A challenge -- that's hard to refuse

So a couple of the other State reps and I decided to have a little, friendly contest.  Which state can donate the most items to the CHERUBS Totebag Project?   What does this mean?

Well you may or may not know that CHERUBS sends totebage to new members who are expecting a CDH child to provide invaluable information and items that will help for the often lengthy stay in the hospital.  This project is often under-funded and frequently overlooked.  That means deserving members don't always get totebags.

What are the rules for the challenge? 

1. Spend no more than $5 (not including shipping)
2. Items must be received by CHERUBS by Father's Day (if in the Chicago area--I am happy to bundle your items with mine and send in one big package.

Common Questions:

• What is the CHERUBS mailing address: 
• 3650 Rogers Rd. #290, Wake Forest, NC, 27587
• What items are needed for the totebags:  
• Lotions, preemie onsies, tissues...here's a link to a complete list
• Gift cards to national grocery stores and restaurants are great too
• You can even donate a gift card to CHERUBS to purchase the needed supplies
• Are there any other ways to donate?
• Yes, you can donate via the CHERUBS website and designate the funds for the Totebag Challenge

That's pretty much it...but I'm from Chicago (and we Chicagoans don't always play by the rules), so I am throwing a twist into the mix:

If you donate $5 worth of items to CHERUBS, I will give you $25 off a party from Creative Celebrations*.  For anyone who doesn't know already, Creative Celebrations is a children's entertainment company that my wife and I started back in 2000.  

*Must post "I donated to the CHERUBS Tote Bag Project" on the Creative Celebrations Facebook fanpage to qualify.  Cannot be combined with any other discount and valid on theme parties offered by Creative Celebrations only.