I realize that it’s possible that you haven’t yet heard about Her Bad Auction.?‚? If you’re living under a rock, that is.

Her Bad Mother is a lovely Canadian blogger who first wrote last spring about her nephew Tanner.?‚? Tanner has Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy.?‚? In short, it’s a terminal disease that is already affecting his level of activity.?‚? There is no cure.

A sad corollary to Tanner’s condition is that it frightens others - children and parents alike.?‚? While he has a wonderfully supportive family, he’s lacking the social network of playdates and birthday parties that a young boy would normally enjoy.

Her Bad Auction is intended primarily to raise money and raise awareness of Muscular Dystrophy by raffling off over 40 fantastic prizes - tickets are either $1 or $5 depending on the value of the prize - and donating the proceeds to MD Canada.

But there’s another objective that will benefit Tanner directly:?‚? We’re asking people to have their children write letters to Tanner.?‚? Letters, cards, pictures, even scribbles of crayon - all of these will show Tanner that many people care for him.?‚? That people he’s never met are thinking of him and wishing him well.?‚? Specific instructions can be found on the auction site.

It’s a wonderful way to show our children how they can get involved in the spirit of the season, no matter how young they are.

And buy a ticket for yourself while you’re at it.?‚? You have to be in it to win it, and every little bit helps.

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