Ok so we all know my wedding is now not a wedding and is a fundraiser to benefit St. Jude's Children's Hospital!
I'm looking for things to raffle off....gift baskets, gift certificates, dinners, ect...so if anyone has a job where their boss might want to donate an item like this or something else you thing would work...please let me know!
Thanks so much everyone!
dajc23
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If I happen to win this 5,000,000 post contest I'll donate the Ipod (but I have bad luck usually, sorry ) But I'm definetly going to ask around and try to get something for your fundraiser. I think it's a great thing!
BNBride60
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You should call Darren at the Apple store in Walt Whitman. He's the manager. He's an awesome guy that helped me out and saved me thousands of dollars when I had a disastrous problem with my laptop. I bet that he'd attempt to help you.
iwannabmrsD
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contact u'r local target. they do a LOT of donations.. we get them to donate stuff all the time..
contact news 12.. they will profile u'r story (if u'r up to that) and then the offers will FLOOD in..
contact u'r local dealership, and get them to donate a car lease for a year.. rallye bmw does this..
jgl
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def check out circuit city and etc.
a coworker of mine had a funraiser for his nephew who was born with a rare illness and they had so much stuff dontated to them!!!
they did such a great job. they had #ed bags all around and people placed their raffles in the bags of the items they wanted - so it wasnt just random gifts people were getting..
Shorty McBride
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try the new store - 6th avenue electronics in Commack... www.6ave.com.
Also, contact your wedding vendors- I'm sure, knowing the situation, some of them would be willing to help out. Even if the florist raffles off a voucher for a dozen roses - still something!
kns11
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Starbucks, Hag & Daz, Hallmark store, & Target were all wonderful when I was on a committee who gathered items to raffle off for breast cancer benefit dinner.
ArmyOfBabies
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I have TONS of baby stuff that was never opened that I got for my shower... let me know if you want me to whip up a baby basket. I don't know if that's the kind of basket you were looking for, but if you want it, I'll make it.
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Posted by iwannabmrsD
contact u'r local target. they do a LOT of donations.. we get them to donate stuff all the time..
contact news 12.. they will profile u'r story (if u'r up to that) and then the offers will FLOOD in..
contact u'r local dealership, and get them to donate a car lease for a year.. rallye bmw does this..
thats a great idea. i used to work for news 12 and still have a contact there. let me know if you want me to tell her.
Mmnnng
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I'll definetly take some contacts & some publicity to raise $$ and donations! That would be awesome!
futuremrsfab
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Hi- FM me an address to send the materials- we are a Nascar sponsor and I have a couple things that I can send you.
Good Luck
beautyq115
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Is there a minimum to donate?
Mmnnng
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Absolutely no minimum....anything is appreciated! I have to call the RH now and see that it'll all be ok with them, actually I'm have the future ex call because he bullsh*ts for a living...lol! As soon as I am in the clear with everything I will FM the address to send to or arrange a place for drop off/ pick up or something!
Thanks everyone!
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I've gone into different restaurants to ask for gift certificates for raffles. Try Fridays, Applebees, Olive Garden any smaller places you like near you. Starbucks will also donate a bag or 2 of coffee and 1 or 2 mugs. Try spas/nail/hair salons too!
Usually you have to give these places a letter stating what organization you are from and what the charity/organization the donation is for, so they can write it off. HTH!
Good luck!
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I'm not sure who to suggest for donations...I just wanted to tell you what an amazing person I think you are. I wish you all the best in life, for you and your daughters
KarinAmanda
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i would begin asap ... i did a fundraiser in college for friends whose house burned down (yes, our senior year during finals ... 4 years of memories gone )
many places that i went to said that they need 30+ days notice (big places) to get the ok etc.
contact local places maybe even begin with your vendors i.e. a family portrait session, a floral arrangement, maybe a birthday cake etc.
try bakeries, pizza places, mom and pop type stores where they are the ultimate desicion maker ... so they wont give you the 'we have to contact the central headquarters yadda yadda'
try diners, maybe like video rental places HTH
and ps ... its a GREAT thing that you are doing! i wish you the best in life and that you one day find the man of your dreams, the man you certainly deserve
KarinAmanda
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also, let me know if i can help in anyway!!! seriously, if you need help ill be there
BrideToBe24
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Did you post anything on the Vendors board? Why not try to hit them up for something ?
You might be able to get some good stuff!
Good luck and keep us posted. I think you're doing a great thing and for doing good things something good will come your way.
I wish you all the best for you and your kids!
KarinAmanda
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Posted by BrideToBe24
Did you post anything on the Vendors board? Why not try to hit them up for something ?
You might be able to get some good stuff!
Good luck and keep us posted. I think you're doing a great thing and for doing good things something good will come your way.
I wish you all the best for you and your kids!
good idea ... and it would look for for them also! haha, use liweddings to your advantage!! deff post on the vendors helping brides!
