9-10-12 AMAZING Time at Center for Courageous Kids

I will try to update more details soon, but wanted to be sure to share our EXTRAORDINARY pictures and a short video  from Center for Courageous Kids.

A HUGE thanks to ALL those who donated to help Ally, our family, and other medically fragile families attend the BEST weekend of their lives. This is our 3rd year attending SMA Family Weekend at Center for Courageous Kids in Scottsville, Kentucky and we hope for MANY, MANY more!!!!

Be sure to click on the album cover below to see ALL the pictures….

2012-09-09 Center for Courageous Kids Camp

We are still collecting donations.  We are at a little over $1000 to help keep this camp functioning, but our BIG goal is $2000 or MORE.  Please consider collecting and donating items in honor of Ally, her friends and our family to Center for Courageous Kids (CCK).

Two WAYS to Help!

Thanks in advance for considering to help and those who have already!!!!!

1) Monetary Donations

 WILL YOU BE THE NEXT TO HELP WITH A DONATION? PLEASE consider a small donation knowing that it allows Ally (and our family) an EXTRAORDINARY Camp weekend with horseback riding, glow bowling, woodshop, arts and crafts, scavenger hunt, great food with unlimited ice cream, swimming… and time with other kids and families like ours.

SMA family weekend  was at Center for Courageus Kids in KY September 7-9th 2012 (our 3rd year attending) and we will go once again next year . Contact Tina (tina@angelally.com or 773-283-7211)if you are interesting in donating by check or collecting supplies for the camp. It is tax deductable. THANKS from the bottom of our hearts!!!!!Online donations can be done athttp://www.thecenterforcourageouskids.org/OperationDonation/advocacy-don-1000.html?kwoAdvocateId=5SVRUS6Checks would be payable to Center for Courageous Kids and mailed or given to me — Ally Krajewski – 3614 N. New England, Chicago IL 60634

2) The Center for Courageous Kids® Needs List:

We were specifically asked if we could possible get a Chicago restaurant gift certificate and/or tickets to Chicago attraction (with a longer expiration date for someone who would LOVE a Chicago Vacation) for a FUNdraiser in October.  We need to collect these this month.  Do you have any connections, or are you able to help? http://www.thecenterforcourageouskids.org/needs_list.html People often ask us, what is your largest need? How can we help?  Our answer is always,“make a financial contribution, large or small.” Each and every penny matters. The daily operation costs are endless. Without financial support from individuals and the community at large, we would not be able to continue serving so many brave campers free of charge. We are a 501(c)(3) not for profit corporation and ALL gifts are tax deductible to the full extent provided by law. Here is how YOU can financially support the BRAVEST kids we know! *Make an online contribution by clicking the “donate now” tab in the upper right of the screen.  Mail your donation to camp (1501 Burnley Road, Scottsville, KY 42164)  *Join our monthly giving campaign, the “Twenty Twelve” Club.  By making a small monthly donation of just $20.12, you will be making a HUGE difference in the life of a medically fragile child. At your next event, donate a percentage of sales or proceeds to The Center for Courageous Kids. *Make a gift in honor or in memory of a friend or loved one. *Name a bed ($1,000.00) (naming opportunity – plaque on bed) *Help sponsor a camper ($1,000.00) (naming opportunity- plaque on donor wall) *Full camper scholarship ($2,000) (naming opportunity –plaque on donor wall) *Donate Gift Cards: Itunes, Hobby Lobby, Dollar General, Office Depot, Staples, Wal-Mart, Lowe’s, Home Depot, Phone Cards, Gas Cards, etc. These gift cards allow us to purchase, as needed, supplies for our camp program areas. In-kind Donations of Services: The fundraising team are always needing items to put in fundraising auctions, where all proceeds benefit our campers. Our special events are vital in helping us reach our fundraising goals. Auction items that are always needed: *New items with tags and in their original packages. (Baby products, candles, spa products, kitchen supplies, books, Christmas decor, home decor, prints and pictures, etc.) *Autographed guitars, prints, posters, t-shirts, etc. *Sports items (autographed basketballs, autographed race cars, game tickets, etc.) Vacation donations: If you want to donate a weekend/week stay at your special place on the beach, or that rustic lake house, please contact Stormi Murtie, Director of Communications at (270) 618-2900 with trip details. Trip donations are a great way to raise money for camp and are VERY popular with our auction guests. *Weaved Baskets or totes *Shrink wrap *Bows *Tissue Paper (all colors) Camp Program in-kind donations: White Cotton T-shirts of various sizes Sunscreen (SPF 45) Lotion bug spray (Deet Free) Various medical supplies We appreciate any and ALL forms of support. Any of the above needs listed are ones that are vital to the daily operations of The Center for Courageous Kids.  It is because of YOU, that we are able to provide such an AMAZING camping opportunity to the medically fragile children we serve. MANY THANKS, The Center for Courageous Kids staff and family (including the Krajewskis)!