My Challenge to all Members

[mrsdannyo]

OK EVERYONE... I HAVE A CHALLENGE TO YOU ALL.
I HAVE RACKED MY BRAIN TO TRY TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE BEST NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION I HAVE EVER KNOWN MUCH LESS BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH.
MARE STARE CARES DOES ALL THEY CAN TO HELP ALL THEY CAN.
I PERSONALLY DONATE WHAT I CAN AS I CAN. AND I AM SURE OTHERS DO AS WELL. BUT WE STILL FALL SHORT OF WHAT WE NEED TO HELP ALL THAT NEED THE HELP, AND THE NEW FOALING SEASON IS STARING.....IN AS MUCH AS WE HOPE AND PRAY MARE STARE CARES WILL NOT BE NEEDED, IT WILL. THIS WE ALL KNOW.

SO.. HERE IS MY CHALLENGE.

I AM ASKING EVERYONE TO DIG FOR THAT DOLLAR OR TWO OR WHAT EVER YOU CAN MANAGE AND DONATE IT TO MARE STARE CARES. EITHER THROUGH PAY-PAL OR MAYBE WE CAN EVEN GET A MAILING ADDRESS FROM HEATHER.
I WILL PERSONALLY MATCH TOTAL OF ALL DONATIONS UP TO $500. FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY.

JUST THINK OF WHAT WE CAN RAISE TO HELP FARMS IN NEED.

PLEASE HELP....I CHALLENGE YOU. ;D

[MaryKansas]

What a wonderful gesture Mrsdannyo!! You can count me in!! (Heather, I'll have to mail it to you, as I dont do paypal) I'll get a little something sent out in the mail first thing in the morning!!

[Steph @ Elements]

I'm really tight on cash right now, but I WOULD donate a custom-made Polartec WindBloc fleece jacket to either sell or auction... ;D I will check tonight for color options, and there are two different style options, and I MIGHT even be able to do a small embroidery (if the machine and everything still works - haven't used it in 3 years). Anyway, I used to sell these for $125 each and they are wonderfully warm, almost water-proof, and light-weight. The down-side is that hay sticks to them (but brushes off/washes off easily)

Steph

[mrsdannyo]

THAT IS FABULOUS. WE CAN ALWAYS EXCEPT ITEMS AS WELL.

I BY NO MEANS WANT TO PRESSURE ANYONE INTO PUTTING THEMSELVES OUT. I DO REALIZE THIS IS JUST AFTER THE HOLIDAYS.

SO PEOPLE, IF YOU DO NOT HAVE IT, JUST HOPE WITH THE REST OF US THAT THE AMOUNTS AND POSSIBLY ITEMS GROW.

[horsetalk]

You can count me in, I don't do paypal anymore so let us know what address to send to.

[MaryKansas]

horsetalk....I sent you a PM!!

[Steph @ Elements]

ok - going to try to post some photos of the jackets... ;D

This is the first style, called an anorak, with a double zipper that can unzip from the bottom to split for riding and such, but will keep your kidneys covered. It has an elastic drawsting at the waist and 2 zippered pockets.





If you prefer a vest, made from the shorted jacket style without sleeves, we can do that too:





And here is the jacket style, with elastic around the bottom and 3 zippered pockets (both styles have a double layer, folded over collar):



Last, but not least, are some close-ups of the embroidery that can be done. I have a LOT of designs available IF (and this is a HUGE "if") my machine can be gotten running again.

[mrsdannyo]

;D
Oh my goodness, we are totaly blessed to have you donate one of those jackets or vests. They are wonderful. Maybe we can have Heather put one up for auction. That is soooo awesome of you. From myself... and I am sure everyone at Mare Stare Cares, Thank you very very very much.

[tinypony]

i'd definately love to send something through mail....... just need an address!!!!

[MaryKansas]

I sent you a PM!!

[tinypony]

thanks so much!!!!! i'll definately be sending a donation in soon!!!!

[Heather T]

This is an awesome challenge Melissa! And I'm overwhelmed by the offers of donations. I definitely want one of those vests - wow!

Please know that every little bit counts and helps. $1, $2 - it doesn't have to be a large amount. It all adds up - and it is all appreciated.

[mistymoon]

I would sure love one of those vests too!!!!!!!!!! They are absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just bought 2 MSC calendars - and made a small donation - not much but I know every little bit counts.

MSC is such an awesome non-profit organization - and those running it are the best in the world - thanks to all for doing such a great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mrsdannyo]

;D
Wow.... That is about all I can say.
The response has been great so far.
But we still have 3 more weeks.
I sure hope it grows even more.
MAKE ME PAY. I DARE YA. haha

[Shannon]

Wow, that's an awesome idea! I'll be sending some in soon. Also I'm still planning on getting an elephant painting done to auction/sell for MSC. I can either have one done ahead of time , or I can have it done after it's sold and you can pick the colors and even which elephant paints it. I have to double check on the size, but I got the canvas already - it's canvas stretched over a wooden frame, and I tihnk it looks much nicer than the canvas boards. I'll dig up some pictures of examples, too.