Sprinkler Sitting
Contest at Finnian’s Party with a
Purpose
Great Lakes Hemophilia Foundation
Headline
News - July 2010
Maripat Monahan, Director of Resource
Development
Finnian
McCormick just turned 10. He has
severe hemophilia and has spent his
share of time in the hospital, most
recently to have an arteriovenous
fistula created in his forearm for
infusions. Prior to his hospital
stay, he celebrated his birthday in
grand fashion on the hottest day in
May.
Finnian’s birthday party was not
just a celebration of turning 10 –
he also raised money to support GLHF
programs by having a Party
with a Purpose. His
mom, Megan, coordinated the party by
sending email invitations. She
informed parents and kids that
Finnian didn’t need gifts – but to
please consider making a donation to
Great Lakes Hemophilia Foundation
instead. The email explained that
GLHF is an organization that
provides important programs and
services for local families with
bleeding disorders.
On the day of his party, 18 of
Finnian’s friends arrived to play in
the sprinkler and enjoy the 80
degree summer-like day. They were
treated to all the fun you might
expect from a boy’s 10th birthday
party, including a popsicle eating
contest, and a sprinkler sitting
contest.
The boys also brought donations for
GLHF, and at the end of the day
Finnian had raised $145 for Great
Lakes Hemophilia Foundation.
Happy Birthday Finnian! And thank
you for holding a Party
with
a Purpose to benefit the
bleeding disorders community!
Please consider following Finnian’s
lead. Have some summer fun and
support GLHF through your own
Party with a Purpose!
It doesn’t have to be complicated –
email some friends with a nice
message, make a summer salad and
some cookies, enjoy friend’s company
and raise some dollars to support
GLHF and the bleeding disorders
community.
Let your network of friends and
family know that GLHF is important
to you and ask them to support this
great cause. Visit the GLHF website
(www.glhf.org)
to get some more ideas about having
a third party event or a Party
with a Purpose to
support Great Lakes Hemophilia
Foundation.
Thank you Gilles
and Megan McCormick!
Megan not only
planned Finnian’s
Birthday Party with
a Purpose in May…
She also asked
Gilles Frozen
Custard to support
GLHF through their
change jar program.
GLHF was selected
and Gilles raised
$400 for GLHF in
the month of June.
THANK YOU Megan &
Gilles customers!!!
Do YOU know
of any change jar
programs or other
retail-based
fundraising
opportunities? Let
GLHF know if you
do!! (contact
Maripat Monahan,
414-937-6783 /
mmonahan@glhf.org
)
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only. GLHF does not give medical
advice or engage in the practice of
medicine. GLHF under no
circumstances recommends particular
treatment for specific individuals,
and in all cases recommends that you
consult your physician or treatment
center before pursuing any course of
treatment.
