A School Dance Off Built a Ramp

Highland Elementary raised money alongside their cards. It paid for an ADA ramp on the Biesiada family's home.

A School Dance Off Built a Ramp
Editor
Lisa Fulton
Lisa Fulton
Category
Impact
Date
May 20, 26
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Key points

  • Highland Elementary ran a dance off during the Biesiada family's campaign.
  • The money the students raised built an ADA ramp on the family's house.
  • The ramp gets their little one in and out for the school bus.

More than cards

Schools usually take part by making cards. Highland Elementary went further and ran a dance off, and the money the kids raised went to the Biesiada family.

The money the kids raised helped us be able to build an ADA ramp on our house to be able to get our little one in and out for the school bus.

Running a fundraiser for a family

If your school, business, club or church wants to run a fundraiser for one of the children in a campaign, call us at (567) 331-2162 and we will send the flyer.

FAQs

Your Questions Answered

Answers to how a campaign works, who qualifies, and where your gift goes.
Who can receive a card campaign?

Children ages 3 to 17 in Northwest Ohio or Southeast Michigan who are facing a chronic or terminal illness, or going through major treatment. That includes cancer, sickle cell, children on a transplant list, and children recovering from serious accidents and multiple surgeries.

How many cards does a child actually get?

More than a thousand for most campaigns. Each child's flyer goes out to schools, churches and youth groups across the area, and classrooms make cards for about four weeks.

Does the family get anything besides cards?

Yes. Every family receives a $500 donation from us, along with gift cards for gas, groceries and restaurants, and brand new toys, books and games for the child. At Christmas, sponsors adopt the whole family and provide gifts for every child in the household.

How far do you travel?

About an hour to an hour and a half north and south of Toledo. We drive every delivery ourselves, which is what sets the boundary.

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Yes. Operation Surprise Attack is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 87-3484307. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Can my school or church run a card drive?

Yes. Most of our cards come from schools, churches and youth organizations, and it is often the art teacher who runs it. Get in touch and we will send you the current campaign flyers.

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