Tag: fundraising
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On Their Wedding Day, Bride Shaves Head to Support Terminally Ill Partner
Get Pregnant Fast In a powerful act of love and solidarity, a bride recently decided to shave her head on her wedding day to honor her terminally ill groom. The images from their special ceremony are both heart-wrenching and beautiful, perfectly encapsulating the bond of love and hope shared by Emily and Jake Thompson. A…
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Let’s Embrace a New Approach to Fundraising: Ditch the Bake Sale
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of parenting, fundraising for our children’s schools often feels like a necessary evil. We’ve all been there—pushing our kids to sell questionable chocolate bars and lugging around catalogs filled with tacky holiday items that no one really wants. Why do we willingly put ourselves through this? One ingenious PTA…
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I Ran 147 Miles to Honor My Son’s NICU Journey — And Raised $50,000 for Premature Babies
Get Pregnant Fast At the heart of every parent’s journey is a story of resilience and hope. My son, Leo, was born at just 23 weeks gestation, and his incredible fight for life opened my eyes to the strength within myself and the support needed for families facing similar challenges. Initially, I feared I was…
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I’m Over Fundraising: A Call for Simplicity in School Activities
Get Pregnant Fast When I was a kid, around 8 years old, I wanted to join a soccer team. My mom signed me up at our local recreation club, and with just five bucks and a permission slip, I became an official member of the “Red Rockets.” We donned our standard red T-shirts, played on…
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Embracing My Role as the Bake Sale Mom
Get Pregnant Fast This week, an email popped up in my inbox that took me by surprise in ways I didn’t anticipate. It wasn’t bad news or anything to fret over—it was simply a message with the subject line “Bake Sale.” Over the past five years of navigating life with elementary-aged kids, I’ve received countless…
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The Butler Showdown: A Fusion of Downton Abbey and Star Wars
Get Pregnant Fast In a delightful twist of creativity, a video featuring a showdown between butlers from Downton Abbey and characters reminiscent of Star Wars has emerged. Filmed by the talented actor, Jeremy Blackwell—known for his role as the cunning butler, Thomas Barrow—the video captures the essence of both series in a humorous and entertaining…
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Hey Schools, We Need to Have a Chat
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, that invigorating scent of a new school year! It symbolizes fresh starts, new opportunities, and those rare hours when no one is clamoring for our attention. I cherish the summer months with my three kids, but let’s be honest—it sometimes feels like a three-month-long party, and now I’m waking up to…