Special Olympics (again?)

I had a whole other post in mind for today, because there is a book available at Amazon that I am VERY excited about.  But that post will have to wait until another day.  I have an update for you on Scarves for Special Olympics, and it's an important one.

Special Olympics Maine originally had a postmark deadline of today.  They need 800 scarves by January 28th.  Unfortunately, they have only received 85 scarves as of today.  I spoke with Lisa (the Scarves for Special Olympics co-ordinator for Maine) and she says that the deadline is being pushed back.  USPS postmark deadline is now January 21, 2011 (to allow time for shipping).

However, she will be in the office until January 28th, when she will be leaving for the games.  Therefore, if you have a scarf ready to send, and it's not ready by January 21, she can still accept them, as long as they are sent via some form of expedited shipping (Priority Mail, UPS, FedEx).  It might cost a little bit more, but every Maine athlete deserves a scarf.  So, I would encourage, nay, challenge, you to help them meet their goal.

Today's other postmark deadline is for Wisconsin.  They have a postmark deadline of today, or an in hand deadline of January 21.  So, if you can't get them in the mail today, express shipping (or hand delivery) is still an option until then.

As of Monday, Wisconsin had only received 249 scarves, and they are looking for 600.  Every Wisconsin athlete deserves a scarf as well.

Here is where you can ship your scarves (via whichever method you choose):

Special Olympics Wisconsin:  Still needs 351 scarves.  Has postmark deadline of 1/14/11 and an in-hand deadline of 1/21/11.

Special Olympics Wisconsin
c/o Christina Harris
2310 Crossroads Dr., Suite 1000
Madison, WI 53718

Special Olympics Maine:  Still needs 715 scarves.  Has a postmark deadline of 1/21/11 and an in-hand deadline of 1/28/11/.

Special Olympics Maine
Attn: Scarf Project
125 John Roberts Road Suite #19
South Portland, ME 04106

Thanks again!!!

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