Cinco Charities would like to thank our loyal sponsors and contributors for your generous donations and support. 2010 has been a year of networking and sharing the name of Cinco Charities with the community.

Sam’s Club

Sam’s Club has once again presented Cinco Charities with an annual grant of $1000.

Cinco Ranch Fall Festival

Cinco Charities was invited to be the benefiting charity at the annual Cinco Ranch Home Owners Association Fall Festival on October 24, 2010, held at Villagio Town Center. Lori Curtis of Cinco Ranch HOA organized a fun filled day of activities for the children, including inflatable rides, petting zoo, pony and camel rides, face painting, juggler and a reptile show.  The DJ kept the tunes playing and funnel cakes were a big hit. Cinco Charities was responsible for handing out the tickets for the free funnel cakes.

Cinco Charities accepted donations of any amount from residents for the funnel cake tickets and for water and beverages.  Cinco Charities held a chili tasting contest for which Cinco Ranch HOA awarded an Apple iPad. The sole contestant Kevin West won the contest unanimously. The volunteer judges sampled his ghostly creation and were delighted to have such a fine fatherly example as a winner. He showed his children that sometimes you win – just by showing up. What a great lesson… and he took home the iPad. Cinco Charities wishes to thank all the residents of Cinco Ranch for your generous donations which amounted to $500. This was a fun day for board members, Linda Piazza, Rebecca Underwood, Pat Mahaffey, Priscilla Reynolds, and Ginger Hopper and a chance to introduce Cinco Charities to Cinco Ranch.

Network Mixer hosted by Tough Talk – Tony Gambone

Network Mixer chose Cinco Charities to be the Spotlight Charity for the evening of October 27, 2010 at the M.C. Dance Sport Center on Memorial. Board members Chris Hiller, Ginger Hopper and Pat Mahaffey and Friend, Debbie Smith enjoyed the opportunity to share with the networking group the vision and mission of Cinco Charities. Several in the group are interested in learning more about becoming sponsors.

Guest speaker Sandy Lawrence of Perceptive Marketing shared her marketing ideas and Southwest Whip Club offered a free dance lesson. Donations were received in the amount of $76 from the Angel tree and snacks that were available. Additionally, Cinco Charities will receive the admission fees charged to the network attendees for this event. Cinco Charities appreciates the opportunity to be invited to share the story and build support to help bring the dream of a home for patients undergoing medical treatment while fighting life threatening illnesses closer to reality.

Restaurants Who Give a Percent of Sales

Cinco Charities would like to thank the restaurants who have so generously donated a percent of the sales receipts back to the community. The participating restaurants include, Fish City Grill, Vida Loca, Pot Belly and Skeeters. In 2010 donations to Cinco Charities have been over $1100. Each event Cinco Charities Board, Friends and associates invites friends, family and clients to join them for a dinner night at the sponsoring restaurant. It is not only a charity of funds but of FUN with a common goal of raising awareness of the needs for Cinco Charities as they continue their Build A House dream.