This morning I opened facebook to find a posting by our lovely young friend and associate Heather Goller.  No doubt you have met Heather at one of our shows.  She is the charming young lady who greets our friends at our shows, handles admissions, door prizes, runs lunch errands and generally keeps everything going and organized.  Heather has been with us for many years, since she was a little girl accompanying her grandmother (Maggie) and her sister Summer to our shows. 

Maggie has been a steadfast friend and supporter for many years, served as a confidant and adviser. She is a talented artist, designer, historian and expert in the doll field and always has a smile and wisdom to share.   I felt that it was important to pass on this message to those who very likely know Maggie and Heather.

"My grandmother Maggi, whom lives alone out in Riverside has sadly been diagnosed with breast cancer spreading to her left shoulder area to underneath her breast. She also has an infection in her right ankle which is making her not be able to walk. For many years, she made dolls to support herself and due to her diagnosis she will have to put that on hold and hopefully following treatment and surgery be able to resume doing what she loves once again. I'm asking for donations to help with her with her medical bills and living costs while she is undergoing treatment and most likely surgery.  She is currently in the  ER undergoing many tests and meeting with specialists.  They are planning on doing surgery either tomorrow or Friday as soon as they can get a bed. No one should have to go through this, please send her your prayers. Anything helps and is greatly appreciated. Thank you everyone. "