Official eNewsletter of Goodwill Easter Seals of the Gulf Coast October 2010
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Greetings! 

Walk WIth Me 2010 was another sucessful fundraising day of fun! Goodwill Easter Seals would like to thank everyone involved in this exciting day of awareness and helping GES raise more than $115,000! There are more than 700 people walking and even a little over 100 people participated in the first Walk With Me 5K Fun Run!

Check out pictures from the Walk by CLICKING HERE!
 
Walk With Me 2010


 

Taste of MobileThe 33rd Annual Taste of Mobile is just around the corner; Thursday, October 28 at Mobile Convention Center, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Proceeds from this event benefit Goodwill Easter Seals and those in the community in need! Reserve your table for 10 people TODAY! Contact Meagan at 471-1581. Prices are $250 or $350 per table or purchase individual tickets for $25 and $35.

 

Ticket outlets are 3 Wintzell's Oyster House locations (Saraland, Downtown Mobile and Airport Blvd.) Mobile Fixture (Montlimar Ave.) or Goodwill Easter Seals Administration Building (Gordon Smith Drive).

 

Silent auction items for the event include a 2010 Harley-Davidson, valued at $8,000; 4-Night Carribean Cruise by Cape Travel, valued at $400; gift certificates, electronics and more!

  

CLICK HERE for event flier!

  

 

 

Arts On The Hill kicks off Friday, October 28 at the Holiday Shopping Center at 6 p.m. - 9p.m. in the Springhill area of Mobile with a Preview Party. The event runs through Saturday; proceeds benefit Goodwill Easter Seals. Area artist and entertainment will be on-hand raising funds and awareness! Contact Sherard Haas for more information: 251.375.9114.

 

They're here! The 2010 Christmas on the Coast Ornaments for Mobile and Pensacola are both available for purchase online or by calling Meagan at 251.471.1581. Purchase an ornament to help Goodwill Easter Seals raise more funds to help more people. Ornaments are $12 each, plus $1 if shipping is neccessary. Thank you for your orders!

2010 Mobile - Azalea Trail Maid
Mobile Ornament - Azalea Trail Maid
2010 Pensacola Ornament - Griffiti Bridge
Pensacola Ornament - Graffiti Bridge

          CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOURS! 

 


Upcoming Events
October 28th: Taste of Mobile 2010...get a taste of what Mobile has to offer with over 40 restaurants and beverage vendors. See our Special Needs Cheer Team and be a part of raising funds for Goodwill Easter Seals!

 

October 30th: Go Green with Goodwill Easter Seals' drive-thru recycling program at Baker High School; 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Contact Lydia Gaudet for more info or click here! Volunteers are needed!

 



 

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About Goodwill Easter Seals of the Gulf Coast:

 

Goodwill Easter Seals of the Gulf Coast, Inc. has been providing services for people with disabilities and other barriers for more than 50 years in 12 counties along the Gulf Coast. GES offers programs in four service areas: Children and Family Services, Educational Services, Employment Services and Support Services. The Goodwill Easter Seals' mission statement, "Together, we empower people through encouragement, education and employment," represents the philosophy of helping people acquire the skills needed to achieve greater economic independence and improved quality of life. The goal of GES is to strengthen individuals, families and communities.