Coming Soon! The Caleb Effect Fun Run!
Sponsor info below!
Race participant registration and info to be announced in April!
We will keep you posted!
CALEB’S BIRTHDAY BINGO OF LOVE
February 9th is a day we will never forget and it would mean the world if you don't either. Usually we mark the 9th of every month by going out into the community and sharing Caleb's love publicly and being “Nice on the 9th.” However, we've learned our limits. Days like this are just too gut-wrenchingly painful to try to put on a happy face. We will still be celebrating Caleb's beautiful life in our own way, but we would LOVE it if you would too. If you want a fun way to remember Caleb and to spread the love that Caleb gave so freely to everyone, join us to play BINGO, Caleb style! Download the CALEB bingo card below. Mark off one square, a row, or play for blackout!! Complete the card in one day or spread it out over the rest of the month. We hope you feel him singing and clapping for you as you spread his love to a world who desperately needs it.
I will never think of Caleb as any older than 2 but this year he would be 10. Whether you mark off one square, 10 or complete the whole card, thank you.
Keep carrying Caleb’s light.
*(Can’t use Dropbox to access the digital file? Caleb’s Birthday Bingo card and images/links posted below):
Find the letter in CALEB’s name corresponding with the color below.
C-YELLOW (See Kindness Template Below)
C-BLUE (See Kindness Template Below)
C-GREEN https://sudc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2023-SUDCF-Fact-Sheet_2.2v2.-no-cutmarkspdf-1.pdf
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A-GREEN https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/study-points-to-potential-cause-of-sudden-unexplained-death-in-children-201568325796
A-BLUE (See Vroom Vroom Template Below)
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L-BABY BLUE https://thecalebeffect.org/donate/
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E-no links
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B-GREY (See Kindness Template Below)
B-GREEN (See Kindness Template Below)
Images for Kindness Template for Rows C-Yellow, C-Blue, B-Grey and B-Green
Image for Vroom Vroom Template for Row A-Blue
The Caleb Effect 3rd Annual Fun Run!
**ESTIMATED SHIP TIME IS 7-14 BUSINESS DAYS AFTER SHIRT CAMPAIGN CLOSES**
Join us virtually anywhere, or come see us in person in OKC on Saturday, May 20th at 9:30am at Mount Saint Mary's track (2801 S. Shartel Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73109)!
The Caleb Effect Foundation's 3rd annual Fun Run and fundraiser celebrates the 5th anniversary of becoming an official non-profit organization! Your purchase of a shirt will be your registration for the virtual race anytime you wish in May or join us in person on Saturday, May 20th at 9:30am at the Mount Saint Mary's track (2801 S. Shartel Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73109)! We will also send you a separate envelope with your race bib, info sheet and sticker to help you go whatever distance you choose to run, bike, swim, hike or snooze! :)
Special prizes will also be awarded for performance, creativity and the ways you show you are Nice on the 9th (or any day in May) so stay tuned to our social media pages! https://www.facebook.com/thecalebeffect
We have big plans for the future of The Caleb Effect and we are thrilled to have your support!
Thank you for helping us celebrate FIVE years of spreading Caleb's contagious love and easy connection while bringing awareness, research and support for those affected by SUDC or (Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood). Caleb loved race day and we know he would be cheering proudly for you.
**ESTIMATED SHIP TIME IS 7-14 BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SHIRT CAMPAIGN CLOSES**
One week before we lost Caleb he had a grand time at the OKC Memorial Marathon cheering for his mama.
Nice on the 9th for the Genesis Project
Hello everyone! We are thrilled to spotlight The Genesis Project for our April Nice on the 9th virtual event!
The Genesis Project is an OKC non-profit residential facility that provides therapeutic services for boys ages six to twelve. They house up to sixteen boys and offer housing, clothing, medical care, education, and food in addition to teaching living and social skills.
Adam personally spoke with Scott Coppenbarger, the Executive Director, and his compassion and dedication to helping these kids is nothing short of amazing. Some of the children placed in their care have been through as many as thirteen foster programs, and The Genesis Project uses trauma-informed treatments, therapies, and support to fit a unique treatment to each boy.
On the main page of the website you can find buttons that will take you to their wish list or a donate page. The Facebook page shows some of the many ways that they use their resources to help make this world brighter for some kids that desperately need it.
Main website - https://www.genesiskids.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GenesisProjectOK
Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/INNMB70M7SPN
We are incredibly grateful for The Genesis Project and what they do. There are children all across this country that need this support - please find a charity that you can help and donate today.
March is SUDC Awareness Month
We hope you follow along with the SUDC Foundation and spread awareness in memory of all our kids.
CALEB’S BIRTHDAY BINGO OF LOVE
February 9th is a day we will never forget and it would mean the world if you don't either. Usually we mark the 9th of every month by going out into the community and sharing Caleb's love publicly and being “Nice on the 9th.” However, we've learned our limits. Days like this are just too gut-wrenchingly painful to try to put on a happy face. We will still be celebrating Caleb's beautiful life in our own way, but we would LOVE it if you would too. If you want a fun way to remember Caleb and to spread the love that Caleb gave so freely to everyone, join us to play BINGO, Caleb style! Download the CALEB bingo card below. Mark off one square, a row, or play for blackout!! Complete the card in one day or spread it out over the rest of the month. We hope you feel him singing and clapping for you as you spread his love to a world who desperately needs it.
I will never think of Caleb as any older than 2 but this year would’ve been his golden birthday (9 on the 9th). Comment either here or on his social media pages with #calebeffect #NiceOnThe9th (bonus points for wearing your shirt and including pictures) to send extra love to our beautiful boy.
Nice on the 9th*(15th this month)-Pack the Pockets Coat Drive!
WE NEED YOUR COATS!!
Bring new or gently used coats sizes XL-3XL to be distributed with our friends from Feed His Sheep Oklahoma. We are delaying our normal Nice on the 9th gathering to January 15th from 8am to 9:30am in the parking lot on the NW Corner of Sheridan and Dewey in OKC (closest address is 609 W Sheridan).
Back by popular demand, once again we will be "packing the pockets" with baggies full of goodies and assisting in serving a hot meal. Feed His Sheep meets at this location every Sunday so everyone will be ready and waiting. Don't be late or you will miss it!
Our winter weather has literally been killing our unhoused neighbors and taking fingers and toes from frostbite. We want to do our part to change this.
Items needed to pack the pockets include:
-Hand warmers
-Trial size lotions
-Mini Vaseline
-Notes of encouragement
-Gloves
-Chapstick
-Kleenex
-Gum/small, individually wrapped candy
-Small hand sanitizer
-Bus passes
-Gift cards
-Small protein snacks (nuts, small jerky, tuna pouches, peanut butter packets, etc)
-Anything else you can think of that is small enough to fit in a coat pocket
-Not local?
Someone in your area could probably use a care package. Keep water/items with you and be Nice on the 9th wherever you live. We are also continuing to share the link to purchase coats for local children.
shorturl.at/nvF79
Feed His Sheep is an incredible group of people serving our community. "We knew we had to start BEING the church, instead of just DOING church. We have no agenda, no church affiliation, and no corporate sponsors. Ours is a solely Spirit-led ministry." For more info, check out their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/feedhissheepoklahoma/
Join us from now until Friday, Dec 9th to be Nice on the 9th! Bring a NEW, UNWRAPPED toy to Parlor OKC for kids spending the holidays at Integris Health Baptist Medical Center’s new Children’s wing.
A group will also be leaving the cooking or cocktails to one of the 7 restaurants or 2 bars for dinner at Parlor OKC (11 NE 6th St, OKC, OK 73104) on Friday, December 9th from 6-8. You are guaranteed to leave with a full belly and heart (and maybe a new friend or two)!
Outside of Oklahoma? Already have another obligation? Send a toy from their wish list! We know babies and teens are usually forgotten in toy drives so we encourage a variety!
We can’t wait to see everyone soon!
Thanksgiving is upon us but many of our neighbors are struggling to feed their families. Whether it was blueberry pancakes or frozen peas (true story), Caleb loved to eat. Help us spread The Caleb Effect and fill a few bellies by donating to Project 66 Food & Resource Center!
Bakers needed! Sign up below to bring baked goods (yes, you can also buy baked goods) for Thanksgiving baskets:
https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10c0e45a4ac2fa3fdc16...
Do you burn toast? We have an option for you too! https://www.project66.org/donations
Not local? Support your local food bank or organizations. Spread love and awareness wherever you are and tag us!
Our favorite Captain Americas
Nice on the 9th for Deployed Military
Happy Nice on the 9th! ✨
📦💌 This month we are sending care packages with handwritten notes via our friends at The Hugs Project!
We have a goal of collecting 209 handwritten notes and 209 care package items from now until the end of the month!
❗️Important note! Troops are required to burn their trash overseas so please send items with minimal packaging if possible. We have also heard feedback that "thank you for your service" is sometimes not as well received as digging a little deeper and explaining why you appreciate a service member.
We are including a wish list but the most needed items are below:
-Vroom vrooms!! (AKA match box cars, Caleb's favorite)
-Flavor packets/dipping sauces from restaurants to make their bland food taste better (BBQ sauce, honey, taco sauce, Parmesan cheese & pepper packets from pizza joints, etc.)
-Ramen Noodles
-Canned food – fruit, tuna and soup
-Beef jerky!!
-Gum and hard candy
-Hygiene items – deodorant, 3 blade razors, small bottles of shampoo and body wash, packages of baby wipes, toothpaste and dental floss
-Individual packets of powdered drink (Kool Aid, Crystal Light, etc)
-Band Aids
-Fingernail clippers
-Nuts (No peanuts needed right now but other nuts are always requested)
-Socks
-Handmade Christmas ornaments (we need 1,000 for Christmas boxes – we collect these year round)
-Small sewing kits
-Snack crackers (they have tons of cheese and peanut butter crackers though)
-protein bars
-Peanut butter (small plastic jars)
-Microwave popcorn
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3FC6IN9V6ZMKW...
We are tracking the number of items collected so pretty please note that you are donating with The Caleb Effect Foundation in your purchases/on your notes. If you would like to include our website https://thecalebeffect.org/ or #calebeffect we'd love to share Caleb with our troops!
Mail items to:
The Hugs Project
4449 NW 50th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
To learn more about The Hugs Project visit their website:
http://www.thehugsproject.com/
Thank you! Happy shopping!
nice on the 9th - pet loss
The second Sunday in September is National Pet Memorial Day; a time when pet owners across the country remember their beloved "furmily" members who have passed on. This Nice on the 9th we will be sending care packs and financial assistance to help ease the burden for those making the heartbreaking decision to let their animals join the Rainbow Bridge. This is especially timely as we just went through this with Caleb's incredibly tolerant kitty. We had two of the most compassionate organizations who went above and beyond for us so we are paying it forward with some extra love to them and to the families they comfort.
The care packs and donations will be given to Red Fern Pets: In Home Euthanasia and End of Life Care and Precious Pets Cemetery to gift to those who need a little extra Caleb love.
We need your help in collecting handwritten notes to let people know we are thinking of them during a very difficult time. If you would like to send a note, please mail cards/pictures or small care items to:
The Caleb Effect Foundation
P.O. Box 31951
Edmond, OK 73003
(For those who like having sample notes like we often do at in-person events, here are a few example ideas to help get your wheels turning:
We are sorry for your loss of your dear furmily member. Your community sends extra love and support in memory of your pet and a little boy who loved his animals. Love your friends at The Caleb Effect Foundation
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Our pets are special members of the family. Sending extra care for your broken heart. Hugs and love, (your first name) and The Caleb Effect Foundation.
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Saying "See you at the Rainbow Bridge" is never easy. We hope you feel the love surrounding your sadness on this most difficult day. You and your pet are loved.
Love, (your first name) with The Caleb Effect Foundation
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If you would like to make a monetary donation, please click the “Nice on the 9th - Pet Loss” before processing your payment.
Thank you for helping us remember our furry/feathery/scaly friends and sending extra TLC to their families.
For more on these wonderful companies, see their websites:
https://www.redfernpets.com/
https://www.preciouspetscemetery.com/
Nice on the 9th for Public schools!
Virtual fundraiser only this month!
(We created a fundraiser from our Facebook/Insta pages but for those looking for an actual event, we are sharing here as well)
Caleb would be going into 3rd grade in a couple of weeks. This is another very difficult time for those of us trying our best to live without our kids. As our way to still be able to send Caleb to school (a place he LOVED going) and spread SUDC awareness, we are continuing our annual schools supplies drive.
After an especially challenging couple of COVID years, let's show our teachers and students that we are here for them through it all!
Our schools are able to purchase supplies in bulk so this year we are going to spread our dollars as far as possible with an online fundraiser. If you would like to help teachers and students in the OKC metro with the greatest needs, please donate here. Everything is even more expensive right now so whether you can give $9 or $99, it all helps!
Thank you!
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(Now for the official stuff just in case Caleb finds some new friends this month
The Caleb Effect Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to celebrating the life and love of Caleb Wile by performing acts of kindness in his memory and supporting the SUDC Foundation’s mission of awareness, advocating for research, and supporting those affected by sudden unexpected or unexplained death in childhood.
Facebook/IG take care of the donation processing with no fees. If you would like to donate via our website, click the notation that the donation is for the school supplies fundraiser.
Nice on the 9th for meals on Wheels!
We need YOU!! 10 Drivers & 10 navigators needed for Meals on Wheels food delivery!
Meals are already prepped and ready so all you have to do is deliver to the provided address (with a little Caleb Effect love) and return the bag to St. Luke's! Sign up to take a meal to someone in need! It might be the only food or (human interaction) they receive.
We will meet inside the SW entrance of St. Luke's (222 NW 15th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73103) at 9:45am to download an app and get instructions from Mr. BUG!
🍕🌮🥤After finishing our routes stop by Parlor (11 NE 6th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73104) where Mr. BUG will collect your bags (he’s collecting there instead of St. Luke’s) and anyone is welcome to stay for lunch!
Volunteers need to sign up in advance so we ensure we have enough people! Comment below if you will be a driver or passenger!
See you on the 9th!
Caleb’s Cause & Effect!
Be Nice on the 9th this month now through the 9th by sending love and diapers to Caleb’s Cause. We are calling this “Caleb’s Cause & Effect (thanks to Greg from our board for the cute name)!
There are many government programs to fill the gaps for food but there are none that assist families with diapers. When funds are tight and resources are slim, frustrations mount, babies cry and child abuse increases. Caleb’s Cause aims to eliminate child abuse in Oklahoma caused by a lack of clean diapers. YOU can help by sending packs to aid those in some of the most needy areas. Items purchased will go directly to Caleb’s Cause so please note on the gift receipt that you are being Nice on the 9th/sending in Caleb’s memory. We will show everyone after the 9th how many diapers you send! We’ve told Caleb and his mom how amazing our donors are so go here to show them The Caleb Effect in action!
Target: https://bit.ly/34Nu5y4
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3GC221N
To learn more about Caleb’s Cause, check them out here: https://www.calebscausefoundation.org/
The caleb Effect 2nd annual fun run
The Caleb Effect Foundation's 2nd annual Fun Run and fundraiser celebrates the 4th anniversary of becoming an official non-profit organization! Your purchase of a t-shirt or tank will be your registration for the virtual race anytime you wish between May 1st and May 31st but if you're local, come join us at the Mount Saint Mary Catholic High School Track (2801 S Shartel Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73109) on May 21st at 9am!
We will also send you a separate envelope with your race bib, info sheet and sticker to help you go whatever distance you choose to run, bike, swim, hike or snooze! :)
SIGN UP HERE: https://www.bonfire.com/the-caleb-effect-2nd-annual-fun-run/
Special prizes will also be awarded for performance, creativity and the ways you show you are Nice on the 9th (or any day in May) so stay tuned to our social media pages! https://www.facebook.com/thecalebeffect
We have big plans for the future of The Caleb Effect and we are thrilled to have your support!
Thank you for helping us celebrate FOUR years of spreading Caleb's contagious love and easy connection while bringing awareness, research and support of those affected by SUDC or (Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood). Caleb loved race day and we know he would be cheering proudly for you.
Nice on the 9th spring service project
Calling all gardeners of all ages!
Saturday, April 9th, 9:30am-12:30pm, we will be planting vegetables and flowers at Sanctuary Women's Development Center day shelter for women and children experiencing homelessness (2133 SW 11th, OKC, OK 73108).
We will also be collecting items for the families including:
-Travel size toiletries (Shampoo, conditioner, lotion, body wash, deodorant)
-Supplies for their dog kennels (dog beds, food and water bowls, dog food (any brand)
-XL-plus-plus size women’s undergarments (bras and underwear)
-Handwritten notes of support and encouragement
Wear your Caleb Effect shirt or something you don't mind getting dirty and bring gloves or gardening tools if you have them!
The Sanctuary Women’s Development Center supports basic human rights by offering homeless and low-income women and children resources, providing support and advocacy to alleviate the effects of poverty within the community and providing tools to overcome homelessness.
To learn more, check out the link below:
https://bit.ly/3J7jWdI
Nice on the 9th for SUDC Awareness
March is SUDC Awareness Month and we need YOUR help to share this with your community. For a complete list of awareness activities click here:
https://sudc.org/sudc-awareness-month/
If you are local, we would love to see you on March 9th from 5-8pm! Come let someone else cook for you AND do the dishes while we spread awareness of SUDC. Join us at Main Event (1441 West Memorial Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73114)! Place your food receipts in the clear plastic box at our table and The Caleb Effect will receive 20%! Let the kids blow off steam in a fun environment while supporting families like Caleb’s.
Share this fact sheet with your pediatrician, a first responder, nurse, Emergency Room staff or others working in healthcare:
Caleb’s Birthday BINGO of love
February 9th is a day we will never forget and it would mean the world if you don't either. Usually we mark the 9th of every month by going out into the community and sharing Caleb's love publicly. However, we've learned our limits. Days like this are just too gut-wrenchingly painful to try to put on a happy face, and with COVID still hanging around, we need all the help we can get. We will still be celebrating Caleb's beautiful life in our own way, but we would LOVE it if you would too. If you want a fun way to remember Caleb and to spread the love that Caleb gave so freely to everyone, join us to play BINGO, Caleb style! Download the CALEB bingo card below. Mark off one square, a row, or play for blackout!! We hope you feel him singing and clapping for you as you spread his love to a world who desperately needs it.
I will never think of Caleb as any older than 2 but since this would've been his 8th birthday, 8 PRIZES will be drawn and sent to those who complete a “CALEB” and comment either here or on his social media pages (bonus points for wearing your shirt and including pictures)!
Nice on the 9th for Parent Promise!
This month we will be hosting a virtual supply drive for Parent Promise! Items will be sent directly to Parent Promise but if you could pretty please let them know on the gift message that this is in memory of Caleb/part of The Caleb Effect, we would be grateful.
Wish List Items:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2BEGSKNJY8ZGQ...
-Tell me more! What is Parent Promise and what do they do?
Parent Promise offers voluntary programs that provide parents with educational resources and support to help gain confidence in parenting skills. Parents receive one-on-one support, guidance and resources to develop a nurturing home and strengthen their family, whether it be in the form of parenting advice, child development exercises or emotional support.
They are committed to preventing the abuse and neglect of Oklahoma’s children through parent education and support.
-What are they going to do with the Wishlist items?
Trained Family Parent Educators provide developmental tools and tips to use in age-appropriate play. Books and other educational activities are provided so parents can become their child’s first teacher and prepare them to enter school ready to learn.
Participants can also earn "Baby Bucks" by participating in their program. These Baby Bucks are then used to purchase items from their Family Resource Room. Even things many of us take for granted, like household cleaning items can make a difference to a family.
Wish List Items:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2BEGSKNJY8ZGQ...
Thank you for spreading Caleb's love and supporting this wonderful community resource!
Want to learn more? Visit their website:
https://parentpromise.org/
Nice on the 9th for Teens!
Still the Best Gift Ever
Raise your hand if you don't want to cook AND spread The Caleb Effect!
This Nice on the 9th, come eat at Sergio's (104 East Gray Street, Norman, OK 73069) from 5-9pm and bring new, unwrapped toys for all ages for the Women's Resource Center & Norman Christmas Day Dinner Foundation. They are especially in need of gifts for teens and items such as gloves and caps for teenagers/adults, socks and scarves and adult grooming items, but anything is appreciated!
In a rush? We've created a wishlist for your convenience or come drop off your gift of love and stay just long enough for us to hug your neck!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/LZ56SN1X0QT2?ref_=wl_share
For more info on this month's organizations see below:
The Women's Resource Center-
“We believe that women have the right to live in safety, to be treated with dignity, to make choices and to hope.”
Since 1975, The Women’s Resource Center in Norman, OK has been helping women live better lives. Over the years we have redefined our goals to meet the changing needs of the community. Our primary work is to help people victimized by domestic and sexual violence. The Shelter, the Rape Crisis Center, and the Satellite Office fill an urgent need. The WRC is the only organization providing these services in Cleveland County.
https://wrcnormanok.org/our-story/
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Norman Christmas Day Dinner Foundation-
The Norman Christmas Day Dinner Community Foundation is every year, 11A-2P on December 25th at Norman High School. No one should eat alone on Christmas Day.
Nice on the 9th for FACT!
Small feet. Impossible shoes to fill.
The pumpkins, changing leaves and temperature drops mean that the holiday season is upon us. For many this is a time to look forward to celebrating with family and friends, but for too many teens, the very real struggles remain long after the last lights have dimmed.
November’s Nice on the 9th The Caleb Effect will be supporting our friends at FACT for a very special event, a “FACT Night.”
“What is FACT and what do you mean by a FACT Night?”
We’re glad you asked.
The Family Awareness and Community Teamwork (or FACT) program is sponsored by the Leadership Foundation of Oklahoma, a 501(c)3 organization focused on equipping the community to make a difference in the lives of at-risk youth in Oklahoma City.
A FACT Night is a weekly character development meeting with students and OKC Police. Students show up after school, receive a meal, hang out with officers and mentors, and receive a short lesson. During these meetings students are encouraged to engage in group discussions and activities that would enhance their character development, decision making skills, leadership roles, and quality community involvement.
Grief, stressful situations and just trying to ensure the basics are met can present unique challenges for youth. By recognizing circumstances influence choices, it gives officers a perspective they may not have appreciated. By showing students a community of support and offering mentorship and life skills, the officers create a group of trailblazers ready to pave their own way through the world.
How can I help?
This month, we humbly ask that you consider donating either directly through FACT's website, via our virtual fundraiser on social media or by purchasing items for a teen from our Amazon wishlist for OKCPD's FACT program. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/LZ56SN1X0QT2...
(They will also accept turkey donations to help with holiday meals if anyone out there has access to gift cards or extra freezer space until the 9th)
Can't make a monetary contribution? Take a few seconds and hit that share button to earn your good deed for the day.
To learn more or to donate directly to FACT, visit their website at https://www.factokc.com
🐾 Nice on the 9th for Bella SPCA Rescue Center!
🐶😻Caleb loved his furry playmates (sometimes a little too much) and was so excited to kiss one of his extremely tolerant kitties every chance he had. We think he would approve of sending some extra love to the beautiful two and four-legged friends at Bella SPCA.
🧺 We will be collecting much needed supplies at Bella SPCA Rescue Center
10374 S. Coltrane Road, Guthrie, OK 73044 on Saturday, October 9th from 9am-12pm.
😢 As you may have seen, we had to postpone the event last month because they had some very ill dogs of which several unfortunately did not survive. Our hearts are still aching and we thought we would bring some extra joy to them this OU/TX weekend.
💵 For every $5 donated in this fundraiser for Bella SPCA (leave your team choice in the comments after you donate), your team will receive a vote. ❤️🏈🧡All who donate any amount will be entered in a drawing for a prize! Come drop by before the big game or come for the whole event!
Can’t make it to the event or want to bring donations with you? Do something for the furry friends in your town or donate online!
🧼 You can purchase items from their wishlist https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/10W9YVBVZ2RYF/ and come help organize shelves, wash out dirt/leaves from dog crates that have been sitting outside and stuff goodie bags (a great activity for anyone bringing older kids in need of service hours).
*In addition to the wishlist, if you have clean towels or sheets, they will also happily accept these items!
💻**IMPORTANT!! We need anyone who plans to volunteer to fill out the volunteer application form at https://bellaspca.org/volunteer
🦮🐈 To learn more about Bella SPCA, visit their website at:
www.thebellafoundation.org
501(c)3 nonprofit helping low-income pet owners afford medical care for their pets. We also have a thriving adoption program to help homeless animals find homes!
🌟 SEE YOU ON THE 9TH! 🌟
Nice on the 9th for Public Schools
Caleb would be going into 2nd grade in a couple of weeks. This is another very difficult time for those of us trying our best to live without our kids. As our way to still be able to send Caleb to school (a place he LOVED going) and spread SUDC awareness, we are continuing our annual schools supplies drive.
Over a year after dealing with the effects of COVID-19, our schools need your help more than ever! After exhausting resources (of both the physical and mental variety), let's show our teachers and students that we are here for them through it all!
We are collecting school supplies and writing notes of love for OKC Public Schools and the Putnam City Foundation on August 9th from 5:30-7:30 at the India Shrine Center (3601 NW 36th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73112).
Our schools are able to purchase supplies in bulk! If you would like to help teachers and students who would not otherwise have the supplies needed for their classes, please donate here:
-Putnam City Schools Foundation:
https://pcf4kids.org/contribute/ways-to-donate
-Oklahoma City Public Schools:
https://bit.ly/3iY48iJ
Wish Lists:
-Putnam City Schools Foundation
Winter coats (all sizes)
New shoes (all sizes)
Lysol spray
Hand sanitizer
-Oklahoma City Public Schools
Backpack (no wheels)
Tissues (boxes)
Plastic Pocket Folder with Brads
Single Subject Spiral Notebook
#2 Pencils
Com position Notebook
Pair of 5' Blunt Scissors
Pair of 5' Pointed-tip Scissors
Dry Erase Markers or Crayons
Assorted Construction Paper
Antibacterial Wipes
Crayola Markers (10 count)
Crayola Crayons (24 count)
Washable Glue
Glue Sticks
Pink Erasers
Eraser Caps
Highlighter
Ruler (Inch / Centimeter)
Index Cards
Wide-ruled Notebook Paper (500 count)
Nap Mat or Blanket
Plastic School Box
We will also be drawing for four $50 gift cards to be gifted to public teachers (one winner for a pre-K-1st grade teacher, one 2nd-5th, one 6th-9th and one 10th-12th) for their classroom (no matter where they live)! To be entered they must like The Caleb Effect Facebook page and comment with the school and grade where they teach (and share for extra credit !
*If you were a winner in previous years, please sit this one out but share this with your teacher friends.
See you on the 9th!!
Nice on the 9th with OKC Beautiful
Stars and Stripes Park at Lake Hefner (3701 S Lake Hefner Dr Oklahoma City, OK 73120) is the perfect place to celebrate Nice on the 9th with OKC Beautiful! Come help us clean up the area from 5:30-7:30pm and keep it a great place for friends and families to gather. We will be leaving messages of love in sidewalk chalk this month! All supplies will be furnished!
See you there!
June 09, 2021
Everywhere!
Nice on the 9th for Literacy!
Reading. It's something we take for granted but that many were never taught as a child.
We know this season is a busy one so we are making it easy to be Nice on the 9th this month.
Caleb LOVED books so we would love to see you share a book with someone or support your local literacy program.
Need Ideas?
-Leave books with an SUDC fact sheet (https://sudc.org/.../uploads/2021/02/SUDC-Fact-Sheet-2.pdf) in a Little Free Library in your area: https://littlefreelibrary.org/ourmap...
-Contact your local library and ask how you can donate a book. Find a library near you here: https://www.worldcat.org/libraries
-Read to your kids (or someone else's)
-Get involved in a literacy program https://www.literacyworldwide.org/
-Give large print books or word puzzles to a senior center
-Read the traffic signs and everyday items aloud as you run your errands
-Bring an extra book with you to give away at the grocery store, on the train, or while you are on vacation
-Have fun and spread some love for learning in memory of Caleb and all children lost to Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood
Thank you for being Nice on the 9th!
Caleb enjoying a book with Daddy
May 01, 2021 - May 09, 2021
Join The Caleb Effect for our first annual FUN RUN!
By hosting our first virtual race, our goal is to raise $5,000 to continue spreading the brightest rays still shining from Caleb's life. All donations & sponsorships are tax deductible, & every dollar goes directly to the The Caleb Effect.
Thank you to our wonderful sponsors for helping us make this event happen:
Thad, Christine, Savannah, & Peyton Burk
A, B, & forever Little C
The Willoughbys
Yaya & Papa