by Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~.
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Child Abuse Rally - PLEASE READ ADVICE IS NEEDED

March 26, 2009 11:14 PM UTC (Updated: March 28, 2009 01:21 PM UTC)
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CHILD ABUSE RALLY

April 25, 2009

Brownstown, IL

at Association of Christian Truckers Ministry (ACT)

All proceeds will go to Baby James Foundation for children of abuse.

 

I haven't been on much lately because I have been busy planning our 1st Child Abuse Rally.  I am still needing to organize some things but I thought I would share with all of you the page I have so far.

I found out today that I have two different possibilities on speakers.  One being from S.A.F.E. its a local organization for sexual abuse victims.  Another one is through DCFS.  I am hoping they get back with me tomorrow with the for sure.

I am starting tomorrow I am going to contact local preachers and ask them if they will volunteer for a "Kiss the pig".  People will be able to give $2 a vote on who they want to kiss the pig.  Whoever has the most votes will kiss the pig.

I am hoping if I get enough books to have a book sale as well.

One more thing I want to have is a silent auction on some large items.  I contacted a few artists asking them if they would want to donate an artwork still waiting to hear from them.  Trying to get some large children toys as well, even if they are gently used.

We will end the night in a candle light vigil.  If you click on the top of this article where is says Child Abuse Rally that is the website.

If any of you are crafty I found these candles I thought would be neat for the vigil.  Would anyone have an ideal how to make them inexpensive?

Comments: 46

Nora D. Mar 26, 2009, 11:22pm UTC
Wow, Renee, it sounds like you are super, super busy.........this sounds really great, though, and I hope and pray you all get a lot of support.
Kushal Poddar Mar 26, 2009, 11:23pm UTC
Your endeavor is touching.
Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Mar 26, 2009, 11:25pm UTC
Busy but happily busy.
Nancy Biri Mar 26, 2009, 11:25pm UTC
That is so cool
Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Mar 26, 2009, 11:25pm UTC
Thank you Nora and Poddar
Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Mar 26, 2009, 11:25pm UTC
Thank you Nancy
Brian T. Mar 26, 2009, 11:27pm UTC
I'm am so glad that you are doing what you are doing. God bless you and your effort.
Jan S. Mar 26, 2009, 11:30pm UTC
Our church uses simple, white paper circles with the candle in the middle. Coffee filters could be cut down to the right size and still protect the hands from wax drops.
You could also use small paper cups and punch the candles through the bottoms. Check party supply stores. Best of luck with this educational outreach, Rene.
Bob B. Mar 26, 2009, 11:50pm UTC
This is a fantastic thing you're doing, Renee. I wish you great success.
Elaine A. Mar 26, 2009, 11:51pm UTC
Good luck
EDWINA (MISSIE) B. Mar 26, 2009, 11:53pm UTC
IT SO NICE FOR SOMONE TO DO SOMETIMG FOR A GOOD CAUSE..
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Lori B. Mar 27, 2009, 6:17am UTC
Good luck with this, bless you for what you are doing
Cynthia J. Mar 27, 2009, 7:04am UTC
Good luck!
Denise W. Mar 27, 2009, 8:14am UTC
Have you thougth about contacting hotels, bed and breakfasts and other get a way type places for your auction. Sometimes they will give a night away as a prize. Also some resturants will give dinner for 2.
joseph k. Mar 27, 2009, 8:30am UTC
good luck
connie h. Mar 27, 2009, 8:42am UTC
good luck
Danielle P. Mar 27, 2009, 10:09am UTC
What about cups with a slit in the bottom and you slide wooden poscicle sticks up through into a votive candle? The candles are pretty cheap at the dollar store and you can get popscicle sticks in the craft dept at the discount stores.....cups cheap plastic. Just an idea.
I don't know if it would work but it's worth a try.
Janie E. Mar 27, 2009, 10:54am UTC
Wow, Renee!! You are one super busy lady! The candles are beautiful!! Wishing you the best of luck with this touching event!!
Patti M. Mar 27, 2009, 11:19am UTC
Renee this is a wonderful thing you are doing. Good luck and God speed.
Angela A. Mar 27, 2009, 11:51am UTC
It's good to do something positive to heal and move on. Helping others is always the wonderful way to go.
Jean R B. Mar 27, 2009, 12:28pm UTC
Organizing is a lot of work. You have a worthy cause, good luck.
Teresa A. Mar 27, 2009, 1:48pm UTC
Wonderful!
Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Mar 27, 2009, 2:59pm UTC
Thank you all for your wonderful comments, blessings, advice. It is so appreciated.
Deloris Wright Mar 27, 2009, 3:18pm UTC
It is a good cause good luck
Nikki S. Mar 27, 2009, 5:31pm UTC
Thanks for posting ~ Paying it forward
Helping you meet your gather goals!
Karen W. Mar 27, 2009, 8:18pm UTC
This is such a great event!
I can't think of a better person to be doing this rally.
God Bless, Rene'~
May your day be great!
Karen~
lena k. Mar 28, 2009, 8:08am UTC
good luck
Linda T. Mar 28, 2009, 8:27am UTC
Clicked on the link but it says page not found.
Marsha C. Mar 28, 2009, 1:17pm UTC
wish I could be there and help
Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Mar 28, 2009, 1:22pm UTC
Thank you Linda I fixed the link. http://babyjamesfoundation.org/childabusemonth.html

I wish you could too Marsha thanks.
blaine d. Mar 28, 2009, 9:00pm UTC
best of luck!
Georgiana S. Mar 28, 2009, 10:04pm UTC
hope you get a good crowd with money to spend!
Debra H. Mar 29, 2009, 8:56pm UTC
try talking to the larger retail stores for donations of merchandise. One rally we had a local dealership donated a brand new car for the free PR.
Rachel W. Mar 30, 2009, 4:29pm UTC
You are AWESOME!!!! You have so much work to do. I wish I lived nearby to help, I'm in PA. What types of toys are you looking for and how can we get them to you? I might have some Boyds Bears in good condition.
Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Mar 30, 2009, 6:56pm UTC
Thank you Rachel I will send you an email. I am about to put up an update up. We have been busy on the phone all day we even got a clown now!

Thank you everyone for everything.
Tammy N. Mar 30, 2009, 7:06pm UTC
Your community is blessed to have someone like you to organize such a rally! Best wishes!
Nancy Biri Mar 31, 2009, 11:06pm UTC
Good luck.....PIF
Amy just hangin' out M. Apr 2, 2009, 7:46am UTC
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Beverly T. Apr 2, 2009, 11:38pm UTC
You are doing such a great job, Renee. Keep up the good work. I'll be praying for your first rally. I really love the idea for entertainment and fund raising. God bless you!

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Elizabeth S. Apr 14, 2009, 8:40pm UTC
Our church uses those little cardboard cutouts, too. They shouldn't be hard to make.

stopping by for Helping Hands
Dorothy H. Apr 15, 2009, 9:41pm UTC
Stopping by trying to catch up commenting from, ""HELPING HANDS"" for 4/13/09!!!!

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