You cannot buy VCU Libraries branded materials in the Virginia Commonwealth University campus bookstore. So, the Friends of VCU Libraries launched a $500 design contest targeted at current students and recent alumni. The Friends invited students and recent alumni (2014 – 2018) to submit designs for a t-shirt. The design prompt was: What is your…
Early in the pregnancy, Keeley James and Kambry Lee (Mo/Di aka identical twins) who were diagnosed with Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome. 18 weeks into the pregnancy, their mother successfully had surgery to correct the condition. They were however born 4 weeks later at 22 weeks and 1 day gestation. By the time they were…
Kelsey volunteers with a small local animal rescue in North Carolina called Lending Paws a Hand and they’re making a BIG impact in their community. Together, they have helped save at-risk animals at the Lee County Animal Shelter. This shelter only has 16 kennels for adoption, so animals are constantly in need. All of the…
My daughter was born with a brain injury from a placental abruption at birth known as Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE). This also has resulted in her developing Cerebral Palsy and needing a feeding tube (among other medical obstacles). The proceeds from our Bonfire fundraising campaign will go towards medical/therapy bills, medical equipment, therapy toys, and…
In January 2013, I was working out at a local gym. I woke up in the ICU to find out that I had suffered from a ruptured brain aneurysm. At the age of 23, I had no knowledge about this condition that almost took my life. About 40% of people who suffer from brain aneurysm…
I have created three shirts with Bonfire to support the Rustic Youth Camp that my family attends Every summer. It is run by volunteers and held on the property of Jackie Richardson and his family who started the camp in 1980. They are renovating the camp after many years to accommodate more people and to…
My husband is an 8-year survivor of testicular cancer. During his treatment (multiple rounds of chemo), he rode his bike everyday and started the nonprofit, Blood + Sweat + Chemo, to help raise money for The LiveStrong Foundation. Now, 8 years later, we are raising money again. This time for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society….
There are an estimated 163,000,000 orphaned and vulnerable children in the world today. Back2Back Ministries exists to love and provide holistic care for the children they serve internationally in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, India, Mexico, Nigeria, and the U.S. Back2Back’s story began in Monterrey, MX in 1997, and since then has grown to include eight…
Our five-year-old daughter, Lucy, was born with a brain injury, Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE). A common secondary diagnosis for kids with HIE is epilepsy, and Lucy was recently diagnosed with a rare form known as Electrical Status Epilepticus in Sleep, or ESES for short. Due to its rare nature, we sought treatment for Lucy from…
Our fundraiser campaign was set up to raise funds for a chapter of Educators Rising. Our club is for high school students who aspire to become teachers. These students volunteer at community events, provide free babysitting services, and attend State and National Conferences and Competitions. The sales have far exceeded our expectations, the ease of…
These shirts were designed by Porter Haupt, a 6-year-old who is passionate about addressing homelessness in her hometown of Saratoga Springs, NY. She has raised more than $2000 in the past year toward homeless services. With the help of her parents, Porter launched a t-shirt fundraiser and raised $356 to help her spread her message….
These shirts were designed (and hand-drawn) by rural artist, Melinda Ewbank, for the Discovering Gender Project. Discovering Gender is a non-profit photojournalism venture with an altruistic heart. We use photography and storytelling to promote love, acceptance, and inclusion for everyone. Toward that end, we located three homeless shelters that provide services for LGBTQIA+ people and…
