In honor of Women’s Day, my Lenten Service Project, and Anniversary of Gavin Strong, please support LADIES FOR LEMONS…. An event that has been years in the making and a dream of mine to help so many friends at once! Please Join Us on May 3 from 6-9 for LADIES FOR LEMONS: Networking For A Cause & Vendor Fair Benefits Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) for Childhood Cancer –
Gavin Strong Fund. Come yourself or bring the family! BUY TICKETS – DONATE $ ONLINE – BE AN EVENT SUPPORTER – DINE & DONATE ON 5/3/18!
Each Lent, I give up something and do a service project. This year, I am devoting myself through offering my skills and time to help my friends! In the name of progress…. and also in the name of God.
Now, I’m inviting even more friends and colleagues to introduce you to this community through an exciting and empowering event, where you can promote your business and evoke synergy with fellow entrepreneurs.
Below is an explanation of the inspiration of the event written about me for the press release. (The English Minor in me is screaming about the switch from first to third person in one article, but here goes….)
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PRESS RELEASE ABOUT LADIES FOR LEMONS AND INSPIRATION FROM GAVIN STRONG
ABOUT THE INSPIRATION FOR THE EVENT
As a Philadelphia-area resident through her life, Tracy T. Nyszczot (PPbyTT) heard about ALSF and their many outreach programs in the area. The cause hit closer to home when she met her (then new) neighbor, Tosha Morris, who had proudly displayed their “Gavin Strong” sign outside their residence. Tosha told Tracy about how her family came from West Virginia to Philadelphia, PA, so that their oldest son Gavin could receive cancer treatment at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Although she never met him, Tracy felt encouraged by Gavin, who was such a courageous little man, they called him “Gavin Strong”. Sadly, Gavin lost his battle with cancer in 2014; however, the Morris Family decided to stay and put down some roots in Pennsylvania.
Upon meeting her, Tosha’s strength and faith has amazes whomever she meets. Her and her husband’s perseverance and productivity through their grief is truly inspiring. They established Gavin’s undying legacy through the Gavin Strong Fund and partnered with ALSF to further expand their outreach. Through their many events and projects, Gavin Strong has raised $120,000 for neuroblastoma cancer research and collected 200 pints of blood for the American Red Cross.
This family continues living through even more battles with cancer after Gavin’s
passing. Now, Gavin’s grandfather, Steve, is sadly fighting his own battle with glioblastoma cancer. In addition, Gavin’s great-grandmother now has cancer, so the Morris Family moved back to West Virginia to care for their loved ones. Seeing everything that this family has been through is an unbelievable inspiration and a constant reminder of how fragile life is; and how strong love can be! This event will not only be an inspiring fundraiser for a noble charity ALSF, but will also serve as a sort of Second Homecoming for the Morris’s to visit their “Pennsylvania Home” and a chance for a community to rally around this strong family.
LADIES FOR LEMONS (L4L) is circle of women building a community who empower each other professionally and personally. These Ladies include event sponsors, vendors, supporters and partners. This is part of Networking for a Cause, a charity event series that Tracy put on hold when taking time off being a mommy. This event has been a dream and years in the making…. A Hybrid Party With a Purpose! Through her charitable event planning company, PPbyTT, Tracy can support her friend who lost her son Gavin, and help so many other children with cancer. Additionally, the event promotes many of Tracy’s mom-entrepreneur friends/neighbors who will be showcasing their products. Since this is a community event, we didn’t want to leave anyone out so we invite everyone to come with their families to the downstairs to Dine & Donate.
~ MEET THE L4L VENDORS ~
– Anne Keenan – Reading Recycled – Ensuring All Children Have Books
– Ashley Fetherolf Myers – Young Living Independent Distributor #3928610
– Ashley Mulherin – Pampered Pearlz – Pearl Jewelry From Oysters
– Candi Marie Beauty, Live Well with Customized Beauty
– Danielle Duffy, AdvoCare Independent Distributor
– Emilie Stevens – RODAN + FIELDS – Changing Skin, Changing Lives.
– Jennifer Wildgust – Speaker & Stylist, Reflection of Radiance
– Jill Pedroso – Young Living Independent Distributor #3519039
– Melissa Small, Trades of Hope Compassionate Entrepreneur
– Robin Kratz, Chilcote & Richards Ltd. – Handbags, Jewelry and Accessories
– Valarie Reichert – LuLaRoe Fashion Retailer & Trainer
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ABOUT OUR EVENT SPONSORS:
About MaGerks Pub & Grill
MaGerks Pub is a growing family business with philanthropic roots in their communities. The event will take place at their largest venue in Horsham, PA which can hold up to 450 guests! MaGerks also has locations in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, 2 locations in Baltimore, Maryland and is always expanding!
MaGerks owners, the Dolaway Family are sure that each location is committed to supporting the local charities, townships, sponsoring schools, youth sports and other community organizations. Following Hurricane Harvey, MaGerks gave 15% of all sales for a day company-wife to the cause! Also MaGerks sponsors local families every Christmas from Breathing Room and Maddie Dixon Cupboard. The staff and owners chip in to cover all the family’s needs, like Christmas gifts and even help wrap! For these reasons and because the Horsham restaurant is fabulously rustic, PPbyTT and Ladies for Lemons chose this location! For more information, visit www.magerkspub.com/horsham.
About Planning & Publicity by Tracy T., LLC, also known as PPbyTT
Tracy Tomchik Nyszczot, owner of PPbyTT, is friends with Gavin’s Family. PPbyTT is Philadelphia-area consulting company that was founded in 2009. PPbyTT specializes in helping small businesses and charities with public relations, marketing, fundraising, and event planning. PPbyTT’s work focuses on non-profits clients, women empowerment, health, wellness and children advocacy. Read Blog at www.PPbyTT.wordpress.com and on all social media. For more information on services, please visit www.PPbyTT.com, or contact us!
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