Supplies and Materials Info Corner

A Worthy Cause

By Debbie McCarthy-Beckett of Teds from Threads™

I know my articles are usually about supplies, but this month I want to digress and share a worthy cause with you. I recently received a request to donate a hand-crafted bear to help raise money for the Ronald McDonald House of Charities by participating in the 2008 Teddy Bear Banquet and Auction. I couldn’t think of a better way for the use of supplies you may already have then to be a part of raising money for the health and well being of children and their families. The following is information concerning this event:

A fun-filled day of teddy bears is in the making; The 2008 TEDDY BEAR BANQUET AND AUCTION has been scheduled for SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2008. For over 17 years, this beary special event has been an ongoing success and an integral part of the fund raising program of Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region, Inc. However, we must prevail on your talent and generosity to make it happen!

Thanks to artists from all over the world, over 100 hand-crafted teddy bears will be up for adoption, with ALL proceeds benefiting RMHC of the Capital Region. WILL YOU SHARE YOUR TALENT WITH THE FAMILIES AND CHILDREN OF RMHC BY CONTRIBUTING ONE OF YOUR VERY SPECIAL BEARS FOR THIS YEAR'S AUCTION? Be creative! Some artists create a one-of-a-kind bear, and others provide us with one of their previously created works of art! Either way, we look forward to seeing those unique and furry faces arrive on our doorstep!

If you would like more information about RMHC or the Teddy Bear Banquet and Auction, please feel free to contact Lori Emery at (518) 438-2655 or teddybears@rmhcofalbany.org.

We truly hope that you will open your heart to this opportunity of sharing and caring for families and children.

If you decide you would like to participate and donate a hand-crafted bear you can also send the following information to Jan Kurpsoka at jkurposka@nycap.rr.com. Please include your name, your Company name if you have one, your address, phone number and email address.
For more information on the Ronald McDonald House of Charities and all they do for children and their families please click on this link http://www.rmhc.com/.