Wrapping For Inclusion Raises $62,549.75 For The Bubel Aiken Foundation

From the end of November right up until Christmas Day, Clay fans all over the country are busily involved in The Bubel Aiken Foundation's program known as "Wrapping For Inclusion".
These fans and their volunteers wrap gifts for the customers of such stores as Barnes and Noble, Borders Books, Toys R Us, and even in malls. Though the wrapping is free, the customers can leave donations for the foundation if they would like. This year, the grand total of donations for Wrapping For Inclusion is $62,549.75!!

Once BAF has collected all donations from the City Team Leaders in each state, the total is listed on the WFI page at their website. Here is the breakdown by state:

North Carolina: $12,959.21
Illinois: $12,943.95
Massachusetts: $4904.44
Arizona: $4347.97
California: $4341.41
New York: $3712.48
New Jersey: $3185.14
Pennsylvania: $2261.91
Iowa: $1852.60
Oklahoma: $1444.53
Rhode Island: $1426.43
Ohio: $1297.50
Washington: $1209.28
Kansas $1183.75
Missouri: $1121.34
Texas: $943.29
Florida: $680.00
Hawaii: $655.36
Maine: $507.38
Kentucky: $333.58
Nebraska: $253.17
Oregon: $188.90
Virginia: $185.39
Minnesota: $150.00
Connecticut: $116.88
Indiana: $90.95
New Hampshire: $74.62
Colorado: $71.49
Wisconsin: $56.80
North Dakota: $50.00

As always, the Bubel Aiken Foundation is very helpful to all those who volunteer for their projects. They also had some really nice things to say to all the volunteers this year:

THANK YOU!

*We would like to send a hearty THANK YOU to all the state coordinators, city team leaders, and volunteer wrappers for your efforts this year for all the children who will benefit from inclusion.

*We have witnessed first-hand and through your calls, letters, and emails how much passion you have for inclusion. Your energy for the cause is unmatched.

*If you happened not to get in your donations yet, please send them in still. Thank you so much for your timely attention to returning the paperwork and banners. We also look forward to receiving your evaluations. Your constructive feedback will help us continue to grow this annual project.

*There is no way to thank you as much as we would like. We hope that your 2007 is one filled with many blessings, and we look forward to working with you again in WFI 2007.

Wrapping For Inclusion is about spreading the word about BAF and inclusion and also collecting donations for its projects. But another great thing I've found from personally being involved is the new friends you make.

If you haven't thought about doing WFI, or if you have thought about it, check with BAF and find out who your state coordinator is. Sign up to help for next year. Its not hard to do and it really takes very little of your time.

It's a wrap for 2006's Wrapping For Inclusion. But its never too early to think about next year!! It'll be time to wrap again before you know it!

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