Bake Sales Are a Great Way to Raise $$$$

One of our Family Teams Committee Members, Krystal Kattner, let us in on one of her most successful fundraising events for her team Full Hearts, Empty Arms.

Host a bake sale!!! Krystal has found that cookies and cupcakes are the best sellers. She put 3-4 cookies in a clear bag with purple ribbon and a March of Dimes sticker. People were buying them for $1-5 per sweet treat! She also sold awareness bands for those that did not want any treats. A tip jar was placed on the table for people that just wanted to donate to the cause.

As you can see from the pictures, she used March of Dimes banners to decorate her table.

***If this is something that you are intersted in doing, you may want to speak to the manager of your local Wal-Mart as they match the amount that you raise!

An Urgent Message from the President of March of Dimes

Dear friend,
The March of Dimes means hope for all babies. And we are making progress — the rate of premature birth declined in 2007 for the first time in many years.
But in 2009, we face great challenges in continuing to fund our lifesaving research and programs. I am sorry to bring bad news, but I must tell you that even though tens of thousands of people have signed up for March for Babies, our fundraising is down by 15 percent. That means we cannot support babies and families as strongly as we did just last year.
Recently, we made the difficult decision to cut $3 million in research grants — funding that was urgently needed to develop new treatments for babies born too soon or with birth defects. We planned to bring NICU Family Support® to 20 new hospitals in 2009. Now, I fear we won’t meet this goal. This program, which provides much-needed information and comfort to parents with a baby in newborn intensive care, is now in jeopardy.
I know that you care about the health of moms and babies because you participated in our walk before. I am writing to you today to let you know that your help is need more than ever in 2009. Please go to marchforbabies.org and sign up for this important campaign. Your participation will help restore hope to the millions of families who look to us for information, leadership and scientific breakthroughs that improve the health of babies.
The March of Dimes means hope for all babies. Thank you for not letting them down.

With Gratitude,
Dr. Jennifer L. Howse

Aces for Babies!

Come join Farmers Insurance Central Texas Division in a Texas Hold'em Charity Poker Tournament benefiting the March of Dimes, March for Babies. A seat at the charity tournament costs $275 which includes lunch from Spaghetti Warehouse and a cash bar.

Not a confident poker player? Join us for the festivities as a Spectator for only $50 which includes lunch/snacks from Spaghetti Warehouse, casino games, and a door prize raffle.

Don't miss out on this great charity tournament! Register today as seats are limited.

Aces for Babies

Charity Poker Tournament

Saturday, May 2nd, 2009

Registration: 9:00am- 10:00am

Charity Poker Event:10:00am- 6:00pm

Relaxed, casual attire.

Register online at MOD2009.RedVelvet Events.com

Spaghettie Warehouse, 117 West 4th Street

For more information and sponsorship opportunities, contact Julia@RedVelvetEvents.com or call 512-380-9688.

Plushland Will Break Minimum Order Quantity!

Great news! After talking to the Plushland sales rep, she advised that she would be willing to sell our Family Teams any quantity of stuffed animals that they would like for their fundraising efforts! So, visit http://www.plushland.com/, determine what stuffed animals you would like to order and how many of each and then contact Jo Ann!

Jo Ann McKinley
jo@plushland.com
785-845-2563