Jesse Blanco's Fundraising Page
Hi Everyone:
Last year, you may recall, I entered this Cooking Competition as a fund raiser for the Ronald McDonald House. We all have a passion and reasons for raising money to help our own local charities, and the wonderful people at the Ronald McDonald House here in Savannah made it very difficult to say 'No' when I was asked to defend my 2009 title.
So here I am. Back for more.
I am back for another year of culinary engagement to defend my title. Part of the fun is raising money for a very worthy cause.
Wont you please consider chipping in this year? My goal is a modest 500 dollars.
My goal is to raise a little more than a week's stay for a family-- $500. If you could see your way to sponsor me for 1 or 2 nights it will be an enormous help and encouragement. But all I am asking everyone for is $5.
Anything helps and is a tiny step toward the goal. The event's prize sponsor once again this year is Kitchenware Outfitters. They will be giving a $25 gift certificate to every donor who contributes $65 or more to my page between now and the competition. (Certificates will be mailed to you.)
The Savannah Ronald McDonald House provides comfort and a place to stay for parents with critically ill or injured children. Their 10-bedroom House offers all the qualities of home--beds, showers, laundry room, and a home-cooked meal prepared each night by community volunteers with their Adopt A Meal program. Raising funds makes it possible for families to stay regardless of their financial situation with their Share A Night program. The House operates at nearly 100% occupancy, 365 days a year. It costs RMHC $65 per day to provide its brand of hospitality for each family.
Suggested Donations:
$65 covers the cost for one family for one night at the House
$130 covers two nights for one family
$455 covers an entire week for one family
$1,950 covers an entire month for one family