The support from local businesses following the article in the Free Lance Star is beyond overwhelming. Last week, during a meeting with Amy Johnson, who owns Amy's Cafe, we were offered use of her restaurant for a fundraiser. We were ecstatic that she was once again opening her huge heart and restaurant to help local efforts to support families in treatment for pediatric cancer. Immediately, I started making plans, thinking back to the event last year and trying to figure out what to replicate, and what could be improved on as FGP did their first ever fundraiser...oh the possibilities....
A few days later, a woman stopped by for something unrelated to our upcoming fundraiser and shared with me what an amazing family her neighbors, the Beltrans, are and how much pediatric cancer has impacted their family financially. You see, her five year old neighbor, Dominic, is facing cancer for the 3rd time in his young life. She talked about how much she wanted to do more for this family but couldn't figure out how. I got a pit in my stomach and understood just where she was coming from. I had been there before as I watched my friends face pediatric cancer. I knew in that moment that FGP needed to help them. The reality is that FGP doesn't need proceeds from a big fundraiser because our community is taking care of us.
I called Stephanie to see what she thought about having the bulk of the proceeds benefit Dominic and his family and she agreed that it made more sense to help this family than Fairy Godmother Project. So, we worked out the logistics, created a google doc to organize the donations, Stephanie got started on the flier and we scheduled a planning meeting.
Through the event, we will raise money to help Dominic and his family as they travel to NY for treatment. Beginning in November, Dominic, his baby brother and his mom will pay $35 a night to stay at the Ronald McDonald house. Initially that doesn't sound like that much but over time it will add up. We are hopeful that the proceeds of this event will help cover the cost of their housing during their 2-3 week stays in NY month after month.
What can you do to help?
Spread the word by telling friends and family about the event.
Donate items to be used for raffles or silent auction.
Donate money to go toward the event.
Buy Tickets $20 per person or $35 per couple by hitting the donate button below. Your name will be on a list at the door at Amy's.
Thank you in advance for being part of this event!!
****All donations are tax deductible*****
