Two of my favorite philanthropic efforts are coming together - a fundraiser to raise money to feed children! Giraffe Laugh is in need of funds to expand their capacity to feed the littlest of tummies through this year's Ski-a-Thon!  I am hoping to raise at least $500 to go towards the food pantries at Giraffe Laugh Early Learning Centers, and lucky for this flat lander, this has really nothing to do with my ability - or inabilty - to ski.  But it does have to do with a child's inability to focus in school, sleep well, enjoy daily activities and prepare for further education. 

This year has marked my final year of serving on the Board for Giraffe Laugh, but my passion for such an important mission continues, and so does solving hunger. If you have never struggled with how to feed your children (and I'm not talking about picky eaters!) I encourage you to donate to on my fundraising page. Help me feed the littlest of tummies with more food storage and food choices.  Future skiiers will thank you.

No child deserves to go to bed wondering when their next meal might be. 

1 in 5 children in Idaho go to bed hungry every night and in the past year, the Giraffe Laugh food pantry use has increased by 200%. Getting food into the hands of those who need it the most has never been more important.

Join us at our second annual spring fundraiser, Giraffe Laugh Lovefest as a Ski-a-thon participant.  Our goal this year is to raise $20,000 for our food program. 

How to donate to a Ski-a-thon Fundraiser: 

• Find the Ski-a-thon partipant you would like to support by visiting the all fundraisers page.
• Once you've found your fundriaser,go to their page and click the donate button on the right side of the page. From there you will be able to chose an amount you would like to donate to the selected partipant's campaign. 

How to become a Ski-a-thon Fundraiser: 

• Create a fundraising page and become a fundraiser by clicking the create a page button. Your page can be customized with photos, your personal goal and personal story of why you support Giraffe Laugh. 
• Share your page with your friends, family, and coworkers.
• Ski with Giraffe Laugh on March 4th or any other day that works best for you! 

Participants who raise at least $100 will recieve a free Bogus Basin lift ticket to be redeemed anytime before the end of the 2022 ski season.

All participants are invited to join Giraffe Laugh for a day on the mountain on March 4th, 2022. 

Giraffe Laugh provides early education and nurturing to over 200 children in the Treasure Valley annually. Through our scholarship program, children who would otherwise not have access to early care and education benefit from our programs. We believe by ensuring school readiness, empowering families, and building strong futures every day.