IHOP National Pancake Day!

Today is National Pancake Day at participating IHOPs.  Since 2006, IHOP has been celebrating this day and has raised over $5 million for local charities.  Today, IHOP is giving away a complimentary short stack of pancakes in return for a donation to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.  The IHOP in Fargo is donating the money they raise to the Sanford Children's Hospital in Fargo!

The Sanford Children's Hospital in Fargo is the only CMN Hospital in North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota.  The Fargo Hospital treats about 3,500 children every year.  All the donations help fund education, research, and special programs.

I was privileged to greet guests along side the current Miss Badlands, Rosie!  She will be competing for Miss North Dakota the second weekend in June.  Hillery Mork, the CMN coordinator at the Sanford Children's Hospital in Fargo, stopped by for a visit before heading to the Grand Forks IHOP.  She has organized so many wonderful events to raise money for Children's Miracle Network.

    Children's Miracle Network Coordinator                Miss Badlands, Rosie Sauvageau

                       Hillery Mork 



The charming Carson

Always,

Miss Moorhead, 2010

Tiffany Schulstad-Peterson

NDSU Habitat for Humanity Basketball Fundraiser

I want to take this time to inform my readers that I will be having my second annual 3 on 3 Men's Basketball Tournament to raise money for the North Dakota State University Habitat for Humanity chapter.  It will be held on Saturday, April 9th at the West Fargo Middle School.  It cost $50 per team of four and all the proceeds will help build homes in the Fargo/Moorhead area!  It is open to the public and anyone over 18 years old can participate.  If you would like to sign up a team please contact me right away.

Always, 

Miss Moorhead 2010

Tiffany Schulstad-Peterson

Email: tiffanyschulstad.peterson@gmail.com

"Cares for Kids" CMN Radiothon

This last Wednesday, February 16th-Friday, February 18th Sanford Children's Hospital in Fargo held their 11th annual Cares for Kids Radiothon.  Bob 95, Y-94, and Popster FM participated in the event and strongly encourage listeners to donate. With a goal of $112,000, they made it and even had a record setting year!  All the money raised for this event stays in Fargo at the Sanford Children's Hospital to help local children.

I was very excited to be a part of this event.  I volunteered a couple different times at this event as a representive for the Miss Moorhead Scholarship Program and the NDSU Habitat for Humanity Chapter. My job was to answer phone calls from people who called in to donate after listening to the inspiring stories of people who have overcame many obstacles.  One story that grabbed my attention and inspired me the most was of an 11 month old baby girl.  In December of 2009, she was involved in a serious car accident and rushed to the hospital.  Soon after arriving they declared her brain dead and the family had a very challenging decision to make.  The family decided to end her own life, but continue to have her live through others.  Her organs were donated to other patients in need and ended up saving 29 other people!

The money is used to stay up to date with the continuously changing technology and the next best thing to help these children.  It helps pay for PS3 video game systems and toys so they can feel comfortable and "at home".  Also, the money pays for Child Life Specialists, Pediatric Occupational Therapists, Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist, and Life Alert flights.

Taking phone calls

The amazing woman who put this all together! Hillery Mork, CMN Program Coordinator

Y94 morning crew: Zero, Rat, and Megan

Taking phone calls. We all got hit at once!

Always,

Miss Moorhead, 2010

Tiffany Schulstad-Peterson

CMN Phone-a-thon

Last night I volunteered my time at the Sanford Children's hospital in hopes to raise money for Children's Miracle Network.  I spent two hours calling past donors encouraging them to donate to this great cause again this year.  Out of the 13 people I actually talked to, $185 was raised just by me!  There were seven other volunteers there who raised between $50-175.  It was a very successful night and it will be taking place again tomorrow night, so if you live in the Red River Valley area, stay close to your phone! 

Continue to support local charities close to your heart and if you want to help me raise money for Children's Miracle Network through the Miss America organization, you can click on the picture of Alfunz and me in the top right corner.

Thank you for your support,

Miss Moorhead 2010

Tiffany Schulstad-Peterson

Home Is Where The Art Is

This Saturday from 6:30-9:30 the Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity (LAHFH) will be hosting a very creative fundraiser.  Tickets are $20 at the door for this 21+ event that will include wine tasting, appetizers, and unique art designs made out of recycled materials from the Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity ReStore.  The art pieces will be auctioned off in order to raise money for new builds this spring/summer!  This year, LAHFH will be building in Barnesville, MN for the first time!  I am so excited to build there and help a new community because this is where one of my best friends grew up.

An art piece that will be auctioned off tomorrow night!

Downtown Fargo Turns Me On

Artist: Grady Carlson

ReStore Materials: Oak railing pieces, plexiglass, light switches, screws,

nails, washers, wood from bathroom light fixtures

Dine to Donate Fundraiser

On Wednesday, December 22, I held an all day fundraiser for Children's Miracle Network at Perkins Restaurant in Moorhead, MN.  I handed out several flyers leading up to my event because my supporters had to have a flyer in order for their bill to count towards my fundraisers.  Perkins donated 20% of a costumers total bill towards my fundraiser.  At the end of the day, I made over $150 for Children's Miracle Network!  I am very proud of my accomplishments for this event.  Thank you to all my supporters who were able to make it out to my event.  I want to especially thank my director, Amber, my parents, and two of my former professors, Dr. Altenburg and Mr. Bitzan for bringing their families out for dinner that evening.  I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays with your families and I wish you a safe and happy new year!

 Mr. Bitzan and his family



Always,
Tiffany Schulstad-Peterson
Miss Moorhead 2010

Salvation Army: Doing the Most Good

Monday morning I rang the bell for the Salvation Army once again.  I was so thankful to stand inside Cash Wise in Moorhead collecting money when I noticed it was snowing shortly after I started my shift.  The grocery store was much busier since it is the week of Christmas.  I estimated I collected about $95 in the two hours I was there.  That is three times more than I collected the last Monday I was there ringing the bell!  It is the season of giving and I hope all of you are doing your part giving to the less fortunate.

Today, I am hosting a fundraiser at the Perkins in Moorhead, MN.  If you eat there anytime today, 20% of your total bill will go to Children's Miracle Network at the Sanford Children's Hospital in Fargo.  People supporting my cause have to tell their server or cashier that they are eating for my fundraiser though, or their bill will not count towards my cause.  I will keep you posted on the success of my fundraiser.


Always,
Tiffany Schulstad-Peterson
Miss Moorhead, 2010