Just a brief note to let you know that Ona is recovering well and we spent the midsummer night together in Stockholm. The midsummer festivities really is something typically Swedish, as we celebrate the brightest night of the year. Well, I can assure you that this night was really bright although the rain was pouring down. But I and Ona were together again and she is getting stronger all the time and is now able to walk without any troubles. Who could ask for more?
Thank you so much also to our dear friends who have made a contribution to Ona's care and way back to life. These warmhearted people have recently made a donation to help covering her hospital bills:
Lars Bygdén, Sävar, Sweden
Sandra Niininen, Sweden
Göran Lindemark, Stockholm, Sweden
Ulrika, Norrköping, Sweden
Jenny Lingström, Sweden
Thomas Eriksson, Sweden
Sotaro Sakamoto, Japan
Up till now $647.77 has been donated through PayPal (after deduction of PayPal fees) plus SEK 50.
SEK 2 220 ($280.82) has come in to our Swedish plus giro account.
SEK 700 ($65.47) has arrived by letter.
This makes $994.06 or SEK 7 858. In addition I have sold off vinyl records for SEK 3 647 ($461.33) which means that the funds for Ona's hospital bills are now up to $1 455.39 (SEK 11 505.30). We are almost half way already and there is still ten days to go before the hospital bill has to be paid. All of a sudden it's starting to feel like a realistic goal.
Thank you so much to you all and best wishes from Ona and me. By the way, if you would like to leave a comment please feel free to do so.
Showing posts with label Save Ona. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Save Ona. Show all posts
Sunday, 21 June 2009
Tuesday, 16 June 2009
Update: Something has happened to Ona
After recovering speedily day by day something has happened. I just got a phone call from Stockholm that Ona can no longer walk. I don't know what has happened but I'm on my way to Stockholm as fast as I can. I'll let you know what happens.
Wednesday, 10 June 2009
Ona on the air in Toledo, OH!
Believe it or not but my little Ona and her cause will soon be mentioned on the air over NewsTalk 1370 WSPD in Toledo, OH. I cannot help but feeling that the angels of Ohio are indeed something special. With the kind permission of Program Director Brian Wilson (as far as I know not the Beach Boys' songwriting genius!) I quote his mail below:Ronny, Happy that Ona will recover; handsome dog. Always loved breed. We are Golden Retriever owners and can empathize with your situation.Too short notice for the station to do anything significant -- but I will mention your story on the air and provide all relevant information. Good luck to you and best wishes for a s speedy recovery to Ona.
Thank you, Brian. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Angels come in all shapes and sizes and usually don't have wings.
Well, what can I say. The title is a quote from one of the contributors to the cause of saving Ona, Cassandra of Kent, OH. And if angels don't have wings, surely Ohio must be heaven! The support from pet lovers in Ohio keep on coming and Ona and I are very grateful to the following recent donators:
Fran Burkert, OH, USA
Pam Benjamin, OH, USA
Diane Lassan, Kent, OH, USA
Cassandra Ribita, Kent, OH, USA
Debbie Morris, Lilburn, GA, USA
(Debbie also runs the Canine Complex which provides boarding, day care and training services for dogs.)
Up till now $550 has been donated through PayPal (after deduction of PayPal fees) plus SEK 50.
SEK 1 100 ($144.02) has come in to the Swedish plus giro account.
SEK 500 ($65.47) arrived in a letter.
This makes $759.49 or SEK 5 845. Yes, it's hard to grab but somehow we can feel the touch of an angel's wings right now. Thank you so much for your support, my dear friends! All of a sudden the goal of $5 000 is starting to feel realistic.
Fran Burkert, OH, USA
Pam Benjamin, OH, USA
Diane Lassan, Kent, OH, USA
Cassandra Ribita, Kent, OH, USA
Debbie Morris, Lilburn, GA, USA
(Debbie also runs the Canine Complex which provides boarding, day care and training services for dogs.)
Up till now $550 has been donated through PayPal (after deduction of PayPal fees) plus SEK 50.
SEK 1 100 ($144.02) has come in to the Swedish plus giro account.
SEK 500 ($65.47) arrived in a letter.
This makes $759.49 or SEK 5 845. Yes, it's hard to grab but somehow we can feel the touch of an angel's wings right now. Thank you so much for your support, my dear friends! All of a sudden the goal of $5 000 is starting to feel realistic.
Update: Ona is recovering and the bill will be presented tomorrow Thursday
My friends,
If you only knew the gratitude and appreciation that I feel for your kindness (and I think Ona feels the same). What at first seemed like a futile idea has actually started taking off and all of a sudden we are regaining hope. I am selling off what personal property I can as fast as possible and tomorrow, Thursday June 11, I will visit the hospital at 13.50/1.50 PM local Swedish time/CET to receive the final bill as Ona is examined. So there is still hope. That is 7.50 AM local time in Ohio where many of our friends seem to be living. Our sincere thanks to you who have made donations for saving Ona sofar:
Tina Larsson, Sweden
Bob Opper, Lakewood, OH, USA
David Elswick, Ravenna, OH, USA
Marion Sue Lane, Stow, OH, USA
(Sue's little Samojed friend Sammy had a hip replacement operation in January which cost $5 000 plus. Hope Sammy is well by now and give him a big hug from Ona and me, Sue!)
Tore Larsson, Falköping, Sweden
Betsy Hagan, Tallmadge, OH, USA
Karin Engström, Malmö, Sweden (at present in China)
Seve Ungermark, Stockholm, Sweden
Lena Petterson, Sweden
Sofar $152.56 has been donated through PayPal (after deduction of PayPal fees) plus SEK 50.
SEK 1 100 ($144.02) has come in to the Swedish plus giro account.
SEK 500 ($65.47) arrived in a letter.
This totals $368.59or SEK 2 818. We are on our way!
If you only knew the gratitude and appreciation that I feel for your kindness (and I think Ona feels the same). What at first seemed like a futile idea has actually started taking off and all of a sudden we are regaining hope. I am selling off what personal property I can as fast as possible and tomorrow, Thursday June 11, I will visit the hospital at 13.50/1.50 PM local Swedish time/CET to receive the final bill as Ona is examined. So there is still hope. That is 7.50 AM local time in Ohio where many of our friends seem to be living. Our sincere thanks to you who have made donations for saving Ona sofar:
Tina Larsson, Sweden
Bob Opper, Lakewood, OH, USA
David Elswick, Ravenna, OH, USA
Marion Sue Lane, Stow, OH, USA
(Sue's little Samojed friend Sammy had a hip replacement operation in January which cost $5 000 plus. Hope Sammy is well by now and give him a big hug from Ona and me, Sue!)
Tore Larsson, Falköping, Sweden
Betsy Hagan, Tallmadge, OH, USA
Karin Engström, Malmö, Sweden (at present in China)
Seve Ungermark, Stockholm, Sweden
Lena Petterson, Sweden
Sofar $152.56 has been donated through PayPal (after deduction of PayPal fees) plus SEK 50.
SEK 1 100 ($144.02) has come in to the Swedish plus giro account.
SEK 500 ($65.47) arrived in a letter.
This totals $368.59or SEK 2 818. We are on our way!
Monday, 8 June 2009
Latest update: Ona is recovering fast and deadline has been postponed another day
Sofar there are very few visitors to this blog but naturally you who have come here want to know what is happening. I am happy to tell you that we have got some respit. Ona has been able to leave the hospital and she is at the moment staying at her former home in Södermalm, Stockholm, Sweden. She really is a trooper! Although she can hardly walk she has a motivation and a lust for life which I can hardly describe. She seems impatient to come back as soon as she possibly can and I simply must do everything within my power to help her. Her both legs are put on cast and she will have these on until Wednesday.
At the moment this blog has perhaps 10-20 unique daily visitors and there is where you can help. If you feel that you want to help Ona back to life please spread the message through your personal networks. I am not expecting everybody else to solve our problems. At the moment I am selling off what I can myself to raise as much money as possible to pay for her hospital bills but there is also the time factor. The final bill has not yet been presented but I just spoke to the hospital and at the moment the costs are about SEK 40 500 or $5 135. But that will rise. Insurance covers 20 000/$2 538 and it is expected that the total costs for her imminent care will end up at around $5 000 on top of that.
This blog does not carry any advertising and whether or not it will succeed to help Ona depends on donations. Honestly, every single dollar or SEK does make a difference. I realize that the step between feeling sympathy and actually making a donation may be too much out of the daily routines for some people. But the donation doesn't need to be big! Surely you can contribute a dollar or two? At least that is our hope.
The goal is very clear: to raise $5 000 during June 2009 which will be sufficient to save Ona. At the moment a donation of SEK 50 ($6.35) has been received and that is a first step. Thanks again, Tina!
More updates will follow soon.
At the moment this blog has perhaps 10-20 unique daily visitors and there is where you can help. If you feel that you want to help Ona back to life please spread the message through your personal networks. I am not expecting everybody else to solve our problems. At the moment I am selling off what I can myself to raise as much money as possible to pay for her hospital bills but there is also the time factor. The final bill has not yet been presented but I just spoke to the hospital and at the moment the costs are about SEK 40 500 or $5 135. But that will rise. Insurance covers 20 000/$2 538 and it is expected that the total costs for her imminent care will end up at around $5 000 on top of that.
This blog does not carry any advertising and whether or not it will succeed to help Ona depends on donations. Honestly, every single dollar or SEK does make a difference. I realize that the step between feeling sympathy and actually making a donation may be too much out of the daily routines for some people. But the donation doesn't need to be big! Surely you can contribute a dollar or two? At least that is our hope.
The goal is very clear: to raise $5 000 during June 2009 which will be sufficient to save Ona. At the moment a donation of SEK 50 ($6.35) has been received and that is a first step. Thanks again, Tina!
More updates will follow soon.
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