I've always been proud to represent such a wonderful company as Stampin' Up! I have been a Demonstrator for the past 5 1/2 years and I've been impressed by the integrity that the CEO and Co-founder, Shelli Gardner, has shown time and time again. Recently, we learned that the General Manager of Stampin' Up! Australia, Dave Abbott, passed away. In Mr. Abbott's honour, Stampin' Up! has decided to donate 100% of the proceeds from the worldwide sale of the stamp set, All in the Family, during November to Mr. Abbott's wife and 3 children. I think this is an extraordinarily thoughtful, generous and meaningful tribute to Mr. Abbott and his family.
Here is part of the communication we received from Stampin' Up! regarding Mr. Abbott and his many contributions to the development of the Australian office. It is obvious how well respected and loved he was by the Executive and staff of Stampin' Up!
Here is part of the communication we received from Stampin' Up! regarding Mr. Abbott and his many contributions to the development of the Australian office. It is obvious how well respected and loved he was by the Executive and staff of Stampin' Up!
Dave-the man who lived life with a sparkle in his eye and a schoolboy grin, and who saw life with such a positive perspective.
Dave Abbott, Stampin' Up!'s Australia general manager, passed away on Thursday, 18 October from hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare blood disease. Dave became ill in November 2006 and went through various treatments to fight the disease. Although he was in and out of the hospital, Dave remained keenly interested in building the company and involved with the demonstrators to the very end. Dave was a great friend and employee as well as a beloved manager and mentor.
Dave joined Stampin' Up! in October 2005, six months prior to our launch in Australia. His energetic, outgoing, and caring personality drew us to Dave as we searched for a general manager. Dave was instrumental in establishing the business in Australia and growing Stampin' Up! over the past year and a half.
In Dave's honour, we're setting up a fund to help his family through this difficult time. During the month of November, we're donating 100 percent of the proceeds from the 28-piece All in the Family stamp set in all our markets to directly benefit Dave's wife and three children.
Dave taught us so much, and he was a remarkable man. We miss him.
I will be ordering this set for myself in November and know that when I use it, it will be extra special knowing the contribution that is being made.
With warm regards,
Bev.
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