A Message from Brenda:



A JEWEL IN OUR CROWN
By Brenda Tolbert, Development Officer – Compassionate Touch

It’s known that good volunteer board members understand the organization’s goals. They are curious, committed, flexible, and passionate. Dedicated board members work in all capacities – as builders, educators, advocates, and fundraisers—to move the mission forward. The future for Compassionate Touch is indeed bright.

One who exemplifes that role is Terry Aven of the Compassionate Touch Advisory Board.

Terry, a Lifeline pastoral care volunteer for over two decades, has for two consecutive years hosted jewelry sales to benefit Compassionate Touch. Terry coordinates the one day event with “Gem Starr,” a jewelry company run by three sisters who design silver and gemstone jewelry which is made in Bali and Thailand. The Gem Starr organization conducts sales exclusively as fundraisers for non-profit organizations. Their items run from $20-$100+ with 35% of sales going to the sponsoring non-profit.

This year’s event was held on October 15 and netted $1,700.00 for Compassionate Touch.

Terry Aven is just one of the jewels in the Compassionate Touch Advisory Board crown. Hosting the annual jewelry sale benefit is just one of the creative ways the CT advisory board members express their passion, commitment and advocacy for Lifeline and Compassionate Touch.