It's that time of year! Holiday shopping is now in full swing! Don't let the chance to help end SMA pass you by. There are so many ways your purchases can help garner increased research funding and you can give really special gifts at the same time! We are really honored to partner with so many wonderful companies willing to give back to SMA! Check out the awesome ways you can support GSF and please share by facebooking, tweeting, and emailing this post out to others!!! Together we can end SMA!!!
ShopToEndSMA.com –> GSF created ShopToEndSMA.com in August 2009 as a simple way for anyone to help raise much needed SMA research funding while shopping at all of their favorite online stores. This can be used year round, but the holidays are a time when online orders double, so don't forget to simply start your online purchases with ShopToEndSMA.com. There are hundreds of merchants — Macys, Gap, Old Navy, Barnes & Noble, Disney Store, Sephora, Amazon, iTunes, and hundreds more!!! And you can even book your holiday travel through ShopToEndSMA.com — airlines, car rental, and hotels!
Zoolu –> Zoolu! offers an extensive line of name-brand and personalized products for both Mommy and Baby, offering customers the convenience of a big box store with the welcoming feel of a small boutique — all in one place!During the week of December 3rd through December 12th, 15% of all orders on ShopZoolu.com with the code “ENDSMA” will go to GSF. Check out their super darling gifts! Be sure to check Zoolu out 12/3 to 12/12!!!
My Bunny & Me –> Between now and the end of December, MyBunnyAndMe.com will be donating 20% of ALL sales to GSF. Snuggly and personalized giant bunnies, puppies, and blankets are wonderful, unique gifts. And have your sweet little ones name embroidered right on the cuddlies ear to make this pressie extra special. You can even have the GSF logo embroidered to show your support! Visit My Bunny & Me to learn more and to order.
Jewelry from Laina –> In support of the Gwendolyn Strong Foundation, online jewelry store Jewelry from Lainaannounces that 20% of ALL online sales with the code “GSF2010” from now until then end of the “$200K For SMA” campaign will be donated to GSF. Their website officially goes live next week, but today for every new Like on their Facebook fan page through the month of December, they will add one more dollar to the GSF donation.Jewelry from Laina Owner, Thomas McShane suffers from SMA Type 2 and was diagnosed at the age of 1. Be sure to join their Facebook fan page today!
Hope Calendar –> In just 3 years, the Hope Calendar has raised nearly $20,000 for charity. And this year's 2011 Hope Calendar is donating 100% to the Gwendolyn Strong Foundation to help end SMA! This beautiful photography calendar makes a wonderful gift. And they are only $10! Simply order here or sign up to help us sell them. With your help we can raise thousands for GSF. And 100% of all sales go to SMA research!
Divine Word Images –> Divine Word Art prints are a collection of creative black and white photos of objects, nature and architecture in the shape of letters. We are enormously honored to have been selected as the “Hope” charity with $5 from each sale of these beautiful images going to our cause. These photographs are inspiring and make an artistic gift. Simply enter Hope and order here. Or if you have a custom idea in mind (like a name or something special to you), email Divine Word Art and let them know you would like to support GSF with your order.
Beb-e-ssentials –> In just a few months, over $2,000 has been raised for SMA research by Beb-e-ssentials! And they continue to donate 15% of ALL of their darling hats, clips, and accessories and 60% of every “Gwendolyn Butterfly” to help end SMA! These beautiful butterfly clips are made with hand painted threads and hand blown beads. And they are now available with pin backs and snap clips if a hair accessory isn't your thing! Simply include the code “End SMA” in the comment section with your order.
Read Give –> Ordering magazines for friends and family? Renewing your yearly subscription? Be sure to go through Read Give and 40% is directed to GSF. Visit ReadGive.com to order.
Milverstead Publishing LLC –> Common Sense, Not A Fire Exit, The Jeffrey Journey, Tracy's Story — four incredible books, four amazing authors, four opportunities to give back to SMA research!!! Learn more by visiting Milverstead Publishing's bookstore.
Gift Basket –> Order a “Thanks A Million” basket from FondTimes and a portion of each sale goes to GSF in honor of Lucy Lunt. Click here to order.
Pampered Chef –> Our friend Donna is hosting an online Pampered Chef party. Simply click here and type in the Gwendolyn Strong Foundation and a generous portion of your purchase will go toward ending SMA. Awesome!
The Gwendolyn Necklace –> Jewelry designer Cristina Ashley is permanently donating 10% of every “Gwendolyn Necklace” to GSF and the holidays are a perfect time to give this unique, personalized gift. Click here to order.
Hand painted Christmas cards –> Check out these beautiful hand painted Christmas cards with a portion of each purchase benefiting GSF. Artist Jessica Frischknecht (aka “Chick on Wheels”) painted these lovely cards for the holiday as a way to donate to SMA research. You can buy a box of cards through her Etsy shop and to be inspired read more about the remarkable woman on her blog.
Happy shopping! And THANK YOU for putting your dollars toward an end to SMA!!! And be sure to join our Facebook fan page for all the latest GSF news and ways to get involved!
Happy Holidays!!!