Fundraising item - the organic skin care!

I am so excited to showcase the newest item for my fundraising raffle.  Very generously donated by Ryz Rémi, a luxury organic skin care company, I present the Ryz Rémi Organic Skin Care Gift Package, valued at $450!

The Gift Package contains Ryz Rémi's upcoming Nutrient-Rich Elixir (25 ml glass vial) and their signature Day Balm Concentrate (15 ml glass jar) that includes a unique porcelain applicator made by Vancouver artist Robert Shiozaki. Included are samples of their Honey Calming Mask and upcoming Organic Perfumes.  All wrapped up in beautiful packaging.

The Nutrient-Rich Elixir provides vitamins, antioxidants and essential fatty acids. Made to protect against moisture loss and free radical damage. Softens fine lines. Leaves your skin feeling plump, dewy and radiant.

The powerful Day Balm protects your skin from daily stress and prevents the signs of aging. Made to brighten, soften and provide light coverage. Calms redness, reduces dark spots, unevenness and discolouration.

Ryz Rémi is the creation of wife and husband research team, Dr. Natasha Ryz and David Rémillard. They create fine skin care and perfume here in beautiful Vancouver, Canada. They use only the finest quality organic & sustainably wild­-harvested ingredients. Every single ingredient has benefits for your skin.

Dr. Natasha Ryz has over 15 years of experience as a health and nutrition researcher. She has a PhD in Medicine from the University of British Columbia and is a Vanier scholar. She also holds a Masters degree in Human Nutritional Sciences. Natasha personally designs, develops and produces all of their blends.

From the words of Ryz Rémi:

"What you put on your skin is just as important as what you eat. Like food, skin care products should be made using fresh, natural ingredients. Our skin needs essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals to look its best. Our nutrient-­rich blends will make your skin feel healthy, beautiful, vibrant and loved."

This is organic skin care you can trust.  Quality you can believe in, and items you can feel confident using.  I have used the Day Balm, and can honestly say it is the most hydrating face cream I have ever used.  My skin feels incredibly soft, supple, and beautiful.

Every single donation to my MS Walk campaign will be entered to win this amazing gift package. To enter donate here.

Find out more about these wonderful skin care products at ryzremi.com.

Thank you so much, Natasha and David of Ryz Rémi, for this incredibly generous donation.  Your support for this cause is greatly appreciated.

Finally redefining

I've written a lot over the years about the idea of a "new normal."  Refusing to acknowledge it, negotiating with it, and finally, accepting it.

I've also written a lot about how MS has affected my kids.  More realistically, perhaps - How I worry it will affect my kids.

Moments like these sum it all up.  Perfectly.

Daily injections don't seem scary to them.  Or intrusive.  They are a regular thing that has to be done.  And yes - this is exactly how I do them.  Right at the table.  The kids can watch, they can help. They can ask questions.

It doesn't faze them in the slightest.  In fact - I think it has helped them embrace MS, and the changes it has brought, in a positive way.

Never in a million years would I have guessed that I'd be doing an injection at the dinner table while J sits right there making a comic book.

And that's exactly what it is.

Normal.


(And if you'd like to support this little helper in his own MS Walk fundraising, click here!)