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Updated: 1:51 PM Jun 25, 2010
Birthday Party Honors Local Girl; Raises Money for Cancer Research
For many, birthday parties are all about getting gifts.
But for three local teenagers, their celebration was about giving to others, while honoring their friend, Erin Buenger.
Posted: 12:41 PM Jun 25, 2010Reporter: Crystal Galny Email Address: galny@kbtx.com |
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For many, birthday parties are all about getting gifts.
But for three local teenagers, their celebration was about giving to others, while honoring their friend.
Madison Kothmann, Morgan Livingston, and Jacqueline Handy celebrated their birthdays together earlier this month at Adamson Lagoon in College Station.
But instead of receiving gifts, they asked their guests to donate to the Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation in honor of Erin Buenger.
Erin died in April 2009 after an 84 month battle with the childhood cancer.
During her short 11 years of life, Erin became a champion and lobbyist for children's cancer research.
The birthday party raised 700 dollars to help find a cure for the deadly disease.
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Posted by: txag
Location: College Station
on Jun 30, 2010 at 08:49 AM
WOW! What an awesome party idea! You three girls should be very proud of yourself!
Posted by: Taylor
Location: Twentynine Palms, CA
on Jun 29, 2010 at 04:14 AM
Madison is my little sister and i'm so proud to say that. I love what you three did for your friend if only we had more people in the world like you i think we would all be happier and live in a much better world and thank you to everyone who donated to this great cause.
Posted by: Texas CC
Location: College Station
on Jun 26, 2010 at 07:06 AM
When my kids hit about 5 or 6 we ask for spare change or donations from their friends when they come for the birthday party instead of presents. The birthday girl/boy picks the ministry opportunity of their choice and then I match whatever is donated. One year my middle son's friends conspired together and raised over $150 for the Haiti orphanage that our church was sending shoes to...I happily matched it but I put on a big show about how they broke the bank. It encouraged the rest of the kids too. This year he had enough to buy 23 pair of shoes for Buckner Shoes for the Soul. It has become a birthday tradition in our family and they still get presents from parents/grandparents but none from their friends. It is GREAT!
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