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DONATIONS TO THE HOPE CHEST FOR BREAST CANCER
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As we approach the final weeks of 2008, several thoughts come to mind of ways each of us can make a difference in the breast cancer causes supported by the Hope Chest for Breast Cancer.
Thanksgiving: You can choose to thank those special to you through a donation in their name to the Hope Chest. Each gift will be acknowledged to the person you are thanking through a personal note from the Hope Chest. Click here to donate online or to print a donation form to mail in. Or you can make your donation at either of our stores.
Holiday celebrations: As you entertain your friends, co-workers, clients and peers, ask them to bring a financial donation to the Hope Chest in lieu of a hostess gift. Collect the donations and send to Hope Chest. Each donation that includes the name and address of the donor will be acknowledged through a letter from the Hope Chest for Breast Cancer.
Holiday gifts: Trying to find the perfect gift for that hard to buy for special person? There are two solutions at the Hope Chest: One, shop at the two stores for wonderful treasures. Perhaps you will find vintage jewelry, a designer purse, a new fur or a store gift certificate. Let the store associate know this is a gift and we will give you an enclosure card that indicates the gift was purchased at the Hope Chest and explain how our funds help those touched by breast cancer.
The second way is to make a financial donation to the Hope Chest in a special person's name. We will send a personal acknowledgement to the person you are buying the gift for or we can give you a card to give them indicating that a financial gift has been made in their name to the Hope Chest for Breast Cancer.
Year end gifting: And of course, your year end financial gifts make a huge difference in the funding available from the Hope Chest. Click here to donate on line or to print a donation form to mail in.
Thank you for your ongoing support of the Hope Chest for Breast Cancer! Barbara
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SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL WHO HOSTED RECENT EVENTS CONTRIBUTING GREATLY TO THE HOPE CHEST!
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FANTASIA SALON & SPA "RENEWING YOU" EVENT Twila Donley, Trudy Petersen and their staff for organizing and executing this event. Rhonda Rhuland for coordinating the fashion show and many auction items from the Galleria. Also, all the companies who attended and all those who donated wonderful auction items. DESIGNER CLOTHING SALE/BENEFIT AT WAYZATA BAY CENTER Cathy Bruce who organized the event with Mark Thompson. Not only did the proceeds from the tickets to the opening night go to the Hope Chest but we also received all of the beautiful designer clothing that had not sold. Thank you to Marilyn Dahl, Margaret Jaffy, Nancy Lindahl, Wendy Engel, Marilyn Palmer, Tina Rafowitz, Dr. Shuneui Chun, Lisa Peilen, Susan Walker and Sandy Wallace for their generous donations. PURPLE LIPSTICK ON A PIGSKIN LUNCHEON Shelley Felicilda with VQueen.com and DruAnn Childress and all the other wives of coaches and players of the Vikings who made this successful event fun and entertaining. MIDWEST HOME & GARDEN MAGAZINE LITTLE PINK HOUSES EVENT Brianne Bauer and Janelle Mattson for selecting the Hope Chest to have the opportunity to sell raffle tickets and the Home Depot teams who built these really amazing cute houses. TEA & FASHION EXTRAVAGANZA Connie Cannon with St. Therese Southwest and Diane Bjorkman with Gentle Transitions for coordinating and partnering together on this lovely morning event. MACY'S RIDGEDALE "SHOP FOR A CAUSE" EVENT Thanks for the selecting the Hope Chest to participate and sell shopping tickets to raise money for our causes. ARTIST FAIR Craig Campbell, Mahtomedi Brian Mielke and all the other artists that made this unique event fun and Thea Ennen for the great music. FGI RETAIL PHILANTHROPY FASHION SHOW Korie Regan, Kate Daly and the FGI Board who did such a great job of modeling and Angelina's Kitchen for all the delicious food! ____________________________
NEST TRUNK SHOW Peg Palen who organized this great event and the Nest who contributed a portion of their trunk sale to the Hope Chest. "THE NECKLACE" EVENT Debbie Cohn and her hard working staff at the Bookcase for organizing and having this event at their store. Chris Graham, owner of Graham Jewelers, for creating this beautiful necklace and providing the opportunity for the Hope Chest to raise money through raffling off a chance to wear it. Jone Pence, one of the "Jewelias" who came all the way from the west coast and all the other "Jewelias" who inspired this great book and signed 4 copies for the auction. Belinda Jenson from KARE 11, for featuring Debbie on their Saturday morning show. HOT ICE & LEATHER RENDITIONS FASHION EVENT Sandi Holien, Lissa Prendville and Harmony Gallegos with Leather Renditions for this fun event and for all that they have done to support the Hope Chest the past 3 months with events and % sales partnership. Stacey Rosenthal with Hot Ice for bringing all of her beautiful jewelry to this event and partnering with a % of sales to the Hope Chest.
WOMEN'S FRANCHISE NETWORK RECEPTION Nancy Beskar, Jennifer Campbell and Leslie Gibson for organizing the event with portion of the ticket proceeds going to the Hope Chest. AWESOME WOMEN NIGHT OUT AT HOPE CHEST Faith Ralston and her team at Awesome Women for hosting and organizing their meeting at the Hope Chest AMERICAN WOMEN IN RADIO & TV LUNCHEON Tasha Coats for all the work to put together the auction for this event and inviting the Hope Chest to set up a mini Hope Chest for Breast Cancer. A special thanks to Kevyn Burger for her amazing story that inspired everyone in attendance. MACY'S TRAVEL EXCLUSIVELY FOR WOMEN EVENT Jean Wynne and June Larson with Macy's Travel who organized this event as well as the massagers who donated their time and contributed their fee to the Hope Chest. BRIGHTON COLLECTIBLES AT GALLERIA "POWER OF PINK" BRACELET Kelly Nygard, Store Manager, for selecting the Hope Chest to receive proceeds from the bracelet sales and her staff. TA-TA TUESDAYS AT ZHEN REFLECTIONS SPA Shelly Johnson with Zhen Reflections who selected the Hope Chest to receive proceeds from this event and Kevyn Burger and FM107.1 for providing additional media coverage. CARIBOU'S "POUND OF COFFEE" DONATION EVENT Kate Voller, District Manager, who created and coordinated almost 500 pounds of Amy's Blend coffee and Nicole Boerbon, Orono Caribou Store Manager, and Sarah Casey, Plymouth Caribou Store Manager, who also contributed many pounds of coffee so we could donate to our Delivered Meals program for Breast Cancer Patients. WHOLE FOODS SPECIAL BREAST CANCER SHOPPING BAG Jen Finger with Whole Foods who contacted us to receive proceeds from their special shopping bag. HOT MAMA'S JEAN EVENT Mike Tamte, Co-Founder, who continues to support us and contributed over $3,000 to the Hope Chest from their amazing jean event!
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HOPE CHEST FOR BREAST CANCER NEWSLETTER
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December 2008 |
Dear Hope Chest Supporter, It is hard to believe that Thanksgiving is only a couple of days away! We have been very busy the past two months and had the opportunity to meet so many new people at the many events held all over the metro area. We are so thankful for all the hard work and efforts that so many did to make these events successful and contribute thousands of dollars to support the Hope Chest causes which will benefit underserved women experiencing breast cancer. Both our stores are filled with great merchandise that can help you with gifts on your shopping list or to add that special accent to your home for the holidays at unbelievable prices. The best thing of all is that you are also contributing to a great cause!
Renee Stark 
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News from Orono Store
The Holidays will soon be upon us... and the cold weather has already arrived! So you need to come to the Hope Chest to address all those shopping needs! You may not realize it, but we have many, many items that are new that make great gift items. From jewelry to robes to home décor, we have it all! You will be recycling, helping a great cause, and getting a great deal. We have ornaments, Christmas wreaths and trees, and great furniture and home décor to make your home cozy and warm. Speaking of warm, we have a great group of furs, too! We have just received a huge donation of St.John Knits and various high end designer clothing and shoes, so you really can't wait to visit us!
We wish to thank all of our wonderful shoppers, donors, and volunteers- we really couldn't survive without you. In these difficult economic times, we need your help in spreading the word about donations and about our cause!
We will be open late Thursdays for the Holidays until PM, and don't forget that we are open Saturdays 10-5 and Sundays 11:30-5. We can't wait to see you!
Beth
SEE WHAT'S NEW AT THE ORONO STORE!
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SAVE THESE 2009 DATES!
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| SUNDAY, MAY 3rd-GALLERIA BRUNCH & FASHION SHOW
MONDAY, JUNE 8th-PUTT FOR THE PINK GOLF TOURNAMENT More details to follow! |
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News from St. Paul Store!
We are ready for the holidays at the St. Paul store. Whether you're in need of the perfect party outfit or the loveliest home trimmings, there is plenty to choose from here!
A recent donation has filled our racks with gorgeous pieces both casual and dressy. There are plenty of designer shoes, hand bags, and jewelry so come in and see what's new.
Our trees are brimming with new ornaments to add sparkle to your spaces. We have everything from casual to elegant ornaments, so why pay department store prices? We all need to stretch our gift giving dollars, and there is much new merchandise here from design showrooms and local boutiques to satisfy every one on your list.
Can't decide what to buy? We have gift certificates in several denominations, making your shopping experience hassle-free.
Remember too, that we are a great place to find china, glassware and beautiful serving pieces for your favorite feasts. Speaking of feasts, we still have openings on our December calendar to host a warm gathering. Contact us soon, and take another load off your to do list. Susanna
SEE WHAT'S NEW AT ST. PAUL STORE
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FIRST MONDAY AT THE COMMODORE
Monday December 1, 4:00-8:00 PM Come see fabulous merchandise from the Hope Chest St. Paul store along with many other unique treasures from world travelers, collectors, artists and designers! What a great time to do early holiday shopping and see the magnificent Art Deco Bar full of music and conversation!
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 DID YOU KNOW WE HAVE A "WISH BOOK" SERVICE?
Both of our stores have a special "WISH BOOK" to help you find the special item that you have been looking for. Just contact us and we will record it in our book with your contact information and if something arrives like that we will give you a call! Take advantage of this great service so that the next time you come into our store looking for something and it was here a couple of weeks ago and already sold we can be of more assistance in your treasure hunt. Contact the store nearest you: St. Paul: 651-642-2850 and Orono: 952-471-8700. |
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SPECIAL THANKS TO DENVER HOPE CHEST TEAM!
A special thanks to Barrett Miller and the Denver Hope Chest team for arranging a productive schedule for me while I was in Denver. We had plenty of opportunities to meet new people and share the story of the Hope Chest. Thanks to all who hosted and orchestrated events. And welcome to the new Denver area supporters who are now receiving our newsletter! |
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HOPE CHEST LOOKING FOR PRO-BONO CREATIVE WRITER
Looking to expand your talents and create interesting articles and website content? The Hope Chest Foundation is looking for an experienced creative writer who has the time and passion to share their writing talents and contribute greatly through several of our communication tools going to our supporters. If this sounds like you please contact Renee Stark at rstark@hopechest.us or call 952-471-8700 ext. 17. |
HOPE CHEST EMPLOYMENT POSITION AVAILABLE! Part-Time Sales Assistant at Orono Store: Sales Assistant needed for part-time hours including weekends. Must have retail experience. Contact Beth McDonald at 952-471-8700 ext. 0 or bmcdonald@hopechest.us
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About Hope Chest for Breast Cancer:
Hope Chest for Breast Cancer provides financial support to those touched by breast cancer through the sale of upscale furniture, accessories and designer clothing donated by individuals, corporations and small businesses to the Hope Chest Retail Stores. A number of engaging annual fundraising events are also held to benefit The Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Foundation. Foundation grants fund local programs with a focus on issues of importance to the breast health community: providing support for underserved women for early detection education, screening programs, financial assistance while in treatment, hospice care, and breast cancer research. The Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Foundation was founded by Barbara Hensley in 2001.
Twin Cities Hope Chest retail stores are located at 3850 Shoreline Drive in the Orono/Navarre area (952-471-8700) and 571 Snelling N. (651-642-2850) in St. Paul. Store Hours: M-F: 10 -6; Sat: 10 -5; Sun: 11:30 to 5. Orono store open Thursday nights until 7:00 pm. The stores are registered with the State of Minnesota as professional fundraisers. More information can be found by calling 952-471-8700 ext. 17or visit our website at: www.hopechest.us |
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