Chillin' for Charity!  Thank you to Gus & Martha Mariscal, owners of Kierland Cold Stone Creamery in Scottsdale, AZ for hosting a terrific ice cream fundraising event for Potentials Foundation.  The entire Cold Stone team deserves a big pat on the back for working hard in support of our cause.  Thank you to all our friends and family who came out and beat the heat with an ice cream treat!  Special thanks to Wendy Butler and Renee Fullen for all their efforts in accomplishing a successful event.

Douglas Dentistry did it again!  The wonderful staff of Douglas Family Dentistry chose Potentials Foundation as the recipient of their 2008 Smiles for Life campaign.  They raised $7,774 by performing teeth whitening services with all funds going to charity.  Thank you, Douglas Family Dentistry team for giving of your time, energy, and expert skill.  Potentials is immensely grateful for your dedication to our cause.

Thank you Phoenix Staff, Inc. for blessing us with a terrific donation.  Phoenix Staff is a professional placement firm located in Phoenix, Arizona.  We are thankful to be the recipient of your company's committment to charitable giving.  We would also like to extend our sincerest appreciation to Staci Brown for facilitating this wonderful gift.

Congratulations and thanks to Potentials VP Thomas Weddingfeld.  Grandpa Tom competed in the Bisbee 1000 Stair Climb to raise money and awareness for our foundation.  Thomas finished the high altitude, 1000+ step race in under 1 hour and ranked 15th in his division!  Thank you for your hard work and wonderful donation.

Whoop! Whoop! Thank you SCA Eagles for wearing jeans for our cause! The elementary students at Scottsdale Christian Academy raised over $750 for Potentials by paying to wear jeans one Friday instead of their uniform. A great big thank you goes to the awesome 6th graders for being in charge of this creative fundraiser. We would also like to thank all the faculty and staff for allowing and encouraging this wonderful gift.

Thank you to Cinda Riley and the Novi Community School District for a wonderful donation to Potentials Foundation.  Cinda dedicated countless hours to conduct a Kids, Clay, and Community Fundraiser.  She guided the children of Deerfield Elementary School in making clay bowls to generate donations. All proceeds benefitted Potentials Foundation - Cinda's cause for Kevin and Kristin.  Thank you, Cinda and Novi families, for this wonderful gift.

Thank you to Devorah Flynn for generously donating a vehicle for the benefit of Potentials Foundation.  Through this process she has introduced us to a wonderful organization, Cars 4 Causes, who offer a unique avenue for charitable giving.  Cars 4 Causes allows donors to choose the charity that is the recipient of their vehicle donation.  If you are considering donating a used vehicle or to learn more about Cars for Causes, please visit their website by clicking on her logo to the left.  Dev has also contributed through her business, ArtfullyCreative.  She created custom jewelry for the whole group who gathered in Detroit this summer.  She hand forms amazing bracelets, necklaces, earrings, barrettes, tiaras, and even necklaces and bracelets for the guys. You may contact Dev on MySpace (devatartfullycreative) to learn more about her beautiful designs.

A special bike was built for Bent!  Potentials Foundation was honored to have a small part in helping provide this custom, adaptive bicycle.  It is specially made to fit his exact proportions and allow him to ride a two-wheeler like his peers.  Many sponsors came together to make this dream come true for our German friend.  Thank you to all the Potentials Foundation donors, you make a difference in the lives of our amazing kids!

The first annual Queen of Hearts charitable casino evening was hosted by Mike and Erin Brown benefiting Charles Tillman's Cornerstone Foundation, Brandon Webb's K Foundation, and Potentials Foundation.  This private event was held at The Landmark in Scottsdale.  Our most sincere thanks goes to all the sponsors and attendees for your generous contributions.  We appreciate your support.

Kitchen kudos and a spatula salute to Christy Jordan and Jackie Kritzeck! Together, with the generous support of Pampered Chef consultant Angie Stack, these wonderful ladies each put together Pampered Chef parties benefiting Potentials Foundation.  Thank you to all the friends and family members who participated in making this a fantastic fund-raising event.  We appreciate your efforts.

Potentials Foundation was honored to be a recipient of The World’s Biggest Game (WBG) fundraising effort, along with our sister charity, Walking With Giants (UK).  The WBG broke the world record for the largest–ever football match and set a new record for the biggest-ever synchronized football match on December 6, 2008.  1075 players took part in dozens of matches held by community clubs at 21 separate venues across England which all kicked off simultaneously at 11am.  Each team raised funds to donate to a project of their choice.  Our special thanks goes to all the employees of Ringway Limited for their sponsorship and support.  More than £1,600 was raised for MOPDII and shared by Potentials Foundation and Walking With Giants.

Thank you to the Phoenix Chapter of the Women's Council of Realtors for choosing Potentials Foundation as a recipient of their "Celebrate the Season" benefit luncheon.  We would like to recognize and express our gratitude to Marion McGuire and Tausha Fournier for their efforts in facilitating our participation in this event.  Please click the WCR logo for a link to their web site and learn more about this generous organization.

Thank you Mrs. San Jose International 2008 Amy Bridgeman!  Amy is a dedicated supporter of Potentials and LOCKED UP her friends for GOOD in a creative fundraising event.  Thank you to all her friends and family who were willing to be "jailed" and then worked to raise pledges for "bail."  We appreciate all your efforts and hope everyone had fun evening being incarcerated!

A "BEARY" big thank you goes out to Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation for a generous grant in support of our mission.  Plus, a special thank you goes to Matt Oldani for his role in facilitating this wonderful donation.  Build-A-Bear is a favorite store for so many families.  We are honored that they would express their care for those with MOPDII by this financial gift.  Please click the Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation logo for a link to visit their foundation's website and learn about all the "FUR-bulous" ways they "lend a helping paw." 

Thank you Kennett Square Community!  These wonderful children got together and sold lemonade all summer long to raise $100 for Potentials in honor of their friend Chloe.  Wow!  Thank you kids for this kind and generous gift. We appreciate all your hard work and dedication!

Thank you Douglas Dentistry!  Douglas Family Dentistry recently presented Potentials Foundation with $12,500...the funds they raised through their Smiles for Life campaign.  The staff at Douglas Dentistry donated their time and performed professional teeth whitening to raise money for charity.  Douglas Family Dentistry, a Crown Council member, chose Potentials Foundation as the recipient of their charitable giving.  Smiles for Life teams with Garth Brooks’ Teammates for Kids to help children’s charities across the world.  We encourage those in the greater Phoenix area to contact this outstanding dental office.  Douglas Family Dentistry is located on the Northwest corner of Scottsdale Road and Shea Boulevard.   They provide a comfortable and relaxing environment with professional and courteous staff.  Please call Douglas Family Dentistry at (480) 948-3680 or visit www.pauldouglasdds.com.

    

Thank you to a few kids who care…Faith, Sophia, and Chloe.  These three sat out in the hot sun all day on a Saturday and sold lemonade.  They made $9.50 and then donated it all to Potentials Foundation.  Way to go kids!  You are terrific.