Our Mission: To comfort the hurts and hearts of children who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness who is hospitalized or recovering at home. 

We are a small network of women who gathered together to make a difference in a child's mental as well as physical well being. Our goal is to create a way for people in all walks of life to join our efforts by purchasing or donating a special toy to a child who is bedridden. 

"We find delight in the beauty and happiness of children that makes the heart too big for the body."  Ralph Waldo Emerson

With much thanks and appreciation, we truly value your interest and support.

OwieBowWowie's Founder, Gina Gippner-Woods is the inspiration behind our comfort products and philosophy. Out of her own personal "life" experiences, she has never lost sight of her vision to bring comfort to children.  

Gina is married to Kenny Woods, and has three wonderful children, and a beautiful granddaughter. She pens the column: Just Mom, and is the author of, Onward by Faith: A Mother's Journey to Iraq and Back. Gina works hard to make her dream of a "toy on every ill child's bed" come true.  

She would like to encourange you to call or write if you would like to learn more about how you too can bring comfort to a child.

Please call Gina at: (805) 497-0534 or e-mail at: gina@justmominc.com

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Gina and Maureen met in October of 2009 and instantly became the best of friends. Maureen is now "The Speaker of the Dog House," and you'll find her around town barking up trees and telling everyone she knows about OwieBowWowie and Friends. Maureen is working on several fundraising events, so please join our newsletter if you would like to know more about the dates and details of our upcoming events.  Maureen is married to Terry, and has a beautiful step-daughter.   

To reach Maureen, please e-mail her at:mccorrconsulting@sbcglobal.net

Gina's best friend, and mother of two sons, Melody has been instrumental in helping get OwieBowWowie off the ground. Sometimes the most important thing we can do is have a friend who believes in us and what we are doing, and for Gina... that person is Melody.

Melody is the one who put the words behind our mission: "To comfort the hurts and hearts of children." Melody's niece, September Alonzo, of Temberwolf Graphics designed our "Just Mom" logo. If you need help with your graphic needs she may be reached at: tember@rocketmail.com

To reach Melody you may contact her at: harmonydawn1@yahoo.com

Mother of four, grammy to six and counting, well understands the need to comfort children. Having met Gina Gippner-Woods in person through a mutual military organization, Gina shared the story of her vision to comfort children in hospitals, and Jan instantly knew she would become a vital part of this vision.

Jan and Gina work together to promote opportunities for others to donate gifts of comfort.

To contact Jan you may e-mail her at: jan@owiebowwowie.net

Linda Senn, mother of four amazing children who have all grown into even more amazing young adults; is a designer. Linda's passion to design is her blessing from the Lord. She works full-time; designing musical and animated teddy bears. She also is a freelance graphic designer, and that is how she became involved with Just Mom, and illustrated Owie's coloring/activity book. 

"OwieBowWowie is a special friend, and with a little help from others he will make the world a better place."

To contact Linda you may e-mail her at: designmode@verizon.net

As an artist for over 30 years, Jerianne Van Dijk's award-winning illustrations have graced calendars, greeting cards, product labels, posters and books.

"I fell in love with Gina's idea when Gina shared her storybook of OwieBowWowie and BleuBlueBunny. I wanted to be a part, using my gift to become a gift for those that need a little joy in their lives."

Jerianne's work varies in mediums which includes: ink, pencil, watercolor, gouache, and oil- all done in her studio/gallery nestled in the heart of the gold country in Northern California.

You can see samples of her other work at: http://www.jerianne.net