This is my sister, Natalie, my brother-in-law, Josh, and my nephews Noah (7) and Elijah (5). I adore them all. Yesterday I got to spend the day watching my nephews while my sister was in Tucson at a conference that taught her some strategies for working with Elijah on his communication. Both of my nephews are Autistic and Elijah still doesn't speak. Because of how Autism has affected my family so deeply I've learned a lot about this disorder that has reached epidemic proportions. One in every 150 children have Autism. And currently there is no known cause or cure.
I decided to make one of my goals on my 101 in 1001 list to do something to help raise awareness for autism or help find a cure. I wanted to not only do something but to somehow incorporate my photography into it. There is a walk to help raise money for research that is taking place in Tempe, Arizona on November 4th. I decided to start a team to walk and raise money. So far it's me and Natalie walking and my lone $100 donation. I thought I'd shoot for the stars with a goal of raising $5,000. Now, just doing the walk and trying to raise money is one thing. But I want to raise the stakes by creating a fun contest to go along with it. So here's the deal. Whoever makes the largest donation toward Autism research (using the link below) between now and the walk in November will win a SUPER-SPECIAL-AMAZING-CRAZY-COOL GRAND PRIZE!!!!
The Grand Prize is valued at $1,000 and can be your choice of a combination of the following:
-a photo shoot (this can be anything--family portraits, engagement shoot, maternity, kids, even part of a wedding) ($300/hr.)
-a print credit toward the purchase of prints from this shoot or any prior or upcoming shoots (up to $1,000)
-a mentoring session with me where we can cover your choice of topics ($100/hr.)
So hopefully this makes sense. However you want to combine the above choices to equal $1,000--that's what I will be giving to whoever places the highest donation toward research for Autism. For instance, I can do a one hour family portrait shoot for your family and include a $700 print credit for you to use toward the purchase of prints. If you're an out of state photographer, I would love to meet up with you at Pictage PartnerCon or WPPI for a mentoring session or shoot or we could do some mentoring over the phone. So no matter where you live, please don't hesitate to participate--we will make it work!
Please--even if you don't feel that you can make a large enough donation to win the prize--every little bit helps. If everyone who reads this blog donates 5 or $10 I can easily reach or even surpass my goal.
And if you live in Arizona and want to sign up to walk with our team on November 4th we would love to have you along!
Click here to be taken to our team page where you can read more about why I am doing this, sign up to walk with us or make your donation. Make sure to fill out your information so that I can announce the winner in November.
Thanks everyone for your consideration and for your help in reaching my goal!!
One more photo of the family just because they're so darn cute:
I decided to make one of my goals on my 101 in 1001 list to do something to help raise awareness for autism or help find a cure. I wanted to not only do something but to somehow incorporate my photography into it. There is a walk to help raise money for research that is taking place in Tempe, Arizona on November 4th. I decided to start a team to walk and raise money. So far it's me and Natalie walking and my lone $100 donation. I thought I'd shoot for the stars with a goal of raising $5,000. Now, just doing the walk and trying to raise money is one thing. But I want to raise the stakes by creating a fun contest to go along with it. So here's the deal. Whoever makes the largest donation toward Autism research (using the link below) between now and the walk in November will win a SUPER-SPECIAL-AMAZING-CRAZY-COOL GRAND PRIZE!!!!
The Grand Prize is valued at $1,000 and can be your choice of a combination of the following:
-a photo shoot (this can be anything--family portraits, engagement shoot, maternity, kids, even part of a wedding) ($300/hr.)
-a print credit toward the purchase of prints from this shoot or any prior or upcoming shoots (up to $1,000)
-a mentoring session with me where we can cover your choice of topics ($100/hr.)
So hopefully this makes sense. However you want to combine the above choices to equal $1,000--that's what I will be giving to whoever places the highest donation toward research for Autism. For instance, I can do a one hour family portrait shoot for your family and include a $700 print credit for you to use toward the purchase of prints. If you're an out of state photographer, I would love to meet up with you at Pictage PartnerCon or WPPI for a mentoring session or shoot or we could do some mentoring over the phone. So no matter where you live, please don't hesitate to participate--we will make it work!
Please--even if you don't feel that you can make a large enough donation to win the prize--every little bit helps. If everyone who reads this blog donates 5 or $10 I can easily reach or even surpass my goal.
And if you live in Arizona and want to sign up to walk with our team on November 4th we would love to have you along!
Click here to be taken to our team page where you can read more about why I am doing this, sign up to walk with us or make your donation. Make sure to fill out your information so that I can announce the winner in November.
Thanks everyone for your consideration and for your help in reaching my goal!!
One more photo of the family just because they're so darn cute:
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