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Fundraiser for 'My Birthday Matters'
The June 8 bowling event at the AMF Marietta Lanes will help children in need, by bringing them new presents, parties and basic necessities. The event is a project of Simple Needs GA, a Marietta-based nonprofit organization.
My Birthday Matters, which launches June 8 with a fundraiser at the AMF Marietta Lanes, aims to help by bringing new presents, parties and basic necessities to disadvantaged children celebrating their birthdays. It is a project of Simple Needs GA, a Marietta-based nonprofit organization.
“Our goal is to bring more self-esteem and joy to these children by helping their families make their birthday wishes come true,” said Kasey Litt, board member and coordinator of the new program. “With the help of our donors and volunteers, we’ll also be providing the children with simple necessities like school supplies along with presents from their wish lists. For the kids, all of this will help promote self-worth and a sense of dignity—and it will be a lot of fun!”
Why focus on birthdays? During the holiday season, Litt noted, many charities work overtime to help underprivileged children. “Far less attention is paid to honoring and fulfilling children’s wishes on their birthdays,” she said. “And yet this is the other occasion when financially strapped parents and caregivers would like to provide for their children, but often cannot manage the costs. With assistance from My Birthday Matters, kids’ special days can get the attention they deserve.”
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AMF Marietta Lanes is located at 565 Cobb Parkway.
For the inaugural fundraiser, bowling starts sharply at 2:00 p.m. and ends at 4. The cost is $20 per person, including shoe rental.
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“If you’d like to take part in our fundraising raffle, come early—ideally by about 1:30—and bring a new gift for a child. We’d love to have things like soccer balls, footballs, books and games. This puts you in the running to win raffle prizes such as restaurant gift certificates or even a weekend at a vacation house in Florida,” Litt said.
To buy tickets, visit SimpleNeedsGa.org and click the “Buy Now” button at the top of the page. You can also register by mail. Just send a check to Simple Needs GA Inc., P.O. Box 670265, Marietta, GA 30066. Be sure to note that it’s for the bowling event.
For more information related to donations or volunteering, email info@SimpleNeedsGA.org or call Kasey Litt at 678-923-7663.
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