Summer 2007 Newsletter Fundraising
CARES Foundation, Inc.
Fundraising: CARES Foundation members get creative!
Happy Birthday Caleb and Brenden! Brothers Caleb (3) and Brenden (7) Adkins held a combined birthday party in March and asked their friends to donate to CARES. Thank You, Caleb and Brenden!
Flying Pig Marathon (from left to right)Adrienne Gates, Lisa Ward (mom), Lynn Gates, Jane Ward, Ty Ward (dad), Zach Ward (in Dad’s arms), Gigi Cali (grandma), Ross Cali (grandpa) and Olivia (front).
Lin is In It to Win It! Six-year-old Jason Lin of Las Vegas, Nevada (see below) has taken the lead in the No-Sweat Run for a Cure. Jason has sponsorship requests and emails with his own note to friends and family across the country and as far away as Japan. Great Job, Jason!
Raffle tickets still available Louise and Joe Fleming of North Carolina are selling raffle tickets for three weekend get-away packages (which include fine dining, spa and golf) at premier hotels in the Raleigh, N.C. area. Tickets are just $10 each, you do not need to be present to win. Please contact the CARES Foundation office at (toll free) 866 – 227 – 3737 to purchase your tickets. The drawing will be held September 1, 2007 .
Wearing Blue to raise some Green. CARES Foundation member Bernie Berrigan of Michigan encouraged his company to sponsor CARES for their “Jeans Day” fundraiser on February 9, 2007. Each month the Human Resources Department at Tenneco sponsors a “Wear Your Jeans to Work Friday” and the proceeds from the $5 donation needed to participate go to a pre-determined charity. Bernie used the opportunity to raise awareness of CAH among his co-workers and support CARES Foundation.
“When Pigs Fly” On May 5, 2007 the Lisa Ward and her family ran in “The Flying Pig Marathon” in Cincinnati as a way to raise support for CARES. The Flying Pig Marathon is the country’s largest first-time marathon and welcomes runners of all skill levels and abilities. Way to go Ward Family!
Happy Birthday Jason! Jason Lin was 6- years-old on June 8th. Jason’s team “Team Racin’
Jason” is in the lead for the “No-Sweat Run for a Cure.” In addition
to collecting sponsorship, Jason is holding his own 5K walk.
Congratulations Paisley and Douglas! Paisley Dillon and Douglas Blank were married on June 3, 2007 in Belize. In lieu of gifts, they asked guests to make donations to CARES Foundation. We wish Doug and Paisley all the best as they begin their new life together.
Use Your IRA Distribution to Support CARES Foundation
Are you planning to take your 2007 required IRA distribution?
Would you like to support CARES Foundation’s programs?
If you answered “yes” to both these questions, you may wish to consider special opportunities created by recent pension legislation using your IRA funds to make gifts. For many of our friends, gifts from IRAs provide extra benefits.
To qualify:
- You must be 70 ½ or older at the time of the gift.
- Transfers must go directly from the IRA to CARES Foundation
- You can make gifts up to $100,000 per taxpayer and the gift will count toward the required minimum distribution
- Gifts must be outright
Would you like to know more?
Please contact us today toll-free at 866-227-3737 or Meryl@caresfoundation.org to find out how you can benefit from this special opportunity, which may be available only in 2007. CARES Foundation, Inc. is a not-for profit, 501(c)3 organization.
Disclaimer: Any communication from CARES Foundation, Inc. is intended for informational and educational purposes only and in no way should be taken to be the provision or practice of medical, nursing or professional healthcare advice or services. The information should not be considered complete or exhaustive and should not be used in place of the visit, call, consultation or advice of your physician or other healthcare provider. You should not us the information in this or any CARES Foundation, Inc. communication to diagnose or treat CAH or any other disorder without first consulting with your physician or healthcare provider. The articles presented in this newsletter are for informational purposes only and do not necessarily reflect the views of CARES Foundation, Inc.