So as I was thinking about how I could tie in my anniversary giveaway with something that would make a difference in the life of a child, I got a surprise call from my cousin, telling me that The Children’s Miracle Network telethon was being held the first weekend in June, and they were interested in showing a slideshow I created with images I took of her little boy during one of his chemotherapy treatments at Meritcare Children’s Hospital. You may remember me mentioning the surgery he had to have a tumor removed from his lung here. The CMN telethon was taking place the same weekend as the studio anniversary? Perfect.

So… here’s the scoop. In order to say thank you for these last two years of amazing business, and also to help raise money that will make a difference in the lives of children in our area, I am giving back.

I am offering a free session plus all the digital files from your session to one person who donates to Children’s Miracle Network during the telethon this weekend.

Contest Rules/Eligibility:
1. Session will take place in August 2010.
2. This shoot is for a family/child(ren) or pet. No large groups, seniors, engagement sessions.
3. Proof of your donation to Children’s Miracle Network
4. Donation of $10 or more.

Here’s how to enter:
1. Make sure you will be available for an August 2010 photoshoot.
2. Make a donation here.
- choose to direct your donation to Meritcare Children’s Hospital
- check the box to indicate you want to make the donation in memory or honor of someone
- in the ‘in tribute of’ box, you can enter my cousin Keagan’s name, or the name of another child that has benefited from The Children’s Miracle Network. Indicate you want the letter sent to rialee photography at 505 N. Broadway Suite 205, Fargo, ND 58102. This way we will be able to keep track of how much is raised for CMN through this contest, and it can also serve as your proof of donation.
3. Leave a comment on this blog post.

Make a donation and spread the word… the winner will be drawn the first week in July! Good luck… and just in case you need some inspiration for donating, I’d like to introduce you to Keagan. [click on image below to play]