I'm sure each of you have heard from family and
friends,"let me know if there is ANYTHING I can do"...(now is the time to take
their offer). People say this with sincerity, and are open for your ideas.
Believe me, as an "out of the area" grandma, I welcome task that can make a
difference in the lives of my "kids" and benefit the Cystinosis Family.
So, I'm asking you to forward this information to all your friends and
family. This is an ideal way for them to show their love and support, and they
will have fun doing this project!
CHECK
with everyone you know (MAKE A LIST AND CALL) and ask: "would you have a couple
of hours to wrap holiday presents?" Reminder: ALL proceeds (tips) go to
research for a cure for Cystinosis.
Next,
cut the list in two...people, in good faith, will say YES but December is a
very busy month. Now you have your "team" for determining man-hours.
Call your local BARNES & NOBLE to ask
what days are available on their schedule for holiday gift wrappers. (The
manager is most likely the person you will speak with.) Determine which
day/days would "work" vs the number of people on your team and "man-hours
available".
Call back everyone and
establish their time to "WRAP"! Giving people two choices, always seems to get
a positive response. (Example-We have December 7th, 8th and 9th as our time to
wrap at the ______ store, would Tuesday or Wednesday be better for you?? Would
10AM to Noon or 7 to 9PM work best for you??) For those with a prior
commitment, remind them to shop for all their holiday gifts of book/CD's/etc on
your designated days and also: tell ALL their friends and relatives and
acquaintances to do the same.
The community will respond if asked...(I
have been asking merchants, that I frequent {cleaners, hairdresser, barber,
doctors'etc.} to allow a Flyer to be placed on their counters to inform as many
as possible, the week prior. No one has refused!
Stop and introduce
yourself to the store manager befor the holiday "rush". Check for any
restrictions as far as parking, dress code etc. Take information about
Cystinosis and leave for latter reading.
BARNES & NOBLE supplies
all the paper and tape. They furnish an area and table, and all their customers
are encouraged to have their purchase gift-wrapped.
This is an
excellent opportunity to raise the awareness level, and educate your community
about Cystinosis. (have plenty of brochures "on hand")
PLEASE DO THIS
TODAY
Call everyone from the original list and remind them ...
Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance to you.
Louise L Limacher
linlv@yahoo.com
(949) 240-2504 (W)
(949) 481-4663 (H)
(949) 697-4537 (C)