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We Believe — Believe In Tomorrow provides exceptional hospital and respite housing services to critically ill children and their families. We believe in keeping families together during a child’s medical crisis, and that the gentle cadence of normal family life has a powerful influence on the healing process.
In celebration of our 30th Anniversary this year, we want to introduce to you our newly redesigned logo! We hope that each time you see it, you will think of the thousands of children and families our programs have touched, thanks to our many supporters throughout the past 30 years.
This year we are planning to throw the biggest birthday party of them all at our 30th Anniversary Benefit and Auction in Baltimore, MD to celebrate the past 30 years! We hope you will join us at this year’s event, which will feature our finest selection of silent auction items and, as always, all you can eat and drink! The event will be held in the fall of this year, so look for a date to be announced in the coming weeks!
Is your company interested in getting involved as one of our 30th Anniversary sponsors? Preview our sponsorship packages here, or send an inquiry to ksachs@believeintomorrow.org for more information.Getting Involved - Dollars for Doers
ATTENTION: Believe In Tomorrow Volunteers!
Did you know that some employers will donate money to match your volunteer hours?
Frequently known as “Dollars for Doers,” this program allows companies to donate to your charity of choice for every set amount of hours that you volunteer there. It’s a great and easy way to give back twice as much, especially if you are already a regular Believe In Tomorrow volunteer!
A special shout out to one of our valuable volunteers, Mark Woods, who you can frequently see working the front desk at the Believe In Tomorrow Children's House at Johns Hopkins. Mark is participating in the Dollars for Doers program through T. Rowe Price to get double the amount of credit for his volunteer time. Thanks, Mark!!
Check with your employer today to see if your company offers “Dollars for Doers” or similar program. And be sure to check out our Volunteer page to find out more about how you can get involved!
There’s a lot going on 2012!
Each weekend we have a handful of Hands On Adventures with the DIRECTV and MetLife blimps, Professional Bull Riders, and National Hot Rod Association, so be sure to frequently check our Calendar to see what’s happening!
Here’s a few upcoming events to take note of:
2/4 – Hands On Riding Adventure weekend: With the PBR’s return to Baltimore, local Believe In Tomorrow families are invited to a VIP night at the rodeo! Children and families will attend a pre-event “tailgate” on Saturday evening where they can tour behind the chute, meet and get autographs from the bull riders, and place colorful painted handprints on riders’ chaps and vests!
2/4 – Hands On Flying Adventure with the DIRECTV blimp (Orlando, FL)
2/11 – Hands On Flying Adventure with the DIRECTV blimp (Tampa, FL)
2/24 – 1st Annual Bull Roast to benefit Believe In Tomorrow, hosted by Gateway Capitol Financial, the local chapter of MetLife. Event is from 7-11pm at the Fraternal Order of the Police Lodge #69 in Catonsville, MD. Tickets are $50 apiece; contact Mike Hartzell at 443-957-6232 to purchase.
4/29 – The 16th Annual Port to Fort 6k in Baltimore, MD! We already have 16 teams and 100+ individuals registered for this year’s race! Check out the details at www.believeintomorrow.org/p2f and be sure to register online today!
Do you consider yourself a serious Facebooker? Do you tweet?
If you don’t already, be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter! We’d love to have you! Get updates, links, and fun stories at your fingertips, share your personal experience or photos with Believe In Tomorrow, or just join in on the conversation and spread the word!
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…And need to get rid of your old one? Believe In Tomorrow will take it! We accept cars, trucks, RVs, motorcycles, and even boats, allowing you to get both a tax deduction and the knowledge that you have contributed to helping critically ill children and families through Believe In Tomorrow’s programs.
A special shout out to Mr. John Oakley, a relative to one of our Believe In Tomorrow families, who recently donated a Harley Davidson motorcycle to Believe In Tomorrow. Now THAT’S a biker who believes!
Donating your vehicle is simple and easy through the Independent Charities of America vehicle donation program. Don’t just let your old driving machine be taken to a junkyard, donate today!Family Story - "Princess Fiona Rice"
If you’ve seen the animated movie, Shrek, you may know that Princess Fiona is beautiful, fun-loving, and very brave, having overcome some serious challenges while growing up. This must ring true for all girls named Fiona, as little miss Fiona Rice from Summerville, South Carolina sure proves it to be so!
Volunteer of the Month – Strutting the Runway!
Volunteering does not always have to come in the form of office work or helping to set up an event. Recently, the students at Benjamin Franklin High School pulled their talents and time together to raise money for Believe In Tomorrow through a fashion and talent showcase!
This eclectic event involved a high-energy fashion show, singing and a great deal of dancing from both performers and members of the audience. Clothing showcase acts alternated with talented performers, ranging from sleepwear to formal wear, and giving all the student models a chance to really work the runway for their peers! Most of the accessories were designed by students as well. The combination of a fashion and talent show allowed more students to get involved and show off their skills. The energy level was high from the start, with performers’ friends and families cheering from the audience throughout the entire production. Even students who did not want to get on stage had the chance to sell concessions, take the donations at the door, and participate in the stage crew.
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