Garage Sale -Spread the Word

I am asking for anyone who is willing to help in anyway. With that in mind, feel free to forward this information to anywhere, anyone, anything to help spread the word.

The High School kids (CREW) at Hosanna Lutheran Church are holding a fundraiser as a service project to raise money for the families of cancer.

There are many families currently battling this monster. To honor these families, their children, and to raise awareness the CREW will host a garage sale on October 21, 2006 (8am-2pm) at Hosanna Lutheran Church. All monies raised will:

· Buy Christmas gifts for the children and siblings at Texas Children's who are battling cancer (approximately 36 rooms).

· Buy gift cards for the families from restaurants who will deliver to Texas Children's Hospital.
· Buy 5 day parking passes for the families.
· Purchase something for the Ronald McDonalds Family Room in Grace Scasny's name.
· All additional money will be sent to The Ronald McDonald House at Texas Children's Hospital.

This event is very dear to our congregation since both Alex Black and Grace Scasny were diagnosed with neuroblastoma. Tragically, Grace has come to the end of her journey earning her angel wings. 10-7-06

Our goal is to raise $4000 and we are asking for your help. The CREW sponsors will be leading this event and any items you can donate will be greatly appreciated. If you have any way of publicizing this event please contact Athena Friday-Black.

The CREW will distribute these gifts on December 23rd along with the parking passes and gift cards at Texas Children's Hospital to bring a little holiday spirit and cheer to an otherwise joyless time. Panera Bread is graciously providing lunch for all the families at the hospital. Thrivent Financial will be providing matching funds. We are very excited about this event and hope you will find time to help in some way.

If you have questions or would like to make donations please contact Athena @ athenafridayblack@sbcglobal.net or 281-355-0036.

When: Saturday October 21st
8:00-2:00pm

Where: Hosanna Lutheran Church
16526 Ella Blvd.
Houston, TX 77090

All proceeds are being used to help the Ronald McDonald House of Houston, which offers a home away from home for families with children being treated at a Texas Medical Center institution for cancer or other serious illnesses.