The Seattle Times featured a wonderful article (Seattle doctor climbs mountains to raise funds for artificial limbs, 8/21/08) about Dr. Tom Boyer – a man inspired to climb the Seven Summits — the world’s highest peaks on seven continents — in an effort to raise funds for prosthetics.

In addition to being a long-time supporter of Prosthetics Outreach Foundation (the beneficiary of his fundraising), I found Dr. Boyer’s particular story incredibly ambitious and a genuine act of selflessness.

We had the luck of the Irish with us at our annual picnic!! The first morning rain in 23 days was not going to stop our yearly fun in the park! My clients, friends and family came out to have a party and we did. The massages kept everyone mellow, the tarot gave them food for thought, great Pabla Indian Cuisine gave everyone sustenance, henna tattoos added the artsy flair to a wonderful day. The kids went crazy with our little pinata and then even more fun was had in the excitement of our annual raffle!! A really great day was had by all.

Another shout out to our friends who joined in to serve spaghetti, pasta, soup & sandwiches to the men and women being served at Operation Nightwatch in July.

Many thanks to: Lyn, Roger, Julie, Rachel, Consuelo, and Kim. What a productive and fun night with you all