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September 14, 2007
OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH "Blessed
are those who can give without In the USA, one out of nine
women will develop breast cancer during her lifetime, according to the
National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations. This year, 182,800 new
cases will be diagnosed, and 40,800 women will die. Men suffer from the
disease, too — 1,400 male cases are projected to be diagnosed this
year, and 400 men will die.
Breast cancer doesn't just affect the victim, however. Family and
friends, too, must learn how to deal with the illness and the necessary
treatments. (USA WEEKEND full
story) (Source) These days many couples are registering with services that donate a percentage from wedding gifts bought through them, to charity. For example, the I Do Foundation www.idofoundation.org will donate up to 8% of any gifts on your registry purchased through them to a charity of your choice. Some couples are even asking guests for charity donations instead of gifts. The average ages of brides and grooms today are 27 and 29, and many have all the toasters, dishes and blenders they need. Other ways couples are using their wedding for greater good... contacting organizations which will benefit from leftovers, such as food pantries and soup kitchens. Nursing homes are usually happy to accept leftover flowers to brighten up patient's rooms.
“Brides Against Breast Cancer” gown sales continue to be important fund-raising events for Making Memories. Their 32 yearly shows provide brides-to-be with an opportunity to find their dream gown (at an incredible savings,) while making wishes and dreams come true for women and men who are losing their fight against breast cancer. The worldwide support of designers, manufacturers, bridal shops and individuals (who donate a most treasured possession,) make possible our "Nationwide Tour of Gowns" sales. The proceeds from these events help bring a moment of joy into world of someone for whom a cure is too late. “Brides Against Breast Cancer - Nationwide Tour of Gowns Sales” This unique opportunity allows brides-to-be a chance to find the gown of their dreams at a remarkable price, while helping to make wishes and memory-making events come true. Most gown prices range from $89 to $799*, including hundreds of beautiful new name brand and designer gowns valued up to $8,000. *Exclusive designer and couture gowns valued up to $20,000 are also available at an incredible 25% to 75% savings. We gladly accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express and debit cards. (View the video on YouTube) REMEMBER – more than half the gowns presented during each event are NEW designer gowns that arrived directly from bridal shops, trunk shows and manufacturers. The Nationwide Tour of Gowns has something for everyone, boasting a wide range of styles and fabrics, in sizes 4 to 24. Slips, veils, shoes and other accessories are also available in select locations. Our Brides Against Breast Cancer program has received more than 40,000 wedding gown donations, with an estimated resale value of over 4 million dollars. This generous endowment is due in part, to Making Memories national media coverage, including magazine articles in Redbook, Family Circle, Woman's Day, Martha Stewart’s Winter Wedding, Time, Philanthropy World and Modern Bride, along with appearances on, Oprah Winfrey, CNN, MSNBC, Ananda Lewis and hundreds of television and newspaper interviews. Best selling author Geralyn Dawson, developed an interest in Making Memories when she featured the Foundation in her 2002 novel, “The Pink Magnolia Club.” Geralyn's contribution to the organization, which "holds a special place in her heart," has grown over the years. She is presently a member of the board of directors and is now working on an original non-fiction book to benefit Making Memories called, the "One Good Turn" project. To read more about this venture please visit www.geralyndawson.com." How to Donate Your Gown How can you help make dreams come true? At this time, we are in need of contemporary gown styles, slips and veils dating from 1995 until the present day. Each gown that arrives at our organization is carefully prepared for our upcoming "Brides Against Breast Cancer, Nationwide Tour of Gowns" sales. The thousands of generous donations we receive from designers, manufactures, bridal shops, and individuals worldwide, enables Making Memories to grant final wishes to women and men suffering from terminal breast cancer. Until recently, we have been able to accept gowns from all era's and in any condition that we sell nationally and worldwide or produce into quilted artworks. However, do to our extensive inventory of vintage, antique and retro gowns, we recommend all generous potential classic era donors withhold their contributions until we are once again able to accommodate these prized garments. We anticipate posting an announcement on this website in April of 2008 indicating our enhanced ability to manage these treasured gifts with the respect they deserve. Additional wedding related items are always welcome, we accept bridesmaid, mother of the bride and flower girl dresses, along with other wedding specific items such as veils, shoes, Click
here to download an information sheet to include with your donation.
Please ship your gown directly to our National Headquarters in Portland, Oregon. Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation Be sure to include a self-addressed stamped envelope inside the package, and if possible, an additional $12 gift to cover some of the expense of preparing your gown for sale. Although, this amount may appear small, when multiplied by the thousands of dresses we receive it can exceed the cost of granting numerous wishes each year. Often gowns arrive requiring laundering or dry-cleaning and all garments must be steamed, priced, place on racks, and transported to our "Tour of Gowns" events. Manufacturers and bridal shops along
with individual contributors may drop off donations of new or previously
cleaned wedding gowns during any "Brides Against Breast
Cancer" event where they will immediately find a position among the
gowns on our sales racks. You may also send donations directly to the
National Headquarters at the above address. All bridal shops and
manufacturers wishing to make a donation, when we are in your area, may
email mminfo@makingmemories.org
or call Important Information Prepare your gown for shipping by removing your items from any drycleaners storage boxes and selecting a carton just large enough to accommodate your gown and accessories. These simple steps will save you between $12 and $15 in unnecessary shipping expenses, since shipping cost is calculate by weight and box dimensions. Tax Deductions Your gift, including shipping cost, is tax-deductible. Although Making Memories strives to ensure our gracious donors receive a charitable receipt, many of our mailings return undeliverable. Two of the most common occurrences are the mail service label (i.e. Mailbox etc) obscuring the sender's information and our own incorrect deciphering of return addresses. Therefore, regardless of your chosen method of shipping, please include a clearly printed self-addressed stamped envelope INSIDE your package to ensure a tax-deductible receipt reaches you. Allow 6 to 8 weeks for delivery. Please note: Making Memories Foundation does not place the value on your donation. We ask that you consult your tax professional to determine the ultimate price of your contribution. If your gift is worth less than $250, a receipt is unnecessary to receive your federal income tax deduction. However, if your gown donation merits a value of $250 or more, please retain the Making Memories receipt for preparing your federal income tax return. Once you have sent your gown, you may choose to download the donation receipt directly from our website at http://makingmemories.org/2007_Donation_Receipt.pdf. Host a Pink Envelope Project Wedding Reception or Shower To make your wedding reception more
meaningful, we invite you to support the Making Memories Breast Cancer
Foundation by hosting a Pink Envelope wedding reception or bridal
shower. Please feel free to contact
us or visit www.pinkenvelopeproject.org
for more information. Delight your guests with the beautifully
designed favor cards explaining your special donation, of $100.00 or
more, made on their behalf or in honor of a loved one. Transform
your wedding into more than a memorable day - make it a day that creates
lasting memories for the families of women and men who have so little
time left. Pass these cards out at your reception or place them at
your table settings for your guests to read. Please click on the link at the bottom
of this page to pledge your donation and request favor card quantity.
Upon receipt of your donation, Making Memories promptly ships your Pink
Envelope Project membership packet and favor cards. Pink Envelope Guests Offer your guests the opportunity to participate in your Pink Envelope Project. Attach a personalized message to your Pink Envelopes inviting them to enhance the significance of your special day by providing a gift of love in your weddings behalf. Remember to collect the envelopes at the reception or encourage guests to mail their donation directly to Making Memories. Each gift goes toward making a difference in the lives of individuals losing their fight against breast cancer. Inform your guests that the PEP member number printed on each donation envelope will allow you to share the total gift amount with anyone interested. Allow us to feature the account of your wedding reception, along with the pictures you provide, on the Pink Envelope Project's “Completed Activities Page.” Your generous efforts deserve admiration! Thank you for Granting Wishes and Touching Lives Your Way! Get started now by filling out the Join form - Click here Breast Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment: Additional ResourcesThe resources listed below provide more detailed information and support services to help you manage breast cancer. Click a resource for more information:
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Several e-mails this past month have mentioned that the Breast Cancer site does not have enough people visiting it and clicking "fund free mammograms." It only takes a few seconds. Why not put http://www.thebreastcancersite.com at the top of your Internet Favorites list and click "fund free mammograms" for women in need each time you go on the Internet? (I have it on top, with the Hunger site right beneath it, http://www.thehungersite.com.)
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