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Wrap for the Cure

I'm posting this message from Karen T. If anyone's in the Greensboro area and can help, I know she'd really appreciate it. You don't have to be an HPS'er to help - just willing to pitch in.

Hey gang,

If you live close to Greensboro, NC and would like to help the HPS Network earn some cash please let me know by Wednesday 10AM.

This is the challenge: Belk's Dept store at Four Seasons Town Center in Greensboro, NC is allowing nonprofits to earn extra Christmas money for wrapping people's gifts. We will be getting donations from Belk customers, and hopefully Belk will kick in a little extra. Not sure about Belk's kicking in, but I do know they are really nice to nonprofits.

You will be wrapping for, of course The HPS Network. If you can work any day or time between now and Dec. 24th PLEASE contact me like yesterday. However by 10am Wednesday will be fine. 336 954 3604.

I have already scheduled myself for Fri. Nov 27 noon to 4pm, Sun. Nov. 29 noon-7pm, Sun. Dec 6 noon-7pm, Fri. Dec 11, 7pm to close. My sister Denise and her husband have volunteered for Fri. Dec 18, 2pm to 4pm, My sister Joyce and I will work again on Sat. Dec 12 9am-1pm.

Not only is this a chance to make some cash, but it also gives us an inroad with Belk's which is a large chain on the east coast.

Thanks so much in advance,
Karen Tillman
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