Re: Convention question - need help

[Guest guest]

Denita, several other families have been writing me recently. Yes,

there are scholarships. The problem is that we structured the program

years ago so that only 25% of the funds would go to " returning "

families, and 75% to new families. This was done because we knew that

families that had been once would know how great it is, and could

begin to fundraise to get there again.

At this point, I believe we would have to put you (and any other

returning families) on the waiting list, but you should still go

through the process by contacting Dayna at daycarney@ everestkc.net.

Meanwhile, MANY families have raised hundreds of dollars to pay their

own way to the convention. We have created beautiful tri-fold

pamphlets that describe RSS/SGA, MAGIC and talk about the convention

and why it is important for families to get there. On the back is a

tear off donation form. There is a spot that says " yes, I want my

donation to go to a specific family: " MAGIC will give you hundreds

of these pamphlets if you want, you write your name on that line on

the donation form, and hand out the pamphlets to everyone you meet.

People can then write donations to MAGIC in YOUR NAME but because they

are to MAGIC, they are tax deductible to the donor. We track all the

donations that come in for your name, and report it back to you. We

write tax receipts and thank yous to everyone, and send emails to you

with the names, etc.

Then we reimburse you for your convention related expenses with these

funds. There is a handout called " RSS/SGA Fundraising Guide " that you

can get from MAGIC that will explain everything in detail.

We've had people put these pamphlets with a flyer describing their own

child in video stores in their town; they've contacted their local

newspaper,etc. Others are more low-key and just hand them out to

family and friends. Some will distribute them at their churches.

ANYTHING. I am telling you -- you would be amazed at how fast the $20

adds up.

The pamphlet has photos (Liam Gough is on the cover plus a group photo

on the inside too). It is very moving.

Hope this helps! Go for it!

> All, I have been off work for 2 months because of back problems and

my

> income has been less than usual. Is there anything available to

assist

> us in being able to go to the convention? Additionally, is there

> something I can do to raise money to be able to go? I just don't

think

> I will be able to afford it this year...

>

> Sincerely,

> Danita

> Mom to Deianira