A big, warm round of thanks to everyone who popped by the Holiday Boutique last Saturday! Lacie reported that it was a lovely day to meet and greet with lovely, new friends. Seeds of great ideas hatched and a healthy amount of funds from that day is ready to be put into our research grant.
Enormous thanks to Stephanie for this brilliant idea, for thinking of us, for organizing and promoting and planning and managing. A big task with tremendous heart! Again, thanks to you do-good shoppers. Hope you knocked out some items on that list of yours.
In other news, don't forget about Frosty and Elf Rita's visit next Wednesday! Their deadline for donations was Sunday, but if you have giftcards or dollars that you would like to contribute, I'm sure they won't turn you down. ;) Hey! Have you received any gift cards from office parties, gift exchanges or secret Santas that you won't use? Why not donate those!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Holiday Boutique 2009!
Here's another great way to pick up a few gifts AND support The Kyrie Foundation! A few months ago, out of the clear, blue wonderment, Stephanie contacted us asking if it would be okay to organize a vendor event that would benefit our cause. Of course, we said YES! (in fact, we'd been hoping and praying for help just like this!). So guess what is happening THIS SATURDAY? Her event!!
Holiday Boutique 2009
Saturday, December 12
Sedgwick County Extension Education Center
7001 W. 21st St. N. (21st. St. at Ridge)
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Come shop these super-fab, good-hearted vendors: Celebrating Home, Close to My Heart, Cuddlebug Baby Gifts, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, Premiere Designs Jewelry, Scentsy, Slumber Parties, Tastefully Simple, Tupperware and Uppercase Living.
Plus, there will be PRIZES given away from: Avivo, Beau Monde, Bella Luna, Il Vicino, Java Salon, Olive Garden, On The Border, Pei Wei, Progressions Salon & Day Spa and Under the Cork!
And, I believe, there just might be some Kyrie Foundation cookbooks and bracelets for sale that day, too.
With the shopping season in full swing, you'll probably be out an about that day in Wichita crossing items off your gift list. So wouldn't if be great if you could swing by the Holiday Boutique and take care of a bunch of gifts on your list for school teachers, friends, long-distance friends, sisters, moms, in-laws, co-workers, bosses, family gift exchanges, office gift exchanges, bus drivers, babysitters, your stylist, your clergy, care packages or December/January birthdays? And a portion of each purchase goes to help fight children's brain cancer?
Smart, do-gooder you are, Stephanie! Way to make shopping work in wonderous ways. Big thanks go to her and to ALL of the vendors and contributing businesses. We know first-hand how much time and energy it take to organize an event, so we are tremendously grateful to have your dedication benefit what we're doing.
See you Saturday!!!!!!!
Holiday Boutique 2009
Saturday, December 12
Sedgwick County Extension Education Center
7001 W. 21st St. N. (21st. St. at Ridge)
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Come shop these super-fab, good-hearted vendors: Celebrating Home, Close to My Heart, Cuddlebug Baby Gifts, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, Premiere Designs Jewelry, Scentsy, Slumber Parties, Tastefully Simple, Tupperware and Uppercase Living.
Plus, there will be PRIZES given away from: Avivo, Beau Monde, Bella Luna, Il Vicino, Java Salon, Olive Garden, On The Border, Pei Wei, Progressions Salon & Day Spa and Under the Cork!
And, I believe, there just might be some Kyrie Foundation cookbooks and bracelets for sale that day, too.
With the shopping season in full swing, you'll probably be out an about that day in Wichita crossing items off your gift list. So wouldn't if be great if you could swing by the Holiday Boutique and take care of a bunch of gifts on your list for school teachers, friends, long-distance friends, sisters, moms, in-laws, co-workers, bosses, family gift exchanges, office gift exchanges, bus drivers, babysitters, your stylist, your clergy, care packages or December/January birthdays? And a portion of each purchase goes to help fight children's brain cancer?
Smart, do-gooder you are, Stephanie! Way to make shopping work in wonderous ways. Big thanks go to her and to ALL of the vendors and contributing businesses. We know first-hand how much time and energy it take to organize an event, so we are tremendously grateful to have your dedication benefit what we're doing.
See you Saturday!!!!!!!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Update from Frosty!
Talk about initiative—this is amazing! I have always preferred QT for their cleanliness, but now they've got my business for anything convenience related! Read on ...
I decided to venture out a little bit this year and not only ask friends & family for donations towards our Annual Kyrie Christmas Trip to Wesley Hospital Pediatric/PICU Floor…(12/23/09)but to inquire with a couple of bigger entities.
In September, I sent a letter to the main office of QuikTrip in Wichita, explaining what we do and why we do it. I told them that not only do we hand out goodies to all the kiddos in the hospital, but we also like to give the parents a little something to help out a bit. Gas cards and gift certificates to restaurants.
And then…I waited.
I resent the letter in October, telling myself it had just gotten lost in the shuffle.
And…I waited.
Third time's a charm they say…so I re-mailed for the 3rd time in November.
Nothing.
Finally decided that they must have already filled their charitable donation limit, and told myself to mail that letter in May next year!
But then…the phone rang yesterday.
A nice lady saying she was from QuikTrip was on the other end of the line. She explained that their Contributions Committee only met quarterly,and yes they had received my letter(s)! :-)
The generous QuikTrip Contributions Committee voted to donate…
20 - $20.00 QuikTrip Gift Cards
Friends…that is $400.00 worth! $400.00 that that we can now spend on more goodies for those sick children. $400.00 of stuffed animals, games, craft kits, blankets, toys, books, playdough, coloring books & crayons.
So.
Persistence pays off.
So does patience.
And so does generosity.
As I hope when you read this, you will file it away in your mind,and next time you need to swing in somewhere for gas, or a snack, or a soda, or a sandwich, or a lottery ticket, or…
that you will choose QUIKTRIP!
What goes around, comes around.
Pay it forward.
Do unto others as you would have them to unto you.
You get the drift…
Tis the Season!
luv,
"Frosty"
GO KYRIE! GO!!
I decided to venture out a little bit this year and not only ask friends & family for donations towards our Annual Kyrie Christmas Trip to Wesley Hospital Pediatric/PICU Floor…(12/23/09)but to inquire with a couple of bigger entities.
In September, I sent a letter to the main office of QuikTrip in Wichita, explaining what we do and why we do it. I told them that not only do we hand out goodies to all the kiddos in the hospital, but we also like to give the parents a little something to help out a bit. Gas cards and gift certificates to restaurants.
And then…I waited.
I resent the letter in October, telling myself it had just gotten lost in the shuffle.
And…I waited.
Third time's a charm they say…so I re-mailed for the 3rd time in November.
Nothing.
Finally decided that they must have already filled their charitable donation limit, and told myself to mail that letter in May next year!
But then…the phone rang yesterday.
A nice lady saying she was from QuikTrip was on the other end of the line. She explained that their Contributions Committee only met quarterly,and yes they had received my letter(s)! :-)
The generous QuikTrip Contributions Committee voted to donate…
20 - $20.00 QuikTrip Gift Cards
Friends…that is $400.00 worth! $400.00 that that we can now spend on more goodies for those sick children. $400.00 of stuffed animals, games, craft kits, blankets, toys, books, playdough, coloring books & crayons.
So.
Persistence pays off.
So does patience.
And so does generosity.
As I hope when you read this, you will file it away in your mind,and next time you need to swing in somewhere for gas, or a snack, or a soda, or a sandwich, or a lottery ticket, or…
that you will choose QUIKTRIP!
What goes around, comes around.
Pay it forward.
Do unto others as you would have them to unto you.
You get the drift…
Tis the Season!
luv,
"Frosty"
GO KYRIE! GO!!
Friday, December 4, 2009
Quick reminder.
If you're making holiday gift purchase online, we would LOVE it if you would go through the GoodSearch or iGive shopping portals in order to help The Kyrie Foundation! Make sure you've chosen to help The Kyrie Foundation with either site, then look for the online store you're wanting to shop. Click to its website and a percentage of everything you purchase will be donated—at no extra cost to you whatsoever!
It's SO easy to do good this way. I just ordered several gifts from Target.com this way on Monday--free shipping, too! Just a few other shopping ideas:
Amazon.com for anything!
Apple Store for iTunes giftcards, iTouch, iPhone or computer-y stuff
Best Buy for movies, DVDs, electronics
eBay for everything!
Overstock.com for jewelry, shoes, etc.
QVC.com for Kansas City Steaks and Diamonique ;)
Travelocity for holiday travel tickets/hotels
Toy R Us for toys
Walmart, Home Depot, Sears, Kohl's, Gap, Avon, Sephora, Tractor Supply Company, Snapfish, Walgreen's, Bass Pro Shops, Dick's Sporting Goods, NFL Shop, even eHarmony! Please—I'm begging you—just check these portals for your favorite stores before heading directly to those sites. You'll find yoga stuff, organic, stuff, internet service stuff, religious gift stuff, craft stuff, maternity stuff, golf stuff, school stuff—you name it!
Also, would you mind telling your friends about this, too? It's just so easy to do this, especially if you're already shopping online anyway, you know?
It's SO easy to do good this way. I just ordered several gifts from Target.com this way on Monday--free shipping, too! Just a few other shopping ideas:
Amazon.com for anything!
Apple Store for iTunes giftcards, iTouch, iPhone or computer-y stuff
Best Buy for movies, DVDs, electronics
eBay for everything!
Overstock.com for jewelry, shoes, etc.
QVC.com for Kansas City Steaks and Diamonique ;)
Travelocity for holiday travel tickets/hotels
Toy R Us for toys
Walmart, Home Depot, Sears, Kohl's, Gap, Avon, Sephora, Tractor Supply Company, Snapfish, Walgreen's, Bass Pro Shops, Dick's Sporting Goods, NFL Shop, even eHarmony! Please—I'm begging you—just check these portals for your favorite stores before heading directly to those sites. You'll find yoga stuff, organic, stuff, internet service stuff, religious gift stuff, craft stuff, maternity stuff, golf stuff, school stuff—you name it!
Also, would you mind telling your friends about this, too? It's just so easy to do this, especially if you're already shopping online anyway, you know?
Monday, November 30, 2009
Returned!
The hiatus has ended! But unfortunately, I only have a speck of time with which I must tell you that Frosty and Elf Rita are planning their annual trip to Wesley Hospital in Wichita for December 23!
I cannot believe another year has passed. Sometimes it's difficult to type past the lump that thought creates in my throat. However, there are children and families that will light up with surprise and gratitude over the bestowal of unexpected gift from Frosty and Elf Rita—I choose to focus on that.
This holiday weekend, I dropped off my bag o'goodies for the big trip at Frosty's parents' home. Frosty's dad, Buster, mentioned how wonderful it is to bring a little joy into these hospital rooms. He should know because he's been a helper both years now. He's seen the little miracles firsthand.
So ... if you'd like to donate a few toys to the trip, Frosty and Elf Rita would LOVE to have your support. Here are a few ideas
• groovy stuff for teen kids
• snuggly, new stuffed animals
• giftcards for the parents (Wal-Mart, Walgreens, McDonald's, Spangles, gas cards)
• books, activity packs, little electronic games, young child toys and anything you think would be easy to do while laying in a hospital bed.
• stickers
And of course, any cash donations go to the purchase of whatever might be in short supply for the trip this year. This year, the big visit is scheduled for Wednesday, December 23! So if you could have your donations to Susan by Sunday, December 13, that would be swell.
Susan Jae Eckel
3738 S. Dugan
Wichita, KS 67215
I cannot believe another year has passed. Sometimes it's difficult to type past the lump that thought creates in my throat. However, there are children and families that will light up with surprise and gratitude over the bestowal of unexpected gift from Frosty and Elf Rita—I choose to focus on that.
This holiday weekend, I dropped off my bag o'goodies for the big trip at Frosty's parents' home. Frosty's dad, Buster, mentioned how wonderful it is to bring a little joy into these hospital rooms. He should know because he's been a helper both years now. He's seen the little miracles firsthand.
So ... if you'd like to donate a few toys to the trip, Frosty and Elf Rita would LOVE to have your support. Here are a few ideas
• groovy stuff for teen kids
• snuggly, new stuffed animals
• giftcards for the parents (Wal-Mart, Walgreens, McDonald's, Spangles, gas cards)
• books, activity packs, little electronic games, young child toys and anything you think would be easy to do while laying in a hospital bed.
• stickers
And of course, any cash donations go to the purchase of whatever might be in short supply for the trip this year. This year, the big visit is scheduled for Wednesday, December 23! So if you could have your donations to Susan by Sunday, December 13, that would be swell.
Susan Jae Eckel
3738 S. Dugan
Wichita, KS 67215
Saturday, November 14, 2009
A success!!
We have so much to tell you about the event on Thursday night! Great music, fantastic food, incredible art, lotsa fundraising and more gratitude than we can possibly convey. I can't wait to tell you about the Lueck family and Baby Cakes and the bartenders and the floral donations and the live auction! Right now, Chad and I are attending to matters that take us away from the blog, but we'll be back next week to fill you in.
For now, it's good to know that we came in financially very near what we did last year. In this economy, we consider that quite amazing. We hope you do, too.
Our first Ebay auction was fun, too. Congrats to all the winners!
Until later next week, THANK YOU AGAIN FOR BEING SO GENEROUS WITH YOUR TIME & RESOURCES WITH US!
For now, it's good to know that we came in financially very near what we did last year. In this economy, we consider that quite amazing. We hope you do, too.
Our first Ebay auction was fun, too. Congrats to all the winners!
Until later next week, THANK YOU AGAIN FOR BEING SO GENEROUS WITH YOUR TIME & RESOURCES WITH US!
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Thankful Thursday
Busy, busy setting up for tonight! Oh, we have so much to be thankful for this Thursday:
• for people who care enough to stand with us
• for people who call in a favor or who ask friends to help us in unfathomable ways
• for the impressive list of generous gift donors, which continues to inspire us
• for the patience of friends and family in our lives who understand the sacrifices necessary to begin a nonprofit
• for the blessings that have floated into the planning of this event
• for the talent bestowed within the eyes, hands, hearts and brains of each donating artist
• for fortitude and endurance to work and plan and plan and work on events like tonight's
• for the courage to think we can give this cancer a showdown
We hope to see you tonight!
• for people who care enough to stand with us
• for people who call in a favor or who ask friends to help us in unfathomable ways
• for the impressive list of generous gift donors, which continues to inspire us
• for the patience of friends and family in our lives who understand the sacrifices necessary to begin a nonprofit
• for the blessings that have floated into the planning of this event
• for the talent bestowed within the eyes, hands, hearts and brains of each donating artist
• for fortitude and endurance to work and plan and plan and work on events like tonight's
• for the courage to think we can give this cancer a showdown
We hope to see you tonight!
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