Family Video has put together a local business raffle basket for their customers that donate to the cause. Customers can even donate a penny to be entered.
They are hosting a hot dog grill this Sunday, April 1st, from 11:30AM to 2:30PM and during that event the basket will be raffled off. Here's a little info from the Family Video website:
"3/26/12: WE'VE RAISED OVER
HALF A MILLION DOLLARS
SO FAR!! THANK YOU!!
Family Video Announces: Round It Up For Lymphoma!
Lymphoma is a cancer that does not discriminate and can affect anyone: children, adults, women and men. Family Video invites you to donate towards life-saving cancer research by rounding your rental or purchase to the nearest dollar. 100% of all money raised will go directly to lymphoma research projects. We hope that together, we can eradicate lymphoma.
Did you know:
Lymphoma is the most common type
of blood cancer.
Lymphoma is the third most common
cancer among children.
Every 7 minutes, one American is
diagnosed with Lymphoma.
Today, more than half a million
Americans are living with Lymphoma.
We can help!
HELPING IS EASIER THAN YOU THINK!
There are a number of options available for you to help:
ROUND IT UP - From now until April 1st, anytime you visit any one of our 760+ stores and rent or purchase movies, you can round up your transaction to the nearest dollar to donate your extra change to cancer research. For a store location near you, please use our store locator.
DONATE IN STORE - You are welcome to donate any dollar amount, $1, $5, $10... anything at all to help, at any Family Video store.
DONATE ONLINE - If there isn't a Family Video close to you, you can donate online!
Follow this link to donate through the Lymphoma Research Foundation website.
100% of all money raised will go directly to lymphoma research projects that offer the greatest potential to advance the field of lymphoma research and the discovery of new treatments.
“This horrible disease has had an effect on our employees and their children, and we are going to do something about it!” says Family Video President Keith Hoogland. “We are proud to partner with the Lymphoma Research Foundation and support its work to find a cure for lymphoma. Lymphoma affects
hundreds of thousands of Americans and their families every day. We can and will make a difference."
When the assistant manager of our local Family Video contacted me through Etsy and asked if I could help, I was very happy to. Here are the earrings I created just for this special event:
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| Sterling silver, turquoise and lapis earrings by Grey Girl Designs |
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| Sterling silver, turquoise and lapis earrings by Grey Girl Designs |
I hope whoever wins the raffle enjoys them! I thought they would be perfect for summer- the color of the sea and sky on a sunny day! Thank you to all who donate to this worthwhile cause.
- Jennifer
