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A birthday wish and a surprise!

Helen Diaz

By Helen Diaz, 1620209687

Hello everyone!

It is my birthday today and I was asked what I would like for it! :)

I have a very special heartfelt wish (I hope I am allowed to post this onto the forums) 

I would love to surprise a small animal charity that is close to my heart;

In December we adopted two wonderful rescue cats from this shelter and the charity relies 100% on donations to run. The kind lady that runs the shelter contracted covid a few months ago and despite really suffering, worked tirelessly through it, barely making ends meet.

The charity are very behind with funding at the moment and have costs mounting per month.

I thought I would shine a light on their wonderful charity here and help if I can.

If you would love to help, however small a donation, please donate directly to;

Oanas Homeless Street Paws 

PayPal: oanashomelessstreetpaws@gmail.com

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A few cats from the shelter over the years (I haven't posted the graphic images- there have been some truly amazing rescues from the brink- many more photos and videos can be found on their Facebook page of their wonderful work! )

The charity don't know I am posting this- its a surprise! :)

Thankyou so much for reading and I am truly grateful to the Purpleport community here who have been so kind to me over the years,

Helen x


Retoucher Cam said, 1620210983

Happy Birthday Helen!

Thank you for your positive contributions to PP over the past 10 years.

I’ll check out your link and see what I can contribute to your chosen charity :-)

Best

Cam

Roger More said, 1620211260

Donation sent to the cats :)

Parkes Fine Art Photography said, 1620211471

Donation sent, happy birthday Helen ! 

Helen Diaz said, 1620211824

Ahh bless you all, thankyou so much!!!!

Helen Diaz said, 1620231046

Cheeky bump!

Thankyou so much to the kind donations! x

Helen Diaz said, 1620405345

Retoucher Cam said

Happy Birthday Helen!

Thank you for your positive contributions to PP over the past 10 years.

I’ll check out your link and see what I can contribute to your chosen charity :-)

Best

Cam


Thankyou so much Cam, the charity were super grateful and sent me a little thankyou yesterday along with a copy of the kind donations received here. Really appreciated x


PARKES said

Donation sent, happy birthday Helen ! 


Thankyou so much Shaun, I had a lovely birthday, with my four rescue cats and much cake! Thankyou for the kind donation x

Parkes Fine Art Photography said, 1620406890

Helen Diaz

My pleasure, I remember you being a cat lover and the message you sent me after I posted the picture of my daughter’s Sphynx, Minky, when we lost her in Nov 2015 - she loved to climb inside my gilet every night after everyone else had gone to bed, purrr her head off and go to sleep :) happy days ..

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parkway said, 1620411139

hope you had a great birthday they are lovely cats I've done a small amount sorry its not much but better than no meow-mix at all hey :)

Helen Diaz said, 1620988658

parkway said

hope you had a great birthday they are lovely cats I've done a small amount sorry its not much but better than no meow-mix at all hey :)

Ah thankyou so very much! Thats so kind of you! I know that every penny helps and it will all make such a difference to them. x


Zara_Lee said, 1620988888

Happy birthday!

These cats look adorable and I love cats so I will be donating right now!

Helen Diaz said, 1621239516

Zara_Lee said

Happy birthday!

These cats look adorable and I love cats so I will be donating right now!


Thankyou so much Zara, super kind of you! We've raised around £100 so far which always goes far with the kitties! x


PARKES said

Helen Diaz

My pleasure, I remember you being a cat lover and the message you sent me after I posted the picture of my daughter’s Sphynx, Minky, when we lost her in Nov 2015 - she loved to climb inside my gilet every night after everyone else had gone to bed, purrr her head off and go to sleep :) happy days ..

Edited by PARKES


Ahh we have a little cat like this- she has claimed my partner and insists on snuggling up into his jumper every night! I have competition! :P

Iridiumphotographics said, 1621243228

I love cats! Just made a donation too. Hope you had a Happy Birthday! xxx

photome2 said, 1621265866

Happy Birthday.........

  :)

Helen Diaz said, 1622377213

Iridiumphotographics said

I love cats! Just made a donation too. Hope you had a Happy Birthday! xxx


Thankyou so very much Glyn for the kind donation to the kitties x


photome2 said

Happy Birthday.........

  :)

hehe thankyou Paul!! One year older- although the last year honestly feels like 10 years older mentally! I may have finally caught you all up ;) x

Retoucher Cam said

Happy Birthday Helen!

Thank you for your positive contributions to PP over the past 10 years.

I’ll check out your link and see what I can contribute to your chosen charity :-)

Best

Cam

Not sure I thanked you in person, but a massive thankyou! 

Receipts from charity shoots coming up :) 

Helen x

Helen Diaz said, 1622378110

Thank you so very much for the kind birthday wishes and charity donations over the past few weeks- it really has gone a great way to helping a small charity. 

The kind lady who runs the animal rescue caught Covid a few months ago (recovered very well) and fundraising took a temporary hit so the kind donations really helped to pay a few bills.

Helen x


Please find receipts from recent spontaneous charity shoots! :)


To charity: 

Oanas Homeless Street Paws 

PayPal: oanashomelessstreetpaws@gmail.com

1. Shoot with; davidbailey


PrintPayment sent to Oana Baltaru19 May 2021 at 00:28:42 BST

Transaction ID: 2DK87902GC579220R

Payment status: COMPLETEDPayment type: Friends and familyGross amount-€38.93 EUR

Your payment

Gross amount-€38.93 EURPayPal fee€0.00 EURNet amount-€38.93 EUR



Payment sent to

oanashomelessstreetpaws@gmail.com

Note to Oana Baltaru

A little fundraiser for the kitties from my photoshoots, love Helen x x



2. Shoot with Ollie Gibbs

Payment sent to Oana Baltaru30 May 2021 at 13:29:45 BST Transaction ID: 0XE58651PA669335CPayment status: COMPLETED

Your payment

Gross amount-€100.40 EURPayPal fee€0.00 EURNet amount-€100.40 EUR

Payment sent to:

oanashomelessstreetpaws@gmail.com

Note to Oana Baltaru

Charity photoshoot for the kitties, with love from Helen x

Thank you for your kindness and understanding ...