Thursday Night!

Wow! Thank you all for an amazing event. You all helped raise $13,803.59 for Beto's treatment. That is amazing! I am sad I was unable to attend the event, but I heard that it was a beautiful night for a beautiful life. It was touching for Beto to be able to see everyone and feel the love and support behind him. Thank you for all your hard work, donations, and purchases. You are all amazing. I will post pictures from the event as I get them.

Much Love,

Natalie

Good Morning,

I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend! Beto had his third, (thank you, thank you!!!!), chemotherapy treatment on Friday and is home and resting well. It seems that each treatment effects his body differently which I have found really interesting. This particular treatment has effected his mind more than anything making his memory bad and spotty. 

The fundraiser is Thursday so we are excited about that! It should be wonderful. Thank you to everyone who has worked so hard on the fundraiser and donated their time, art, and services. 

Please continue to pray for Beto and his journey with this horrible disease. After the next treatment (treatment #4) we will be half-way through the treatment. Please pray that the cancer will be eliminated and Beto can continue with his life. 

Much Love,

Natalie

I hope all is well! I apologize for the week of absence. Ty and I were out of town for a couple of weeks. 

Beto continues to do well and is hanging in there. As many of you know, chemo just takes so much out of you. There are good days and bad days. The blood work indicates that the white blood cell count continues to decline. Thank you all dearly for all of your continued support and prayers. 

Things have come together for the fundraiser and I hope you all get to make it! It will be a beautiful evening. As you know, tickets can be purchased on the blog homepage or at the door. They are $15 or $200.00 pesos. Each tickets get you in the door, 2 glasses of wine and tapas.

As soon as I get more information on medical care or Beto's condition, I will let you know.

Much Love,

Natalie

2nd Chemo Treatment

Beto had his 2nd chemo treatment yesterday. I am happy to report that so far, he has not gotten ill from this dosage. He has been out of bed today, but taking it easy. This is a much welcomed contrast to the last treatment he received. It feels as though life is still in slow motion right now as we get through these initial months, still trying to believe that this is really happening. As life continues to go on around you, sometimes you feel pretty paralyzed and stagnant in the mists of all of this, but everyone is doing well and keeping high hopes. Please continue to pray for Beto, the treatment process and its effectiveness. Beto was telling me last night how difficult it was to sit next to small children, with bald heads like his, getting their chemo, while singing their encouraging Sunday school songs not fully knowing the realm of what was happening to them. I can not get this heartbreaking image out of my head, showing us all how far reaching and evil this disease is, while reminding us how innocent and encouraging the spirit of a child can be. Beto said that listening to this little girl sing made him feel better and more relaxed. I loved this story, as he was so moved by this brave little girl!
I hope everyone is having a great weekend.

Much Love,

Natalie

CHANGE to Fundraiser Tickets

Good Morning,

I wanted to let you all know that we ARE going to have actual tickets for the fundraiser now. You will just pick them up at the door so you do not have to worry about getting them before the event. Each ticket will give you 2 glasses of wine at the event, so we thought doing actual tickets would be easier. Just wanted to let you all know about that change. 

Beto is getting his 2nd dose of chemo as we speak so please keep him in your thoughts today. Thank you! If you have any questions about the event, please let me know.

Much Love,

Natalie

Purchasing Fundraiser Tickets

I created a link on the blog for you all to purchase your fundraiser tickets online. All the proceeds go into the same account as donations and will be used for treatment. Once you purchase your ticket, an email with your name is sent to me via paypal. Do not worry about having a tangible ticket to bring to the event. I will have a list at the door of those who purchased their tickets online and tickets will be available at the door as well.

It is going to be a wonderful evening so I hope you all come!

Galeria Pergola

Inside the Instituto Allende
Ancha De San Antonio 20
San Miguel De Allende, GTO Mexico 37700
T: 011 52 (415) 154 5595
T: (214) 245 4902
F: (214) 774 4512

More details to come...

Natalie

The Beto Martinez Medical Fundraiser September 24th, 2009

Good Morning,

I wanted to give everyone the information on the fundraiser and silent auction being held for Beto on September 24th, 2009 at the Galeria Pergula. We are still accepting donations from local businesses and artists for auction items if you or anyone you know is interested in donating something. We will start selling tickets on the blog for the event this week. I will let you know when they become available and you will be able to purchase them through paypal on the blog.

Galeria Pergola
Inside the Instituto Allende

Ancha De San Antonio 20

San Miguel De Allende, GTO Mexico 37700

T: 011 52 (415) 154 5595

T: (214) 245 4902

F: (214) 774 4512

Beto is doing well and will go get another blood test tomorrow followed by a 7 hour chemo treatment on Friday. Please pray that he has a better couple of days after chemo this time. As always, please contact me with any questions.

Much Love,

Natalie