It is with deep sadness we must share the news of the tragic loss suffered by Cindy Boardman, known as designedbylucinda, a long time member of the Etsy community.
On Thursday, February 3rd an accidental fire took her home, pets, and claimed the life of her 11 year old son, Kevin. No words can convey the shock and sadness we feel, Cindy is an active and valued member of our community and we share in her grief during this incredibly difficult time. Our thoughts, prayers and most profound sympathies are with Cindy and her family.
Her husband Robert Boardman's co-workers have set up a fund to assist the family with medical and living expenses. Donations and care packages can be sent here:
Boardman Family Fund
Knight Communications
10150 Mallard Creek Rd.
Suite 201
Charlotte, NC 28262
Update 8pm EST 2/8/11 from Cindy's friend: Please do not send clothes or household items at the moment, as they have some donations already and will be living at a temporary location for a while.
DONATIONS UPDATE:PayPal donations for our contribution of a small arrangement and cash donation can be sent to:forboardmanfamily@gmail.com
For those that wish to donate, please note that if you send the money as personal>gift, no fees will be deducted IF the funds are transferred from another paypal account... if using a credit card to donate, it is our understanding that a fee will be applied.
Community Quilt for Lucinda- Info Here
http://unofficialetsyforums.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=etc&action=display&thread=1612&page=1
Big Cartel Donation Shop- if you can donate some items for sale, please read here
http://unofficialetsyforums.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=etc&action=display&thread=1615
UPDATE Wed Feb 9:The funeral will be held on Saturday February 12th. UEF member HappyHound who lives in Charlotte will be picking up and taking flower arrangments to the funeral. The funds for the arrangements will be coming from the forboardmanfamily PayPal fund.
Read more:http://unofficialetsyforums.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=announcements&action=display&thread=1581#ixzz1DZE6ifI3
OMG that is beyond tragic. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. Thank you for posting this here.
ReplyDeleteI have absolutely no words that can convey how sad I am to hear this. My heart is breaking for Cindy's family. The loss, I am sure, is unimaginable. I am sending out as much love and peace possible to the entire family.
ReplyDeleteThis is so sad and tragic and I am very sorry it happened. I truly am.
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My thoughts & prayers are with Cindy & her family. I cannot begin to understand what a devastating thing this family is going through right now with the loss of a child.
ReplyDeleteI cannot imagine what she must be going through right now...even sadder, is that she lost her mother only a short 3 months ago too.
ReplyDeleteWhile I don't know Cindy well, I burst into tears reading this post. My heart is out to her.
ReplyDeleteI will check out the links and help where I can.