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The Biggie! Our Grand Prize Winner!!

A round of applause goes out to this little fellow who is our GRAND PRIZE WINNER in the Baby and Child Portrait Contest Every Child is a Masterpiece.  As the grand prize winner, he will receive a $250 College Saver CD from First Farmers State Bank, - a wonderful prize for any child as this CD is designed specifically for college savings (and to all parents out there, check it out!).  Additionally, he will receive a $250 gift certificate from us.  

With an amazing response from our community, we have raised and brought awareness to a great organization. 

Watch for the GRAND TOTAL, coming soon!

Round 3 Prizes

We are happy to tell you that round 3 is finished in our Baby and Child Portrait Contest to benefit The Baby Fold.  With over $3500 already raised so far in the contest, we want to thank each and every one of you that voted for your favorite image(s).  TOMORROW we will be announcing the winner! The lucky winner this month will be in the running for the GRAND PRIZE, a $250 College Saver CD from First Farmers State Bank. The College Saver CD is a unique way to save for your child's future, in that deposits can be made in the future at any time, in amounts of $25 or more.

The lucky winner for round 2 will receive the following prizes, generously donated by Bloomington-Normal area businesses:

One (1) Kids Haircut, Cookie Cutters, 115 Susan Drive Unit B, Normal , IL, (309) 451-3400, www.haircutsarefun.com

Gift Certificate, Carl's Ice Cream, 1700 W. College Ave., Normal, IL (309) 454-7732,    www.carlsicecream.com

Two (2) Happy Meals and Four (4) Extra value Meals, Bloomington-Normal-McLean        McDonald's , (309) 663-4181,  www.mcdobski.com

Gift Certificate, Pinstripes and Polkadots, (309) 821-9408, Contact: Sarah Gesiakowski,  www.pinstripesandpolkadots.com

One (1) 6 piece box of Chocolate Fruit, Edible Arrangements, 2205 E. Oakland, Bloomington, IL   (309) 661-0100, www.ediblearrangements.com

One (1) headband and flowr clip, Frostings, Contact: Stephanie Frost www.frostingsboutique.com

One (1) Family and Friends Bowling Party, AMF Circle Lanes Bowling Center, 1225 Holiday Dr., Bloomington, IL, (309) 663-7402, www.amf.com

One (1) Little Hands Keepsake Kit, Uppercase Living, Contact: Jessica Frerichs, (309) 829-6416, email: mfpd@netoptioninc.net, www.uppercaseliving.net

Two (2) Adult tickets to The Dan Tyminski Band at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 60 North East Street, Bloomington, IL

One (1) 2 hour introductory class, Upper Limits Rock Gym and Pro Shop,
1304 W. Washington St., Bloomington, IL  61701 (309) 829-8255  www.upperlimits.com

One (1) Gift Certificate, Usborne Books, Misty Lay, (309) 261-3609 www.mistysbooks.com

One (1) Gift Certificate, A. Renee, 306 N. Center St., Bloomington, IL (309) 827-3524 www.arenee.com

One (1) 30 minute massage, Bright Bodywork, 901 E. Grove St. Ste. U, Bloomington, IL (309) 820-8795

One (1) Gift Certificate, Garden of Paradise Restaurant, 1412 E. Empire, Bloomington, IL (309) 828-8080

One (1) Baby Sling, The Sling Connection, Lincoln, IL (217) 828-0872 www.theslingconnection.com

Round 1 Prizes!

We are happy to tell you that round 1 is finished in our Baby and Child Portrait Contest to benefit The Baby Fold.  With over 1500 votes for round 1, we want to thank each and every one of you that voted for your favorite image(s) in the contest.  TOMORROW we will be announcing the winner! The lucky winner this month will be in the running for the GRAND PRIZE, a $250 College Saver CD from First Farmers State Bank. The College Saver CD is a unique way to save for your child's future, in that deposits can be made in the future at any time, in amounts of $25 or more. The lucky winner for round 1 will receive the following prizes, generously donated by Bloomington-Normal area businesses:

Two (2) Tickets to Thomas the Train, US Cellular Coliseum, 101 S. Madison St., Bloomington, IL, (309) 828-1712,  www.uscellularcoliseum.com

One (1) Kids Haircut, Cookie Cutters, 115 Susan Drive Unit B, Normal , IL, (309) 451-3400, www.haircutsarefun.com

Gift Certificate, Carl's Ice Cream, 1700 W. College Ave., Normal, IL (309) 454-7732,    www.carlsicecream.com

Two (2) tickets, Miller Park Zoo, 1020 S. Morris Avenue, Bloomington, IL, (309)                       434-2250,  www.cityblm.org/zoo

Two (2) Happy Meals and Four (4) Extra value Meals, Bloomington-Normal-McLean        McDonald's , (309) 663-4181,  www.mcdobski.com

Gift Certificate, Pinstripes and Polkadots, (309) 821-9408, Contact: Sarah Gesiakowski,  www.pinstripesandpolkadots.com

Chocolate Fruit Arrangement, Edible Arrangements, 2205 E. Oakland, Bloomington, IL   (309) 661-0100, www.ediblearrangements.com

One (1) Polkadot Hairbow, Frostings, Contact: Stephanie Frost www.frostingsboutique.com

Ten (10) Free Passes, AMF Circle Lanes Bowling Center, 1225 Holiday Dr., Bloomington, IL, (309) 663-7402, www.amf.com

One (1) 2-layer 10" Cake, 1 decorated sheet Cake or 24 Cupcakes
Somethin' Sweet by Kim Mixer Cakes, Contact: Kim Mixer,  email: berlygirken@aol.com

One (1) 30-Minute Massage, Bright Bodywork of Bloomington, 901 E. Grove St.,
Bloomington, IL, (309) 820-8795

One (1) Session Membership, Rising Stars Academy, 2902 Gill St.,  Bloomington, IL, (309) 662-3330, www.risingstarsacademy.com

Two (2) paid studio fees- Artful Designs, 502 N Prospect Rd # 24, Bloomington, IL, (309)  664-6655, www.artfuldesignsonline.com

Gift Certificate and 1 Pound Organic Sumatran Coffee, Coffee Hound,  407 North Main St.
Bloomington, IL (309) 827-7575  www.coffeehound.net

One (1) Little Hands Keepsake Kit, Uppercase Living, Contact: Jessica Frerichs, (309) 829-6416, email: mfpd@netoptioninc.net, www.uppercaseliving.net

   

Voting is Now Open!!

Let the Voting Begin! Voting for round 1 is officially open and will remain open until April 3! Show your support for The Baby Fold by pledging votes for your favorite image from Round 1 of the 2009 Baby and Child Portrait Contest. To vote, go to our Baby Fold Portrait Contest Voting page and follow the instructions for placing your vote. For only $1 per vote, your pledge can help another child in our community. Every child is a masterpiece; may your generosity bless another.