Thank you to those who helped to make our 2011 Annual Raffle a success! The raffle was held on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at our TSM Fall Harvest Celebration. 100% of monies raised went to The Families First Fund, a charitable fund that assists families of higher order multiples (both member and nonmember families) experiencing financial hardship.

Look at these great prizes!

These are just some of the great prizes we had:

• A one week stay at a beautiful, 2 bedroom condo in Seagrove Beach, Florida. It sleeps 4-6, included 2 swimming pools, tennis courts, basketball court, and is just 200 short yards from the gorgeous, white-sand beach! Check it out HERE!

• Parent's Day Out Package: 2 Newport Aquarium tickets, 1 free LaRosa's pizza coupon & $5 gift pack to UDF

• Mary Kay Cosmetics gift pack

• 4 Tumblers and Beverage gift pack

• Smartcycle and 4 games

• 2 sets - 2 Free LaRosa's pizza coupons & $5 UDF gift pack

• Partylight Gift Basket

• UC Clermont Gift Basket

• Hair Goodies Gift Basket

• Scarf & Hat Accessories Gift

• 2 sets - 5 tickets to Entertrainment Junction

• 2 sets - 4 pack of tickets to Cincinnati Cyclones with parking pass and duffle bag

Still want to contribute?

Our raffle is over until next year, but we will always accept donations towards The Families First Fund. And it is never too soon to start collecting prizes for next year. Here's how you can help:

1. Donate to The Families First Fund  Choose an amount and click "Donate" below to donate directly to the Families First Fund. Or click on "Families First" on the left to go to the page and learn more.

2. Donate prizes! What are we looking for? Anything that would make a great prize to win. Raffle prizes in the past have included restaurant/business gift certificates, sporting event tickets, free sittings donated by local photographers, free carpet cleaning, overnight hotel stays, gift baskets, home business products, and more! Cash donations are great, too, and can be awarded "Compliments of..." the contributor so they are sure to get the recognition at the picnic. We can also combine various smaller donations to make wonderful gift baskets. Tri-State Multiples is a registered 501(c)(3) non profit (EIN #61-1393583) and donations are tax deductible. Below is a copy of our TSM Raffle Donation Request Letter:

Raffle Donation Request Letter

Please contact the Raffle Chairperson, Emily Praeter, to submit donations send an e-mail to fundraiser@tristatemultiples.com. We will happily make arrangements to pick up donations.

Thank you for your help and consideration of our event!

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