Before we set out to start our family in 2009 we had planned financially for the cost of conception, pregnancy, and even maternity leave. Sadly, that journey ended with no baby and our savings depleted. We are now starting this lengthy process without the opportunity to replenish our savings. We have been waiting over 2 years to be parents, and we don’t want to wait any more! Therefore, we are raising money for our adoption in several ways:
1. Direct donations. Any investment you can make in our family in the form of a donation is greatly appreciated! You can do this directly through Paypal (Click here or use the link to the right to donate securely via Paypal.) Paypal details: If you do not already have a Paypal account, you will likely have to create one to donate this way… if you would feel more comfortable just sending a check, that is okay too. If you unfamiliar with Paypal, it is a free and secure way to transfer/pay/receive funds from bank account to bank account, or from credit/debit cards. Generally easy to use, and very safe.
2. The MOTHER of all garage sales! (har har) We will be holding an adoption-expenses fundraiser garage sale in late June! And while we have plenty of junk … *er* “finds” to sell, WE WANT YOUR JUNK! Well, your garage sale-worthy junk. So, if you are local to us and were planning a purge, Spring cleaning, re-decorating project or other “I’ve got to get rid of some of this crap!” event any time between now and late June, we would love to get it off your hands as a donation to our cause. We can even come pick it up! After all, one man’s trash is another man’s $3 table at a garage sale. Turn your old housewares into our home-study fees! Email us directly if you are interested.
3. [Still in the works…] Fundraiser event/art show/silent auction. This will probably be some time in the summer. We would LOVE donations of art, crafts, goods/services (for silent auction or raffle) or your time to help at the event itself. More details on this to come – stay tuned!
Thank you!
Hey-let me know about the silent auction-I will donate some baby eating art…it’s the least I can do-wish I was there! Love and miss you both more than terribly.