Good Times For A Good Cause

When you run a fledgling charity, there is a very complicated line we must walk. How do you find the healthy balance of raising money without sounding like you are begging? We all have obligations, and we are appreciative of every single person who dedicates time and energy to our members. Still, if your organization is expected to service the population it serves, simply keeping the lights on is not going to service your members.

So Acromegaly Community has committed to making a good time out of our fundraising events. We might not have a ribbon yet, but we can have a birthday party every year, a birthday party where the partygoers get the gifts!

In 2010 we celebrated the birth of Acromegaly Community, Inc. with Kickin’ off the Pit.  Why that name? Well, Acromegaly is a pituitary tumor that usually grows to be less than 10 millimeters, and for that reason, it is frequently referred to as a pit, like you would find in a piece of fruit- since it is right around the same size. How do they get at this tumor in the skull? For most patients, they will have their near-brain surgery through their nose! How could we not want to party after that kind of fun?!

Well 2011 is here, and its time for Kickin’ The Pit! It’s our first birthday, and everyone is invited to our party!  Saturday October 22, 2011 at Santora’s Pizza, Pub, and Grill on Transit Road near Sheridan Drive in Williamsville, NY! For only $25 per ticket, attendees will receive:

--All You Can Eat Fresh and hot Pizza and Wings

--Unlimited beer, wine, and soda (certain beer and wine not included)

--Opportunity to win prizes

--Live Deejay sounds from Cory Downey

Honestly, this is a great deal if a restaurant was just doing it as a middle-of-the-week promotion.  But here, you are going to be supporting some great people in need, and you don’t even need to be awake for work in the morning. What more could you ask?

But that’s only half of it! See, not everyone can make it to our great party, but EVERYONE CAN JOIN IN THE FUN! This year, Acromegaly Community is holding our second annual auction fundraiser. Simply go to www.BiddingForGood.com/AcroCommunity and see what you can bring home for you and your loved ones. With the holidays around the corner, you can give some pretty unique gifts this holiday season, or just keep them for yourself.

Our auction will run until November 20, 2011, and among the prizes you will find are:

•   exotic vacations and quick getaways

•   sports and coin collectibles

•   beautiful jewelry

•   entertainment

•   Specialty services like Viral Marketing and Life Coaching

•   unique experiences like riding on America's Cup and attending a filming of The Daily Show

So by supporting Acromegaly Community, how will we invest your generosity? Our Board of Directors is 100% volunteer, and our staff is totally volunteer. Proceeds go to Acromegaly Community and will be used to help:

•   organize regional get-togethers for patients and loved ones

•   scholarships to It's About the Community! 2012

•   support services for patients and loved ones throughout the year

•   Information and support for patients and their loved ones

•   Information and support as needed for various members of the medical community- as it relates to Acromegaly

So please spread the word! Bring your friends to the party on Saturday, and let everyone know about the auction online.

Auction donations keep getting added on, so check back.  And if you and your business want to join the auction, we encourage you to contact us at (716) 844-8780.

We look forward to meeting you and having fun while we help good people in need.