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The Social Summer Fundraiser, our first online-only fundraiser, takes place August 1-31, 2009. The goal of this campaign is to raise funds strictly through the power of social media.

Our mission is to provide toy-filled birthday gift bags to food shelves and shelters so that parents living in poverty can give their child a birthday gift. We believe this simple gesture boosts self-esteem, enhances self-worth, and strengthens bonds in families. The gift bags are distributed to a food shelf or shelter, and placed in the hands of children in need.

While $50 may not seem that significant, it allows us to provide birthday gift bags for at least five children. It is only through the generous gifts of people like you that we can continue to provide for this need in our communities. Please consider donating in any amount using the ChipIn button above.

We also need your help to spread the word across social networks you belong to. Here are some ideas:

Twitter

Click the links below to tweet the following messages.

Help parents living in poverty give their child a birthday gift. Donate to @CheerfulGivers Social Summer Fundraiser http://is.gd/1Yq7v ( Tweet This )

Birthday gift bags 4 children who are homeless or living in poverty – Support @CheerfulGivers Social Summer Fundraiser http://is.gd/1Yq7v ( Tweet This )

Be social. Make a difference. Donate to @CheerfulGivers Social Summer Fundraiser http://is.gd/1Yq7v ( Tweet This )

Facebook

Click the button below to share a link to this page on Facebook.

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MySpace

Use the “share on MySpace” button below to post a message, image and link to your MySpace profile.


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Your web site or blog

Copy our ChipIn widget (shown below) and post it on you own web site or blog using these instructions.

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Quotes

When I hear and read of organizations such as this, I am renewed, I am given great hope, and I am reminded once again what this journey we’re on is all about. It’s certainly not about ‘us’, but about others. — Elena Patrice, ee Publishing & Productions (Fairfax, VA)

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