UPCOMING EVENTS

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Planning Meeting:  2/4/12, 4pm at Indigo Pizza in Coventry, RI

Launch event for the golf tournament:  4/7/12,  2-6pm at Long Shots in West Warwick, RI

Golf tournament:  5/18/12, Swansea, MA

Annual event:  6/2/12



More details coming soon!

Planning meeting!

We have scheduled a planning meeting for 2/4/12 at 4pm (Indigo Pizza in Coventry), to discuss our upcoming events (golf tournament in May, annual event in June).  We are hoping to get some volunteers who would be willing to help with securing donations for our raffle.  We are also looking for those with event planning experience who might be able to lend a hand with some of the logistics, specifically for our June event.

If you would like to attend, or need more information, please call Kerry at 401-527-1773 or email finnzfundz@gmail.com

Thanks in advance!!!!

good things are happening!!!!!

I was having a bit of a rough day today, having had to visit the Providence Children's Museum (which Finn LOVED) as a part of my job.  When I got back to the office, it got a whole lot better. I have been, and continue to be, amazed by the generosity of the people we know...

I found out today that Jen Evans and her family have a golf tournament each year, and they donate the money raised to charity--this year, they've chosen Finnz Fundz!!! OMG! There will be a launch event at the end of April/beginning of May, and the golf tournament itself is 5/18 with dinner and drinks afterwards. A big hearty thanks to Jen and her family... 

Beyond that, I am really speechless...

What a great surprise!!!

Happy New Year!

We just received word that Finnz Fundz was named as the 2012 charity of the year by Club Finz!  Club Finz is the parrot head club in southern Maine and the New Hampshire seacoast.  A BIG thank you to the club, and to Amy Bruno for the nomination!  We are excited to partner with our northern parrot head friends!!!  I saw on their website that last year's charity received a check for $2000...so excited for the possibilities for Finnz Fundz!!

This is what it's all about!!!

We are THRILLED to report that Finnz Fundz has helped it's first family!!!!! Because the family has been inundated with out of pocket costs for medications for their son's care, it has been difficult for them to address other expenses. This includes the most basic expenses, such as getting the oil tank filled. Finnz Fundz is helping to keep the oil going and the heat on this winter by providing fundz for a tank of oil. This is what it's all about, people! Thanks again SO much to all our donors!

A Finn Story...

My mother told me this story today on the phone.  She said she'd hesitated to tell me about it previously, as she thought I'd be upset.  I WAS upset, but truly amazed by the story, and I think not ever hearing this story would have been MORE upsetting.  I asked her to PLEASE share such stories in the future.  And I gently reminded her that, on some level, I am ALWAYS hurt and upset at the loss of my amazing little guy.  Finn's spirit is ever present to many of us, and this story just illustrates how amazing these things can be if we are open to them.  This occured just before Thanksgiving 2011.

My mother babysits for a little girl named Grace, who is one of the cutest babies I've ever seen.  I've heard she's got a wonderful personality and disposition to match.  Grace was sitting on my mother's lap on the my mom's couch.  Grace was paying keen attention to two pictures on my mom's tv stand.  These pictures were of Finn.  Grace was babbling quite excitedy at the pictures, saying "hi."  She was blowing kisses at the pictures.  (Finn used to blow kisses ALL the time, particularly those "sexy kisses" he became known for...)  Grace then turned my mom, put a hand on each of mom's cheeks, called her "mama" and gave her a kiss and hug.  Grace has never called my mom "mama" before.  Finn called my mom "mama".  It was like she was channeling Finn.  You can't make this stuff up...just amazing.

Ho Ho Ho!

Hey everyone!  Finnz Fundz is participating in the first annual SantaCon Newport THIS SATURDAY!  If you are local, please consider coming and joining in the fun.  It's a stroll through Newport to spread merriment and help charities.  We're collecting canned goods at the start of the the walk for those who are in need, and will be raising some funds for Finnz Fundz along the way.  We'll be making stops at local establishments and having a great time!

A follow up--our friend Brian DID complete his marathon run (GO BRIAN!).  Through his kind efforts and donations from his supporters, $500 was raised for Finnz Fundz.  We are SO grateful for the support!

We did outreach about Finnz Fundz to all CF Care Centers and  Ronald McDonald houses in New England.  We are still waiting for families to contact us, but are excited about being able to help them once they do!  We'll do more concentrated outreach early next year, and will try to be a presence at some of the Great Strides walks (Cystic Fibrosis Center's biggest fundraiser of the year) to spread the word about our resource.