The Revlon Challenge online fundraiser went live yesterday and goes through October 26. This is our main source of funds for supplies for our kits. Each washable feminine hygiene kit contains $10-$12 worth of materials.
Our chapter will keep 100% of all funds donated. Even the transaction fees are covered by Revlon and Days for Girls. The DFG headquarters get credit for donations to all teams and chapters, in their quest to win one of the top awards, which range from $1,000,000 for first place down to $25,000 for 5th. Last year we were in 4th place, and with so many new teams and volunteers this year, maybe we can win the $1,000,000. A million dollars would change the lives of so many girls and women in developing countries.
KITS FOR UGANDAN REFUGEES
Days for Girls is sending 5000 kits to refugees in Uganda. Our group is contributing 250 of those. Thanks to Patti who is driving them to Olympia, on their way to Lynden, on the northern border of Washington. I'll post any pictures DFG shares.
KENYA
We also just sent 24 kits to Kenyan women with disabilities. Thanks, Maggie, for facilitating this!
IT'S THIS SUNDAY
Please join us for our September work day, Sunday, September 18. We'll be at Our Sewing Room from 10 to 5. Come for as much time as you can spare. We have tasks for experienced sewers and sergers, and plenty of work for those who don't sew or serge. If you plan to use a machine, please bring your own, along with your standard tools--sharp scissors, sharp rotary cutter, seam ripper, etc.
We have a few new people joining us that I've been in touch with. Love to have more!
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL
How are you at fundraising? October 11 is the International Day of the Girl, and DFG teams and chapters around the world are asking businesses they patronize to donate a portion of their sales to the local chapter that day. Is this something you could help with? I've got some suggested paperwork if you are interested.
FREE
As much (or more) of a necessity as paper towels and toilet paper in the public restrooms! Yay for Brown University!
EVQ SHOW
I'll have an information table at the biannual Emerald Valley Quilters' Quilt Show at the fairgrounds the first weekend in October. Stop by and see the new Heavy Flow shields and liners, drop off any undies, or washcloths (etc.) you've picked up, or just spend some time talking about Days for Girls.
The quilt show is worth your admission fee--wonderful quilts, great vendors, a fashion show, a small quilt auction, demonstrations, and much more. Win that beautiful red and white Hunter's Star quilt you've seen around town!
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