TODAY IS #GIVINGTUESDAY!



Now that Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday have come and gone, we thought it would be appropriate to reach out to friends of the Ty Louis Campbell Foundation with our annual appeal for donations on the day that is now dubbed, Giving Tuesday.
Giving Tuesday is a reminder to make a charitable contribution at the start of the holiday giving season.  Thank you for continuing to support childhood cancer research by donating to the TLC Foundation in memory of Ty and in honor of all children fighting cancer.
We set up a fundraising page specifically for Giving Tuesday with a year-end goal of $10,000.  Last year we far surpassed our goal of $5,000If everyone on this distribution packed a lunch or skipped the Starbucks and instead made a donation, we would reach that goal in no time!  We will be giving out prizes to random donors throughout the day including t-shirts and PRET*TY bracelets!
www.razoo.com/story/givingtuesdaytlc
All donations are tax-deductible.  Be sure to claim your donation if your company has a corporate match program to double the impact of every dollar donated. 

$25: funds a researcher in the lab for one hour - let's keep them working toward a cure
$50: if your company matches 100%, a $50 donation could equate to 4 hours in a lab
$100: helps fund the purchase of innovative lab equipment and technology

TY - Thank you.  In memory of Ty and all of the children who lost their lives to cancer.  In honor of all the littlest fighters who are currently in the trenches of treatment.  And, in support of those children that will be diagnosed tomorrow.  Thank you for your support.  

 www.razoo.com/story/givingtuesdaytlc 

Comments

  1. AnonymousDecember 2, 2014 at 9:43 PM

    Hi Cindy! Thanks for sharing this as it reminds me to donate. I will share with my friends tomorrow. Thinking about Ty and your family always
    Love Emily

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  2. AnonymousDecember 3, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    I made my donation <3 - Love Rita

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  3. Joy MarielleDecember 6, 2014 at 11:05 PM

    What an amazing video Cindy! You look just like your mom. Always thinking of Ty and you guys.

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