A Kit for your Kindness - Downs Syndrome fundraiser

[Carolc]

Sorry this is so last minute... the idea just hit me earlier this week. This Saturday (Sept 7) I will be participating in an event to raise money for the Downs Syndrome Center at Rady Children's Hospital and Downs Syndrome Action (a 501(c)(3) non-profit, organization which investigates and implements solutions to enhance the lives of persons with Down syndrome). There are very few of these centers in California so this one has a long waiting list of people waiting for assistance.

Since our fundraiser for Make-A-Wish was so successful, I asked Tanya of Crossbone Cuts Designs if she could contribute a goodie that we could give away to anyone that donates - and she was thrilled to help! Please visit the link below to make a small donation (look for the link that says "Make a Donation"). You can enter any amount you wish in the blank box. When you receive your email receipt, forward it to 'donations (at) mousescrappers (dot) com' and we will send you a link to Tanya's darling set of Princess journaling cards pictured above.

Click here for more information about this event and to contribute.

I'm really enjoying these 'Kit for your kindness' {I just made up that phrase, lol} fundraisers - it seems like a win-win situation! I especially love it when we can help organizations that help families with kids in need. I will try and give you more notice on the next one.

Thank you!

[Carolc]

Though it was extremely hot (low 90's maybe?) this was a fantastic event with a great turnout. The kids were so adorable and I'm kicking myself for not scrambling to take a photo of one of my peers (dressed as Anakin, episode 3) with a little girl with Downs. He kneeled down to say hello and she just sort of melted in his arm when she turned to face the camera. He was wearing his outer robe at the time so she looked like she was inside a little cave there in his arm. I was so into the moment that I didn't even think to grab my phone from my boot and take a photo.

Anyway, here is one of the photos of us posing with a few of the kids and their parents. Thanks to everyone who donated and thanks again, Tanya, for donating the goodie!

[luv2scrapmm]

How cute! Thanks for continuing to find ways that we can help others. That is one of the things that makes this site so special!

[Carolc]

Thank YOU so much for your donation, Monica!