Do-It-Yourself Fundraiser Of The Month

Paw Painting: This is especially appropriate for animal welfare groups but could be used by many other animal related organizations. Animals create professionally styled paintings on canvas that are matted and framed. These paintings are then given names reminiscent of great works of art and described as one would describe a work created by a master such as Monet, Rembrandt or PAW-casso. A bio of the animal artist and a photo of the animal can be provided in a smaller frame that will accompany the artwork when sold during an auction or individually as part of an art show. Animals can also paint original works of art on t-shirts, aprons, sweatshirts, tote bags and other items. 

   Give Kids The World Village is a non-profit resort that creates magical memories for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Wish-granting organizations coordinate transportation to Orlando, while Give Kids The World provides accommodations at its whimsical resort, donated attractions tickets, and meals for a week-long fantasy vacation. Since its founding in 1986, Give Kids The World has welcomed over 70,000 families from all 50 states and 50 countries. Give Kids The World is proud to be able to say that ninety-two cents of every dollar spent goes directly toward programs and activities for the children.

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Interesting or Fun Facts

In 1890, Alexandre F. Godefroy, a French hairdresser, invented the first hair dryer which was composed of a bonnet attached to a flexible hose that extended to a gas stove. After the turn of the century, however, women began drying their hair by connecting a hose to the exhaust of their vacuum cleaners. In early models, the front of a vacuum cleaner sucked air in, the back blew air out, and the hose could be attached to either end. But in 1920, the hair dryer went public. Although this device was extremely large and overheated easily, it was better than a vacuum! The hand held hair dryer was not invented until 1951. The device consisted of a hand-held dryer connected to a pink plastic bonnet which fitted over the woman's head.

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