• Become a 2012 bLOSSoms of Hope Brunch Sponsor
• Wish List for Auction & Pick-a-Prize Gifts
• MyRegistry.com
• Cash Contributions
• iGive
• Wine Grab'n Go
• In-Rememberance

Blossoms of Hope Brunch
April 29, 2012

The many ways you can support the LOSS Program
through your Gift of Giving

Are you looking for a way to give back to the LOSS Program? If so, the bLOSSoms of Hope Brunch Committee needs your support to help make the 2012 Brunch a successful fundraiser. This fundraiser is one of the major financial resources that funds the much needed services of the LOSS Program. Here are many ways you can contribute and make your donations:

Corporate Grants and Matching Gift Donation – Does your business offer these programs to their employees?

Wish List for Auction & Pick-a-Prize Gifts – You can purchase a gift yourself or contribute any amount you wish and we will apply it toward a gift. The following are some suggestions on how you can contribute:

• Tassimo or Kuerig Home Brewing System or other small kitchen appliances
• Chicago family activities gift certificates (Museums, Segway Tour, Star of Chicago or Wendella Cruises)
• Children’s Arts & Crafts (carrier filled with art supplies, and/or craft projects)
• American Girl doll, clothes, accessories
• Sports Tickets (Sox, Cubs, Bears, Hawks, Bulls)
• Vacation home or time share for a week or a weekend
• iPad (2012)
• iPad, iPhone Docking Station
• iPod Nano, 8GB or 16GB, w/Camera
• Kindle Wireless Reader
• Flat Screen HDTV
• Department Store Gift Card

MyRegistry.com –Shopping made easier. Gift items selected from a variety of on-line stores can be found at myregistry.com. To access, go to myregistry.com, select organization and type in Blossoms of Hope, then click Search. On the next page, click Go to Registry. Click on View or Buy this Gift to access the vendor’s site. All purchases will be shipped to our Roselle, IL warehouse (see below under Ship To) unless you choose otherwise during the ordering process.

Cash Contributions –Make check payable to LOSS Brunch. Include your name, e-mail and home addresses, phone, and the specific item you wish to apply your donation to or if it’s to go into the general gift purchasing fund. Send to: Ashley Owen (see address below under Contact).

iGive.com –– Save money, save time, and send gifts that give twice. This holiday season, send a gift that means an automatic donation to our cause! When you shop at any of over 700 participating online stores through iGive, a portion of each purchase comes back to us in the form of a donation check. It’s free for you, free for us, and you pay the same (or less!) than you would by going directly to the store. And to all you smart shoppers: don't miss iGive's treasure-trove of coupons, sales, and free shipping. See for yourself at: www.iGive.com/blossomsofhopebrunch

Wine Grab'n Go –– Please consider donating bottles of wine to this very popular fundraiser. Every bottle was sold last year! We accept red or white in any quantity. Please contact Susan Schendel at for pick-up arrangements.

In Remembrance Of –A card with the donor’s name and their loved one can accompany any donated gift or cash contribution toward a gift and will be displayed at the Brunch. Please let us know if you would like an In Remembrance Of card by sending the donor’s name, the name of the person to be remembered, the name of the item you are donating, your e-mail and home addresses, and phone number to Ashley Owen at

Contact - Please contact our Event Coordinator, Ashley Owen, for cash contribution donations, gift drop-off arrangements, or any questions you may have (see address below).