Toot my own horn!

This last week made me realize how well I did with fundraising last year!

I received a letter saying that I was a top seller of our SB&H calenders - with 68 calenders sold! Now I did not sell all of these calenders, my family helped alot and Centennial College has been a big supporter of my fundraising - with my mother Gwenda Bartley being a driving force behind fundraising in her workplace!

If you have no idea what I'm talking about - here is where I posted about the yearly TGIF calenders that the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario have been selling. All proceeds go to the association (which has helped me so much with information and support) and the calender sales made $50,000! Along with 2,500 calenders that help people to understand what spina bifida and hydrocephalus look like!
I am so proud to be a part of that!

I also received a new registration for this years Spirit Wheel Walk Run. I have a tab at the top about last years walk. This walk was the first time I'd organized something like that, and I was astounded by how much we personally raised ($2734) and how easy it was to do. Pretty much we got a group of people together and just walked somewhere. We had matching shirts and a banner and had a good time for a great cause. Of course I blogged about out day here

I really felt we were putting a face to spina bifida that day!
And I was written up in a local paper. This was also in a special edition of our SB&H magazine (where we were on the front page!) This covered the original article in the paper. It was followed up in the Winter 2011 issue. It covered alot of the stories of the walkers - but I'm tooting my own horn!
When we got our registration pamphlet for the 2011 SWWR - who's picture is in the pamphlet? That's right - our group picture!

There was never any doubt about participating this year. I'm already thinking of what date would be best. But it's really nice to see our pictures! I kinda feel famous!

Who doesn't love Calenders?

Thank Goodness It's Friday Lottery Calendar

The Spina Bifida Association of Ontario has kicked off it's annual charity lottery calender. Not only is it a callender that is featuring beautiful artwork from children who have spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus, but it is an opputunity to support the association AND you get a chance to win some cash (only if you live in Ontario). Anyone who is interested who lives in the states or elsewhere is unfortunately not eligable for the lottery portion - but can still enjoy this beautiful callender!

I have not sold these callenders before but am very excited to start. In fact I have already sold 2 batches, and working on my 3rd batch. These things are 'flying off the shelves'. Buying is very easy, you can buy one from me directly, or you can phone, fax or mail an order form. Just mention that you are buying from Amanda Ridding.

"Thank Goodness It's Friday" Lottery Calendar

Support a worthy cause and give a gift that keeps on giving throughout the year!


Not only is the calendar beautifully designed and functional but there is an added bonus - the opportunity to win cash prizes from $100-$1,000.


Buy several as gifts! The calendar is a unique gift for everyone on your holiday list from family members to colleagues and is a fantastic way to promote awareness of spina bifida and hydrocephalus in your community.


Calendars costs just $20. Proceeds support vital SB&H programs and services.

Why BUY a Calendar?

•Proceeds will assist children, youth and adults living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus across Ontario.

•This beautifully designed calendar features the unique artwork of 12 children who are living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus. Every month is an interesting expression of their talents.

•The calendar is an excellent way to inform friends, family and the community about spina bifida, hydrocephalus and the Association.

•A great gift idea for the holiday season or just to show you’re thinking of someone.


•Everyone has a chance to win in the raffle lottery – in fact you can win more than once since winning tickets are returned for the next draw.

•We are giving away 99 cash prizes throughout the year worth a total of $15,000!


•A win guarantees a minimum cash prize of $100!


•Thank Goodness It’s Friday means that you can win cash every Friday throughout the year.


•Bonus draws on the 1st, 15th and 27th of the month bring added value.

•Win once and the calendar pays for itself!

Buy a Calendar for Your Chance to Win!


When you purchase a “Thank Goodness It's Friday” Lottery Calendar, not only do you support SB&H programs and services …you have a chance to win your share of $15,000 in prize money!


99 cash prizes totalling $15,000 ranging from $100 to $1000 will be awarded:

$200 Thank Goodness It’s Friday (each Friday January to May & July to December) 48 prizes

$200 Thank Goodness It’s Friday June Special (Fridays in June for Awareness Month) 4 prizes

$100 First of the Month Bonus (First day of each month) 12 prizes

$250 Mid-Month Madness (15th of every month) 12 prizes

$100 Payday Advance (27th of every month) 12 prizes

...PLUS 10 fabulous bonus draws:

$200 Valentine’s Day

$300 Family Day

$200 St. Patrick’s Day

$200 Victoria Day

$200 Canada Day

$1,000 SB&H Anniversary

$200 Labour Day

$250 Thanksgiving

$200 Remembrance Day

$500 Holiday Giveaway

$750 Year End Special

Win more than once! Winning tickets are returned to the drum so that you can win again!

How to Order: (Mention Ridding Family when Ordering)
Place your order with SB&H to have your calendar mailed out today.

Order By Phone: Simply call 800-387-1575 or 416-214-1056.

Order by Fax or Mail

1. Download and print an order form
http://www.sbhao.on.ca/about-us/tgif-lottery-calendar Lottery License M659430

2. Fax your completed to 416-214-1446

3. Mail your completed order form to:
SB&H
P.O. Box 103, Suite 1006
555 Richmond Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 3B1

Thanks!