The Countdown Has Begun!
The countdown to the Blue Hydrangea Tea Party event for 2007 has begun! Hopefully, all of our hostesses have their invitations ready to mail, if they haven’t already done so. But, there is still time to plan to host a tea party for ovarian cancer awareness and research! Remember, your party should reflect you…..There is no right or wrong way to host a Blue Hydrangea Tea Party….It’s all about raising awareness for the disease and money for the organizations who work in your area and on the national level to bring about a greater sense of awareness and a greater sense of urgency for a screening tool for early detection of ovarian cancer. So, if you feel comfortable hosting 20, 40, 60 or more people, that is wonderful. But, if you want to get your girlfriends together around your kitchen table, we applaud that, as well! If you’re getting a late start this year but wanted to participate, you still have time to download the invitations and mail them to your guests. Even if you’re reading this a week before the event date and you want to participate, there’s still time….Just register your party and pick up the phone and call your friends and give them the details.
Remember that the agencies you’re supporting will eagerly give you materials to distribute to your guests that will help them understand ovarian cancer better and help draw attention to this disease. So, contact them about getting these materials. If you know of a survivor, ask her to speak to your group about what she experienced as symptoms in the months that preceded her diagnosis. Also, if you’d like to have your party be “in honor” or “in memory” of someone, that is a lovely tribute and we encourage you to do so….When you send in your contributions just put a note in that explains that the enclosed contributions are being made “in honor” or “in memory” of that person. Your guests may note this on their checks, but the words “Blue Hydrangea Tea Party” should still be on the memo line, as well. (ie Blue Hydrangea Tea Party in honor of Janie Doe) As you collect your guests’ contributions please follow the guidelines…checks only please….made out to the agency you’re supporting, with the notation on the memo line. Do not accept checks made out to Blue Hydrangea Tea Party or to yourself…..We discourage cash donations. Please check the section on Hosting Tips for more details about how to handle the donations you will be collecting at your tea party.
Finally, report your final totals to us so that we can track our progress. This year we are hoping to reach – maybe even breach – $10,000! So, we really need your help to sustain this campaign each year. Also, share your party details with us and some digital photos that you might like posted at the website. We are fast becoming a community of our own, and we all want to share in the success of this project. We are making a difference and the future looks good for Blue Hydrangea Tea Party!
There aren’t adequate words to express our appreciation to those of you who have embraced Blue Hydrangea Tea Party. So, a mere “thank you” doesn’t seem like enough, but we’ll say it anyway - Our hostesses are our heroes….THANK YOU, Ladies!
Best Wishes to each of you~
Jennie and Elizabeth
BHTP Tip: Most of us know from experience that a lot of excitement can be generated over “door prizes”….even of the dollar store variety! It’s the same principle as those party bags we give our children’s birthday party guests. So, consider this idea or party favors. A “thank you” note goes a long way, as well!
Post your hostess tips here, along with any other words of advice and encouragement! If you experience problems with the blog/comment section, just email us your comments! info@bluehydrangeateaparty.org