Arden's Day Gives: Application for Incorporation

Yesterday was a momentous day around here. Way back on November 3, 2011, I announced my intentions to launch a charity that would strive to lesson the financial burden for young people associated with purchasing insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors - I called it the 'Untitled Giving Project'. In the days after my announcement I received cash gifts from my readers totaling almost three-thousand dollars, everyone said the same thing when they sent their gift, "use this money and do your best to make this happen". 

There was a lot more to do then I could have imagined and I've encountered a speed bump or two along the way but yesterday we submitted the paperwork necessary to be incorporated by the state of New Jersey! I should hear back in a few days and then it'll be time to submit the 501(c)3 paperwork to the federal government. 501(c)3 grants a charitable status, making the charity a non-profit, tax exempt entity.

The timetable is fluid but my goal is to be granted an incorporation certificate by the end of next week, which will allow me to finally stop saying "Untitled Giving Project" and begin using the charity's intended name, Arden's Day Gives.

A lot of behind the scenes stuff will happen in the months between now and when the 501(c)3 is obtained. I'll be building... building a website, an online following and relationships within the community. 

I want you all to know that the gifts you made back in November are being treated as if they were my own money. I shook with responsibility when I wrote the first check to cover legal expenses and have been exceedingly careful to only spend exactly what I've had to. I'm happy to tell you that I've only used about a third of the money that you all gave so generously and the balance should be more then enough to establish a web presence, set up the office and get to the good part... collecting donations that will purchase devices for kids in need.

For now if you could show your support by following Arden's Day Gives on twitter that would be a great beginning for this next step. More details will be coming soon and I'd love for you to be able to follow along as we build this idea, born on my diabetes blog, into a force for good. In the coming days and months we'll be making many announcements... I wish I could tell you who "we" are, I'll be able to soon but let me say this for now. The Board of Trustees is comprised of three people, myself, a wonderful pediatrician and a leader in the Pharma industry. Most importantly my lovely wife Kelly who has almost twenty years of Pharma experience will be the Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. Arden's Day Gives may have initially been my idea but it would exist without all of you and Kelly's tireless efforts. 

I'll be introducing everyone very soon, introducing our logo and so much more... I can't wait to tell you all about it! Imagining, launching and hoping for our charity has been one of the true pleasures of my life.

In the beginning the best way to hear all the details will be by following Arden's Day Gives on twitter. Please follow us and tell your D-Tweeps - @ArdensDayGives

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Update on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 9:27AM by Scott Benner

'Arden's Day Gives' received corporation status from New Jersey today! Now it's time to file the 501(c)3 paperwork with the federal government. I'm still amazed to see what good can come from a well supported idea, this is an amazing community of wonderful people! I can't wait to take the next step...

The Untitled Giving Project needs a name

We are on track to file the incorporation paperwork this week for our Untitled Giving Project!

I keep circling back to the name for this charity. I'm 99.9% sure that it should be called 'Arden's Day Gives' but as I find myself committing the name to an application... I get less sure. So I was hoping that I could get some feedback from all of you?

My reasons for the name Arden's Day Gives are as follows:

The phrase 'Arden's Day' has significant penetration with search engines and I think that giving that away and starting new would be a disadvantage.

The name is a simple representation of the charity's goal.

I don't want to pick a super specific name and then one day in the future decide that the charity is capable of doing more, branching out and have the name be restrictive. 

I couldn't find a good acronym for "Helping children afford insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors". Unless you'd like to be a supporter of the H.C.A.I.P&C.G.M? :)

If you like the name 'Arden's Day Gives' please let me know in the comment section but if you have another thought... please don't hold back. I want you all to love your t-shirt ;)

Thank you for your input and continued support!

Best,

Scott

Back Cover

A few months back Arden’s aunt was given a magazine to read. When she finished reading it she laid it face down on the counter - this is what she saw...

Last spring Arden did a photo shoot for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and they have been so sweet all year, using her photos in numerous places. Thank you to CHOP for their amazing care and for spotlighting Arden and type I diabetes so brightly!

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Friday, June 10, 2011 - 04:25 PM

Give and Get

Beginning today the following stores will give 5% of your purchase to the JDRF:

Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Banana Republic Factory Store and Gap Outlet in-store.

This is a great time to replenish your wardrobe for the summer season - you’ll save 30% on your purchases and 5% of your tab will go to type I diabetes research. Win, win!

Just print out the coupon found at this link -http://gap.p.delivery.net/m/p/gap/gcan/gpjump.asp?p=bp/jdrf.html

and start shopping.

This offer is good today March 17, 2011 through March 20, 2011. Three days to save and make a difference.

Time to Strikeout Diabetes

2011 Stu&Stew Strike Out Diabetes Bowling Fundraiser

Saturday, January 29 · 3:00pm - 5:00pm

East Windsor Bowl and Recreation

his event just keeps getting bigger and better!! Each year we step it up a little more in order to raise more and more money for the JDRF - Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

As usually we are also collecting door prizes that EVERYONE will have an opportunity to win.

Cost: $20 per person

Includes:

(2) Cosmic Games

Shoe Rental

(1) Hot Dog or Slice of Pizza

Chips and Soda

(1) Door Prize Ticket for a chance at one of many door prizes.

This is fun for the entire family and to top it off a great cause!!!!!

To reserve your lane go to

http://nextgen1991.weebly.com/

Business Owners: This year we are making one small change that we hope will make a big difference. We are calling on local businesses that would like to sponsor a lane. Similar to a gold outing hole sponsor. This is affordable exposure at $50 a lane. We will give these companies plenty of exposure throughout the event as well as information that will go home with all the bowlers. We also have vendor options. You an set up a table and display/sell a product for $100 a table or $50 and a door prize. If you or anyone you know has a business or their company they work for would like to participate, please have them email info@stuandstew.com.