I WILL RUN FOR CHILDREN AND CHOCOLATE!

In December I am running (yes I said running!) the Hot Chocolate 5K at the National Harbor (MD) to help provide memorable Build-A-Bear Workshop® experiences for children with cancer and other serious illnesses.  Please support this effort by making a tax-deductible donation on my personal fundraising page (http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/rhondawaller/2011-hot-chocolate-run-for-bears).  A hospital stay can be a frightening time for children and their families.  Major League Baseball umpires, sports team mascots, and professional sports photographers team up to host Build-A-Bear Workshop experiences at children's hospitals across the country. Hospitalized children make stuffed teddy bears, puppies or kittens while sharing high-fives with the mascots.  With our support, UMPS CARE Charities will host 12 children's hospital events in 2012.

My goal is to raise $350 by November 10th for this worthy cause.  A donation of any size is appreciated but here is a general guideline for you to consider:
SINGLE =  $25...1 Build-A-Bear Workshop
DOUBLE = $50...2 Build-A-Bear Workshops
HOME RUN = $100...4 Build-A-Bear Workshops
GRAND SLAM = $250+...10+ Build-A-Bear Workshops

I am challenging all of my friends, family, and followers to make a donation of at least $10 to support this effort!  NO PRESSURE but if at least 25 of us support this cause that will equal a "Grand Stand" or 10 Build-A-Bear Workshops for Children with cancer and other serious illnesses.  I know we can do it!  So far I’ve raised $90 toward my goal of $350. I look forward to exceeding my goal, with your help!  The more money raised the more Build-A-Bear workshop experiences local children can look forward to.

Did I mention all donations are tax-deductible!  Thanks in advance for considering this cause.  Subscribe to this Blog for updates to my fundraising, training, and more! Oh yeah, don't forget to follow me on Twitter @PhDCupcake.

Rhonda