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31 Reasons

WHY will you support ending Breast Cancer? Raffle Video youtube.com/shorts/VXeFoTzBACg?si=sP_rBBAs88ZU-KCz

My Story video

https://youtube.com/shorts/uXqRdxBsEhY?feature=share

31 Reasons - Let's do this!!!!

This will be the biggest RAFFLE we have done. I am celebrating my 31st year of surviving Breast Cancer. What a gift those years have been to me. Seeing our daughters grow to be mothers themselves. Having a successful and meaningful career. Travelling to parts of the world I had never imagined seeing. And making a dent in the fight for finding a cure for Breast Cancer. Ultimately had Susan G Komen not existed, I may not have survived. SO celebrate with me. BUY raffle tickets.

I am in the process of finishing some of the items. BUT check this out! 5 items in ONE raffle! A stunning bringt and happy quilt, 2 GREAT bottle of Cabernet Sauvingnon from Carol's Vineyard bottled by J.Lohr to remember his wife Carol Lohr plus 3 fun table runners.

That mean when you buy a ticket you could win one of these - OR if you buy 3 or more you could win all of these items! The holidays are on the way you can gift these or just enjoy. Either way you win and we all win when we support Komen.

CHECK IT OUT BELOW!

TICKETS $20 for 1, $100 for 6, $200 for 13

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Celebrating surivival

Its off to the professional and awesome quilter - then winging its way back to me to bind and label.

Named for the 31 years I have survived Breast Cancer!

It's hard to forget the day I was told I had Breast Cancer. I spent 14 years pretending I hadn't heard those words. But by participating in Komen walks I have truly recognized I survived. I turned that realization into action and have raise over $150,000 for Breast Cancer research and patient support. That's what I call bold and bright and ALIVE, just like this quilt.

This quilt to me flies in the face of that diagnosis and takes back the light.

"31 Reasons"

I LOVE this designer. Its the perfect choice for a quilt celebrating survival. You can't be timid when you fight a disease like this. You need to be loud and proud and determined. THIS defines this quilt. Measures 62 x 86.

Carol's Vineyard Cabernet 2023

Carol Lohr was the wife of Jerry Lohr. They came across a vineyard in Saint Helena and Carol fell in love. So they bought it! After Carol passed from Breast Cancer J. Lohr begain bottling this fine Cabernet in her honor. They donate a portion of the proceeds to efforts to end this disease and support survivors. After I met Jerry, of course I had to get the message out and share his story.

AND this wine is truly lovely.

St. Helena vineyard bottled by J. Lohr

This item will be delivered in a special tote and shipping will be covered. "Fragrant black cherry and cassis layer neatly with hazelnut and patisserie aromas form French oak barrel aging. Dark berry flavors saturate the palate, interwined with the fine grain tannins and spice notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and cocoa" 91 points Wine Spectator * 98 points '26 CAL STATE FAIR Wine competition

HO HO - Celebrate ending Breast Cancer!!!

TABLE RUNNER #1

Be ready to have a magical Holiday with this table runner. Four stars shine from their jolly background. Santa is coming with gifts! Will ending Breast Cancer be one of them? Maybe it will with your help! Buy your tickets for a chance to win this table runner.

The backing is the same fabric as the stars and it the binding setting the entire design off beautifully. (If I do say so myself!)

Looking for a housewarming or special thank you? Perhaps you will be a guest somewhere for the holidays? It and you will be remembered - especially when you tell them you helped to end Breast Cancer.

MOrris FABRIC Table Runner

TABLE RUNNER #2

William Morris Fabrics feature vintage designs and have been loved by designers for over a century! These fabrices have been lovingly crafted since 1861. Morris and Co pulls from deep in the archives pulling original drawings and previously unseen pigments to awaken these classic patterns.

Cathy pulled these from her secret stash and machine quilted this from start to finish. It has a warm a homey feeling that will be right at home on your table.

Be BOLD! Let's end Cancer

TABLE RUNNER #3

This table runner features Kaffe Fassett bold prints. Dress your table with this fun, vibriant, colorful runner. Make your table (and your guests) happy!!!! This is like a baby "31 Reason quilt! It will be professionally quilted by the same genius who is long arm quilting that quilt. Georgia Stull.

I dare you to not smile when you see this beauty!

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TICKETS $20 for 1. $100 for 6. $200 for 13.

Zelle cyoungling@realmaringal.com VENMO @Cathy-Youngling (5899) Paypal @cyoungling

Previous Quilt winners

"From Many One"

for ACLU & Women's League of Voters

CONGRATULATIONS KATIE SMELT!

Join us! Make a donation and

secure a raffle ticket for this one-of-a-kind quilt:

$20 → 1 ticket

$100 → 6 tickets

$200 → 13 tickets

PayPal: @cyoungling

Venmo: @Cathy-Youngling (5899)

Zelle: cyoungling@realmaringal.com

Welcome, keeper

Bettie Collis

Who taught me never to give up!

This quilt will benefit the ACLU and Women's League of Voters. We all need to do what we can to support our Democracy and safeguard our freedoms. Read below for some of my thoughts on the importance of these times and how this quilt can help.

There are symbols of America featured on this quilt. One of them is the American flag.

The story goes that Betsy Ross, a Philadelphia upholsterer, received a visit from George Washington, Robert Morris, and George Ross in 1776. They asked her to design a flag to represent the newly formed country. Betsy suggested five-pointed stars, noting that six-pointed stars would be harder to sew. Together they envisioned a flag featuring stars and stripes. Thirteen stars were placed in a circle on a blue background — the circle symbolizing equality among the original colonies. The 13 red and white stripes represented the colonies that had declared independence from Great Britain. According to the story, the flag first flew in 1776.

Over time, however, the story of the first flag has been questioned. There is no documentary proof, and some consider it more legend than history.

I remember as a little girl proudly standing with my hand over my heart, reciting the words of the Pledge of Allegiance. There were times in my life when I did so with tears in my eyes. I have always meant every word of that pledge, especially its final words: "with liberty and justice for all." They seemed a perfect echo of the opening of the Declaration of Independence: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."

These times may have some people thinking that the idea of America is itself a legend — one they are ready to consign to the dustbin of history. We have never, in all our history, reached the moment when the promise of America has been fully realized. But we have never stopped reaching for that ideal. And I hope you will be among those who never do.

Buying a raffle ticket gives you the chance to win a lovely quilt — one you can cherish as a symbol of America's promise at 250 years. But even if you don't win, you'll know you are someone who still believes in our founding ideals. The proceeds will benefit the League of Women Voters, working to protect voting rights, and the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union), which is on the front lines of defending the individual rights and freedoms guaranteed by our Constitution.

The Care of a Quilt - Keeping the seams of our Democracy Strong

A quilt combines different textures, colors, and shapes into something entirely unique. No two quilts are exactly alike. When a maker dreams up a new creation, they join all these elements— often with great skill. But perhaps they looked up for just an instant, and a seam ended up a little too scant, barely securing the two pieces in its grasp.

Those slight imperfections become evident with time. Seams may begin to fray, or perhaps a fabric was weak to start and grows threadbare. Two hundred and fifty years ago, quilts in America were mostly made with homespun fabrics. In one-room homes, cloth was spun to be strong and served important purposes. Some of that fabric clothed soldiers in war, and when the war ended, those uniforms no longer served their original purpose — but quilts continued to warm their keepers for many years after they were made.

As a keeper of a quilt, there is a responsibility to notice where flaws develop and to conceive a plan to return strength where there is weakness. Add fabric where it has worn bare. A keeper can ammend the quilt to prolong its life and function.

We as a democracy were formed when our makers conceived a vision of a country that was strong and united. Over our 250 years, in the keeping of our Union, there have been times when we were frayed dangerously close to the edge of destruction. But the keepers stepped forward — and we amended the Constitution, making us all stronger in the process.

Today we are at a pivotal point. At 250 years, there are forces that seem to want our Union divided. There are other forces intent on reinforcing our seams of unity and protecting this democracy of ours.

I hope you will be a keeper who does everything you can to strengthen our country. I hope you will reach for those pieces that seem to be pulling away and gather them back, rejoined. Among the many organizations doing this hard work, the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) and the LWV (League of Women Voters) are acting as thread and needle — helping us strengthen democracy at a crucial time.

As I sew this quilt, my mind often wanders to my relatives 250 years ago. I picture those who fought for this country, and those who supported the effort in every way they could. They were spinning dreams into things of beauty and strength. Those makers believed that what they created would be cared for.

I hope we are all worthy of their trust.

Join us! Make a donation and secure a raffle ticket for this one-of-a-kind quilt:

$20 → 1 ticket

$100 → 6 tickets

$200 → 13 tickets

And until we reach $500 in total donations, every gift will be matched — doubling your tickets!

PayPal: @cyoungling

Venmo: @Cathy-Youngling (5899)

Zelle: cyoungling@realmaringal.com

Welcome, keeper.

Congrats Judi!!

Thank you to all who boughts tickets for this quilt. We raised $590 for Democracy Defenders Fund!

Now more than ever those who stand up to protect our Democracy are the heroes of our time.

Count yourselves among them

FOR THE LOVE OF LIBERTY

Democracy Defenders brings together a star team dedicated to stopping the assault on democracy and restoring American Democracy. Autocracy forms when the Rule of Law disappears. It is the mission of this team of past judges and US attorneys to stand on the brink and defending our Constitution and the Rule of Law.

Your ticket purchases will be donated directly to this important organization. Read more about them at www.DemocracyDefenders.org

Tickets for this large lap sized quilt (or twin topper 72 x 56 ) are $20 each. $100-5 or $200 for 11. You can purchase these throught Venmo @Cathy-Youngling (5899), Paypal @cyoungling , Zelle cyoungling@realmaringal.com or send a check to Cathy Youngling , 302 Durant Way, Mill Valley CA 94941.

THE BIG SPIN will happen on my birthday. 4/30. So many things we can celebrate together.

Unity gives this quilt strength. Together we are stronger. Join us to stand up for our Liberty in 2026!

Finding HOME - For HOMEWARD BOUND

Part of Marin Realtors successful fundraiser in 2025!

FINDING HOME

Over 50 bidders - one luck winner. Congratulations Sarah!

This stunning quilt contains over 240 different fabrics creating a neighborhood. Just like our own neighborhood has people from different backgrounds we can, when we come together create something beautiful.

All ticket purchases go directly Homeward Bound of Marin who provide hope and home to nearly 1000 people a year. This fundraising effort is spearhead by the Realtors of Marin, who understand the importance of home.

RECENT RAFFLE - CONGRATULATIONS JUDY!

GARDEN OF HOPE for SusaN G KOMEN!

30 years ago I got the diagnosis of Breast Cancer. It took me 14 years to really do something powerful about it. I started raising funds for Susan G Komen. Since then I have raised nearly $150,000. I am at it again! Introducing Garden of Hope. All proceeds from this raffle will benefit SF Komen and support people facing a disease that almost took my life. I am asking you to consider buying a raffle tickets. Bright and full of life, this quilt is perfect for a special someone or YOU!

(You can also join our team Are WE There Yet to walk at the SF Zoo.

Oct. 6 - all are welcome!!)

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