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Danielle Bean is running one:<\/a><\/p>\n

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Not just any raffle, but the very first annual DanielleBean.com charity raffle. <\/p>\n

I know this: readers of this space are overwhelmingly generous people who care deeply about mothers and their babies. This knowledge has inspired me to put together an online fundraiser for a worthy cause. <\/em>St. Gianna Maternity Home<\/em><\/a> in Warsaw, ND is a charitable cause whose mission is sure to speak to your heart. <\/em>St. Gianna Home<\/em><\/a> is a 9,000 square foot home that welcomes women in crisis pregnancies (regardless of faith), provides them with a safe, secure environment in which to live, and gives them access to the medical, educational, and professional services they need to choose life for their babies. I can’t think of a more positively pro-life ministry than that. <\/em>Check out their website<\/em><\/a> and I am sure you will be as impressed as I am. <\/p>\n

And besides, your donation just might win one of 39 super-cool prizes! Did I say 39 super-cool prizes? Why yes, I did. When I put a call out for prize donations, people absolutely overwhelmed me with their generous responses. Every $5 you donate to <\/em>St. Gianna Maternity Home<\/em><\/a> will earn you one chance in a random drawing for the following fabulous prizes:<\/em> <\/p>\n

MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Please donate! Chances are $5.00 and 39 people (including me) have donated prizes. Check it out and help!<\/p>\n

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