Did you know the International Ferret Congress is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization? In fact, the IFC is run entirely by volunteers who pay their own transportation to attend the symposia. The fundraisers held during each symposium raise money for The Emergency Love Fund (ELF) and the IFC general fund and that money is used to help ferret shelters and fund research. All money in excess of expenses go directly to help ferrets -- and the expenses are pretty much covered by your registration fees and generous sponsors. So, shelters, when you have an emergency like damage from the recent storms or when there are disasters of natural or the manmade kind you can request help from the IFC. But the IFC needs YOUR help now and is looking for donations of items to be used for the raffles during the Phoenix event. If you have something you would like to share and donate, such as a handmade or store bought ferrety item, please email me. If you can let me know today or tomorrow, we will still have time to list you in the program to thank you for your donation. If you are attending the Phoenix event then you can take your donation with you and deliver it in person. If you aren't able to attend please email me for shipping info. Also, please let me know where to send your donation receipt. Thank you, Sharon Bearden, IFC Fundraising Coordinator [log in to unmask] http://ferretcongress.org. (Please feel free to cross post) [Posted in FML 7058]