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Breast Cancer Fundraiser Sells Out In First Week

Crab Ladies of Sun Trust CookbookCancer doesn’t care. That’s the opening statement in the fundraising cookbook published by the self-proclaimed “Crab Ladies of Sun Trust Bank” from Richmond, Virginia. But as it turns out, the Crab Ladies — several of whom are cancer survivors themselves — have a large group of supporters who care very much.

So much, in fact, that all 850 copies of the cookbook titled “Making Strides Toward A World With More Birthdays” sold out within a week of its release. The attractive 236-page publication features approximately 400 recipes and is now on the verge of selling out its second run of 500 copies.

The majority of sales have come through word of mouth and breast cancer-related activities, and many customers purchased extra copies to give as Christmas gifts, according to Anne Strine. Ms. Strine is Vice President, Employee Benefits Solution at Sun Trust Bank and one of the project’s lead organizers. Along with Gail Taylor and Fran Morris, she collected and inputted the recipes for publishing, then led sales efforts.

Funds raised from book sales will be used to help combat breast cancer, which affects one in eight women. In addition to supporting research for cancer therapies, some of the money will be put towards paying for wigs and transportation to medical appointments.

“The speed with which the Crab Ladies sold out their cookbooks is a testament to the importance of this cause,” says Rhonda Pineau, Sales and Marketing Manager of Gateway Publishing’s cookbooks department. “It’s dear to their hearts, and that showed through in the quality of their book and the strong support they received when promoting the project.”

“The colored cookbooks are beautiful and people have been very impressed with the quality of the book,” adds Ms. Strine. “We had an excellent experience working with Gateway Publishing; they were so helpful and accommodating! Thank you to the many friends who contributed recipes to this book.”

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Blue Mountain Mist Country Inn – a B&B Cookbook

Blue Mountain Mist Bed and Breakfast Cookbook CoverThe owners and operators of Blue Mountain Mist Country Inn, Norman and Sarah Ball, are natives and direct descendants of the early settlers to the Smoky Mountains.

One of their objectives of starting a B&B was based on the desire to share with others their love of the Smoky Mountains and their proud heritage. Along with this came the desire to provide as much good Southern hospitality and food as their ancestors did.

In earlier times the objective in any mountain home was to make “company” or guests feel comfortable and at home. They always said, “Make yourself at home” and truly meant it. Next came the offer of something to drink or eat.

Into this philosophy was born the idea of publishing a cookbook, reflecting the heritage of their mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and great-aunts whose love for food and cooking gave them great joy and pleasure throughout their lives.

Norman and Sarah, after repeated requests for recipes of their guests’ favorite dishes, can now offer Blue Mountain Mist Country Inn Cookbook, a beautiful, coil-bound cookbook, filled with family pictures, Smoky Mountain sayings, and, of course, the recipes for which Blue Mountain Mist is so well known.

Awarded one of the 10 best B&B’s in the South by BedandBreakfast.com, 2 years in a row.

For your Smoky Mountain Bed and Breakfast experience please e-mail relaxed@bluemountainmist.com, visit their Web site at www.bluemountainmist.com or call (865) 428-2335.

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Church fundraising cookbook will help orphaned children In Haiti

Connecting To Haiti Fundraising Cookbook It’s normally a given that the purpose of a cookbook is to help feed the hungry. But in the case of “Connecting To Haiti”, a new fundraising effort by The Dwelling Place (Springvale Brethren In Christ Church), in Hagersville, Ontario, that intention is twofold.

Not only is the 131-recipe digest designed to delight and satisfy the appetites of those who purchase and use the cookbook, but monies raised from the fundraising project’s sales go to help with the care of children in two Haitian orphanages.

The decision to help feed impoverished children living at the Mission of Hope Orphanage and Tytoo Gardens Orphanage came after a series of mission projects in Haiti that saw members of The Dwelling Place observe firsthand the extreme poverty and homelessness faced by many, including young people.

The first run of 350 books is available now, and copies of Connecting To Haiti can be purchased via e-mail for just $10 each. In addition to a variety of delicious and heartwarming recipes, the cookbook includes several pages of color photos depicting the very children who will benefit directly from the proceeds of this fundraising cookbook project.

“Just looking at the images of those beautiful smiling faces in the book, it’s easy to see what makes this fundraising cookbook such a noble and important initiative,” says Rhonda Pineau, Sales and Marketing Manager of Gateway Publishing’s cookbooks department. “We commend the folks from The Dwelling Place for their determination to make a difference in the lives of these children and wish them nothing but success in this endeavor.”

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Mommas raising money for Meningioma Research with Fundraising Cookbook

Meningioma Mamas Cookbook With Binding

Nine years ago Liz Holzemer was diagnosed with a large meningioma brain tumor and faced a grim outlook. Two surgeries and two “miracle” children later, Liz is the engine powering Meningioma Mommas, the non-profit foundation she created to help support others who have been diagnosed with, survived, or cared for someone who has a meningioma brain tumor.

As part of her quest to raise public awareness of meningiomas, Liz is committed to raising $1 million to help fund meningioma-specific research. Today, she is one-sixth of the way to her goal, having brought in more than $165,000 for the cause. And more is on the way, with the launch of Feeding the Mind & Soul (second edition) – a 230-page fundraising cookbook printed by Gateway Publishing.

Featuring treasured and delicious recipes from the Meningioma Mommas and Pappas themselves (plus their families and caregivers), Feeding the Mind & Soul also includes inspirational quotes and humorous quips. The first run of 1,000 books is available now and can be ordered for $25 per copy.

“It’s very special for us to be a part of this important fundraising effort,” says Rhonda Pineau, Sales and Marketing Manager of Gateway Publishing’s cookbooks department. “The story behind Meningioma Mommas is so inspiring and the work done by this foundation is truly wonderful. Liz and her team have put together a terrific cookbook and I’m confident it will be a big hit that will push them even closer to their fundraising goal.”


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Fundraising cookbook will help open “Doors Of Hope” for Women in the Los Angeles area

Doors of Hope  Fundraising Cookbook

Doors of Hope Fundraising Cookbook

About two years ago, the Los Angeles area’s Beacon Light Missions decided to build a 6,500 square foot shelter for homeless women, as an addition to the organization’s facility, which has historically housed men only. Volunteers for the mission set out to raise the necessary funds for construction – approximately $800,000 – despite a challenging economy and ineligibility for public funding.

The group is now about three quarters of the way toward its goal, having received more than $625,000 in donations to date.

Fundraising efforts continue, the latest being “Recipes From The Family Pantry”, a 168-page cookbook printed by Gateway Publishing. It contains 320 recipes submitted by volunteers, including those used for creating the casseroles that are prepared each month for the mission’s shelter.

The initial order of 3,000 cookbooks was shipped earlier this month, and can be purchased by contacting the Beacon Light Mission or at one of the group’s upcoming events. Money raised from the sale of the cookbooks will help fund the new women’s shelter, to be called “Doors of Hope”.

The new facility will have 20 beds; an upstairs apartment for staff members on call 24/7; large bathrooms; an office and a counseling room. The Doors of Hope Women’s Shelter Committee anticipates that ongoing sales of the cookbook will also help to offset some of the facility’s operating costs.

“We’re very pleased to be involved with this cookbook project because it’s for such an important cause,” said Rhonda Pineau, Sales and Marketing Manager of Gateway Publishing’s cookbooks department. “The issues of homelessness and women’s safety concern all of us. It’s wonderful to know this fundraising cookbook will help to open the ‘Doors of Hope’ for women in need in Los Angeles.”

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