Furry & Bright
This December, we’re sending a little extra cheer your way with a card that is sure to make you smile as you navigate this season.
This special holiday card features photography from our illness warrior artist Brandi Majerle, who has captured the joy and heart of her beloved PBJ Pack. Could they BE any cuter?!
We're paws-itively honored to have walked beside you this year. Cheers to YOU and ALL the ways you celebrate this season!
Meet the Artist
Brandi and the PBJ Pack
In 2001, Brandi, a professional portrait photographer, and her husband Pete, got their first Maltipoo, Joey, and the PBJ Pack was born! Over the years, their pack of pups has evolved to the current pack of four. They love adventuring across the country and taking photos that delight the hearts of dog-lovers worldwide!
For this holiday card, Brandi has shared three of her cutest photos that capture her entire pack (including illness warriors Bruiser, Benji and Pebbles) and best celebrate the season!
They are cheering you on always!
You can follow along with the PBJ Pack’s adventures on their website, Instagram, and Facebook.
Left to right: Bruiser, Bianca, Benji, Phoenix, and Jax
Left to right: Benji, Bruiser, Pebbles, and Jax
Meet the Warriors Who Signed Your Card
Sarah
Sarah is our Outreach Coordinator! This year she had spine surgery for her degenerative disc disease, and this community did what it does best by supporting her through her recovery. She really wants you to enjoy some holiday cheer this year. Say hi to her or her chickens, ducks, and quail on Instagram.
Erin
Erin lives with POTS, Long Covid, and more. She is passionate about storytelling and marketing, working with brands like Kellogg, Buoy Hydration, and Lumia Health. Reading and writing bring her a lot of joy, and she looks forward to her daily walk to the mailbox, where she is greeted by pen pals from around the globe! Connect with her here.
Sadie
Sadie Veselka, our kid co-founder, was diagnosed at age four with MCTD, including JA, Scleroderma, JDM, and Raynaud’s. She knows how isolating illness can be and loves helping to spread hope and cheer! Her passions include dragons, Star Wars and Disney. A creative at heart, you'll often find her working in Procreate. Say hi to her via email here.
Alexandra
Alexandra is passionate about creating experiences that bring people together and make a positive impact. With a heart for community and giving back, she loves C2W because she knows how much a simple message of hope can mean when facing a chronic illness. Outside of work, Alexandra loves practicing yoga, cooking, and traveling with her husband and dogs, Skipper and Cowboy.
