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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:49:26 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Fund Raising and Events</title><link>http://www.littlegiantsfoundation.org/fundraising/</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:57:11 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright></copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>FUNDRAISER - FEB 11, 2012</title><dc:creator>Troy or Michelle Cupps</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:53:08 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.littlegiantsfoundation.org/fundraising/2012/1/8/fundraiser-feb-11-2012.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">361722:3875790:14500127</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><strong><span style="color: #000066;">Little Giants Foundation Event</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #000066;">Feb 11, 2012</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #000066;">Sarpy County Fairgrounds</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #000066;">Springfield, NE</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #000066;">6-11 PM</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #000066;">FOOD, MUSIC and FUN!</span></strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #000066;">Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="color: #000066;"><strong>Raffle Tickets- $5 for 1, $10 for 3 (</strong> <strong>Signed Garth Brooks guitar, jewelry, TV and more!)</strong></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #000066;">Please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jeek01@gmail.com"><span style="color: #d95959;">jeek01@gmail.com</span></a>&nbsp;or send checks payable to Little Giants Foundation to:</span></strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #000066;">Koesters</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #000066;">15603 S Hwy 6</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #000066;">Gretna, NE 68028</span></strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: #000066;">AND we will send you the tickets!</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #000066;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.littlegiantsfoundation.org/storage/EK_SHARE_poster1_WEB.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1326081424373" alt="" /></span></span></span></strong></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.littlegiantsfoundation.org/fundraising/rss-comments-entry-14500127.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>February 11, 2012 Fundraiser</title><dc:creator>Troy or Michelle Cupps</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 22:46:05 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.littlegiantsfoundation.org/fundraising/2011/12/26/february-11-2012-fundraiser.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">361722:3875790:14334664</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.littlegiantsfoundation.org/storage/Share%20Your%20Heart.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1324939269094" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.littlegiantsfoundation.org/fundraising/rss-comments-entry-14334664.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>November 2011 - Future Fund Raising Event in Nebraska - details soon</title><dc:creator>Troy or Michelle Cupps</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:48:30 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.littlegiantsfoundation.org/fundraising/2011/11/3/november-2011-future-fund-raising-event-in-nebraska-details.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">361722:3875790:13590873</guid><description><![CDATA[]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.littlegiantsfoundation.org/fundraising/rss-comments-entry-13590873.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>FEB 2011 - Per Emily's Caring Bridge Post - Help raise $20K by Feb 14 2011</title><dc:creator>Troy or Michelle Cupps</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 06 Feb 2011 18:14:16 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.littlegiantsfoundation.org/fundraising/2011/2/6/feb-2011-per-emilys-caring-bridge-post-help-raise-20k-by-feb.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">361722:3875790:10375717</guid><description><![CDATA[<li class="first-entry entry">
<h5 class="uc">Tuesday, February 1, 2011 2:14 PM, CST</h5>
<div class="apply-wordwrap content"><span style="font-family: 'arial black', 'avant garde'; color: #ff0000; font-size: medium;">To our faithful followers, spot checkers and newbies-<br /><br />Emily Miranda Koesters' Nebraska Little Giants Day 1st anniversay, which was proclaimed by Governor Dave Heineman last year is coming up on FEBRUARY 10th!<br /><br />The fight continues... The life expectancy for Emily's disease ( SIOD- Schimke Immuno-osseous Dysplasia) is age 8-15!&nbsp; Emily is 7 and 1/2 now.&nbsp; The Schimke researches are on the brink of a drug that may help PROLONG lives of SIOD.&nbsp; LET EMILY LIVE TO TEST IT!&nbsp; Here's how to GIVE NOW:<br />1. Go to <a href="http://www.littlegiantsfoundation.org/">www.littlegiantsfoundation.org</a> and click on the far right tab: GIVE NOW<br />2. Send us a check made out to Little Giants Foundation and we will send a mass mailing in.<br />3. SEND this site and/or FACEBOOK, LGF site&nbsp;to EVERYONE YOU KNOW to contribute!<br /><br />We are setting a goal and deadline, which you may exceed, of $20,000.00. Think about it: We have at least 2,000 followers at 5 or 10 dollars a piece- we can do this by FEBRUARY 14th!&nbsp; Not only is this a TAX write off, but 100% of the money goes straight to the researchers for the drug!&nbsp; 100%!&nbsp; <br /><br />We are parents pleading on bended knee!<br /><br />Don't delay; Emily's life depends on it.<br /><br />Believe-<br />Mommy Erin and Daddy Joe Mo</span></div>
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</li>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.littlegiantsfoundation.org/fundraising/rss-comments-entry-10375717.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>October 22-23, 2010 - All About Me Women's Expo to benefit Little Giants</title><dc:creator>Troy or Michelle Cupps</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 09 Oct 2010 19:13:57 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.littlegiantsfoundation.org/fundraising/2010/10/9/october-22-23-2010-all-about-me-womens-expo-to-benefit-littl.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">361722:3875790:9143917</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.allaboutmewomensexpo.com/">http://www.allaboutmewomensexpo.com/</a></p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.littlegiantsfoundation.org/storage/ALLABOUTME.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1286651750368" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.littlegiantsfoundation.org/fundraising/rss-comments-entry-9143917.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Ihloff Salon Little Giants Cut-A-Thon June 27, 2010 - 1-5pm</title><dc:creator>Troy or Michelle Cupps</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2010 18:20:34 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.littlegiantsfoundation.org/fundraising/2010/6/6/ihloff-salon-little-giants-cut-a-thon-june-27-2010-1-5pm.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">361722:3875790:7881058</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.littlegiantsfoundation.org/storage/Ihloff-LGF%20Cut%20A%20Thon.bmp?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1276141804256" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=115929545116814&amp;ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=115929545116814&amp;ref=ts</a></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.littlegiantsfoundation.org/fundraising/rss-comments-entry-7881058.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>www.AmyCWhitaker.com to donate 25% of Mother's Day Portrait Sales to LGF</title><dc:creator>Troy or Michelle Cupps</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:32:43 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.littlegiantsfoundation.org/fundraising/2010/2/22/wwwamycwhitakercom-to-donate-25-of-mothers-day-portrait-sale.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">361722:3875790:6784601</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.littlegiantsfoundation.org/storage/AmyCWhitakerFlyer.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1266820411875" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.littlegiantsfoundation.org/fundraising/rss-comments-entry-6784601.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>LITTLE GIANT SWEATSHIRTS ARE IN!</title><dc:creator>Troy or Michelle Cupps</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:00:41 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.littlegiantsfoundation.org/fundraising/2009/11/27/little-giant-sweatshirts-are-in.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">361722:3875790:5926151</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="UIStory_Message">Little Giants Sweatshirts are in!!! Youth XS, S, M, L and Adult S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL in pink and grey only. Same style as the short sleeves. In person cost for the shirts are $25.00. Pay online via Donate Now Button at www.littlegiantsfoundation.org and send me an email with the shirt color and size..cost $30.00 to cover credit card cost<span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><span class="text_exposed_show"> and postage. Thanks! <a href="mailto:troy@littlegiantsfoundation.org">troy@littlegiantsfoundation.org</a>.</span></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.littlegiantsfoundation.org/fundraising/rss-comments-entry-5926151.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>PLANNING IN PROCESS - COME BACK SOON FOR DETAILS</title><dc:creator>Troy or Michelle Cupps</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:41:48 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.littlegiantsfoundation.org/fundraising/2009/9/4/planning-in-process-come-back-soon-for-details.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">361722:3875790:5088499</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Currently working on celebrity connections...We will be sending celebrities a Little Giants T-Shirt with Mitchell's hand print so that the celebtiry may place their hand print along with their autograph on the shirt, take pictures and return it ot the Little Giants so we may auction the shirt to raise awareness and money.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you or someone you know has a Celebrity friend or connection...send me an email (<a href="mailto:Troy@LittleGiantsFoundation.org">Troy@LittleGiantsFoundation.org</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;and let me know and help us get connected to help the Little Giants of the world!.&nbsp; From country star to rock star, news personality to the big screen, NASCAR to Indy, football, baseball, basketball, hockey, etc...your connection can help!</p>
<p>Also look for upcoming events related to: Ti Amos in Tulsa,&nbsp;Billy Sims BBQ in&nbsp;Tulsa...and September is the last month for Dr Cha's take home Teath Whitening kit donation..check it out below for more info.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Little Giants Foundation&nbsp;T-Shirts are also available!&nbsp; Sizes in 12 Mos, 18 Mos, 2T, 3T, 4T and Youth XS, S, M L, and Adult S, M, L, XL, 2XL, and 3XL. Most sizes are in pink, whie or grey. Order by sending an email to <a href="mailto:Troy@LittleGiantsFoundation.org">Troy@LittleGiantsFoundation.org</a> with sizes needed, color, mailing address.&nbsp;See <a href="http://www.facebook.com/LittleGiantsFoundation">facebook</a> fan page for examples of shirt that are worn at the different frund raisers.</p>
<p>Also available are Little Giants Foundation Car window stickers. 6 inch X 6 Inch.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.littlegiantsfoundation.org/fundraising/rss-comments-entry-5088499.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>MAKE-A-WISH FUNDRAISER - THIS SATURDAY - 8/8/09 - 3pm - 8pm</title><dc:creator>Troy or Michelle Cupps</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 04:10:49 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.littlegiantsfoundation.org/fundraising/2009/8/5/make-a-wish-fundraiser-this-saturday-8809-3pm-8pm.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">361722:3875790:4824541</guid><description><![CDATA[<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" align="center"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: blue; FONT-SIZE: 26pt"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.littlegiantsfoundation.org/storage/mAWLogo.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1249445446296" alt="" /></span></span></span></span></strong></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" align="center"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: blue; FONT-SIZE: 26pt">Make-A-Wish</span></span></strong><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; COLOR: blue; FONT-SIZE: 26pt"> Fundraiser for Mitchell Cupps </span></span></strong></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" align="center"><strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 20pt">Sponsored By: Asbury United Methodist Church </span></strong></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 20pt">When:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Saturday, August 8<sup>th</sup> 3:00-8:00 p.m.</span></strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 20pt">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 20pt"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp;</span>Where:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Metro Christian Academy, 63<sup>rd</sup> &amp; Trenton</span></strong></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">&nbsp;</span></strong></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">What:</span></strong><strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp;</span>Carnival, games, sports, hoops/kicks/jumps, dunk tank, dinner and more</span></strong></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Cost:</span></strong><strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>$25/family to attend carnival (includes dinner).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We are also raising money by having children get sponsors for their hoops, kicks and jumps.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>There will be a Taekwondo demonstration and Mitchell will also attempt to break a board.</span></strong></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in -15.5pt 0pt -11pt" align="center"><strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Why:</span></strong><strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> All proceeds will go to sponsor Mitchell&rsquo;s wish with Make-A-Wish to go on a Disney Cruise to play in the sand &ndash; any additional money beyond the wish will go to Little Giants Foundation to help with research for rare dwarfisms such as Schimke Immune-osseous Dysplasia (SIOD)</span></strong></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in -15.5pt 0pt -11pt" align="center">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Questions:</span></strong><strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Call Shelley Hughes, 760-8739 or Tiffanie Garrett, 810-0706. <span style="COLOR: blue">You may also register your attendance on Facebook at the Little Giants Foundation fan page</span></span></strong></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.littlegiantsfoundation.org/fundraising/rss-comments-entry-4824541.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>
