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Permalink Reply by DH Harvey on September 9, 2009 at 1:47pm

It's gonna be a BALL & a BLAST! What an awesome cause for such a horrible killer! This dreadful enemy snuffed out the life one of my wonderful classmates back in H.S.! It robbed her loving parents of their beautiful daughter and all of us of a dear friend. Hope you don't mind but I shared this post on both Twitter & Facebook so more could know about it and get involved. $25,000.? No problem-Piece of cake! It's in the bag and a done deal! Have a great event Ardella! Sickle Cell Anemia DESERVES it! Keep us posted on the results ok? Diane in the "Big Apple" NYC.

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Permalink Reply by Ardella Gillis on October 9, 2009 at 12:24am

Thank you so much for your advice and support. I have received such a huge response from so many people that the best way for me to put on an event without all the hassle was to have it online through my Avon website...it's free for me and I can reach as many people to help me with my cause. Because I have never done a fundraiser before this was the fastest, easiest, safest, and less expensive way to have a fundraiser and make money all at the same time for a good cause, if want to give your support go to my web site at www.youravon.com/ardellagillis look for online event and purchase something the process will go to Sickle Cell to fight this killer, IT'S GOT TO STOP...(: Much love and spread the word for me okay, we are going to make a change...(;

Ardella Gillis

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Permalink Reply by Darlene on August 29, 2009 at 1:12pm

First I want to applaud you for wanting to take on the challenge of doing a fundraiser for such a worthy cause. The most effective fundraisers that I have used have the least amount of work for you handling the products for packing and delivery...is to do it online. Find an AVON rep or other well known MLM rep and they can help you promote and have all the materials you need. The reason I recommend AVON is I used to be an rep and all of the tools are readily available for all the reps. Online fundraisers are great to get as many people to that rep's web page to order and let the company do the shipping directly to the consumer for you. There are also organizations on the web that do fundraisers as a business, I'm not too sure that I would want to use a company that I wasn't familiar with, but just giving that option. Maybe you can find one that someone you know has used before. Ask your church or other local organization that you have an affiliation with to get their members to support your fundraiser.

Hope this helps!

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Permalink Reply by Ardella Gillis on August 29, 2009 at 11:54pm

Darlene,
Thank you so much for the advice and you are correct. I am an Avon online rep. and that is what I intend to do find an Avon rep. in my area and others who can help me raise the funds I need quickly. Thanks so much for your help.

Ardella Gillis
www.youravon.com/ardellagillis

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Permalink Reply by Ardella Gillis on October 9, 2009 at 12:33am

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Darlene for your wonderful and thought felt advice. I was informed by my district manager that we now can put on events and parties on our website and that's what I did to see my fundraiser event and e-party event go to my site at www.youravon.com/ardellagillis I have had such a great response, some people have supported me so far but I not giving up, this means a lot to me and I want to do it right for a special organization.

Thanks again sweetie,
Ardella Gills
"Together we can make things happen"!

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Permalink Reply by TotallyLess.com on August 29, 2009 at 4:34pm

Hello, Ardella Gillis

And, a good cause it is. Perhaps, I can help you. I run a website. www.Totallyless.com. if, you like, I can mail to you some of the materials I would recommend for a great fundraiser. If interested. drop me a line at www.totallyless@gmail.com
At the website, you can also view the catalogs that are available. Below, are just some of the products, to fuel your fundraiser. Visit the website, while there, take a look at the Town Square catalog. Designed especially for this purpose.

Totally Less - Home Decor, and so much more

Amy D. Smith
651 Alabama Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11207

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Permalink Reply by Ardella Gillis on August 29, 2009 at 11:33pm

Amy,
Thank you so much for the all the information you have sent for putting a fundraiser together using the products from the catalogs. I sell Avon too and their helping me also to raise money for the foundation as well. The more ideals that come my way the more blessings will flow through others. God Bless you and Thank you so much in advance for everything.

Ardella Gillis
www.youravon.com/ardellagillis

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Permalink Reply by Ardella Gillis on August 29, 2009 at 11:51pm

Amy,
You can send the information to my personal email address divadbridal@hotmail.com

Thanks in advance again,

Ardella Gillis

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Permalink Reply by Donald Brown on September 8, 2009 at 4:25pm

Dear Ardella,

Donald Brown from Great Britain at your service. First let me commend you on having the heart and mind to give back and support a worthy cause and to be part of the solution.

Fundraising

The first thing I suggest that you need in order to have a successful fundraiser is at least one unique selling point. There is nothing wrong with selling various kinds of products but if people see multiple benefits, rather than just buying merchandise to raise funds, you will create a far more appealing endeavour and attract more people. I will show you how we are doing this here in England via our four unique selling points.

I am currently spearheading a worldwide event that has a fundraising opportunity built into it, for organizations just like yours, which may be of interest to you. Allow me to guide you through it and let me know if you would to utilise the concept for your cause and for me to assist you. There is a bit to read but the information is key.

Unique Selling Point One
(Live Worldwide Broadcast)

Plans are underway for the official, global unveiling of a sculpture called The Struggle. It is designed to promote positive empowerment for all people and to inspire us to strive for excellence. On the same day and exact time that the sculpture is unveiled, print owners worldwide will also unveil their print of The Struggle sculpture to complete the largest, simultaneous media unveiling, print ceremony in history. This event will be broadcast live to millions worldwide via the Internet.

You may not be familiar with this sculpture so click on this short YouTube link to see exactly what I am talking about as I present The Struggle sculpture as part of my sermon to a church in North Carolina, and then come back and continue reading this information.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2g8lUy0qzA


Unique Selling Point Two
(Celebrity Guest)

Celebrated Hollywood actor, Joseph Marcell, a.k.a. Geoffrey the Butler on The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air, will be the guest of honour and will unveil a second sculpture titled, Stop The Violence. Two million prints will be released worldwide for this and future unveilings and members of the general public are now purchasing their prints so they too can participate in the unveiling ceremony. (An ideal opportunity for a fundraiser)


Unique Selling Point Three
(The Struggle For Change Conference – All Expenses Paid – 1,000 VIP Guests)

We are preparing an International, Struggle For Change Conference in England (London) and America (New York). Both Conferences will take place after a quarter of the released prints have been sold worldwide. This will guarantee 500 VIP Guests at each Conference, all expenses paid. Our VIP International Conference Package will include:

1. A Return Flight
2. Ground Transportation From Airport To Your Hotel
3. Luxury Four-Star Hotel Accommodation For 3 Nights
4. A VIP Pass To The International Struggle For Change Conference
5. Welcome Reception, Evening Dinner & Live Entertainment
6. The Conference Documented On Film For Worldwide Broadcast
7. Your Personal Sentence Of Healing Quoted On Camera For Worldwide Broadcast
8. Presentations By International Guest Speakers
9. A Presentation & Sculpture Display By Keynote Speaker & Founder, Donald Brown
10. Your Participation In The Creation Of A New Sculpture
11. Three Honorary Celebrity Guests From Film & Television
12. A VIP Ticket To A Live Celebrity Performance
13. A £50 Voucher For The Exhibitors Mall
14. Sightseeing
15. £250 To Spend
16. Post Conference Buffet & Live Entertainment

Unique Selling Point Four
(Fundraising)

Okay, so now I can show you how everything fits together for your fundraising. As you can imagine, the prints are now in demand in part because of the meaning and message of the artwork, the upcoming unveiling ceremony, the Conferences and also because of the fundraising opportunity. The prints are 16 x 22 inches, full colour, and priced at £10 plus £3.50 shipping/postage.

The benefits of selling the prints as part of a fundraiser are as follows:

1. 40% £4, from every print purchased or sold through your organization will go towards supporting your cause.
2. If, for example, 250 prints are sold or purchased, £1,000 will go to your cause and you and a guest will be invited as one of our VIP Conference Guests, all expenses paid, in either New York or England, your choice.
3. If you have a website we will be happy to provide your with your own page and link to promote your cause worldwide and ensure that your fundraising campaign can be long-term. Everyone that purchases the prints via your website will automatically generate £4 for your cause.
4. If you have affiliates in other States or countries that wish to support you cause, you simply send them to your website so they can purchase their prints to support you and to be part of the next unveiling ceremony.
5. Your company will have a dedicated page on our website to provide you with further promotion.

I have covered the main points and trust this information will help you. We are already setting up links for organizations that wish to raise funds in Atlanta, UK, Sweden and if you like, you are welcome to be a part of this family. There will be no cost to you. If you need my help, feel free to let me know and I will be happy to assist.

Take care and God Bless.

Donald Brown
Founder

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Permalink Reply by Ardella Gillis on October 9, 2009 at 12:50am

Donald,
You are an awesome brotha, I love this concept of fundraising for my organization to raise money. Your right this is a lot of reading material but it so important for me to get as much help as I can to raise the funds that I need to help the foundation. You can contact me at my personal email address at www.divadbridal@hotmail.com or divadbridal@myspace.com "Diva D. Bridal & Accessories" is my first business that helps brides and grooms get the things that they need when the stores close early, we are still open 24 hours a day 7 days a weeks. Avon is where I am hosting my fundraiser event, to see this event just go to www.youravon.com/ardellagillis and give me your opinion. Click on online event to read about the fundraiser. I would gladly appreciate your help in anyway..(:!

Many Blessing,
Ardella Gillis

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Permalink Reply by Tanya R. Bates on October 10, 2009 at 3:11pm

Ardella, I am an international grant writer and may be able to help you identify some funding sources for you and your project. I can be reached at 5172044197 or info@tanyabates.com. All the best, Tanya R. Bates

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