Last Minute ~Lee Denim Day

A few years ago, a teacher at school discovered a great program, Lee National Denim Day (http://denimday.com). This is a yearly event sponsored by Lee Denim Company. They have now partnered directly with The American Cancer Society. I have helped organize a team at our school for the last 5 years. Thank you administration for granting us permission. Every year I am so impressed with how large our donation towards Breast Cancer Research becomes. Thank you all!






This year however, I admit I have been quite busy with the opening of school. I had totally forgotten to register our team this year. Luckily a kind teacher asked me a few days ago, if we would be forming a team again. I requested permission on Wednesday. Thanks to technology and a connected administration, I had permission shortly after. I worked quickly to register, locate pink decorations, pink snacks, and an inexpensive pair of children's jeans. We sign a pair to represent our team each year as a reflection of those that have made a donation. It is amazing what a little creativity, supportive colleagues, and enthusiasm can produce. Everyone who donated was grateful for the little thank yous that I left in the faculty lounge.  But I am so grateful for those that stopped me in the halls and in the parking lot to offer support and make a contribution towards our donation. Can't wait to see just how much we will raise this year!

Purchases for this quickly put together "pink party":

• Nerds Candies: Stop & Shop 2/$5 (sorted out all the pink ones)
• Pink mints: $1 Stop & Shop
• Oreos (berry=pink): 2/$5 at Stop & Shop
• $1 pink table cloth: 1$ Zone
• $3.99 children's jeans: Jembro
• Sugar cookies, pink: $1.29
• Pink frame: $8.99 Staples
• Pens: sent to us gratis by Lee Denim Day
• Pink ribbon decoration: $1 purchased over summer at dollar store
• Envelopes with labels: $5 and effort to setup

I don't know about you... but I think this came together well for something that only started planning (except for the plastic ribbon I bought this summer) on Wednesday and took place on Monday. I'd love to hear your opinion. Any ideas to suggest that we could incorporate next year?

Our team website can be found at denimday (team 230230),
 if you would like to make a contribution.