks Kelly!
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Sarah Zeldman 03.27.08 at 8:14 am
I gave what I could…
So how are doing? Did we make enough?
Loretta 03.27.08 at 9:51 am
LaTara’s computer, Nell’s laptop… I hope this computer death thing isn’t contagious! LOL
I hope we’re close to the right amount for a computer!
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Cynthia Overfield 03.27.08 at 2:30 pm
LaTara, I will help you out! I just signed up this week for your Vegan eCourse and have made a post on one of your social networking sites. You are an encouragement for me and my family to change our eating habits. Cyber Space needs you!
Cindi
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Adriana Copaceanu 03.27.08 at 3:57 pm
Sent a small donation. Blessings to you and your family LaTara.
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Mara B. 03.28.08 at 3:50 pm
I just got over to the blog, and sent what I could. I’d love to hear an update!
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Allison 03.31.08 at 8:49 pm
Sorry I was so late LaTara ($$$ was a little funny last week) but I see you’re well on your way to meeting your goal (Woo-Hoo!). Hope I made a difference.
Allison