Donation Drive & Raffle Fundraiser at May retreat

I am sad to share that this past February we lost a member of our retreat community. Sharon had been attending retreats since 2010 with her niece Lynn, and had recently attended her 15th retreat. Sharon had a wonderful outlook on life and could often be heard humming a tune as she worked on her craft projects. 100% of the money collected at the raffle fundraiser at the May retreat will be donated to FeedMore WNY in Sharon's memory. ​

Please know that participating in the donation drive and/or the raffle fundraiser is completely optional. If you are interested, here are the details:

Raffle Fundraiser: 
​Buy however many tickets you would like and drop them in the bag next to items you wish to win. The raffle drawing will happen on Saturday night!

The money collected from the raffle fundraiser will be donated to FeedMore WNY. The mission of FeedMore WNY is "to offer dignity, hope and a brighter future by providing nutritious food, friendship and skills training to our Western New York neighbors in need." FeedMore WNY is a member of Feeding America and Meals on Wheels.

Please bring cash or check to pay for any tickets you wish to purchase. We will come around the ballroom selling tickets on Saturday at 4pm. Also, from 7-8pm on Saturday we will be at the registration table selling tickets, and collecting donations for the donation drive as well. Drawings will happen during the 8:30pm announcements on Saturday evening!

If you wish to donate a raffle basket/item/prize to the raffle fundraiser, please just let me know that you will be bringing something and bring it with you to the retreat. All raffle items need to be brand new, not used. If you are a consultant, feel free to include a catalog and/or business card along with your raffle item.

Donation drive: On Saturday from 7-8pm, we will be collecting donations just outside the ballroom. At this retreat we are collecting deodorant, razors, and/or shaving cream/gel (for men or women). Bring in a brand new item for the donation drive and receive a raffle ticket for the raffle fundraiser! (Items from the dollar store are perfectly fine and much appreciated.) I will hand deliver all donations received to the Health and Wellness program at Foodlink.

The Health and Wellness program at Foodlink distributes baby care items, cleaning supplies, and feminine and personal hygiene products to families in need. Foodlink currently serves 10 counties in the Rochester and FingerLakes area and their reach keeps growing! Click here to read more about the program.