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Ways to Get Involved and Support Easter Seals Virginia
Helping people with disabilities is what we do at Easter Seals Virginia...but we can't do it alone. One way to get involved is participating in an Easter Seals Virginia event. Hunt for eggs, play golf, listen to music, assist with a weekend camp program, bid in a silent auction, walk with one of our Walk With Me ambassadors -- there's something for everyone.
2009-2010 Calendar of Events
March 2010
The Easter Seals Virginia
“EggstravaganzaSM”
An Adult Black-tie Egg Hunt
March 20, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
LaDIFFERENCE
125 South 14th Street in Historic Shockoe Bottom
Click here for more information.
October 2009
Project Success Yard Sale was a Success! The Yard Sale took place October 11 at Deep Run High School Cafeteria. Thank you to all who donated items to be sold!
On Saturday, October 3, 2009, Easter Seals Virginia will hosted the 3rd Annual Ride With Me event. Easter Seals Virginia’s Ride With Me is an event that brings motorcycle riders together for a common cause: To support children and adults with disabilities.
To read an update on RIde With Me 2009 click here.
2008-2009 Calendar of Events
May 2009
UKrop’s Golden Gifts
UKrop’s Golden Gift Certificates arrived in shopper's mailboxes in May. Thank you to all the Ukrop's shoppers who chose to support Easter Seals Virginia through UKrop’s Golden Gift Campaign.
Walk With Me.....Doin' the Distance
 To celebrate 65 years of service in Virginia, Tara Hazelbaker, President/CEO of Easter Seals Virginia, and Lesley Moseley, a Century 21 Option 1 Realty Associate Broker, came up with the idea to expand our annual 5K “Walk With Me” events to include “Doin the Distance” for a total of 165 miles. What was it like to walk 165 miles? Click here to find out.
The uniqueness of the walk will helped us raise awareness for children and adults with disabilities, and at the same time raise funds to support the programs and services we provide for them. Click here for detailed summary of Walk With Me...Doin The Distance.
April-May 2009
 The Melting Pot in Richmond, Virginia (9704 Gayton Road) hosted a Fondue Fundraiser to support Easter Seals Virginia on Thursday, April 30th and Friday, May 1st. Customers enjoyed a fine four-course meal with Chedder Cheese Fondue, Caesar Salad, Fondue Entree and Chocolate Fondue Desert. Click here for more details.
 During the month of April, Safeway customers had the opportunity to help Easter Seals create life-changing solutions so that people with disabilities can live, learn, work and play by participating in an in-store fund raising campaign at check-out stands. Store clerks asked customers if they would like to make a donation to Easter Seals. Donations support the exceptional programs that make a difference in our community. Safeway's commitment to local communities is coordinated by the Safeway Foundation under the direction of Larree Renda who notes that “One of the reasons we’ve been with Easter Seals all these years is because the money we raise stays in local communities. And, Easter Seals is the best in its class at doing things efficiently so that the dollars raised go directly to clients served by the organization.”
March-April 2009
Bunny Bucks - The Perfect Easter Basket Surprise
 In partnership with Easter Seals Virginia, 12 branches of Union Bank in Richmond and eight branches of Shore Bank on the Eastern Shore will sell Bunny Bucks for $3.50 during March and April.
For each Bunny Buck purchased, $1 went to support the programs and services of Easter Seals Virginia. Bunny Bucks come in gift card sets that include a US $2 bill with a bunny seal, a holiday card and an envelope. Since 1995, Bunny Bucks have been raising funds for charity across the United States. Bunny Bucks are real currency that is bankable and spendable.
February 2009
Friendly’s ‘Cones for Kids’
Even on the coldest days, an ice cream cone can warm the heart. Bill Bevins of Lite 98 and Rob Ukrop of The Richmond Kickers helped kick off “Cones for Kids,” Friendly’s annual Valentine fundraiser in Richmond.
For 28 years, Friendly Ice Cream Corporation has been holding its annual Valentine’s Day campaign. Through Feb. 13, customers could donate $1 and receive five Valentines good for one free kids cone plus a $5 off coupon for a $25 purschase.
Money raised through the Cones for Kids campaign in Friendly’s restaurants in Virginia benefited Camp Easter Seals Virginia. Plans are to use the money for a Camp Friendly’s Respite Weekends.
December 2008
 Shoppers this holiday season found the perfect gift to capture the spirit of the season at CVS/pharmacy stores nationwide: the Easter Seals Donation Card. Offered in denominations of $5 and $25, the Easter Seals Donation Card was available at all 6,300 CVS stores. Featured on the gift card racks at CVS next to gift cards from department store and restaurants, the Easter Seals Donation Card attracted consumers interested in a unique gift to slip into holiday cards or to use as stocking stuffers.
In support of Easter Seals Virginia, 12 branches of Union Bank in the Richmond area sold Santa Dollars from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Santa Dollars are real US currency that is bankable and spendable. Thank you Union Bank!!!!
November 2008
 As a GGP Mall, Lynnhaven Mall in Virginia Beach selected Easter Seals Virginia as a charity to participate in the GGP Giving Spree. GGP, one of the nation’s most prominent mall owners, developed this program to help worthy organizations build awareness and raise funds during the holiday season. Individuals who visited http://www.thegivingspree.com/ and made a donation to support ESV received special offers and coupons from mall retailers to be used on a special shopping day, Saturday, Nov. 15.
 Two malls -- Valley View Mall in Roanoke and Apple Blossom Mall in Winchester listed Easter Seals Virginia as a charity to benefit from the Belk Charity Sale that occurred on Saturday, Nov. 15. When shoppers purchased a $5 ticket for the Belk Charity Sale, ESV received the full amount for each ticket purchased prior to the sale. Shoppers received a shopping pass that was good for 20% to 50% off throughout the store. Special thanks to Annette Simmons who organized volunteers for the Charity Days Sale at Valley View Mall and to Laurie Murray with Century 21 Braddock Realty who assisted with the Charity Days Sale at Apple Blossom Mall.
October 2008
 Easter Seals Virginia’s 2nd Annual Ride With Me Poker Run was held on October 11th! It began at Larry Page's Hot Rod Shop, with a free continental breakfast provided by Maggiano's Restaurant. The ending celebration will be held at the Ironhorse Restaurant in Ashland. Click here to read more about the event.
 October was Disability Awareness Month. For each Kings Dominion ticket purchased online, Kings Dominion donated $2.00 per regular ticket and $1.00 per junior tickets to Easter Seals Virginia!!
On-going Events
Car Donation Program
 Making a car donation is quick, easy and more rewarding than trading it in. In addition to cars, you can donate trucks, boats, trailers, RV’s, motorcycles and other vehicles to support your favorite charity — Easter Seals Virginia.
You benefit by receiving a tax deduction, and Easter Seals Virginia benefits by receiving funds to support its programs and services for individuals with disabilities and special needs. Most cars, whether running or not, can be donated unless the value would not offset the cost of towing.
The IRS allows you to claim a tax deduction for the value of your vehicle up to $500. If sold for more than $500, you will receive an IRS tax form with the value for your tax purposes.
You can also donate boats and RVs.
To donate a car to Easter Seals Virginia, please click here and fill out a Vehicle Donation Form. Fax the form to Car Program at 916-631-1307. For more information, call toll-free 1-866-874-4153 or 804-287-1007. | 
