On Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 from 11:00am to 2:00pm the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) will be holding a fundraiser at Pinky’s Pupu Bar & Grill to raise money t0 assist over 500 families in need. “MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education.” (Source: www.MDA.org) They are an amazing organization who is truly a God send to those who are in need of their supportive services.
We here at Century21 Kailua Beach Realty are pledging to raise over $2000 per participating agent to support this remarkable cause. We would love for you all to help us reach our goal! Bring family, friends, and coworkers to partake in this fundraising event. All you have to do to participate is come down to Pinky’s Pupu Bar & Grill between the hours of 11:00am to 2:00pm to eat lunch with friends and enjoy your day while donating and supporting this incredible cause. Or if you are unable to attend the event you may click on the link below to make a tax deductable monetary donation through our secure, personalized MDA fundraising webpage!! Your support is much appreciated!!
Click HERE to make a donation!
https://www.joinmda.org/2010windward/c21kailuabeach/
To learn more about this event, or to participate as a “jailbird” and start your own fundraising page, refer to the flier below.
To learn more about the Muscular Dystrophy Association click HERE.
Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association, www.MDA.org
Pinky’s Pupu Bar & Grill, http://www.restauranteur.com/pinkys/
The spectacular oceanfront home that the Obama family has stayed in while vacationing on the windward side of Oahu, in 2008 and in 2009, has recently been sold for $6.9 million! This is very exciting news especially since one of our very own agents, Joel Cavasso, was the listing agent for the home. This immaculate 5 bedroom, 5 1/2 bathroom home is situated on 27,000 SqFt of Kailua Beach front property and although it was sold for a whopping $6.9M, the original asking price for the home was actually 13% more than the selling price at $7.95M! This beautiful home was purchased by Paradise Point Estates LLC which is located in Maryland. Since the home has been bought, it would seem as though the Obamas would have to find another residence to reside in this winter. However, “Cassavo said that although the house has been sold the new owners are hoping that the President will still come visit.” (Luxist, Woollard) That being said, it looks like the Obamas are set for this winter!!
To read this article click HERE.
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Blog Topic Idea: William G. Boyle
Kailua First Stop’s 26th Anniversary is being celebrated between Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 through Saturday, September 4th, 2010 between the hours of 6:00am and 10:00pm. They are discounting a variety of items in the store and are giving 1% for each year of existence back to the community. Therefore 26% on selected items will be donated back to the Kailua community to thank all of their supporters. So stop by Kailua First Stop during those selected dates and times to help celebrate their 26th year in business and give back to our wonderful community!
On Sunday August 29, I went to a Locks of Love fundraiser with a friend. I had been wanting to cut my hair for a very long time. I had very long hair but I ALWAYS wore it up. Most people didn’t even realize I had long hair! This was the perfect opportunity to do it since it was for a great cause! When I arrived to the check in desk I almost chickened out. I was so nervous! I wasn’t sure if they were going to just put it in a ponytail and then cut that part off and then send me on my way, or if they were going to actually cut and style my hair. I brought a picture that I printed from the internet of a hairstyle that I liked so I could show them what I wanted.
I checked in and sat down. The lady cutting my hair was super friendly and she had been cutting hair for over 25 years. That was a relief! As she pulled my hair back in a ponytail I became super nervous. As she started to cut, my body began to have pricklies. She held up the ponytail to show me but I was too afraid to look at first! I finally opened my eyes and freaked out! I couldn’t believe how much hair!! She said it was a little over a foot of hair. Then she began to cut and style my hair. When it was done she showed me a mirror and it was so weird to see my hair in a different style! I couldn’t believe it! When I walked away I felt like I was naked on my back. I tried to run my fingers through my hair and it was surreal that it stopped short. When I took my first shower I used the same amount of shampoo and that was a mess. I have to remind myself that there isn’t that much hair anymore! I’m still getting used to it being short, even though I can put it in a tiny ponytail. I hope to learn some different ways to style it. Overall I’m super glad I did it and I really hope it makes a difference in a child’s life!!
Written By: Joey Ann Kempson
WHAT IS LOCKS OF LOVE?
“Locks of Love is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada under age 21 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. We meet a unique need for children by using donated hair to create the highest quality hair prosthetics. Most of the children helped by Locks of Love have lost their hair due to a medical condition called alopecia areata, which has no known cause or cure. The prostheses we provide help to restore their self-esteem and their confidence, enabling them to face the world and their peers.” (Locks of Love)
Mission Statement:
“Our mission is to return a sense of self, confidence and normalcy to children suffering from hair loss by utilizing donated ponytails to provide the highest quality hair prosthetics to financially disadvantaged children. The children receive hair prostheses free of charge or on a sliding scale, based on financial need.” (Locks of Love.)
Source: http://www.locksoflove.org/
To learn more about this organization click HERE.
Visit this LINK to read the press release that was sent out on August 3rd, 2010 regarding the launch of Century 21 Kailua Beach Realty’s new website! To check out our new website visit us at www.c21kailuabeach.com
