Rally to the Finish Line Fundraiser IN PROGRESS!

As we close in on a Million Dollars raised by Josh's fans for The Josh Groban Foundation, The Race to a Million Team has sponsored a fundraiser to help us get there! (We are only $58,605 away!)

We are offering three different "Buy Now" bundles containing limited edition Race to a Million merchandise. These are being offered at a discounted price to celebrate the "rally to the finish" and to give you a chance to get these items for a really great deal!

You can also purchase a very special limited edition commemorative plaque (designed by the Race to a Million Team) for just $50 and be entered into a drawing to win one that has been SIGNED by Josh!

You can also bid on a plaque that will be PERSONALIZED by Josh to the winner!

Finally, if you make any contribution of at least $5 to GFC via donation, GFC store purchase or Buy Now during this fundraiser, you will be entered into a drawing to win a plaque! (One entry per person.)

The fundraiser runs until midnight Eastern Time on Sunday, June 20! Just go to www.grobanitesforcharityauction.org!

Here are the items you can purchase in the Race to the Finish Line Fundraiser!

Limited Edition Commemorative Plaque - $50
(Everyone who buys one will be entered into a drawing
to win a plaque that has been SIGNED by Josh!)

The plaque reads,

"In commemoration of the first $1,000,000 raised by Josh's fans for The Josh Groban Foundation.

Together with Josh, we are making a difference in the lives of children around the world."

Under the photo of Josh with the check, it reads, "Thank you for helping me realize my dream." - Josh Groban

From The Race to a Million Team.....

As the final checkered flag draws near, we'd love to know where you are now and where this race to a million has taken you. Post your photos or thoughts to celebrate together!

Take a funny picture of you and the Race to a Million logo (right-click and save the above logo and print it out) or your favorite Race item and show us where your heart races. Those that contribute in this celebration by sharing your posts and pics will be entered into a drawing to win this lovely Josh Heart Necklace! It is after all, Josh's heart that has inspired us all! Just send a note to Cindy@grobanitesforcharity.org or post on the Race to a Million Thread on FOJG if you'd like to participate!

From the Tender Totes and Heavenly Dreams Team....

Tender Totes & Heavenly Dreams is starting our 6th year! Our 2010 drive begins June 1st and runs to September 30th. The Shriner's hospitals that we are going to deliver to are: Tampa FL, Shreveport LA, Galveston TX, Los Angeles CA, Portland OR and Salt Lake City UT.

If you are interested in sewing pillow cases and/or tote bags for our drive, please see our Tender Totes thread on FOJG by going HERE! You can also find our web site at www.tendertotes.org or by using the link at www.grobanitesforcharity.org.

It is so rewarding to see how excited a child in the hospital gets over something as simple as a pillow case and a tote bag. Thank you to all the volunteers who help make it happen!

Kids in need with their totes and pillow cases!

The SoCal Grobanites attended the Optimist Foster Care and Family Services Picnic in LA to help distribute the gifts from GFC/JGF to all the foster families in the program. (The Tender Totes team also donated totes for each child.) A huge thanks to the SoCal Grobanites for making the picnic so special for the Optimist Foster Families!

Optimist was very grateful for the gifts from GFC/JGF, and they presented the volunteers with a special plaque!

Plaque presented from Optimist to GFC/JGF.

An Optimist family with their gifts (and totes) from GFC/JGF!

Holly, Toni and Shauna volunteering at the Registration Table!

From Janice LaFreniere, Project Leader for Covered With Love.....

We just made our second delivery for 2010, which was 242 beanies and 59 blankets to the East Tennessee Children's Hospital! Soon afterwards, I received this letter from the hospital:

Dear Janice LaFreniere and Grobanites For Charity/Covered With Love,

On behalf on the East Tennessee Children's Hospital, we would like to express our sincere appreciation for your donation of blankets and beanies. The children LOVED them. We truly appreciate your generosity and kindness.

From the Community Relations Department at Children's Hospital

The beanies and blankets made by generous Grobanites!

Hailey (hospital coordinator) greeting Barbara and Mary Ellen as they made the delivery!

Hospital kids wrapped in their new blankets of love