Parade's "America's Giving Challenge" Ends Thursday, 1/31 - Your Help Is Desperately Needed!

We've been telling you about a wonderful opportunity to win $50,000 for The Bubel Aiken Foundation. That is through a contest that Parade Magazine is sponsoring called "America's Giving Challenge". In order to win the $50,000, BAF needs to be one of the top 4 U.S. Based Charities, and this is determined by the number of donations that are given to BAF. NOT the total amount of donations, but the total number.

As of the writing of this article, BAF has dropped to 5th place and is behind 4th place by 67 donations. We have 1133 donations to 4th place's 1200. It is imperative that many more donations be made to put us back in 4th place and further away from 5th place. And here is what you can do to make a donation:

• Donations only need to be $10, or $11 if you donate via Paypal so as to cover the fee plus donate the minimum of $10.
• IMPORTANT: In order to donate, you must click on the word "DONATE" on the BAF badge. This will take you to the information you need to fill out to make your donation. If you do not first click on the badge, your donation will not count.
• If you donate more than once, only your first donation counts. Only one donation of $10 is necessary.
• Donations MUST be made by 3:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, January 31. That's 3 p.m. in the afternoon.

Please spread the news to friends, family, fellow employees, teachers, anyone and everyone! We don't want to lose this opportunity to win $50,000 for The Bubel Aiken Foundation. $50,000 = 5 SUMMER CAMPS!! We only have until January 31. Let's get into high gear and make this happen for BAF and the children they serve!

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE BADGE: BAF BADGE

You must click on the badge in order for your donation to count!!

IMPORTANT NEW INFORMATION: The Clayboard has list of people who are willing to be "donation sponsors" where someone who can't afford to donate will be reimbursed for their donation. For a list of those who are willing to reimburse you for your donation, go to this link: The Clayboard Donation Sponsors. A list of people along with a link to PM them is available at this site. All you have to do is make the donation and one of these people will reimburse you the $10.