UPDATE:  The raffle is now a giveaway for anyone that leaves a comment asking to participate in the giveaway.  What I ask for in return is that you take a moment and read about Springs of Hope.  That’s it – nothing more than to just learn about the project.  I will be making a contribution in place of the donations that were asked for to participate in the raffle so the orphanage doesn’t lose out.  Spread the word.      Please visit  http://www.springsofhopekenya.org

With the Super Bowl coming up, I was trying to think of something BIG (besides the annual “Frankies“ that I know all of you are looking forward to). I thought of something that I think is great and I am hoping you will too.

Scott Kelby, the world famous Photoshop author,  recently had his new Photoshop book released in a spiral bound limited edition. This makes learning while working on the computer a breeze, as the book lays flat and is much easier to follow along. In addition, the information on the pages rock! So, as a part of the new release of the book, Scott had a one day sale of this spiral bound book. Every dollar of the book‘s purchase went to a project called Springs of  Hope. The ministry will initially serve 50 children in the Nakuru, Kenya region. The facility will be positioned on one acre of land on the outskirts of the city. It will serve as a home for the orphaned children and their caregivers living in the home, providing bed, food, shelter, education, and nurturing for the children. Click here for more information about the project.

 Incidentally, I have two copies of this spiral bound version of the book which is now sold out. I thought this would be a great way to continue to help the cause Scott so selflessly contributed his time and effort to by having a raffle of my extra copy.

Here is the kicker – to be eligible for the raffle prize, you must donate $10 or more to Springs of Hope between the date of this post and 14 February 2009. The winner will be randomly selected from the donors.

Donors must do one of the following by Midnight EST on Wednesday, 14 February 2009:

1.      Post a comment that you donated to this post.

2.      Email giveaway@frankweichmann.com with the subject line “Springs of Hope Donation“ .

If you are selected as a winner, you will need to provide a copy of either a canceled check or PayPal receipt to confirm you actually donated. If the winner cannot provide proof of donation, another selection will be made. This is for a good cause, so please do not post or email as a donor if you truly did not do so.

1. Tom F Says:
   February 2nd, 2009 at 8:41 am

   Thank you for the opportunity. This looks like a fantastic cause. I have donated please enter me in the raffle.

2. Tara Says:
   February 11th, 2009 at 8:08 am

   Count me in!