NIGHT WITHOUT A BED!

Hello Red Van followers! Thanks to my dad's outstanding efforts, I am a mere $750 short of my goal to raise money for mattresses for ten families living in the slums of Puerto Penasco. I am so thankful for all of you who have already donated to this cause that I am so passionate about.

If you haven't had a chance to participate in this cause yet, I have great news... YOUR OPPORTUNITY IS COMING UP!

Mark your calendars for "Night without a Bed!" It starts at 7 PM on Friday April 30th and will end at 8 AM Saturday May 1st. It will take place at Tuttle Cove camp ground at Tuttle Lake. The idea is to come out, bring whatever size donation that you think is feasible, and spend the night without the comfort of a bed or tent. We will get a tiny taste of what it's like to live without the comfort of a bed, and in turn, all donations will go toward beds for people who have never had one.

Why should you participate? (If not simply out of the goodness of your heart)
There will be...
-Food
-Campfire
-Volleyball
-Horseshoes
-Washers
-Croquet
-Boardgames
-Breakfast provided by Panera Bread
-Prizes (movie passes, gift cards, etc.)

I would love it if you could all come and stay all night and get the full experience. That being said, if you cannot stay all night, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE come out and see what it's all about, if only for an hour or two.

IMPORTANT!
-Absolutely NO alcohol is aloud on the campgrounds. Tuttle Creek has been generous enough to let us bend some rules already, and I have PROMISED them that we will abide by this rule. I am very sure there will be a ranger out to check on us because they are pretty concerned about this many college students staying over night in one place. Lets show them that our focus is on the cause and not on ourselves.

-BYOBlanket. (See above for HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO LEAVE YOUR ALCOHOL AT HOME)

-The gate closes to our camp ground at 10 PM. Try to be there before that. If you have to come later, there is parking outside the gate and someone can come pick you up from inside the grounds. The gate out will be open all night in case anyone has to leave at anytime.

-Bring friends! I have extended invitations and sent fliers through MCC, Christian Challenge, Ictus, my classes, my office, friends from out of town, professors, families of my friends, my family, and now anyone who keeps track of the Red Van. This is not exclusive by any means and there will be people of all ages and from all walks of life there.

-Donations: If I can get 75 people to donate $10 per person, I will reach my goal. Any size donation is very very appreciated. I understand that money is tight, I would rather have you attend the event and bring the pennies you find in your couch cushions than not come at all. Everything for the event has been donated, so 100% of your money will go towards the mattresses.

-If you have any further questions, email me at redvan.gomobile@gmail.com or shoot me a message over facebook. I'll see you in 2 weeks!

Thanks!
Lisa