I received the most touching email from Angie about TheAve group’s charity auction to benefit one of their very own designers. I couldn’t possibly begin to convey how much this note touched my heart. I wanted to share it with you and encourage everyone to support this launch for Renee. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
“Dear Daria,
I am writing to you because I have listened to boutique cafe since the beginning and I know that you can reach more women, people, designers single - handedly than anyone else I know of. I Hope that you are able to help us.
Let me start by telling you what this is all about:
Last week, the members of TheAve were devestated to hear that our dear friend and groupmate, Renee was diaganosed with lung cancer 
Renee, is only 39 years old and is 1/2 of the dynamic painting duo Cricket*Cottage. The doctors have told her the cancer has spread to the rest of her body including her brain. She is in the intensive care unit now where she had a drain placed to drain fluid that accumulated around her heart. At this time, the doctors say she is too sick and too weak to start Chemotherepy. They have said there is no cure for Renee but only the small chance of remission. The cancer will come back
TheAve, instead of sitting back and feeling helpless, has decided to have a benefit launch for Renee with 100% of the proceeds going to Renee and her family. Renee is a mom and a designer just like many of us who listen to your show. Who better to help than one of our own 
My Sincerest Appreciation,
Angie
Simply*Sophia”
