Wrapping For Inclusion Makes a Whopping $102,166.62 For BAF

The goal was set several months ago. The Bubel Aiken Foundation wanted to make $100,000 in donations through their yearly Christmastime fundraiser, Wrapping For Inclusion. Last year just over $60,000 was collected. Would it be possible to collect an additional $40,000?

Not only was it possible, but the totals are in, and donations from Wrapping For Inclusion have exceeded $102,000!! $102,166.62 to be exact! This amazing total was made possible not just by the work of The Bubel Aiken Foundation, but by the work of fans and wrappers all over the country.

Wrapping took place in 27 states, and totals ranged from $23,522.21 to 156.31, all totals important, whether large or small. According to The Bubel Aiken Foundation's Wrapping For Inclusion Page, the totals for each state are:

State Totals:

$23,522.21 for California
$18,355.77 for North Carolina
$15,847.93 for Illinois
$6,215.11 for New York
$5,014.95 for Massachusetts
$4,196.72 for Arizona
$3,795.86 for Pennsylvania
$3,078.11 for Oklahoma
$2,660.85 for Kansas
$2,291.01 for Iowa
$2,278.02 for Ohio
$2,073.50 for Florida
$1,952.75 for Nevada
$1,544.45 for Oregon
$1,510.60 for Texas
$1,304.25 for New Jersey
$1,303.66 for Rhode Island
$1,000.00 for Virginia
$979.27 for Missouri
$817.13 for Michigan
$538.08 for Tennessee
$535.36 for Colorado
$378.26 for Hawaii
$375.09 for Wisconsin
$281.23 for Nebraska
$160.14 for Connecticut
$156.31 for Washington

Also on the same page is a message of thanks from BAF to those who worked so hard to raise this money:

WE DID IT!!!

We made our goal!

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Because of your commitment of time and energy during what is everyone's busiest time of the year, you have created inclusive opportunities for thousands of children around the nation!

Special thanks to our City Team Leaders, State Coordinators, and our national coordinators, Dawn and Teresa, for their extra effort to keep everyone organized.

After seeing these amazing results, are any of you who may have never taken part in Wrapping For Inclusion pumped up and ready to help next year? Its a wonderful experience where you will be helping to make a difference in the lives of children with disabilities and where you will also find yourself making new friends and doing something enriching for yourself and others.

Here is a little information, also at the same WFI page, along with BAF's Wrapping For Inclusion email address where you can send your information to them and get more information about WFI.

WFI - The Facts

What: A nationwide awareness and fundraiser campaign through The Bubel/Aiken Foundation.
When: The Holiday Season
Why: To help raise awareness and funds for The Bubel/Aiken Foundation, spread holiday cheer, and have fun!
How: If you would like to volunteer, please send your contact info to wrappingforinclusion@bubelaiken.org

Its not too early to be thinking about next year. The more who reach out and help, the higher we can raise our goal next year. Hope to see you at a Wrapping Booth near you next year!!