Mary Kay foundation

Goal
To raise $50 for the Mary Kay Foundation ($50, that's easy!!)

What is the Mary Kay Foundation?
The Mary Kay foundation is dedicated to ending Women's cancers and domestic abuse. For more details about the foundation, click here to be taken to the website.

When is the deadline?
May 12th of 2010.

How do I Participate?
Just let me know! I can grab a check or cash from you whe I see you, or you are more than welcome to simply mail it to me. Remember, it's tax deductible! But more than that, it's a great cause. last year Mary Kay gave over $5.8 million!! Here are some highlights of the 2009 Foundation Year:


-Granted 150 domestic violence shelters $20,000 each – a total of $3 million


-Awarded 13 respected doctors and medical scientists $100,000 each in cancer research grants – a total of $1.3 million


-Donated $500,000 to CancerCare Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free professional help to people with cancer, for its Touching Hearts program


-Contributed $300,000 to the National Network to End Domestic Violence with $200,000 earmarked to support the Amy's Courage Fund, which provides assistance to victims of domestic violence and their children.


-$200,000 to the Arbor Day Foundation for Nature Explore Classrooms at five domestic violence shelters across the United States


-Raised $136,957 in the Team Up For Women! Challenge


-Raised $378,110 from donations at Seminar 2009


-Raised more than $76,700 in sponsorships in the 5th annual MK5K®

So won't you help me in my challenge?