Foto/Fiber 2012 has now concluded and I am happy to report that our goal of $ 7,000. US has been met and surpassed! I understand the total tally will be over $ 7,700. raised in just two days ( in fact incredulously just over ten hours - 10 to 3 the first day and a little over that limit the second day ). Fiberart for a Cause has now donated in total, more than $220,000. to the American Cancer Society. What an amazing feat, thanks to the generosity of a fantastic team of artists, but moreso a credit to our founder and tireless leader, Virginia Spiegel.
Virginia Spiegel - photo credit - Nancy j. Spiegel Rosman
Behind that smiling face and creative hands lies an organizer extraordinaire. I have long admired Virginia for her self discipline in the studio, her professionalism,
her dedication to the arts and her encouragement and support to her peers.
However, my respect for her has increased a hundred fold after working with her on the Foto/Fiber 2012 campaign. I saw first hand just how much this generous lady gives of herself to the Fiberart For a Cause campaigns. She is mega organized, relentless in pursuing advertising and exposure for the cause, draws on her network of highly talented and generous artists and spends hours setting up interviews, " rallying the troops", and double checking details to ensure that everything is in place for the big day. She treats everyone with respect and fairness and sets an example for us all to look up to.
Congratulations Virginia on another highly successful campaign and thank you for inviting me to participate in Foto/Fiber 2012. It has been a privilege and a pleasure to work with you and your incredible team!
Leonie, I'm blushing! Thank you for your kind words. Team Fiberart For A Cause did splendid job this year, as always, and I thank YOU for being part of that successful effort.
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