147 Million Orphans

After the outstanding success of our garage sale I hesitated to begin another fundraiser so quickly after. I didn't want to burn people out on our requests to join in our journey but then I read this post by an adoptive mother, someone who's faith and desire to be who God wants her to be is an inspiration to me.

So we are going to continue to jump in feet first, telling God "whatever it takes" we will do to bring home our family. When I think of our child(ren) already alive and waiting in Ethiopia for us to come bring them home, it drives me even more; to work harder, save more and to plan different fundraisers to bring our family home.

Our next fundraiser will run now until the end of July and is brought to us (and you) by the wonderful ladies from 147 Million Orphans.

A little background on 147 Million Orphans: Started by 2 mom's with 13 children and 7 adoptions between the 2 of them; they are working to speak up for orphans everywhere, to give a voice to those who have no voice. Some of the projects that the proceeds from 147 Million Orphans support are Amazima, Project Hopeful, feeding children in Uganda and Haiti (40% of proceeds from each product purchased directly from their website goes to feed hungry children), helping African refugess earn a sustainable income and of course helping adoptive families fundraise.

Now back to the fundraising aspect. For everything we sell from the products listed below we will recieve $10.00. So, if 10 people buy 1 shirt; that's $100! And proceeds are still going to feed children in Africa. How awesome is that?

Now for the shirts for sale:

Men's Shirt #1

Feed 1 Football Tee

Price: 24.95

front back

Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL

Men's Shirt #2

Grey 147 Tee

Price: 19.95

front back

Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL

Women's Shirt #1

Short Sleve Tee

Price: 24.95

front back

Sizes: Small, Medium, Large

Women's T-shirt #2

Project Hopeful Baseball Tee

Price: $34.95

front back front red
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL

Youth

Feed 1

Price: $19.95

front back

Youth Sizes: Small, Medium, Large

Toddler Girl

Hot Pink Feed 1

Price $19.95

front back
Size 2T, 3T, 4T

Toddler Boy
Mint Green Feed 1

Price $19.95

front back

Sizes 2T, 3T, 4T

To avoid paying pay pal to use an account through them(and I'm not ashamed to admit I couldn't figure out how to do it :), we're going to do this fundraiser the old fasion way! If you'd like to buy a shirt to help us fundraise, pick one from the shirts listed above, email me @ meredithalagorga at hotmail (dot) com with the shirt style and size you'd like. I will them email you back with my address to send payment too. On August 1st I will submit our order to 147 Million Orphans, they will mail me all of the shirts and then I will ship the shirt(s) to you or deliver them if you live close.

There's also a slew of other merchandise located here if you'd like to choose something else, just let me know!

So, this fundraiser is officially 'on!' Let us know if you have any questions. If you choose to buy a t-shirt, that's terrific and we thank you. If you choose not to buy one, we thank you for your prayers and support as we work our way to Ethiopia!

God Bless!