What an awesome day of fundraising we had this past Saturday. In the morning, we held a bake sale and "previously loved" leotard sale. With delicious baked goods from Tina Palmieri, Sophie Gessman, Patty Perrotti, and the Paparazzo family plus a lot of "previously loved" leotards from the girls at American Gymnastics, we raised $355.31. Why the odd amount of change? That would be the loose change from Krista Paparazzo's wallet! Then, as if $355 in one day wasn't enough, we went on to raise $825 more through the bus trip to Mohegan Sun. A group of 39 people embarked on a Kelley coach bus headed to Mohegan Sun at 6 pm. While on the bus, there were several raffles held. Prizes included a case of beer, a couple bottles of wine, a bottle of vodka with some light up martini glasses and more. There was also a 50/50 raffle. The winner of that raffle won $75! After arriving at Mohegan Sun, the travelers branched off to do their own things then met back up for the return ride at midnight leaving the casino at 12:30. It was fantastic evening out having fun and raising money for Unite for HER. With the two events on Saturday, we raised $1,180.31. That brings our current grand total to $2396.86! We are off to a great start. There are many great things planned for the months ahead. Check back to our events page often to see which things you would like to participate in with us. We have a couple fundraisers that are ending very soon. The PlumRaiser ends on Monday so if you are in the market for a new leotard, head to PlumPracticewear.com and remember to enter AMGTC in the discount code box to have $5 from the purchase of any full priced leo donated to American Gymnastics. Another fundraiser that is coming to an end soon is our American Gymnastics 2017 Above & Beyond Challenge shirt sale which ends on Tuesday. Our final event for September is a Dining for A Cause evening at The 99 Restaurant in Glastonbury from 5-9 pm on September 28th. Come out, have dinner or drinks with friends and 15% of your total check will be donated by the restaurant to Unite for Her. Just print and bring the flyer below and give it to your server. The rest is done by the restaurant. The Hong family will also be set up in the lobby of the restaurant collecting donations and selling hand stamped aluminum bracelets for Unite for HER. Stop in and say hello if you are in the area. Share the flyer with others to increase the restaurant's donation.
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Jacqui
9/24/2016 04:41:20 pm
I saw so many kids wearing old leotards and I even saw one of my old favorites!
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AuthorJennifer Hong is a parent of two gymnasts at American Gymnastics and a co-chairperson for the Above & Beyond Challenge fundraising committee. Archives
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