ANNOUNCING OUR SUPPORT FOR CHELSEY’S DREAM FOUNDATION! A CAUSE WE CAN ALL BELIEVE IN
L ast month, we asked our readers to submit a cause they were passionate about to help us determine which organization we should sponsor and support in the months to come. We received several compelling submissions, but the most heartfelt, genuine, and persuasive letter came from Charissa Flege. We were moved by her words and thought our readers might be too! Read on for a lightly edited excerpt below. “Our family believes that, for orphaned children, the journey to health and happiness must start with adoption. Regardless of country, orphaned children consistently struggle with higher rates of anxiety, depression, heart disease, and almost everything else under the sun. But even though 1/3 of people in the U.S. have considered adoption, only about 2 percent actually adopt, often because of a lack of financial resources. “Adam and I are about six months into a two- to three-year process of adopting internationally from the Philippines, working to save the $30,000 projected cost by trimming down personal expenses, all while raising two little ones of our own. Introduction to Living Well Do you have questions about Functional Medicine? Do you wonder what the life of a Livewell Clinic patient is like? Are you curious about our services or how this clinic could help you? Then join us for an event designed just for you. This evening's experience will include Q&A time with our clinicians and an opportunity to have all your questions answered by various members of our team. Our office will be open if you'd like to have a tour of our facilities as well. The goal of the evening is to feed and serve you well. Come with an open mind and an appetite for good food (maybe even a glass of wine).
“A few months into this process, I heard of an organization called Chelsey's Dream Foundation and learned how it worked with Iowans for Adoption to help families like ours who are trying to bring one of these babies to a forever home. The Foundation was started by Chelsey’s parents after she died in her early twenties from ovarian cancer. Her one request was to use her legacy to fund adoptions. They have since helped several children find new, permanent families. “We personally have never received a grant from them. However, there is no greater mission than supporting a healthy future generation by giving each child a start in a loving forever family. We hold hope that somehow, with blood, sweat, and tears, the support of our family and community, and maybe a small miracle from an organization like Chelsey’s Dream Foundation, we will become one of those families who make adoption possible.” –Charissa Flege We’re so happy that Charissa shared her story with us and are thrilled to announce that we’ll be supporting Chelsey’s Dream Foundation moving forward. A big thank-you to all who submitted — the Livewell Clinic simply would not be the same without every one of you!
WATERMELON SALAD
This simple, delicious salad is the perfect summer refresher. In under 30minutes, you’ll have a dish that will inspire rave reviews at your
next summer cookout. Ingredients
• 8 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 pinch of cayenne pepper • 1/2 cup mint leaves, torn • Salt to taste
July 10 at 4:30 p.m. July 14 at 9:00 a.m.
July 26 at 4:30 p.m.
Events July 2 at 5:00 p.m. – Livewell Chat – Children’s Health
Directions
1. In a large mixing or salad bowl, toss watermelon with lime juice and cayenne pepper.
2. Gently fold inmint leaves. 3. Sprinkle with salt and serve.
July 11 – Quick and Easy Summer Meals with Dani Lin Wellness
Space is limited, so call our office to register for free.
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