There are many ways you can show your support. Of course, monetary donations are a huge help, but, you can also start a chapter in your community, donate bears, host Miles the Traveling Bear, or even just give minutes of your time by telling others about BOPS.
This contest is all about spreading awareness for BOPS. In return for helping share them with as many of your friends and family as you can, hosting their mascot bear or donating, you can win "A Work of Heart", a zine created by Heather Crow Nelson, an avid supporter of BOPS and other charities. She composed a small booklet packed with information about charities she works with, her experiences, and listings of various orgs you can help, including BOPS. The booklets are charmingly handmade, printed in full color with lots of photos, and proceeds go towards the charities, so we were happy to buy them as prizes and think you'll enjoy reading them. The best part is how simple and fun she makes it feel to volunteer, and they would be great to share with children. There are no religious or political affiliations with any of the charities, they're great for everyone.Please visit Bears On Patrol on facebook and familiarize yourself with their organization. If you like them, feel free to click the "Like" button and become a fan, but it's not necessary to win.
To be one of SIX lucky winners who will each receive a copy of Heather's "A Work of Heart", subscribe to our blog (box inupper right column), then donate, host, or share BOPS with your friends and family in at least ONE of the following ways:
- blog about BOPS
- post a message about BOPS in a forum
- donate to BOPS
- sign up to host Miles the Traveling Bear
After subscribing to our blog and completing at least one of the above options, submit a comment below with the option(s) you selected and include your Twitter name, blog URL, forum URL, or other information for verification. Watch our blog and facebook page to be notified you're a winner right away!
This is a fun contest with a great prize that will make you feel good about yourself! Contest is good 'til the booklets are gone!
hey pete.. subscribed to blog and posted link to my friends on fb page.. heehee! :) happy weekend! mandy
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http://mommieventures.wordpress.com/2010/08/07/bears-on-patrol/
ReplyDeleteHere is my blog about BOPS
Mandy and Trelanie, you are our first two WINNERS! Four more left to go!
ReplyDeleteThank you both for sharing BOPS with your friends and family, they are such a great group, and we appreciate your help very much!
Trelanie, your blog post was incredible!!! Pete :-)
Thanks Pete! I am going to do what I can to get these bears here where I live. I posted something on BOPS wall!
ReplyDeleteYAY! Thank you EVERYONE for helping out Bears On Patrol!
ReplyDeleteThat would be great, Trelanie, they are hoping many more people like yourself will help the police departments in your communities!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I loved the blog post, and we need as much help as we can get.
ReplyDeleteYou are so welcome! The thanks really goes to BOPS because of what you are doing! I am hoping that my plan works! I will be updating what happens on my blog!
ReplyDeleteGreat blog post, Trelanie! And thanks very much to you, Pete, for featuring us in one of the contests! You guys rule! :)
ReplyDeleteNo prob bob ;)
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw this group I signed up right away my dad was a cop and he gave bears out too so it touched a big spot in my heart. I will be passing this site around because it something truely amazing. I already like them and posted on their wall. And now I posted a peice on my blog and I am going to try to think of things that use maybe a talent of painting or writing to help them out. This is a great group thanks for bringing them to attention.
ReplyDeleteThis is my blog post on it. http://blisslostthoughts.blogspot.com/2010/08/bears-on-patrol-when-cops-meet-bears.html and going to paste it on my face book in a minute. I would do this even if it wasn't a contest it is a great thing! Thanks!!
Thank you, Kelly, otherwise known as Winner #3! That's an incredible story, and we are so glad you've found us and have become part of the Doodlekins family and the BOPS family! They will be so excited about the blog post, I'll let them know about it right now. Thank you again for your help! Pete :-)
ReplyDeleteYour welcome. It truely was my honor. I love to paint pictures with writing and Bears on Patrol it was effortless. I think maybe my next blog will be about you and your site. I am also part of a HUGE mommies group and I think when I write them I will post them on the site. Every little bit counts I know I am thinking of doing a small home buisness and it is word of mouth that makes you grow and having wonderful produts!! Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kelly! It's very special to hear how our bears can make a policeman's life a little easier. Bless your father for giving out the bears and for the career choice he made. :)
ReplyDeleteKelly, you and Trelanie are awe-inspiring.
ReplyDeleteWe will be launching a program in the Fall for gals to sell Doodlekins (like Tupperware, Avon, etc.) and you're welcome to join us if you'd like to incorporate it into your home business plans. You'll see announcements when the time comes!
Thank you again for being so good to our friends at BOPS. They have the biggest hearts in the whole world, other than your own!
Pete
I am SO honored that I was able to help a little :-)
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