I recently started volunteering for a wonderful organization called 'Wild Wings.'
From their website: Wild Wings is a not-for-profit educational organization that houses and cares for permanently injured, birds of prey (raptors) which are unable to survive on their own in the wild any more.
What most people don't know about Wild Wings is that they aren't funded by any organization. Every penny they receive is earned through fund-raising efforts done by the hard-working volunteers within the organization and from donations from people like you.
On April 24, they are hosting a wine tasting fund-raiser and silent auction at the Crystal Barn in Pittsford. I know many of those who read my blog don't live in the area, but those who DO live in the area would be eagerly invited to purchase tickets for this event! In fact, you can purchase tickets right now, online!
If you can't make it to the wine tasting party, you're welcome to donate in other ways. If you can ship a donation for the silent auction to Wild Wings before the 24th, they will be accepting donations right up until the last day. If you don't have anything to donate, Wild Wings will gladly accept financial donations, or you can purchase gifts from their cottage store online, buy a brick, adopt a bird, or become a member!
Here at VMS, we're donating a Princess Tea Party Pack, with 4 princess skirts, 4 tiaras and a tea party set for four. Let me tell you, it was pretty difficult to wrestle those princess outfits away from Elizabeth, but I promised I would make her one if she would give these ones to the birdies.
"Are there any blue birdies, Mommy?"
"Most of them are brown, sweetie."
"Are there any BLUE ONES?"
"There is one that's a little bit blue."
"He can have this blue outfit, Mommy. It will match his fur."
So, there you have it. I don't plea often, but when I do plea, I plea big! If you have a soft heart for birds, you'll make my day (and theirs) if you can find a way to contribute to Wild Wings
For more information about Wild Wings, visit their "About Us" page.