Ok knitters, we have had this going for less than a week and already over $400 from less than 20 people. I am shocked, and so grateful to you all. Thank you to all who have helped, it's already gone better than I expected, but now thats it's gone so well, I want to raise even more. Check below and see I have upped the stakes even higher with more prizes to be drawn at the end of this fundraiser. Imagine if everyone (over 3000 so far) who has looked at the blog here, donated just a dollar. Many of these people have not wanted anything but to help. How great is that. Elspeth had a great idea, one which I hope you all can help me with. How about some corporate sponsors to match our donation? Any ideas on one for me to contact? I am checking out a few companies in our area. Is there anyone else out there who might be willing to match? Contact me if so and I can put you in touch with the ASA people regarding tax info and such. They are a 501-3c non profit so you can use your donation as a tax write-off.
On to the prize front. I also have (or will have in my hands very soon) the new bag pattern by Black Sheep Bags. I will kit it up for one more prize. I will also be throwing in the prize bag 1 kit for this sweater, the Laurel Fibonacci Stripe, by Schaefer yarn company.
Rarely outside of Nascar(ie: Jamie McMurray #42 or one of the Sadlers), do I see fundraisers for ASA. We need money to help fund research, and for parent, communtiy education. When I was pregnant and getting ready to deliver I never though about autism. I knew nothing, didn't know anyone diagnoised, and what I knew was misinformed (ie: House of Cards or better yet Rainman). That all changed when my son was diagnoised. Imagine going to the dr. and being told your child is autistic. Now, imagine having no place to call for help, or for information on what to do to help your socially troubled child function, communicate, live. Thats what ASA is there for.
Now don't get me wrong, I am the most blessed of all mothers, my son loves me unconditionally, and he says so everyday. Just yesterday, I was told, When i get bigger and you get smaller (this is him talking) I can rock you like you did me when I was a baby. Who could ask for more. Now I wanna give back. Help so that one day, no mother will have to go through what we had to, to get to this point.
We are pleased to finally be able to offer our patterns to raise money for the Autism Society of America. All of the proceeds will go to ASA. We are asking that you please donate at least $6.00 for each pattern . As always every bit donated will help. Please make sure you specify hard copy (pattern mailed to you) or if pdf download is ok. Also make sure to note which pattern you are looking to receive or if you are donating for all of them. Paypal is the easiest way to pay but email me if you prefer to pay via check (made out to ASA). We will keep a running total on the left sidebar. Check often, we would love to see that number rise higher and higher.
I forgot please leave a comment when you make a donation so I will have your blog addy if you have one or an email address you check often. This way if you win a door prize I can get in touch with you.
We now have a button thanks to Jean
. Run over and say Thank you to her. Feel free to take it, all we ask is you link it to us here.
A special thanks to Charles Tinsley, Danette Taylor, Greta, and to my family, who have helped knit the garments for the last pictured patterns, who without them Monkey & I would be lost.
Best of all we are going to have door prizes (yarn, tote bags, kits, and a few pattern books). If you have something you would like to donate as a door prize email me. All names will be thrown in a hat and door prizes will be drawn at random with the winners being posted here. Yarn for all of the kits are available, just email me with 10% of the proceeds being donated to ASA also. Don't forget to keep your receipt, for your tax deductible donation. Any donation you are able to make will be extremely appreciated.
Patterns will also be available wholesale (except for Danettes), again email me.
First up, The Convertable Scarf, by Greta
Yarn: Cherry Tree Hill Rainbow Ribbon
Next we have our patterns, designed by me, and my fabulous family & friends, these will be considered as one pattern. Please enjoy. Also included but not photographed yet is Mom's Felted Tote, and Any Yarn Any Gauge Triangle scarf/shawl.
Glitter Alpaca Easy Scarf ( 1 skein of glitter alpaca by Cherry Tree Hill)
Felted Knitting Needle Case
Plush Beach Bum Bag
Easy Reversible Scarf
Lastly we have 3 different patterns by Danette Taylor
Hat & Scarf
Shawl
Shell Sweater
You may purchase any or all of the above patterns by clicking the make a Donation link in the left hand column
Or by emailing me and I will send you an invoice.
