Fundraising

[Heather]

Hey all. I'm trying to put something together a fundraiser... we have a little friend in Childrens Hospital and because she's been in there for awhile now it's taken a financial toll on her family. I've taken ALOT of pictures and some good ones (I think) of my garden so I was thinking of making a calendar and selling it - with their permission, of course. The best deal I can find to make my calendars is around $6 so... I was wondering how much you'd be willing to spend, and would you if you knew the family? Or do you have any other ideas for fundraising???

[cheapdiva]

oh Heather, what a lovely thought. My concern would be that you'd have to get to it quick since many folks already have a 2010 calendar. How about note cards or a book of poetry - maybe you could have the child involved by writing some of the poems?

Whatever you do, I'll buy the first one!

[Lisa S]

Heather,

Poke around the internet for fundraising ideas, but I think yours in great. You are a good friend!

[yarborough house]

I love your photographs. But I agree might be a bit too late for a calendar. I'd do notecards. I know I'd buy some..

[Heather]

Well, after much thought my husband and I agreed that it was too late for calendars and we would have to sell a heck of alot of them to make lotsa money. We went around to the bank yesterday to inquire about opening a trust account so that's what we'll do and I can get the news out on Facebook to their family and friends. Thank you so much for your input though! You all are the greatest!

[CohenCottage]

Glad you were able to set up a trust account! Earlier this year one of my coworkers with a wife and 3 little children died from a brain tumor, and someone set up an account for them. It really helped them out. I still think you should do the notecard idea just to make money for them and get your photos out there, though! And a calendar for next year...

[Heather]

Well, the parents didn't want me to so I'm going to give all the money I collected back. I'm glad I asked them first.

[shabbychick]

Welll, Heather, it was still a very generous and thoughtful effort on your part. I hope the parents realize that and appreciate the gesture.