Women Business Owners (WBO) is accepting donations for our WBO Annual Charity (Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation), WBO 1st Quarter Charity (Boys and Girls Country) and WBO 2nd Quarter Charity (CareNet Pregnancy Center).

We are requesting donations of the following items:

toiletries - tooth brushes, toothpaste, deodorant, female hygiene products, diapers, wipes, mouthwash, Q-Tips

Clothing - in good condition to new mens, women’s, children’s and babies (play clothes, church clothes, interview clothes, and sleep clothes)

New Clothing - underwear (boys and girls of all sizes), t-shirts, bras, and slips.

Books, Literature, toys, games (gently used to new)

Coupons, Gift Certificates

Monetary Donations (checks made out to: Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, CareNet, or Boys and Girls Country)

Please mail all items to:
Women Business Owners
Charities
12123 Quail Creek Drive
Houston, Texas 77070

We appreciate your donations: You will receive your name and business information in the WBO Magazine following the receipt of your donations and you will also be included in the radio show following the receipt of your donations.

We appreciate your support.
Women Business Owners Staff
http://www.womenbizowners.org
More about Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation:

In 2000, a 4 year old cancer patient named Alexandra “Alex” Scott announced a seemingly simple idea -she was holding a lemonade stand to raise money to help “her doctors” find a cure for kids with cancer. The idea was put into action by Alex and her older brother, Patrick, when they set up the first “Alex’s Lemonade Stand for Childhood Cancer” on their front lawn in July of 2000.

For the next four years, despite her deteriorating health, Alex held an annual lemonade stand to raise money for childhood cancer research. Following her inspirational example, thousands of lemonade stands and other fundraising events have been held across the country by children, schools, businesses, and organizations, all to benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for childhood cancer. On August 1st, 2004, Alex died peacefully at the age of 8 — she had raised over $1 million for childhood cancer research in her short lifetime.

Alex’s spirited determination to raise awareness and money for all childhood cancer while she bravely fought her own deadly battle with cancer has inspired thousands of people, from all walks of life to raise money and give to her cause. Alex’s family and supporters are committed to continuing her inspiring legacy through Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a registered 501c3 charity. As of June 2007, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation has raised over $17 million for childhood cancer research. The result — Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation has given millions of dollars for childhood cancer research across the country!

MISSION STATEMENT
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation is a unique foundation that has evolved from a young cancer patient’s front yard lemonade stand to a nationwide fundraising movement for childhood cancer. Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation is committed to:

*Raising money and awareness for pediatric cancer causes, primarily research into new cures and treatments.

*Encouraging and educating others, especially children, to raise money for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for childhood cancer.

More about Boys and Girls Country:

Boys and Girls Country is a Christian Home, providing children from families in crisis with love, security, a sense of self worth and opportunities to prepare them for a successful life. In addition to the 88 children who live on campus, Boys and Girls Country supports 60 students who have graduated and are in our College and Career program. We provide financial support for college or trade school, a home during college breaks or summer until they are launched into a first job, and parental guidance all along their journey.

Established in 1971, the Home is located in northwest Houston and has served over 1200 children. Boys and Girls Country is possible because of the commitment and dedication of our volunteers, donors, houseparents and other staff members.

More about CareNet Pregnancy Center:

If you’ve recently taken a pregnancy test or missed a period, you might be worried about an unplanned pregnancy. If a baby isn’t part of your plans, you might be considering an abortion. Get all the facts before you decide if an abortion is right for you.

At our Pregnancy Center you won’t find anyone judging you or telling you what to decide. There’s no hype, no politics, and we don’t make money off of anything you choose. We’re here to help with FREE medical quality pregnancy tests, and, above all, our staff will explain to you every option you have if you’re really pregnant.

We understand that sometimes you need a place to process everything, to think through all your options, to feel safe to share what ’s on your mind.

We hope you’ll visit one of our locations for free information about your pregnancy, abortion procedures, adoption, parenting and sexually transmitted disease.

We’re here to listen to your needs. All services are confidential and free of charge.