Just wanted to give a quick update to let you know what I am working on.
We are in the beginning stages of planning a gold tournament to be held sometime towards the end of September or beginning of October. This is going to be a huge under-taking, that we can't do alone. I need everyone to dig deep in their brains and let me know of anyone you know who owns there own company, manages a company, etc.. We are going to have to get corporate sponsors. Then if you play golf at all, have anyone in your family who does,- please play with us that day. You don't have to be good at it! HAHA As soon as I have a permanent date set, I will post it on here.
I also talked with someone at Lightening Strikes about organizing the bowl-a-thon. We are going to shoot for the end of August, right after school is back in, for that! We will also need every ones help with that, anyone who has kids and wants to participate. I am trying to make a "pledge" letter now.
When I talked to him though, he gave me several suggestions for fundraisers. 1 of which was a car wash. He mentioned a youth group, ball team or something like that possibly doing that. Any takers on organizing one of those with your church, etc..? Please let me know if so.
We still haven't made too much progress on the funds, but I know it will come in due time.
I am making crosses now that are for sale for $25. This something that my good friend/neighbor started doing for Gracie. She has other commitments and so now I am going to continue making them, I greatly appreciate her doing this for our family, and teaching me how to do the crosses so that I can continue that. If you are interested in having 1, please let me know and feel free to pass around the info. As soon as I can get a picture of 1 I will post it on here so you can see what they look like!
Thanks! Make sure to read Gracie's caringbridge website. www.caringbridge.org/visit/gracieannpoole
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
YEAH!! Gracie now has an acct set up at church for tax-deductible donations!!!
Hello everyone! Just a quick update with some new info. The fundraiser in GA went well, we thought. Everyone had a blast, including Gracie. I will post some pics to go with this update.
We sent in a 2nd order of t-shirts that should be in by the first of next week. We also have wristbands 4 sale now! They are orange/white swirl and say "wheels 4 gracie"-they are $3 each.
You can now make "tax-deductible" donations to Gracie's cause. Our Church has set up a restricted account for funds for Gracie. I am thrilled about this, I think this will open up new possibilities for the effort. I know it will certainly make a difference as we start going out getting corporate sponsors for the golf tournament that we are planning. You can send checks to Crosspoint Baptist 8000 Liles Lane, Trussville AL 35173 and make sure on your check you write "benevolence for Gracie Poole".
Please send along any ideas you think of for fundraisers. We are making such slow progress, but I think we just have to get this out there and it has to get in the right persons hands & then I think things will move along. If you know of any company owners, media persons, or whoever you think might help out in this quest, please pass along the info. I also have some letters we have typed up to send out to some businesses, I can get you a copy of that letter if you need it for any reason.
We are definitely open to the idea of a used van. We don't think we have to have a brand new van, it's just that it has to be personalized for our family as far as seats, etc.. go. I know the $ amount listed originally may have overwhelmed some people, but if you have done any research ever on how expensive anything to do with handicap accessible equipment is, then you know how much all of this is going to cost. The van is just the beginning of it, as soon as we can get that, we will have to have the ramps built, her chair accessorized, etc.. If you know of anyone who has a full size van for sale, we would be glad to check it out and see the possibilities, however again, we have to have raised the $ before hand or it was be wasted time?
Thanks for your continued prayers for Gracie and for all of her needs!
Jennifer
www.caringbridge.org/visit/gracieannpoole
We sent in a 2nd order of t-shirts that should be in by the first of next week. We also have wristbands 4 sale now! They are orange/white swirl and say "wheels 4 gracie"-they are $3 each.
You can now make "tax-deductible" donations to Gracie's cause. Our Church has set up a restricted account for funds for Gracie. I am thrilled about this, I think this will open up new possibilities for the effort. I know it will certainly make a difference as we start going out getting corporate sponsors for the golf tournament that we are planning. You can send checks to Crosspoint Baptist 8000 Liles Lane, Trussville AL 35173 and make sure on your check you write "benevolence for Gracie Poole".
Please send along any ideas you think of for fundraisers. We are making such slow progress, but I think we just have to get this out there and it has to get in the right persons hands & then I think things will move along. If you know of any company owners, media persons, or whoever you think might help out in this quest, please pass along the info. I also have some letters we have typed up to send out to some businesses, I can get you a copy of that letter if you need it for any reason.
We are definitely open to the idea of a used van. We don't think we have to have a brand new van, it's just that it has to be personalized for our family as far as seats, etc.. go. I know the $ amount listed originally may have overwhelmed some people, but if you have done any research ever on how expensive anything to do with handicap accessible equipment is, then you know how much all of this is going to cost. The van is just the beginning of it, as soon as we can get that, we will have to have the ramps built, her chair accessorized, etc.. If you know of anyone who has a full size van for sale, we would be glad to check it out and see the possibilities, however again, we have to have raised the $ before hand or it was be wasted time?
Thanks for your continued prayers for Gracie and for all of her needs!
Jennifer
www.caringbridge.org/visit/gracieannpoole
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