BAF E-Mail About 2005 Wrapping for Inclusion

Those of you signed up with the Bubel Aiken Foundation should have received this email from the foundation regarding the 2nd Annual Wrapping For Inclusion project.

The Bubel/Aiken Foundation is proud to announce a holiday awareness campaign and fundraiser, Wrapping for Inclusion. From November 20-December 24, volunteers of The Bubel/Aiken Foundation will set up gift-wrapping booths at stores and malls across the country and wrap gifts in exchange for donations. The donations will support the mission statement of the foundation, serving the vision of inclusion opportunities for children of all abilities.

Monies raised will help fund projects of The Bubel/Aiken Foundation including its YMCA initiative. The past two summers, camps for children with and without disabilities, were instituted by the Foundation in collaboration with YMCAs in Kansas City, Missouri and in the North Carolina cities of Concord and Raleigh.

We have secured locations to wrap in many states and cities across the country and we are seeking more wrappers! We are looking for volunteers of all ages and abilities. You can give as much or as little time as you would like! Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate in any way possible!

Why not:
-Get a team of teachers, students, and parents together and make it a community service project.
-Post a notice in your church newsletter or bulletin and form a team to give back for the holiday season.
-Volunteer for a day with your family to celebrate the spirit of giving.
-Gather a group of students from your school and pair with students from a special needs school to promote inclusion and make some new friends.
-Ask charitable organizations in your community to make a donation of their time and help wrap for an evening.
-Have a friendly competition between two groups, grades, classes, organizations, etc. and see who can log the most wrapping hours.
-Ask your local Boy Scout or Girl Scout troop to get involved.
-Come one, come all and join in the fun! Every person no matter what your age or ability is encouraged to be a part of this great event! You decide how much time you can give and when you would like to wrap.

We are also seeking donations of wrapping supplies: seasonal or plain-colored wrapping paper, bows, ribbons, tape, scissors or monetary donations to purchase these supplies.

To volunteer for this great project, to donate supplies, or for more information, please e-mail Trudy Littleton, at tlittleton@kc.rr.com. For additional foundation information, email contactus@thebubelaikenfoundation.org.

About the Bubel-Aiken Foundation
The Bubel/Aiken Foundation provides services and financial assistance to promote the full integration of children with disabilities into the life environment of those without. The Foundation strives to create awareness about the diversity of individuals with disabilities and the possibilities that inclusion can bring. To learn more about The Bubel/Aiken Foundation or ways to get involved visit their Web site at www.bubelaikenfoundation.org.