I have Cancer and the owner of a resturaunt named Little Italy went above and beyond helping me, she owns a pizzaria and she made all the food for people to eat and all the profits she gave to me except for cost of food. I want to get her something to show my appriciaton but I don't to be like " thanks for helping me raise money, I just bought you a exspensive gift"I don't want her to think I am irresposible with the money she helped me raise but I don't know what to give her, any ideas?
2006-08-21 07:03:55 · 22 answers · asked by superdiana4000 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Flowers are always appreciated and I think it's the most appropriate gift under these circumstances.
2006-08-21 07:10:33 · answer #1 · answered by BookLovr5 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, let me say I wish for you good health. Cancer is something I would not wish on my worst enemy. I hope that you make or have made a full recovery and never have to suffer anything like this ever again.
The idea that I had was to submit an article to the local paper recognizing her generosity and showcasing her delicious pizza. I know that if I read an article in the paper about a resturaunt owner doing something like that for someone, I would definitely want to give them my business. My friend, however thought that in the spirit of humility, she might not even really want to be publicly recognized for her generosity. She had another fabulous idea. She suggested that, given her line of work, you purchase a plain white chefs apron and decorate it yourself. If you aren't the artistic sort, maybe you could pass it around to all the people that her generosity directly affected and have them sign it with their own personal thank-you's. This whole page is full of great suggestions though. I hope you find the answer you are looking for. :) Good luck and stay well!!
2006-08-21 13:57:26 · answer #2 · answered by LadyGeektastic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from cooking/chef gifts. Probably not something she could use if she's a restaurant owner or chef.
Invite her over for a dinner or lunch. (If you're comfortable with cooking for a restaurant owner.) Definitely get her a thank you card and express your genuine and heartfelt sentiments. Give an overview about what her efforts are going to allow you to do.
If you have a decent printer, come up with a certificate of appreciation. If she has a sense of humor, try to make the certificate funny. "This is to acknowledge the unselfish efforts of so-and-so. Because of her unfailing efforts, I'll be able to get a Beyonce wig, instead of a Cyndi Lauper wig, during my chemo treatments."
If you know some of her regulars customers, perhaps get them together for a photo in front of the restaurant, holding a banner "Thank you ______!" Frame the picture and give it to her.
2006-08-21 07:26:37 · answer #3 · answered by stimply 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about making her a scrapbook of pictures taken at her restaurant during the benefit? You could include any fliers that were posted in the community and anything else that shows her restaurant in a good light. You could write a thank you note for all that she has done and use this as the first (or maybe last) page in the scrapbook. This gift requires you to spend your time instead of too much of your money.
2006-08-21 07:14:26 · answer #4 · answered by cricket 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Could you find a big pizza sauce can (clean of course) and fill it with fake flowers that are in the "pizzeria theme". I say fake because they last forever and she could keep them out all the time. Maybe tie a pizza cutter and one of their menus to the can. Go with this idea and add some, i am having a creative memory lapse right now. But atleast it's an idea for you. I hope you get better. One of my close family members had cancer 5 years ago. They are doing great now!
2006-08-21 07:16:48 · answer #5 · answered by little fairy lady 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
make her a card from scratch, color it and fill it with love. That is the best possible gift you could give her. She doesnt want you to buy her anything, she wants that money to go for you, not her! She is an awesome lady and obviously cares a ton about you, sit down and spend a few hours making her a personal thank you card from scratch, get out the colored pencils, or markers, and make a great card, i gaurantee she will love it and it will be better than anything you could buy her! I will be praying for you and hope you get better! NEVER GIVE UP!!!
2006-08-21 07:12:24 · answer #6 · answered by cowboy33033 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is exactly what I would do - I would take out a small ad in the newspaper thanking the owner and all the workers at Little Italy for the fund raiser on your behalf. Tell them what it meant to you, and how much you appreciate it.
2006-08-21 13:37:56 · answer #7 · answered by Karla R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a nice bouquet of flowers would be appropriate. She can place the flowers in the restaurant for everyone to see. (maybe spend $30)
If you don't think that's quite what you were thinking of, maybe some gift cards to Best Buy or Borders so she can buy CDs or books she likes. (I would get one for about $25)
I hope your treatments work out well for you.
2006-08-21 08:01:40 · answer #8 · answered by Malika 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes a Flower basket with a card signed by you personally and a warm hug is all a person needs. I,m sure she did not do it to get a gift from you she did it because she loved you. God Bless.
2006-08-21 07:13:38 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In such cases, a heartfelt and well worded paragraph on a lovely card is all that is necessary. Also such things as home made bread, jams or crafts can be a constant reminder when hung on a wall or placed in plain view.
2006-08-21 07:10:57 · answer #10 · answered by Marvinator 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A nice flower basket with a personal thank you card. If you want it a little more personal than that give her a candle gift basket. Good Luck!!
2006-08-21 07:10:38 · answer #11 · answered by angela r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋