2004 Holiday fundraising

[jenluckenbach]

EDIT: I would like to keep the fundraiser going until after Christmas as this is a traditional time for giving. Thank you for any support you can offer


Original Post Today, Thanksgiving day (USA), I would like everyone to remember all that they can be thankful for. A home, family, friends, your pets, your health, and all the little things that many people simply take for granted.

For those if you who were here at Pet Talk last year, you might rmember my campaign to raise funds for my Rescue group (One By One cat rescue). (2003 fundraiser thread) (http://67.15.70.205/talk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=38322) I asked for each and every person to donate $1, yes $1, to help all the kitties who do not have quite so much to be thankful for. Our shelter is currently home to 75 homeless cats and our foster homes are all filled to capacity as well. The food and litter bill is tremendous, let alone the vet bills.

Please visit our Petfinder site here (www.1by1.petfinder.org) and our rescue site here (www.1by1catrescue.org) to read about us and see our cats. There is a paypal offer on the petfinder site or money can be sent to:
One By One
P.O. Box 226
Kutztown, Pa. 19530

My fundraiser last year brought in over $500 and was a great success. And as last year, I do not want anyone to feel obligated to donate or obligated to explain why you can't. It is just like if you all lived locally to me, I would ask you to buy a raffle ticket and you would have the choice to say yes or no.

Even one donation will help because these kitties have nothing.

Enjoy your holiday :D And thank you for listening.

[jazzzytina]

Thanks for the opportunity, and for having a PayPal - capable website! That made donating so much easier. I wish you the best of luck with your fundraiser!

Love, Tina & the crew:)

[catmandu]

Can I donate other things,like AWA Toys,as it costs 7 Dollars,and exchange,to send our money,to the USA!And The Cats,I think,would love,the Big Mice!

[Grace]

Check is in the mail - :)

[jenluckenbach]

Thank you for your support :D:D:D

[lisalee]

I would be glad to donate and will send my donation. Wishing all your furbabies all the best.

[jenluckenbach]

A thank you and a little bump

[rg_girlca]

Check will be in the mail Jen.:)

[jenluckenbach]

Thank you Lorraine :)

[jenluckenbach]

http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0304/mittelgrosse/medium-smiley-093.gif

Just needed a cute way to bump the thread ;)

[lynnestankard]

Donation sent Jen. - isn't PayPal a Godsend?!!

Lynne

[NoahsMommy]

Jen,

I'll be using PayPal on the 15th. :) Good luck with your efforts. I hope this year is even better than last year.

:)

[jenluckenbach]

thanks Lynne and Kelly :D:D

[jenluckenbach]

:o bump (it's for the kitties) :)

[NoahsMommy]

bump!!


that's fun! ;)

[jenluckenbach]

Are there any more people with a spare dollar or two to spare for the kitties??

[jenluckenbach]

BUMP :)

[Laura's Babies]

Why did I even go look at those pictures??

Soon as I get settled in I will mail a check.

[jenluckenbach]

Thanks Laura! And welcome home :D

[slick]

Jen,
If I send a cheque can I have the receipt made out and mailed to you? I can't claim U.S. charitable receipts up here so they are no good to me.

[jenluckenbach]

Slick, that is very sweet :) Thank you. A person can give a charitable donation as a gift. The gift recipient would get the receipt and the deduction. So note with the check that this is a gift (of a donation) to me. They'll know my address ;)

[CalliesMom]

Have any of you seen the kitties that you can sponsor? I'm absolutely in love with the kitty Clownie and have contacted the lady in charge to see if I can sponsor him. It's too bad he lives so far away! :eek:

[slick]

Originally posted by jenluckenbach
They'll know my address ;)
...and so do I ;) I'll send it next payday if that's OK.
{{{HUGS}}}

[jenluckenbach]

Originally posted by CalliesMom
Have any of you seen the kitties that you can sponsor? I'm absolutely in love with the kitty Clownie and have contacted the lady in charge to see if I can sponsor him. It's too bad he lives so far away! :eek:

{{{{HUGS}}}} to you :)

Clownie is a wonderful little girl. She has a tendency to be scared until you win her trust, but she is as soft as silk and is very friendly with people she knows. All she needs is a chance to settle into a new home. If you could sponser her, that would be TERRIFIC!

[catmandu]

Jen,we are glad,that our Mice arrived,and we hope,that you can raise,some money,with them,and that are some Happy Cats,in your town,that will love the Big Mice!The Found Xats all love you,Jen,and the Good work,that you are doing,with the Cats,that dont have Furr Ever Homes!

[CalliesMom]

This is what her email said:

Hi Sarah. Thanks for your interest in our sponsorship program.
Sponsorship involves a $10 donation per month. You can pay monthly,
quarterly, annually, whatever fits your budget. You mail you check payable
to One by One Inc to me at:
One by One Sponsorship Program
Marianne Egan
76 Gould Lane
Fleetwood PA 19522

I will send you a photo of your kitty and let you know when he/she is
adopted, etc.
You can choose a kitty, or I can choose one for you.
Someone is coming to our shelter to see Clownie and Twinnie tonight for a
possible adoption.
This would be great! These two were so frightened when they arrived. They
have come a long way
and are very affectionate now and will be great together. I will let you
know.

How did you learn of our Sponsorship Program?

I'm so happy for those two! Clownie is beautiful and deserves a wonderful home. I told the woman I will be sending out a check today!

[jenluckenbach]

Callie's mom......thank you again and we can certainly find you a kitty to sponser if Clownie gets the home of her dreams.

Gary....I have already sold the mice, 3 for $5 and the money goes to One by One from you. The cats thank you.

[jenluckenbach]

Thank you to Barbara who sent a donation with a Christmas greeting.

[jenluckenbach]

BUMP.....

For all who sent checks, I have not spoken to anyone yet as to how many were received (I do not get the mail).

[jenluckenbach]

Just another bump for the kitties.

Thanks :)

[Laura's Babies]

My check was mailed yesterday! Come on folks, lets keep the $1's coming and beat last years $500!!!!

[K & L]

Mine's on the way!

[jenluckenbach]

Thanks Lisa :D:D

[slick]

Jen....I'm so sorry I'm late sending mine off. It will be in the mail this week. As promised, I'll have the receipt made out in your name, as I can't claim donations to US charities.

[jenluckenbach]

Thank you slick :D:D

[jenluckenbach]

Merry Christmas to ALL! And thank you.