Unconventionally conventional fundraising methods

BAKING IS WORK.

(This is my Dad and Holly resting during Thanksgiving break. Holly looked so cute and peaceful!)

Last week Twenty-Four Seven had time off to rest for Thanksgiving break. Although many students stayed in Florida for the week, my boyfriend Alex and I traveled to my hometown in Virginia to visit my parents, my sister, and my sister’s husband. We had a blast touring where I grew up, seeing the Natural History Museum in D.C., and decorating my family’s Christmas tree. Seeing my family was also really enjoyable; from way down in Florida I sometimes really miss them. Alex also got to meet my sweet little dog! During this trip, I also baked pies, almost 40 to be exact.

(Me, Alex, Anne, Mom, and all of the pies we made between Sunday and Monday.)

For missions last year, my mom, who has her own wedding cake making home-business, came up with the brilliant idea of having a bake sale to raise mission support. This year, people in our neighborhood, church, and workplaces bought pies by ordering them ahead of time. Each pie flavor was a family favorite; we offered pumpkin, pumpkin praline, pecan, and apple crumble.Within two days my boyfriend, my sister, my mom, and I baked from scratch each and every pie that was pre-ordered. Then throughout through the rest of the week, people picked up or had delivered their pies. After subtracting the cost of baking ingredients and supplies, my mom calculated an estimated profit range of $500-$600! Many people even bought a pie just for the sake of spreading the gospel through the Twenty-Four Seven spring mission trip and supporting me. Some also donated money without even ordering a pie. To everyone who helps me financially this year, I am eternally grateful.