The Just Plain Love® Story


             
     
        "To me, experiencing a pediatric intensive care, oncology, burn or trauma unit,
is a heart wrenching jolt to anyone's world. I had to summon all my "heart"
to handle the various states of disrupted life. Right then and there I decided
that a positive Light needed to shine on the hearts and minds
of these struggling little souls, so new to earth and so old to the diseases,
health issues and medical conditions whose very procedures and treatments
ravaged their young bodies. 
    I decided that I was going to find a way to offer a "positive spin" on all of the health issue negatives and to create a portal of communication, a treasure of heartwarming reassuring perspectives to those "hands off" subjects and to provoke a muffled laugh, instigate a tiny smile, mischievous giggle
or just an environmental change and safe place for even a brief moment
that would add a sparkle to a weary eye.
    AND I was going to give a comforting and supportive symbolic "hug"
to each patient and reader by filling them with a sense of pride in themselves
for having endured their own health battle and surrounding issues.
Additionally I would provide a tangible and permanent way to honor, document
and celebrate their courage! 
This is my pledge and legacy and my way of giving back.
     In 1987 Just Plain Love® Charitable Trust was born."  

"Barney" is our Mascot. 
  
Visit Barney's page to read his story