CLOSED Raffle - Chic Buds

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3
Timestamp: 2009-10-26 17:53:12 UTC

Comment #3 is the winner of this raffle!!! Seeryus Momma!!!!!!!

Some say "Bluetooth"...we say PinkTooth! This Swarovski crystal wireless headset comes packaged in a couture "candy" tin...making these o so SWEET! The crystal clear sound, comfortable innner earbuds and light handling weigh make listening pleasureable--even when those long custer service wait time seem unbearable. Cell phone talk time is up to 6 hours which should be more than enough time for late night chats with your girlfriend-- and standby time lasts up to 200 hours. Not only are these babies chic, they are functional too. Treat your ears to somethin'' SWEET with chicBuds PinkTooth Headset!

Adorned with Swarovski Crystals. -Talk time: up to 6 hours. -Standby time: up to 200 hours. -2 color LED. -Rechargeable Li-Polymer Battery -Light weight and crystal clear sound.

TREAT YOUR EARS TO SOMETHIN' SWEET!
chicBuds Sport Headphones transfer listening into a deliciously stylish experience. But don't be fooled! They are not only yummy looking, they are convenient too. chicBuds Sport Headphones fold up for easy carrying, travel and storage. They're perfect for those who are "on the go!" The adjustable headband makes for a comfortable fit and the incredible insulating sound makes for a pleasurable listening experience.

COMPATIBLE WITH
iPhone, iPod, CD player, MP3 player, DVD player, airplane connector... basically any listening device!

• Folds up for ease of storage and convenient use
• Adjustable headband for a comfortable fit
• Insulating sound
• Driver unit: 44mm diameter dome
• Impedance: 32 ohms
• Sensitivity: 108dB±3dB at 1kHz 3000
• Frequency response: 5Hz to 20KHz
• Plug: 3.5mm stereo plug
• Cord length: 1.5m

Jazz up your listening with chicBuds earphones.
Retractable, decorative earphones to accessorize your music habit, whether it be with an iPod, portable CD player or your personal computer (for cell phones, see chicBabies). chicBuds are detailed with genuine Swarovski Crystals transforming, what was once simply functional, into ear candie.

Available in five delicious flavors… ah, colors: Blueberry, Grape, Watermelon, Sour Apple and Marshmallow!

How do you win?

In order to enter to win these fabulous prizes, all you have to do is make a donation to this Prune Belly Fundraiser. For every $1.00 (one dollar) you donate you get one entry in to this raffle.

If you want to place bids on other raffle's then you have to donate again.

A $1.00 (one dollar) donation gets you one entry into one raffle.

Remember this is to benefit charity!

You can donate directly to Meryck's (who is Meryck?) Fund or to The Prune Belly Network to fund research and help children with Prune Belly.

This Raffle will end on October 12, 2009 at 11:59 pm CST. A winner will be chosen via Random.org. Raffle is open to residents of the US only (sorry) and they must be 18 years of age or older. Your full name, mailing address (no PO Box's please) and phone number are required in order for your item(s) to be mailed. Your information will only be shared with the sponsor in order for your prize to be delivered. We respect your privacy! If the winner of this raffle does not respond within 48 hours then then another winner will be chosen via Random.org. Please make sure your email address is obtainable in order to receive notification if you win.

AUCTION ENDED - Baby Bjorn and Baby Bloak

BABYBJÖRN Baby Carrier Original is the classic carrier. Comfortable and easyto-use, this baby carrier is ideal for everyday activities, both indoors and out. It provides

excellent support for baby’s back and head and guarantees that the child’s legs and arms are in a physiologically correct position.

Importantly, all BABYBJÖRN Baby Carriers provide vital closeness that helps to promote the infant-parent bond. Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, one of the top five pediatric hospitals in America according to U.S. News & World Report, recommends the use of BABYBJÖRN Baby Carriers to enhance infant-parent bonding. Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital published the paramount health research on the subject.

Additionally, BABYBJÖRN ensures that all its fabrics that come in contact with baby’s skin are Class-1 Oeko-Tex certified. This rigorous certification means that they are absolutely safe and free from any substances that can harm infants.

BABY BLOAK

- Made from soft, environmentally-friendly anti-pill fleece
and designer Michael Miller fabrics.
- No sleeves to wiggle uncooperative arms into!
- No buttons to struggle with!
- No zippers to catch or scratch on baby's soft skin.
- Put on and take off in 10 seconds or less!
- Opens to allow you to buckle child into carseats or strollers
easily.
- Doesn't interfere with child's safety restraints.
- One size fits from infancy through toddlerhood.
- Now with Stroller Smart™ technology, which prevents the bloak
from dragging in umbrella and lightweight strollers
- Snaps up to form a shorter fleece poncho for toddlers
- Extra long body makes wrapping babies and toddlers quick
and easy for parents and caregivers.
– Baby Bloak™ can also be used as a nursing cover!

Carry your baby in style and keep them warm with Baby Bjorn and Baby Bloak!

Here are the rules:

Auction is open to residents of the US only (sorry) and they must be 18 years of age or older. Placing a bid means that you intend on paying withing 48 hours of auctions end if you are the highest bidder.

The person who bids the highest at the end of the auction is the winner. Winner will be notified via email and payment in the amount of the winning bid must be made within 48 hours of notification. Your full name, mailing address (no PO Box's please) and phone number are required in order for your item(s) to be mailed. Your information will only be shared with the sponsor in order for your prize to be delivered. We respect your privacy! If the highest bidder does not respond within 48 hours then then second highest bidder will be deemed the winner of this auction. Auction ends October 12, 2009 at 2:0 pm CST

Bids MUST BE made in $5.00 (five dollar) increments. Bids that do not follow these rules will be disqualified.

THE OPENING BID ON THIS AUCTION IS $10.00 (ten dollars)

Thank you and Happy Bidding! Please remember, this auction benefits Prune Belly Syndrome!

AUCTION ENDED - Shred Sled and MP3 Player

Are you ready to SHRED!? Start shredding in no time with the Shred Sled, the next generation caster board. The first 4-wheel, dual-deck inline caster board, the Shred Sled makes it smoother and easier to start carving up the streets. How it works: Shred Sled's two boards and flexible connector allow both boards to rotate around the vertical and horizontal axes so it's easy to maneuver the board. The best part is you don't even have to push off! For better control and traction, each deck has a grip surface to maximize traction and stability while the concave decks make for better foot control. The 4 x 80mm polyurethane wheels and ABEC-5 bearings are smoother and stronger than standard hardware and unlike other boards, rarely need to be replaced. Riding the Shred Sled feels like a combination of snowboarding, skateboarding and surfing and it's much easier to control than older 2-wheel generation boards. Great for strengthening the legs and waist muscles, Shred Sled encourages kids to get off the couch and get active outdoors. Available in black, blue or red. Weight: 8.7 lbs; Dimensions: 9.055"W x 32.87"L x 4.72". * Be sure to wear a helmet and safety gear when using the Shred Sled.*

(PHOTO OF MP3 PLAYER NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME!)
Now you can take your favorite Jonas Brothers and Miley Cyrus songs with you wherever you go with the VIP Pre-loaded MP3 Player. The MP3 Player is pre-loaded with some of the hottest hits from the popular artists and features 1 GB memory so you can add more of your favorite songs and create the ultimate playlist! With a backlit LCD screen for easy viewing and awesome hot pink design, this MP3 has all the hits and style you could want!

Recommended Ages: 14+
Plays 250 Songs
Download your own music

How would YOU like to own a Shred Sled and a VIP MP3 player??

Here are the rules:

Auction is open to residents of the US only (sorry) and they must be 18 years of age or older. Placing a bid means that you intend on paying withing 48 hours of auctions end if you are the highest bidder.

The person who bids the highest at the end of the auction is the winner. Winner will be notified via email and payment in the amount of the winning bid must be made within 48 hours of notification. Your full name, mailing address (no PO Box's please) and phone number are required in order for your item(s) to be mailed. Your information will only be shared with the sponsor in order for your prize to be delivered. We respect your privacy! If the highest bidder does not respond within 48 hours then then second highest bidder will be deemed the winner of this auction. Auction ends October 12, 2009 at 2:0 pm CST

Bids MUST BE made in $5.00 (five dollar) increments. Bids that do not follow these rules will be disqualified.

THE OPENING BID ON THIS AUCTION IS $10.00 (ten dollars)

Thank you and Happy Bidding! Please remember, this auction benefits Prune Belly Syndrome!

AUCTION ENDED Playskool Dream Town Lily Castle

DREAM TOWN play structures and accessories gives little girls a place of their very own for imaginations to bloom, in the nicest neighborhood she knows, your very own home! With the SWEET LILY castle, your little girl’s dreams of being a princess come to life. The stunning pink-and-purple castle has double-sided fabric walls. Outside, it looks as though it’s made of stone with a blooming fairy garden and a three-tiered fountain. The spacious interior boasts simple, yet elegant details, like candle sconces, an arched doorway and brocade-style "wallpaper" - all printed on the double-sided fabric walls with sturdy steel frame. The castle also has a double-door arched entry! Once inside, she can enjoy the view through the two-paneled "windows." This beautiful castle stands just over five feet tall and has a “shingled” roof and 3 grand turrets.

So, how would YOU like to own the Playskool Dream Town Lily Castle? The highest bidder on this auction will get to own this beautiful castle!

Here are the rules:

Auction is open to residents of the US only (sorry) and they must be 18 years of age or older. Placing a bid means that you intend on paying withing 48 hours of auctions end if you are the highest bidder.

The person who bids the highest at the end of the auction is the winner. Winner will be notified via email and payment in the amount of the winning bid must be made within 48 hours of notification. Your full name, mailing address (no PO Box's please) and phone number are required in order for your item(s) to be mailed. Your information will only be shared with the sponsor in order for your prize to be delivered. We respect your privacy! If the highest bidder does not respond within 48 hours then then second highest bidder will be deemed the winner of this auction. Auction ends October 12, 2009 at 2:00 pm CST

Bids MUST BE made in $5.00 (five dollar) increments. Bids that do not follow these rules will be disqualified.

THE OPENING BID ON THIS AUCTION IS $10.00 (ten dollars)

Thank you and Happy Bidding! Please remember, this auction benefits Prune Belly Syndrome!

CLOSED Raffle - Old Navy Gift Card and Baby Banz Gift Card

Congrats to:

Here are your random numbers:

7
Timestamp: 2009-10-26 17:53:12 UTC

Comment #7 is the winner of this raffle!!! Seeryus Momma!!!!!!!
Have you ever had a shot of Hot Chocolate Caramel Mocha? Stesha Sims, the mom of 7 (yes that is right SEVEN children) blogs daily about the trials and tribulations of being a mom.

Her About Me says it all:

Hi there!

Welcome to my blog!

• My name is Stesha.
• I’m married to a wonderful man.
• I have 7 beautiful and smart children. It would have been 6, but dammit I had twins the last pregnancy.
  
• I live in Louisiana.
• I would love to someday become a photographer and own a humor site.
• I love Old Navy with a passion.
• I love to mix high-end fashion with low-end fashion. (I really don’t know what that means)
  
• I’m a smart-mouth, so get over it.
• I really enjoy life and all it has to offer.
  
• I hope you’ll follow me on my journey to greatness.
  

My life is never dull. Always full of chaos. I love it!

relax and take a sip…

She loves Old Navy so much that she has donated a $50 gift card to raffle off to support Prune Belly Syndrome Research! So please stop by and say Hi to Stesha and relax and take a sip of some Hot Chocolate Caramel Mocha!

In 2001, Baby Banz, Inc. found its start in "the land down under," one of the harshest UV climates in the world. One Australian’s fruitless search for a proper pair of baby sunglasses for his infant son forced him to take action, leading to the development of the Original Baby Banz sunglasses.

First introduced to the American market in 2002, Baby Banz are best known for their unique wrap-around, banded design and 100% UV protective lenses. Often imitated, but never duplicated, Baby Banz continue to be the standard for baby and children's sunglasses and UV protection worldwide.

Baby Banz are the keystone for the expanding Baby Banz Protection Collection that includes: adjustable baby and toddler sun hats, UPF 50 swimwear and flap hats, our cool new Retro Banz and for winter, mirrored Ski Banz. Baby Banz sells its Protection Collection line nationwide in a variety of outlets including optical and specialty baby stores.

Baby Banz has not only made a name for itself in the United States, but across the globe as Baby Banz products can be found in countries including as South Africa, Japan, Germany, China, Greece, Switzerland, France and England to name a few. The Baby Banz US headquarters and shipping warehouse is located in Missouri with corporate offices in Australia.

In an ever deteriorating UV climate, Baby Banz is steadfast in its ongoing effort to preserve the sensitive eyes and precious skin of little ones everywhere. Baby Banz is committed to developing children's UV protective sunglasses, hats, accessories and swimwear that not only protect them from the sun's harmful UV rays, but are also comfortable, fun to wear and strong enough to last.

Baby Banz is offering a $75 gift card to Baby Banz!!

How much shopping could you do with these two gift cards???

How do you win?

In order to enter to win these two fabulous prizes, all you have to do is make a donation to this Prune Belly Fundraiser. For every $1.00 (one dollar) you donate you get one entry in to this raffle.

If you want to place bids on other raffle's then you have to donate again.

A $1.00 (one dollar) donation gets you one entry into one raffle.

Remember this is to benefit charity!

You can donate directly to Meryck's (who is Meryck?) Fund or to The Prune Belly Network to fund research and help children with Prune Belly.

This Raffle will end on October 12, 2009 at 11:59 pm CST. A winner will be chosen via Random.org. Raffle is open to residents of the US only (sorry) and they must be 18 years of age or older. Your full name, mailing address (no PO Box's please) and phone number are required in order for your item(s) to be mailed. Your information will only be shared with the sponsor in order for your prize to be delivered. We respect your privacy! If the winner of this raffle does not respond within 48 hours then then another winner will be chosen via Random.org. Please make sure your email address is obtainable in order to receive notification if you win.

Blog and Win!

The WINNER of the Blog & Win is..
Here are your random numbers:

7
Timestamp: 2009-10-26 18:02:36 UTC

Comment # 7!!!!!!!!! Congrats Cool & Chill Momma!!!!

In order to get the word out about Prune Belly Syndrome we would love it if you would blog about Prune Belly Syndrome. The more people talk about it the more people will be aware of this horrible disease that effects so many children.

So... how do you blog and win??

Run on over to your blog and blog about Prune Belly Syndrome! Tell your readers what it is, tell your readers all about it! Once you hit "publish" on your blog come on back over here and sign Mr Linky! Make sure that you put a direct link to your blog post!

If you go even further and post a Chip In Widget on your blog then we will give you an additional entry! Just put "CIW" along with your name or blog title when signing your name on Mr Linky and you will get an automatic additional entry!

If you have a Blog Talk Radio Show then we will also give you an entry to win! Talk about Prune Belly Syndrome, if you need someone to be on your show to talk about Prune Belly then that can be arranged! Schedule the show and come on back over and sign Mr Linky and put a link to your show!

One Blog and win winner will be chosen to win the following prizes:

1 copy of The Parent Trip by Jenna McCarthy

1 Smart Mom Jewelry Gift Set

1 copy of Muvee software

So get to blogging and help spread the word about Prune Belly Syndrome and YOU could win!

Make a Toy Donation

Not only do families with Prune Belly need help with medical bills they also need help with everyday things that you and I may take for granted.

These families have to travel to find doctors who know how to handle children with this disease (unless they are lucky enough to live in an area that has a Dr who can treat Prune Belly). Most of not all money comes out of their pocket and sometimes choosing over buying your child a Christmas gift from Santa or making a trip to see the child's Dr happens. This is where you can help. If you are interested in donating toys, clothes, gift cards, grocery cards please leave us a comment on this post and we will contact you with a family and their needs.

If you are uncomfortable about leaving a comment on this post then you can email the site master of this site cle3479 at yahoo dot com with "Family Donation" in the subject line.

Thank you!

How can I help without donating?

We all understand the impact that the ecconomy has taken. We appreciate you wanting to help any way that you can.

Here are some ways that YOU can help without making a donation or if you just want to do more:

When you search, use Good Search instead of your normal search engine. Choose Prune Belly Network in as the organization your search will benefit.

Post a Prune Belly Button in a promanate place your blog and encourage your friends to do so as well. You can choose from different buttons on the side bar of our site.

Spread the word about Prune Belly Syndrome. It is easy and takes little time! If you have a blog, then blog about it, it you are on Twitter then Tweet a few Tweets about Prune Belly, if you are on Facebook then post some updates about Prune Belly... the things you can do to spread the word are endless.

Put the Chip In widgets found on this site on your blog or website. The more exposure the more money we could possibly raise!

Pray! Pray for the children and the families that are effected by Prune Belly!

What is Prune Belly Syndrome?

Prune Belly syndrome, also known as Eagle-Barrett or triad syndrome, is a distinctive set of physical problems that a child is born with.
What are the symptoms of prune belly syndrome?
The syndrome may occur in varying degrees from mild to severe. The following are the most common symptoms of prune belly syndrome. However, each child may experience symptoms differently.

Symptoms may include:

• The abdomen may have a wrinkly appearance with multiple folds of skin.
• An abdominal mass may sit above the pubic bones - this is a result of an expanded bladder.
  
• The urinary tract organs may be easy to feel through the abdominal area.
  
• An outline of the intestines may be visualized through the abdomen including visualization of peristalsis (the worm-like movements of the intestines shifting food forward).
  
• Absence of testes in the scrotum may be present in males.
  
• There may be underdeveloped muscles of the abdomen preventing a child from sitting upright.
  
• A child may experience frequent urinary tract infections (usually uncommon in children younger than 5 years and unlikely in boys at any age, unless an obstruction is present).

What causes it?
The cause of the syndrome is unknown, but researchers believe that disruption of the growth of the fetus causes the problems to develop. It is thought that something blocks a part of the fetus' urinary tract, and this causes other parts of the tract to develop abnormally. Prune Belly syndrome occurs in 1 in 40,000 live births in the U.S.
How is it diagnosed?
Ultrasound during pregnancy can sometimes see the abnormal development of the bladder and urinary tract. While the fetus grows, fluid develops in its abdomen, which stretches larger and larger. The fluid is reabsorbed before birth, so when born the infant has a sagging or wrinkled abdomen (thus the "prune belly" name).
After birth, ultrasound and x-rays can determine what type of urinary tract abnormalities are present.
Unfortunately, Prune Belly syndrome can have severe effects on the infant. 20% of babies die before birth, and 30% die from kidney problems with the first two years of life. In the remaining 50% of infants there are varying degrees of urinary problems.
How is it treated?
There is no cure for the syndrome, but repairs to the urinary tract can be made. Some surgeons are attempting to correct problems on the fetus before it is born, but this has had mixed results. Children prone to urinary tract infections are given preventive antibiotics. Surgery can be done to bring a boy's testes down into his scrotum.
Sometimes despite the best treatment a child's kidneys will stop working (renal failure). The treatment for this is either dialysis or kidney transplantation.
Future research, Better surgical techniques, especially using laparoscopy, will make the necessary repair operations for a child with Prune Belly syndrome less difficult. As more is learned about the syndrome, treatments can be improved and more children helped to survive.

These are just some of the faces of Prune Belly Syndrome....