Crisp air and beautiful colours make this the best season.
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Angel Hair for Kids
The degree of separation between you and the person you know with cancer is certainly less than six degrees. It seems like everyone I know know someone who has cancer. It doesn't discriminate any race or age. Each year approximately 889 children and youth under the age of fifteen are diagnosed with cancer in Canada (Public Health Agency of Canada). Some will lose hair during the course of treatment.
For the last couple of years, I've been growing my hair with the intention of donating it. It wasn't easy - the daily washing and drying - it takes a lot of time. But it was a small task (sacrifice) compared to people undergoing daily treatments for cancer.
I decided to send it to Angel Hair for Kids which is part of A Child's Voice Foundation. They provide quality wigs and hair replacements to financially disadvantaged children. The program seems really good.
What attracted me to this organization is the special treatment each kid gets. The children should be referred by their doctors or social worker. When approved they get an appointment at a salon which is pre selected by the foundation. The salon then walk the child and their family through the process of selecting a wig, they are then fitted and styled specially for that child - making it their very own.
The cost for making a wig is around $800 to $1,000. If you want to donate, visit their website: http://www.acvf.ca
For the last couple of years, I've been growing my hair with the intention of donating it. It wasn't easy - the daily washing and drying - it takes a lot of time. But it was a small task (sacrifice) compared to people undergoing daily treatments for cancer.
I decided to send it to Angel Hair for Kids which is part of A Child's Voice Foundation. They provide quality wigs and hair replacements to financially disadvantaged children. The program seems really good.
What attracted me to this organization is the special treatment each kid gets. The children should be referred by their doctors or social worker. When approved they get an appointment at a salon which is pre selected by the foundation. The salon then walk the child and their family through the process of selecting a wig, they are then fitted and styled specially for that child - making it their very own.
The cost for making a wig is around $800 to $1,000. If you want to donate, visit their website: http://www.acvf.ca
I donated 12 inches. |
Labels:
Angel Hair for Kids,
cancer,
Cheryll diego,
donation,
wig
Sunday, August 26, 2012
The Outdoors
Labels:
Algonquin Park,
Blue Mountain,
camping,
Family Outing,
Hiking,
Jump,
lake,
Ontario,
Summer
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Dream House
This house is over thirty years in the making. My parents hold off building the house of their dreams to prioritize sending all four of us to the best schools they can afford, trips to broaden our horizons and providing us things and experiences that will equip us to have better futures.
This house is a product of hard work and a lot of sacrifices throughout the years. Hats off to my parents for not giving up on their dream house!
Friday, July 20, 2012
Play Me, I'm Yours
There's an interesting art installation in Toronto right now - Play Me I'm Yours. 41 pianos from different artists were put all around Toronto (including the ferry that goes to the island I heard) and you can play it!
I found two in a week. One at the Distillery, another at Queen and Spadina.
If you see one, do share
I found two in a week. One at the Distillery, another at Queen and Spadina.
If you see one, do share
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Wiggly No More
What is it with 6 - 7 year old kids and their teeth! Having a wiggly tooth and the anticipation of it coming off anytime excites them, well, at least my 6-year old niece.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Under Water
This is way better than the disposable ones.
Alvin diving into the abyss |
Coral Garden - the sun rays seep through the water kissing the corals. |
These blue lips protect pearls. |
Sun rays beautifully reflected under water. |
Everyone in the water. |
After a long day of swimming it's really nice to stand up, walk and rest. |
Labels:
beach,
Cheryll diego,
Coron Philippines,
dive,
diving,
snorkling,
swimming
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
The Curious One
Hmmm... I wonder
Well, there's really no way to know, but to
And just like the others I've tested
This is just okay.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Winter at Lake Simcoe
Frozen waves |
I call this the lonely willow tree. |
Black and White version of the lonely willow tree. |
The sticks mark the play/picnic area leading to the lake. With the lake frozen and the ground covered in snow, it's hard to tell where the water starts and the land area ends. |
Cross Country skiers. You can enjoy winter without the extreme sports like snow boarding or (hill) skiing. Cross country skiing and snow shoeing can be just as fun. |
The sun sets on Lake Simcoe |
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Trading In
Since I started owning an SLR (some ten years or so ago), I try to use it at all my outings, even if it means hauling an extra bag weighing about 10 pounds of equipment - camera body, lenses, batteries and at times, tripod! I for some reason dread using dinky cameras - the point and shoots. But lately, I've been using a camera even smaller than my dinky camera - my iPhone 4s! And I hate to admit it, I've been using it more often than my DSLR and I am lovin' it! It's handy, fits my pocket, takes descent photo, have free photo editing applications and multi-purpose!
My friend, Bernadette from down under visited us and we're grateful she got to experience Canadian Winter!
Snow shoeing photo, edit on iPhone - crop and add a filter using Instagram.
It was great that there was a significant snowfall, 24 hours before we got there!
And of course, in town (Toronto), we did some skating at Nathan Philip Square.
I think the photos are good. It's actually better than my dinky camera. I'd trade in my dinky cam with the iPhone. But I am keeping my DSLR.
My friend, Bernadette from down under visited us and we're grateful she got to experience Canadian Winter!
Snow Shoeing with Alvin in Collingwood. While waiting for our snow mobile tour, the operators took us to a snow shoeing tour. |
Berns enjoying the walk on fresh, fluffy snow. |
It was winter wonderland. Border and feathering on the side using Instagram. |
Can you feel the cold? |
Snow shoe trail |
And of course, in town (Toronto), we did some skating at Nathan Philip Square.
Photo cropped and horizon adjusted on Photoshop Express. |
One nice feature of the iPhone camera is the HDR function. This is taken with HDR function on. This photo is as taken, no enhancement made in the post. |
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