Spina Bifida Calenders

"Thank Goodness It's Friday" Lottery Calendar

 Now available!

SB&H has created another fabulous lottery calendar! What makes our calendar so special is its focus on spina bifida and hydrocephalus combined with the opportunity to win $15,000 in cash prizes from $100 to $1,000.
The 2012 calendar features the amazing work of artist Lorna Wreford, 73, living with spina bifida. Her unique style of fine-line drawings tinted with water colours reflects the beauty of the Canadian countryside and images of fancy. We are confident that you will love this one-of-a-kind 9” x 12” wall calendar!

Buy one for yourself or give them to mark special occasions. The calendar is a unique gift for everyone on your holiday list from family members to colleagues and is a fantastic way to promote awareness of spina bifida and hydrocephalus in your community.

Become a calendar seller and help make the 18th year of this fundraising and awareness initiative a success! If you have thought about volunteering for SB&H but don’t know where to begin, think no more. Join our 100+ sellers by taking 10 or 20 calendars. Your efforts will help us meet our goal of selling 3,000 calendars!
Each year, calendars are sold province-wide to friends, family, neighbours, co-workers or business associates. Please join our team of dedicated individuals. You can make a difference!

Calendars are $20. Proceeds help support vital SB&H programs and services.
  

SUPPORT A WORTHY CAUSE AND GIVE A GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR!  

To purchase your calendars you can  purchase them directly from Me  or for other ways to purchase or for information about selling your own copies contact the SB&H

Great Reasons to Buy a TGIF Lottery Calendar

• Proceeds will assist children, youth and adults living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus across Ontario.
• This important annual fundraiser provides stable funds for SB&H programs and services.
• The calendar is an excellent way to inform friends, co-workers and the community about spina bifida, hydrocephalus and the Association.
• This is an attractive, functional 9” x 12” wall calendar featuring the beautifully detailed paintings of artist Lorna Wreford, 73, living with spina bifida.
• The TGIF calendar is a unique gift idea for the holiday season or just to show you’re thinking of someone.
• Buyers have a chance to win cash! In fact, they can win more than once since winning tickets are returned for the next draw.
• Win once and the calendar pays for itself!
   

Draw details

• Weekly cash prizes throughout the year worth a total of $15,000!
• A win guarantees a minimum cash prize of $100!
• Thank Goodness Its Friday means that you can win cash every Friday throughout the year.

47 prizes of $100	Thank Goodness It’s Friday (Fridays January to May & July to December)
5 prizes of $200	Thank Goodness It’s Friday June Special (Fridays in June marking Awareness Month)
12 prizes of $100	First of the Month Bonus (First day of each month)
12 prizes of $250	Mid-Month Madness (15th of every month)
12 prizes of $100	Payday Advance (27th of every month)

...PLUS 11 fabulous bonus draws
$200 Valentine’s Day
$200 Family Day
$200 St. Patrick’s Day
$200 Victoria Day
$200 Canada Day
$1,000 SB&H Anniversary
$200 Labour Day
$250 Thanksgiving
$200 Remembrance Day
$500 Holiday Giveaway
$750 Year End Special

Spirit Wheel Walk Run for Spina Bifda - 2011

That's right kids, it's that time of year again -- the "charity whore" is back.  Here are some of the facts and things we need for the 2011 Event.  All money raised goes towards research and support for those living with the challenges of Spina Bifida

If you are interested in learning more here is my post from last years Spirit Wheel Walk Run

The Event

Date: May 29, 2011
Time: 1:00 to 3:00 (aprox)
Location: Caledon Trailway (Part of the Trans Canada Trail)
Distance: Up to 10KM - You can walk, run, bike or just come on out and cheer us on
Info on Spirit Wheel Walk Run from  the Spina Bifida Association of Ontario 

If you want a t-shirt, please give me a shout - They are $8

Anyone is welcome to join us -- and really hope you will.  Let's make Spina Bifida a household name

We are currently looking for a food & beverage company to sponsor us with things like Pizza, snack bars and Water -- If you are interested or know someone that is -- please have them contact me at email listed below

Raffle

The raffles I had last year were a HUGE success, so I thought I would try it again -- but even BIGGER!

If anyone is interested in donating prizes for a raffle, please contact me at jrayment AT rogers DOT com. I will post details in a later post.  I have already had a couple of authors agree to send me signed copies of their books which is very cool

Thanks in advance for your support and I will TRY not to bug you all too much this year

As many of you know I am the mom of a 9 year old boy who has Spina Bifida and I also write a blog about books and book reviews.  Every year I sell charity lottery calenders to help raise funds for the SB&H: Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario. If you live in Ontario or know someone who would be interested, please pass on the information below.  When purchasing if you wouldn't mind mentioning you heard about the calenders from the Rayment Family, so that they know that I am living up to my name as the "charity whore".  Thanks from Jake and the rest of our Family

Don't forget you CAN WIN by buying at the same time as doing something good!

"Thank Goodness It's Friday" Lottery Calendar

Support a worthy cause and give a gift that keeps on giving throughout the year!

The 2011 “Thank Goodness It’s Friday” Lottery Calendar is now on SALE!
Not only is the calendar beautifully designed and functional but there is an added bonus - the opportunity to win cash prizes from $100-$1,000.
Buy several as gifts! The calendar is a unique gift for everyone on your holiday list from family members to colleagues and is a fantastic way to promote awareness of spina bifida and hydrocephalus in your community.
Calendars costs just $20. Proceeds support vital SB&H programs and services.
Become a calendar seller and help SB&H make this year’s calendar fundraiser the most successful yet!

Why BUY a Calendar? 

• Proceeds will assist children, youth and adults living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus across Ontario.
   
• This beautifully designed calendar features the unique artwork of 12 children who are living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus. Every month is an interesting expression of their talents.
   
• The calendar is an excellent way to inform friends, family and the community about spina bifida, hydrocephalus and the Association.
   
• A great gift idea for the holiday season or just to show you’re thinking of someone.
   
• Everyone has a chance to win in the raffle lottery – in fact you can win more than once since winning tickets are returned for the next draw.
   
• We are giving away 99 cash prizes throughout the year worth a total of $15,000!
   
• A win guarantees a minimum cash prize of $100!
   
• Thank Goodness It’s Friday means that you can win cash every Friday throughout the year.
   
• Bonus draws on the 1st, 15th and 27th of the month bring added value.
   
• Win once and the calendar pays for itself!
   

Buy a Calendar for Your Chance to Win!

When you purchase a “Thank Goodness It's Friday” Lottery Calendar, not only do you support SB&H programs and services …you have a chance to win your share of $15,000 in prize money!
99 cash prizes totalling $15,000 ranging from $100 to $1000 will be awarded:
$200 Thank Goodness It’s Friday (each Friday January to May & July to December) 48 prizes
$200 Thank Goodness It’s Friday June Special (Fridays in June for Awareness Month) 4 prizes
$100 First of the Month Bonus (First day of each month) 12 prizes
$250 Mid-Month Madness (15th of every month) 12 prizes
$100 Payday Advance (27th of every month) 12 prizes
...PLUS 10 fabulous bonus draws:
$200 Valentine’s Day
$300 Family Day
$200 St. Patrick’s Day
$200 Victoria Day
$200 Canada Day
$1,000 SB&H Anniversary
$200 Labour Day
$250 Thanksgiving
$200 Remembrance Day
$500 Holiday Giveaway
$750 Year End Special
Win more than once! Winning tickets are returned to the drum so that you can win again! 

How to Order: (Mention Rayment Family when Ordering)

Place your order with SB&H to have your calendar mailed out today.
Order By Phone:  Simply call 800-387-1575 or 416-214-1056.
To Order by Fax or Mail
1. Download and print an order form .http://www.sbhao.on.ca/about-us/tgif-lottery-calendar Lottery License M659430
2. Fax your completed to 416-214-1446
3. Mail your completed order form to:
SB&H
P.O. Box 103, Suite 1006
555 Richmond Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 3B1

The Ridding Family

When I first started this blog, I wanted to to bring more attention to spina bifida and to some of the other families that are struggling with this disability as well.  Thanks to the power of the Internet (that's right folks, the internet can be an amazing thing) I have met another family that are also living with the challenges of Spina Bifida.  The next couple of posts are going to be taken directly from Amanda's website since I am so swamped. Amanda has done some spectacular educational posts on Spina Bifida and hydrocephalus that I wish were around when Jake was first diagnosed.  I have a hard time reading her posts because it brings back so many memories.  I also want to give her a hug each time I read them because I totally understand what she is going through

Enough about me -- Let me introduce you to Amanda Ridding and her lovely Family

From her profile on blogger:

I am a wife, mother, sister, daughter, friend, nurse, graduate and many other things. I enjoy and love my family; Kyle my spouse, and kiddies, Katheryn was born April 2008 and Nickolas was born November 2009. We are a happy and loving family who are journeying together with the diagnosis of spina bifida. Nickolas was born with spina bifida (S1) and hydrocephalus. We are sharing our stories and lives with others after I got Nickolas’ diagnosis when I was 22 weeks pregnant. . I have found that there are challenges and triumphs in my life. I have learned a lot from my children, they have shown me what faith, hope, love and joy truly means.

Ridding Family Blog
I Want to Learn about Spina Bifida

Ridding Family SWWR 2010

Nickolas (Adorable isn't he)

Spirit Wheel Walk Run for Spina Bifida - 2010

Well another year is done.  No more charity whoring for me until at least January 2011.  We raised over $1400 for the Spina Bifida Association of Ontario thanks to the generous support of my friends, family, bloggers and a bunch of fantastic donations from my favorite authors.  Most importantly we got out the word about what spina bifida is and brought attention to the challenges faced by those living with spina bifida and hydrocephalus

Thank you all for your generous support and for putting up with all my posts, conversations, emails, newsletters and phone calls -- you can once again take comfort that I won't be hitting you up for anything  -- well until I start again in 2011.  I want to do something different next year to raise money so I would love to hear some ideas and suggestions. Also would love a heads up on authors you would like me to contact next year.

As for all you authors who donated your books, I just want you to know how impressed and touched I am by your generosity.  You are not only talented individuals you are truly decent people to do so much for someone you don't even know.  I love you all and will now spend the rest of the year promoting your work so that I can selfishly keep you writing for my amusement and entertainment -- ok and for others to find out about your talents -- but really it is all for me ; )

Here are some pictures from this years event. We had to cut the walk short due to the crappy weather -- but hopefully we still brought some attention to the cause

For winners of the raffle please see here

No more charity crap ok Mom!











No more crying Jesse!












My sister Tracy











Natasha A.












Melanie and Natasha w/ their prizes












All the signed books & none for me ; (











Other prize table












The stragglers - the hot guy in yellow is my hubby!












yearly backside pic












Crazy Carianne!











My sister, brother in law and Jesse












Hiding from the rain before we left - waiting for last minute walkers











The End - another year done (I'm the soaked one in green & Jake is beside me looking sooo unimpressed)

2010 SWWR: Jake's Journey

I cannot believe I didn't post the details about the walk this year -- life is just so crazy right now.  Anyway enough whining -- here's the facts man

Jake's Journey - Spirit Wheel Walk Run 2010

Date:  Saturday June 26, 2010
Time: 11:00 - 1:00

The walk this year starts at 108 Hickman St.  We walk Hickman St to Hwy 50. Than proceed South on Hwy 50 to the McDonalds.  We stop for a quick bite to eat and than walk back to 108 Hickman.

Anyone is welcome to join us -- and really hope you will.  Let's make Spina Bifida a household name


If you would like to donate please go to CanadaHelps

Steps

• Under the Charity Profile click on the Donate Now button
• Choose Amount to donate
• Donation Frequency: One time donation
• Under Fund/Designation from the drop down menu choose "2010 SWWR: Jake's Journey"
• Fill out rest of form and click on Continue
• Continue with rest of process

Thank you for donating to this worthy cause and for those living with the challenges of Spina Bifida

If you have any questions or need further information please contact Jennifer Rayment

If you are interested I am also selling raffle tickets for signed books and other items at Rayment's Readings Rants and Ramblings

Here is a picture of my beautiful (and devilish) little Jake so you can put a face to Spina Bifida (Jake is the older boy in the picture)

More Prizes

Here are some more of the prizes that have arrived

All items are signed by author EXCEPT for Catching Fire

Spirit Wheel Walk Run - 2010 Jakes Journey

Hi Guys

Yup its that time of year again -- Jen becomes a charity whore for the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario.

Today's post will be brief as I am just in the beginning stages of organizing the event.  So far I have the date June 26th, 2010 and a great idea.

The raffles I had last year were a HUGE success, so I thought I would try it again -- but even BIGGER!

If anyone is interested in donating prizes for a raffle, please contact me at jrayment AT rogers DOT com. I will post details in a later post.  I have already had a couple of authors agree to send me signed copies of their books which is very cool

Thanks in advance for your support and I will TRY not to bug you all too much this year

Spirt Wheel Walk Run 2009

This is a blog I am creating to promote my work for the SB&H in preparing for their annual charity event. It will also be used to advertise my experience in the walk and how much I raise for this exceptional organization. I will also tell you all about why I came to support this charity and the experiences of being a mom of a child with Spina Bifida