is a former State Employee with the Early Childhood Intervention Program. She has a tremendous gift for editing and meticulous detail. Sally’s sense of humor is contagious and delightfully edgy. As a single parent, she has raised two daughters, Sara 19, and Laurie 21. Sally has been diagnosed with Breast Cancer and has since resigned from State Employment. Sally needs your help. “Friends of Sally” have banded together to raise funds to help her with her month to month expenses. Gas cards, grocery cards, and chocolate (Sally loves chocolate!) will be greatly appreciated. Though the tumors had previously metastasized, presently, there are no additional problems that have aggravated her condition. Doctors continue to watch her closely. Sally is presently on a Chemotherapy drug.

is a 2 year old miniature dachshund who wants to help, too! She is an Austin celebrity who has appeared in local ads and photo displays, and is editor of her own newsletter. She is donating proceeds from her "Bella" Puppy Stuffies™, including the irresistible pink ribbon weenie dog pillows to help Sally. You may send Gucci fan mail at: guccibella@tommieortega.com

.....Countless efforts on the parts of Sally’s friends have already been made to help Sally’s cause. Friends have donated time, companionship, meals, groceries, chocolate, computers, movies, gift cards and money. The support Sally has received is too numerous to mention, or calculate in any basic, logical form. This campaign is more personal, as I am a 6 year Breast Cancer survivor. Although there have been many generous individual and group efforts for Sally, this beginning is what Gucci and I know how to offer. Inspiration comes in many forms. Gucci and I can donate a little of what brings joy to our world. I have been given a new life and a new day, and have realized that the cause finds you. My friend Tina has provided her support and a generous contribution for supplies to get this started. My Mom, Lupe with her joy of sewing, made the cute Puppy Stuffies™ possible. At 77, she has spends hours putting Bella Puppy Stuffies™ together. My sister Vannissa, helped, too. Many women have been helped through the efforts of the Susan G. Komen national campaign. It started with a personal story, like this one. Though there will be limitations, I’m willing to donate time and supplies, as long as possible, to help people understand sometimes it takes our own difficult journeys, to realize how much we are loved.

Thank you for taking the time to read this story.
Please help to share the message.
Tommie Ortega

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