EDITED TO ANNOUNCE THE WINNER:
Deanna Stevens you have been randomly selected to win Shaded with Love, Vol. 2. Please email me with your address.
Thank you everyone for commenting. More giveaways to come. Stay tuned.
Since our multi-author coloring book released, we’ve had tons of messages from people telling us how much they love them, and of course, all proceeds go to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital – win/win.
This brings me to the conclusion that people love coloring books and since the charity is a worthy one, I purchased some copies to give away. Yep, you heard that right – give away.
So periodically, I’ll be posting a flash giveaway on this site and only for my newsletter subscribers.
For this first Flash Giveaway, I’m giving away a copy of the Shades of Love Volume 2 coloring book. This is 120 pages of awesome coloring fun, each themed for the individual author, blogger, photographer who sponsored the book.
One randomly selected winner will receive a copy of this book, signed by me. All you need to do to enter is comment below with your favorite charity and why.
Winner chosen Wednesday April 19th and announced here.
Void where prohibited, must be 18 years old to enter. US residents mailing only. If prize is not accepted within 1 month from the date of winning, it will be forfeit.
St. Jude’s for sure. I think they are the best out there since all of the money actually goes towards finding cures, treatment, and paying for the care and paying for families to move so they can be with their child everyday. Very minimal percentage goes to overhead costs unlike most other charities that only give a small percentage to the actual research/charity itself.
I agree they are a valuable organization and work so hard to help their children in need. Thank you for commenting.
so how do you enter??
Just reply here on your favorite charity.
My charity is Ducks Unlimited, I am the chairman of the Charles County MD chapter. We are a wetland conservation organization. We purchase land for conservation, repair creeks, streams, and tributaries.
That’s awesome. Thank you for commenting.
My favorite is the Friendship APL in Elyria Ohio. I live in Oregon now, but lived my whole life in Elyria. They have the best animal shelter, taking in dogs and cats. They are treated better than any other I have seen, and have the best support.
Awww, that’s awesome. Thank you for commenting.
St Jude’s
Thank you.
I support SMILE Train. It changes the lives of children through its surgeons. March of Dimes has through its research, and I also support them, but SMILE Train reaches out in a more personal way.
Yes, this is a great charity.
St. Susan’s…..is a local food pantry that helps feed the low income and homeless in the area.
Great charity.
Local….Warrick Humane Society. St Judes because it saves lives and I know one of those saved lives!
Local charities are wonderful and glad you know a saved life.
I believe there are many wonderful charities. St Judes being one of them. I have a personal involvement for hospice care. They were there for me and my parents as they were at the end of their lives. Unfortunately Both parents were ill at the same time so they had to do double duty for our family. The love and caring local hospice was absolutely amazing.
Glad hospice care was good to you in your time of need. So sorry for your parents.
🙂 I LOVE to color!
🙂
St. Judes is my favorite charity. They do such wonderful work there and do so much for children, their families, and for cancer research. Ever since my niece was diagnosed with cancer St. Judes has been my go to charity to donate.
Thank you and sorry your niece was diagnosed. Cancer sucks.
My favorite Charity is our Animal Rescue. I try to do everything I can to make their lives a happier place
Thank you.
St Jude’s is one of my favorites and so is the Shriner’s Hospital. No one receives a bill. Those children are precious. Also Wounded Warriors, Father was WW2, husband is a Korean War vet and two grandsons in the Army now. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for your family’s service.
Thank you.
Prostate Cancer Foundation, this is special to me because I have many family members that have had prostate cancer. It is so easily detected with a simple blood test. Thanks!
It is easy to find and thank you.
my favorite charity is St Jude’s Hospital, I have been donating for years, it is so hard for me to see children suffering and St Jude’s not only provides medical treatments but brings these children comfort as well
Thank you for all of your donations.
As for human charities….St. Judes is the only one who gives 100% to the kids. So, that is the only human charity I donate to since their hearts are no in their pockets. Otherwise I also pick a no kill shelter for animals. After all they can’t look out for themselves so we need to help out any way we can.
That’s great and so true.
Gosh would love ❤️ win one these coloring books 📚. I have been trying forever win one for so long.
Thank you for the opportunity.
You’re welcome.
St. Judes for National but I also like to help out local charities especially women shelters.
Local charities are awesome.
I love St Jude’s for helping the kids!
Thank you.
Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. They were fantastic with both my mom and my husband when they were dying from cancer (not at the same time). The people that I interacted with were angels on earth and I cannot say enough good about this organization.
Sorry for your losses but glad they could be of assistance.
My favorite charity is St. Judes children’s Hospital. They are helping the most vulnerable of our society, our children. Also support A Tale to be Told, which is a kitten/cat rescue (and basically any animal that needs help). My daughter works with this rescue and has hand fed many small kittens. Including whole litters of newborns that need to be fed every 2 hours around the clock! They also have to be socialized (this is where I help out when visiting, I get to hold, cuddle and love them (all so sweet). Again the most vulnerable and needy of society. Children and animals.
I’ve never heard of A Tale to be Told.
I love Shriner’s. I was a patient of thier’s 30 years ago this year.I always give money to them when I see them out.they were good to my parents and I!
Thank you Belinda, glad you’re no longer a patient.
thanks so much Patti!
You bet.
My favorite charity is Active Heroes as I have seen what they do to help Veterans and their familes
I’ve never heard of them, thank you.
The Ronald McDonald House is my favorite Charity ! We stayed there alot when our son was going through treatments and they were so good to us and we send them $20.00 month so they can help other families the way they helped us .
Glad they were able to assist your family and your donation is wonderful.
I love PAWS. Bob Barker is part of it and they help rescue wild animals held in captive or ex “star” animals used in movies and TV’s, It’s awesome to know these animals can live out their lives roaming freely on huge sanctuaries.
Another good one.
American Diabetes Association because my hope is a cure will be found so my sister and others who have Type 1 diabetes won’t have to live with it forever
Yes, I’m hoping for a cure for Diabetes too.
I support American Heart Association, Muscular Dystrophy Association, American Cancer, Salvation Army, to name a few….and Vetsports.
Thank you.
My favorite is St Judes. They do such wonderful things for children.
They are wonderful.
Mine is the national kidney foundation, because my nephew had failure of the kidneys and thanks to them we were able to enjoy him for 16 years before he lost his battle. Without the kidney he was only give 5 years. I’m truly thankful.
Sorry for your loss but glad you were able to have him around for 16 more years.
St. Jude’s is also my favorite charity! It is so nice that parents have a place they can take their children and not worry about bills piling up, they can concentrate on their child getting well!
I agree.
St. Jude’s is also my favorite charity. A classmate of mine lost his 3 yr. old son to Leukemia and St. Jude’s was a godsend to them.
Glad they were able to help.
St. Jude’s is my favorite. We try to make a donation every year. I love that they do a lot for kids and their families. It must be hard having a kid with cancer and St Jude’s makes it a little easier the family, having a place for them to stay and they don’t turn away anyone even if they can’t pay. That shows they really do care about the kids!
Yes, they do.
My favorite charity is the American Red Cross due to their assistance during tragic events.
Thank you.
I love supporting most charities, but I have to say…I’m a sucker for animal charities. I must donate to our local shelters, and IFAW, WWF…Other than that, my other main ones are kidney, heart and lung, as well as the cancer society. As most of these diseases have hit our family and/or friends at one time or another. I love the vol 1 of these colouring books! I would love a copy of vol 2 as well. And such a great cause. I love how supportive the book world is. Thanks! 😄❤💋
Thank you for your donations.
March of Dimes – My cousin was born with his lungs the size of a jelly bean and only lived 13 months. That was over 30 yrs. old. Because of the support of March of Dimes and their advance research my cousin if born today would have lived. My family & I 100% support this foundation.
Sorry for your loss but grateful to see they are making medical advances.
Mine is autism speaks because I have an autistic son
Great charity.
Mine is Autism Speaks because I have a nephew and a cousin who are autistic.
Thank you, they are wonderful.
Mine is Bikers Against Child Abuse. What they do is beyond amazing. I have seen some of the kids they have helped blossom.
They certainly do and its a great charity.
I’d have to say St. Jude’s and The Ronald McDonald house. I’ve not dealt directly with St. Jude’s but I’ve heard of the amazing things that they do for these children and their families!
I have a personal experience with the Ronald McDonald House. My stepbrother was severely burned along his lower face and neck with 3rd degree burns when he was 11. I was only around 14-15 at the time. We had to go to Kentucky from Tennessee for him to have skin graft surgery and we had to stay a few nights so Ronald McDonald furnished us with a free place to stay while we were there! They were such a blessing to my family!!
That’s so sad about your brother but I’m glad RMH was able to help your family.
St. Jude’s. It breaks my heart that children have to suffer through any illness and this can be so stressful for the parents. These families face so much stress with their child’s illness and finances should never have to be a factor when make decisions about your child’s treatment.
True.
My favorite charities are Make a Wish and St. Jude’s. Children are a gift from God, so anything that makes a sick child just a little happier is a win for me.
Yes, thank you.
St Jude’s is one of the best charities I was sick as a child with kidney problems and my daughter inherited it…it is nothing like what these children are going through. I feel they do a lot with the money they receive and for the kids.
They do seem to do a lot with the money they get.
Awesome Flash Giveaway. Thank you for the chance! ASPCA is one of my favorite charities plus American Red Cross they do so much for families in need.
Seems as though you are in good company.
My favorite is my local food bank. There’s always a need and I feel like I’m helping my local community
Yes, local charities are often overlooked.
One of the ones I like is The Cat House on the Kings because they rescue cats and kittens and do not put any of the animals down. They rely on donations.
Oh, very nice.
St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital is mine because i had a niece that had leukemia and they took good cared of her and our family. She died right before her 13th birthday.
Sorry for your loss Bonnie.
St Judes and Jerry’s Kids for all they do for the children.
Yes, thank you.
Any charity for MS is my favorite.
I lost my brother to complications of MS. Way to young.
I also love coloring books so I hope I win.
The drawing is on my 🎂 birthday.
Happy Birthday.
love it so much great give-away!!! thank you
You’re welcome Jennifer.
I have a 4 way tie for my favorite charity…
American Cancer Society. My Momma was diagnosed with Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer at 42 in 1992. When she was diagnosed she was 1 of 10 known cases. She fought with everything in her until she lost that battle in 1998, 2 days after her 48th birthday. The ACS stepped in and handled everything through the end of her life … I can’t thank them or repay them enough.
St. Jude’s Research Hospital…no family should ever have to face Cancer, especially a child with Cancer.
American Diabetes Association, I have Diabetes…I am praying daily for a cure.
Ronald McDonald House…my family learned first hand how amazing these places are. My nephew was born 9 1/2 weeks premature, the hospital was 3 hours from my sister. She stayed at the RMH and it was a burden lifted from our shoulders.
Sorry for your loss and grateful that ACS was able to assist your family. The other charities are tremendous supporters to others and I’m hoping for a cure for diabetes as well.
Thank you so much.
I am a big fan of The Humane Society and the ASPCA. Really any animal related charity.
Thank you.
My favorite charity is for the research of Cystic Fibrosis, because my best friend buried four children who passed away from the disease.
OMG that is simply horrible. Sorry for your and her loss.
It is horrible, but that’s why this foundation is so important. Thank you.
I agree with you.
My favorite charity is the Shrine Hospital. They do so much for children with birth defects and illnesses. They provide transportation to and from the hospital and accommodations for a family member to be with the child.
Yes, they do a lot for families.
My favorite charity is American Lung association because my father had lung cancer and passed from it and now my husband also has lung cancer. I also had two grandparents that died from lung cancer.
Sorry for your losses and your husbands fight with the horrible disease.
I am a big supporter of the American Cancer Society and the Mayo Clinic. I have lost may relatives to various types of cancer. My baby sister has had to fight thyroid cancer twice. If it wasn’t for the Mayo Clinic we would have lost her.
So glad the Mayo Clinic was able to help your sister.
Shriner’s Hospital
Make a Wish Foundation!!
Another good one.
St. Jude childrens hospital why because they do so much for their patients and families
Thank you.
I like the American cancer society because my mother-in-law died of bone cancer.
Sorry for your loss Debbie.
My favorite charity is Juvenile Diabetes because my daughter has diabetes and it is a nasty disease/condition, Of course, Wounded Warrior is another of my favorites. There are so many worthy causes and its really hard to pick a favorite.
It is hard to pick. Prayers to your daughter.
St. Jude’s! They are amazing! Helping children and families.
Sure are amazing.
American Diabetes Association – Father and sister died from complications of the disease. Brother and son are insulin dependent due to the disease. Hoping they find a cure in their lifetime.
I hope they find a cure too Marcia. Sorry for your losses and thank you.
Salvation Army. In honor of my MIL. The money stays local and they give about whatever help is necessary. The CEO doesn’t receive an outrageous salary. More money on the dollar goes to assistance.
Thank you and yes, some charities forget the people/animals they are to represent and begin making loads of money.
There are so many great charities to choose from, but I would say the Red Cross. They help out with a wide variety of services and situations. They can be counted on to help.
That’s true, they sure do.
I have to agree with where the money is going… St. Jude is a wonderful organization!
We vote each season, but this is one of many very good ones.
F*CK Cancer is one of my supporting charities. Not only do they use the money to help with cancer research etc., but they help to educate about cancers.
That’s awesome.
St. Judes.. for the children!
Yes, thank you Deanna.
Most people are probably going to name large organizations that are known nationally. While I admire many of the larger organizations and have donated to several in the past, my favorite charity is a small local one in my community. Power Connection offers food pantry services to anyone who needs it. They also have a resale shop, offer multiple classes (computer, forklift, resume writing, interview skills, etc) and actively assist in getting the community working again. This is the type of place that typically goes unnoticed but does so much good to the people that are in need of their help.
You’re right, Jenny, these little organizations do go unnoticed. But, thanks to you, we all know about this one and it’s wonderful.
Relay for Life.We raise money for all kinds of cancer.My husband has prostate cancer,my Mothrr died last winter from an aggressive fotm ov liver cancer.We have friendd dealing with brain cancer,liver cancer,kidney cancer and leukemia.Cancer hits all ages and sexes.It id time for cure!
Sorry for your loss and you’re right, cancer needs to go away.
Wounded Warriors because taking care of our vets is important!!
Here here.
Relay for life. We have a team called Jerry’s girls. He passed away 10 years ago..
That’s interesting. I’ve never heard of Relay for life. Sorry for your loss but thank you for contributing.
st jude’s.
Thank you Anita.
Ronald McDonald House – Love helping the kids
Thank you Billi. Looks like you have a lot of company.
Ronald McDonald House. They always help families in need .
Yep. Thank you Marion.
Animal Aid- I love animals and they deserve to be treated with respect, kindness and love. The animals suffer in silence, they can’t speak up for themselves. Animals are the most precious creatures God created.
Thank you Terry.
i give to local animal charities so they can spay and neuter more animals
Thank you.
ALS, because I watched my mom suffer for 93 days with this before she passed!
So sorry for your loss. Thank you.
St. Jude’s!! 💜💜 Bless the children & that they get care and medical assistance they deserve!!
Thank you Raquel.
St. Jude’s is my favorite charity and one that I donate to because they provide great care to families in need.
Thank you.
My favorite charity is St. Jude’s because they provide care to children at no cost.
🙂
Brenda Novak Diabetis charities, which raises money for treatment leading to a cure for the disease.
Such a great charity.
My favorite charity is Wounded Warrior Project. I think that we owe our vets a great deal for defending our country.
We most certainly do owe our vets a great deal. Thank you.
Avon’s,Breast cancer awareness, I lost my Mom to cancer and have battled it also.
Thanks Nancy. Sorry for you loss and happy to hear you’re a survivor. I’m a cancer survivor as well. Thyroid cancer.
My favorite charity is Victory Junction. It allows kids who are chronically ill to get out in nature while still being fully cared for.
http://richardpettymotorsports.com/charities/victory-junction/
What a great idea for a charity.
ST. Jude and Victory Junction are my two favorite human charities they both do so much for kids , my favorite animal charity is North Shore Animal league .
Great charities. Thank you.
The Rape Crisis Center (a local NPO), for reasons personal to my family. ❤
Thank you, we need centers like this.
Locally there is a group called New Directions Career Center which helps women wanting to enter or renter the work force with training and even professional clothes.
That’s awesome. Great way to help women.
Sooo many great ones out there…Autism Speaks, KultureCity.org
Oh, yes. Great organizations. Thank you.
Habitat for Humanity is my favorite charity. They give people a chance at being home owners.
Thank you. I also enjoy HH.
I also like Habitat for Humanity
It’s a good one.
My favorite charity is Breast Cancer Awareness. I and my children, as well as my best friend, have been impacted by this disease. It’s devastating and no one should have to go through the pain and loss from it!
I agree with you. Thank you Kathy.
My favorite charity is the Ronald McDonald House. They house sick children and their family while they receive medical treatment.
Yes, thank you.
My favorite charity is Habitat for Humanity. Everybody deserves a home.
I agree. Thank you. I was fortunate enough to be asked to work on a Habitat for Humanity Women’s Build a few years ago. Everything was done by women. The house turned out great and I still drive by often to take a look at it.
My favorite Charity is Ronald McDonald House because when my niece was a baby they helped her and my sisters family with a place to stay when my niece was getting treatment. A wonderful charity.
So glad they were able to help you. Thank you.
Ronald mc donald house
Yep, its a good one. Thank you.
One of my favorites is The Wounded Warrior Project. Because they help vets.
Yes they do. Thank you.
My favorite charity is Extra Life. It is a charity by gamers that benefits Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. Once a year, we get together and play games for 24 hours to fundraise and all our proceeds go to the Children’s Miracle Network hospital of our selection. It is really cool because I have a CMN hospital locally so I get to see the impact we make in these children’s lives. It is an amazing thing to watch
That’s awesome and I’ve never heard of Extra Life. Thank you for the information.
Its more of an organization, not so much a charity, but I’m going to say its The Lions Club. The reason behind it is because of my uncle… He was born blind, has had many eye surgeries as a child and into his adult life… The Lions Club paid for his special glasses, surgeries, and other things. He is also a member of the Lions Club… without them, I’m not sure what would have happened with him, but I sure am glad they are around…..
Thank you Zella.
Autism Speaks. I have an autistic child. This charity/organization brings information to the public eye. They help to advance research in Autism. They provide resources for families of Autistic children as well as to the child themselves. It is a great organization.
“Autism does not define my child, but it’s part of who he is. When
society understands this, then my life will be easier.” – Frances
Vega-Costas
I agree with you about people understanding just what Autism is. Thank you for the information.
Childrens miracle network (UC davis children’s hospital is near us) is always something we donate to as well as March of Dimes – My son was born with a heart condition and was not supposed to survive the night – he is now 16 and doing fine – my grandson was born premature at 1lb 4oz he survived for over 4 months before he was taken from this world.. both organizations were such a tremendous support system for our families during these trying times and I know so many more who have received so much from them during their times of trial
So sorry for your loss and I’m so happy there were organizations to help you through.
My favorite charity is the ASPCA, because they save so many abused animals.
Yes, they do make a difference to so many animals.
I’m torn because my favorite charity is really a couple of them! ASPCA because of their help to animals in need, 3 of my animals are rescues. Breast Cancer research because of my siste who passed from it, I don’t want anyone else to go through that. Autism research to help my nephew, lead a better life
Yes I’m.all for raising money for breast cancer I lost my beautiful grandmother to it 11.05.16 miss her dearly. Prayers for you.
Thank you and prayers to you as well
So sorry for your loss and yes, cancer is insidious. We need to find a cure for certain.
Thank you I appreciate it I am just seeing this I am new to this still
My favorite charity would be St Jude’s children. My heart is children and animals and St Jude’s and BARCS are my too Favorite !
Thank you.
St Jude because NO child or family is turned away. They do amazing things.
True. They are amazing.
my favorite is St. Jude children’s hospital because they help for free the kids.
It’s a great charity.
ASPCA!!! If I could, I would be in the trenches actively!!
Thank you so much! I love to color 🙂
What a great cause, thank you for helping!!
You bet. Thank you for sticking with me.