But . . . I. LOVE. RAFFLES! Why?
1. Every little bit helps. $5 here, $10 there . . . it all adds up to our son coming home. Totally worth it!
2. And, most importantly, the raffles are a chance for friends, family, and even strangers to partner with us in a really fun way. To have a page in Easton's story. To be a part of something bigger than themselves. And maybe, just maybe, to win a great prize!
This month's raffle comes from the generosity of my sweet friend,
Misti. She is always championing the cause of orphan care and adoption and has been a
huge supporter and encouragement to me since we began this journey. She has three
adorable kiddos and hopes to become an adoptive mama someday too! You
can follow her adventures on her blog.Misti would like to buy a Hello Somebody watch for the winner of the raffle!
The winner will even get to pick the color of their watch so you know you will get exactly the one you want. Or the one your sweetheart would want. Great Valentine's prize . . . just sayin'.
The great thing about this raffle is not only that you get to rock a cool watch, but that it is a purchase with a purpose.
Hello Somebody's mission . . . (We exist) to feed and educate children, by providing an avenue of knowledge, in order to break the cycle of poverty and hunger within their generation.
Hello Somebody has partnered with Africa New Life based in Kigali, Rwanda and is sponsoring 100 street boys to go to school and receive a first-class education, 2 meals per day, tutoring, mentoring and spiritual guidance. The program costs $100,000 for the entire year. That means for every 70 Hello Somebody watches that we sell, a child is completely sponsored.
So this is literally a Win-Win-Win (The Office anyone?). We raise money for our adoption, you possibly get a cool watch, and young boys are given the life-changing gift of food and an education.
And if this wasn't enough, Misti also donated $30 in iTunes gift cards! (and who can resist this cutie?!)
A watch and $30 for iTunes is up for grabs, folks!!
So here is how the raffle will work . . .
A $5 donation will receive 1 entry for the raffle.
A $10 donation will receive 3 entries for the raffle.
A $20 donation will receive 7 entries for the raffle.
If you give more than $20, I'll let you know about the number of entries!
Steps to enter the raffle . . .
1. Use the Donate (PayPal) button on the right side of the blog to make your donation or you can pay me directly.
2. Let me know about your donation through facebook, email or by commenting on this post.
3. I will send you an entry number(s).
4. I will use a random number generator to pick the winner.
After you donate, if you share the link to this blog post on your blog or on facebook, I'll give you an extra entry! Just let me know that you shared the link!
I'll announce the winner on Saturday,February 4th so you only have a few days to donate and spread the word!
Remember that all the donations will help us bring Easton home from Ethiopia!
