This past lent season, Nikki set herself on a remarkable journey that I am truly grateful for. Nikki had made a promise to fundraise to help those who live with Liver Disease and those who take care of them. The best way she could think of raising money and have fun at the same time was by making rainbow loom bracelets. She decided she could sell them at $5 each with all proceeds going to the Canadian Liver Foundation. This little idea became so much more for me and my family that I had to share the journey.
The Original Goal
As a parent, our job is to support and encourage our children to follow their goals and dreams. I have to admit that when Nikki said she was selling bracelets at $5 each, I started making a list of who couldn’t say no to Nikki because I thought this might be a hard sell. But then again, anything is possible, isn’t it?!
A goal of $30 was set and I was thrilled as this was manageable for us. After taking it to social media, Nikki surpassed her $30 goal within a day. Therefore, we increased her goal to $100 which again was reached fairly quickly. Nikki has always been a little extra so she came to me and said $500 would be a more reasonable goal since Lent is a long season. I have to admit, I was taken back with the goal but then I rolled up my sleeves and said, “Let’s do it!”
The Ultimate Goal
With the amazing help from our wonderful family and friends who started to share with their network to make Nikki’s wish goal come true, we reached the $500 goal. I thought we could finally relax a little until Easter; however, I can never underestimate our little Nikki.
“Well, $700 is a nicer goal to reach mom!” said Nikki. It sure did sound like a great number to achieve and the difference it could make in helping those with liver disease. Therefore, we went back to work with promoting Nikki’s Fundraiser.
The Canadian Liver Foundation and the Maker Market Collective were wonderful in helping us promote Nikki’s Fundraiser. We couldn’t have done it without them too!
By the end of Lent Season, I was moved to tears as Nikki raised $1,105!
Our Meet n’ Greet with The Canadian Liver Foundation
Liver Health
