The Special Meaning of Dolls
Dear Little Dollies has been from the beginning committed to serving people. Bringing doll art to the Community has been more than just a business venture. . . the doll shop has been and is a place of exceptional beauty and peace for browsers, and of warmth and attention. Dolls are above all about people and families, and about love and happiness and caring. Beyond the specific world of dolls, Dear Little Dollies is even more deeply committed to these human values, and this is expressed in the many ways that the business has participated in charitable endeavors, often using the beautiful dolls to raise funds that help children in need, wounded veterans, and others.
Athletes for Alzheimer’s
Recently, the Camilleri family of Dear Little Dollies tragically lost wife and mother Dorothy to Alzheimer’s Disease. In her memory, and for the benefit of many families who are suffering with this disease, Dear Little Dollies founded the ATHLETES FOR ALZHEIMER’s Endurance Event in which athletes of all ages (9 to 90!) and ability do push-ups or sit ups with sponsors to raise money in the GIVE FROM THE HEART CAMPAIGN of the ADRC (The Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center). Throughout the year too the doll shop has provided merchandise, raffles and prizes to help the fundraising effort, and this year the fundraising achievement topped $20,000! All proceeds are donated to the ADRC, with a specific earmark to be utilized in a free personal training program for early onset patients of the disease. That program is being developed to support caregivers as well. It’s therapeutic, exciting and is making a real difference! SEE THE EVENT POSTED HERE.