Stories of Inspiration!

The Breast Cancer Site is sponsoring an inspiring story contest. Your inspiring story could win a $2,5000 grant for the 501(c)(3) non-profit of your choice. What is a 501(c)(3)? Organizations which are religious, educational, charitable, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals are a few of the kinds of organizations that qualify to be a 501(c)(3).

There are lots of worthy organizations in Fort Wayne that are 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Here is a brief list:
Allen County Public Library Foundation
Fort Wayne Children's Zoo
Allen County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA)
Habitat for Humanity
Historic Fort Wayne (Historical Museum)
Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home
Fort Wayne Civic Theatre
Science Central
Fort Wayne Women's Bureau
Goodwill

And lots more! If you're not sure if your favorite organization qualifies, check with a librarian and we'll try to find the answer for you!


The Contest

Beginning Monday, July 12th, 2010 at noon through Wednesday, July 21st, 2010, at 6:00 pm, you can submit your original inspiring story and give your favorite 501(c)(3) non-profit charity the chance to win a $2,500 grant - and for you to win a gift certificate of $75 to The Breast Cancer Site store.

To be eligible, your story must include the exact name of the 501(c)(3) non-profit charity you would like to win, be entered during the contest submission period, and must be a positive and inspiring story. Five finalists will be chosen for voting beginning July 23rd.


Phase One: Submit Your Story!

Visitors to The Breast Cancer Site will have the opportunity to submit their stories of inspiration from July 12-21, 2010.

Your story needs to be original work, and must be between 20 and 300 words. Including a photo is optional. You must include the full name of the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that you would like to direct the winning $2,500 grant donation to.

Five stories will be chosen as finalists by The Breast Cancer Site.


Phase Two: Vote!
Beginning on July 23rd, visitors will be able to cast one vote every day to help pick the winning story. The grand prize will be a $2,500 grant donation to the winning author's chosen 501(c)(3). Votes are limited to one (1) vote per person per day. Voting begins on Friday, July 23rd, 2010, at noon, and ends on Wednesday, July 28th, 2010, at 6:00 pm. The winner will be announced on Friday, July 30th, 2010.

Funds are anticipated to be distributed in the following manner: Grand Prize of a $2,500 grant to the 501(c)(3) organization designated by the author of the winning story (one prize). All five finalists selected for the voting phase by The Breast Cancer Site will receive a $75 gift certificate to The Breast Cancer Site store.

For more information about the contest, visit the Breast Cancer Site.


The Breast Cancer Site is part of the CharityUSA, which includes The Hunger Site, The Breast Cancer Site, The Child Health Site, The Literacy Site, The Rainforest Site, and The Animal Rescue Site. You may go to each site once a day and click for free to donate toward the charity.