Hi family and friends!

We hope that 2023 is treating you well! In celebration of what would have been Beanie's 56th birthday and her beautiful charitable spirit, we have chosen to support Microloan Foundation USA to raise as much money as we can in 56 days - June 29-August 24th. We are certain that Beanie is smiling in heaven knowing that we continue to honor her by carrying on her charitable legacy through annual fundraising efforts. 

Microloan Foundation USA is an organization that Dave has become very passionate about.  He has personally provided support for this organization by raising funds and traveling to Africa to see the results of its mission firsthand. Microloan Foundation USA is dedicated to empowering women in some of the most impoverished rural areas in the world. The organization provides loans, financial literacy training, and ongoing support to women in these areas to enable them to create sustainable businesses, particularly in farming. We think it is fitting to support this charity dedicated to empowering people in honor of our girl.  She, singlehandedly, gave many people the strength and empowerment to better themselves and find success, including many of us in this #FOB group.  We are also confident that Beanie is smiling in heaven knowing that we continue to celebrate her being the life of every party by raising a glass to honor her birthday.

We ask you to join us as we honor her spirit by supporting this deserving organization, and equally important, raising a glass to celebrate her today, June 29!

NOTE: If giving through a Donor Advised Fund, Microloan Foundation USA EIN is 421751736. Select In honor of and type in the open field Eileen Bird Legacy Fundraiser.

Cheers, and many thanks!!