With just 7 more days until Dec. 1, we feel like we just can't be Maxed out on our fundraising for Mariposa School! My adorable nephew, Max Hall, (pictured above) attends The Mariposa School for Children with Autism, where just about everything has been tried to raise money to meet a fundraising challenge. Doris Buffett, Warren Buffett's sister, and The Sunshine Lady Foundation issued a challenge to the school to raise $100,000 by December 1st and in return The Sunshine Lady Foundation would give the school an additional $50,000. The challenge was made in June 2008. By the end of July 2008, The Mariposa School held its first annual "Strike Out Autism Ballgame" with the Carolina Mudcats. In those few short months, the school has raised just over $81,000 - the most ever raised in a single year at the school!
Nevertheless, we are still short, and the deadline is fast approaching. For Max and the other students at the Mariposa School for Children with Autism, additional money means more programming opportunities not only for the students but for parents too. I visited the school today and my nephew came out of his classroom to give me a hug. Then I watched as he gave his mom a big hug & a kiss. Two years ago, I don't know if Max could've been so responsive to us in a social situation. Now his behavior is appropriate. He is able to greet his loved ones with affection. The Mariposa School has played a huge part in that.
If you are looking for an end of year tax deduction, and can find it in your heart to help these special kids this is a worthy charity. Please help Max's thermometer reach $100,000. Go to http://www.mariposaschool.org/ for more details or click here to give now.
To all of you who have helped us to date, a BIG THANK YOU. Your contributions are changing the lives of these kids. I see that change everytime I look in my little nephew's face and he makes eye contact with me. Thank you Mariposa School for your loving care & dedication to these kids.
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