The babies need you!

Before the craziness of March starts this week with our UVA camp I want to send a quick message with information about the March of Dimes fund raising activities we have in the next two months.  More than half a million babies are born too soon each year.  The money we raise supports programs in our community that help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies. It also funds research to find answers to the problems that threaten our babies. March of Dimes has raised an incredible $2 billion to benefit all babies since 1970.  March of Dimes research funded the surfactant treatments Cole received to help his premature lungs.  They funded the memory box we received for Kendall.  I often open her box when I'm feeling sad and look at her photo album, her tiny hat, bracelet and footprints.  All put together with funds raised for the March of Dimes.  And although we didn't know it when Reagan was first diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, the March of Dimes also funds research for cerebral palsy.

Team Bischoff March for Babies
Please visit our team page if you are interested in joining us for the walk or making a donation.  We will be walking at the Fairfax March for Babies walk at the Reston Town Center May 5th.  What better way to kick off Cinco de Mayo?!
http://www.marchforbabies.org/team/t1905229

March 22nd - 31 and Silapda Party
Mother's Day is just around the corner!  I am hosting a 31 Gifts and Silpada jewelry party at our house Friday, March 22nd.  I would love to see you at the house and help raise money for Team Bischoff and the March of Dimes.  I will have food and drinks so come and enjoy the company even if you don't need bags or jewelry!  If you want to look at the catalogs or can't come but still want to purchase items please take a look at the links.
http://www.mythirtyone.com/lblackwell Email lbloves31@gmail.com with your order
http://mysilpada.com/sites/lori.kelly1/private/content/home.jsf

April 4th - Fund Raising Dinner at Lucia's Italian Restaurant
Dine-in, carry out or call for delivery and mention March of Dimes and a portion of the proceeds all day will be donated to Team Bischoff and the March of Dimes.  This is an easy way to help Team Bischoff reach our fund raising goal!
http://www.lucias-italian.com/potomacfalls

We are also partnering with several local companies to help raise money.  Please considering taking advantage of their offer to help the babies!

Sweet from Scratch - We will have cupcakes and cookies available at these events to raise money for Team Bischoff.  Ashlie is also donating a portion of proceeds for all orders if you mention March of Dimes.  Need sweets for Easter or an upcoming party?  You will love her amazing sweets!
http://www.fromscratchcupcakes.com

Kara Smith Photography - We are selling raffle tickets to win a photo shoot with Kara.  Contact me if you want to buy tickets but can't attend the 31/Silpada party or Lucia's Dinner.  Check out her pictures if you haven't already!  https://www.facebook.com/karasmithphotography?fref=ts

Little Peeps Bows - Krysta is generously donating proceeds from her March of Dimes inspired bows. Go to her site and take a look - she has some amazing purple options that would be perfect for Easter!  https://www.facebook.com/LittlePeepsBows?fref=ts

If you have any questions or have trouble with any of the links please let me know.  We are very blessed to have been supported by the March of Dimes and want to help others who inevitably find themselves on this journey.  Please share this information with your friends and family.  As always, thanks for continuing to share in our journey and our passion to help others.