I have so much fun working on fundraisers and getting in the action! This year is no different. Well, actually it is different than last year. I did not just give birth and spend 8 weeks cooped up on maternity leave. Not that I am complaining, because I am not. I just did not have as much time last year to get all I wanted done.
This year we had a hard time finding a place to let us hold a bake sale. One, it is Girl Scout cookie time and two, not many people are up for it. That makes me sad. All around town during the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, they have all kinds of things going on around town and decorations hanging up. Even our local newspaper is printed pink. But during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and all during the March for Babies season, there is nothing. I have seen an increase in commercials on the television and small banners across the top of web pages though. I just feel there should be more support in our community.
My job is not into helping me. I have to ask my co-workers on the side if any are interested in making a donation or joining our walk. I get a little jealous when other family teams are doing what I consider as "raking it in"; however, I have been telling myself this year, that every little bit helps and we are doing a lot of good.
Let me tell you, my mom is awesome! She is always selling whatever things I have at her work. Whether it is a handmade craft or chocolates. She even makes bread to sale, that is a hit! I could not ask for a better helper! Love you mom!
My oldest daughter is a great sales lady as well. She is always selling candy to her friends and even getting them to hand over their loose change. I am hoping when she gets to high school they may let her do some fundraising.
We are waiting on our t-shirt design to be finished. The gentleman who did our design last year is adding some little details to that same design for this year. He is awesome too!
Anyway, back to our fundraising "fiasco". After a few days and hours of calling local establishments to hold a bake sale, a light bulb went off and I immediately thought of a local thrift store that is always helping people out. I just thought, "All she can tell me is no, like everyone else". So, I typed up a message and had my husband proofread it & then I sent it. I got an answer that same day! Yes, I would love to help out! She is even donating 5% of that day's sales. How much more awesome can that be!
So, for those of you in the area. We will be at A Thrift Store 1406 W 10th Ave (down from Rumors).
