Crop Because You Care 2016!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 Craftastic Fundraiser in its 15^th year!

SALT LAKE CITY, Monday, January 11, 2016 - Fundraiser announced to fund campers’ adventures!

Sharpen the scissors, get the blocks all blocked, and the edges just right; the Epilepsy Association of Utah’s 15^th annual scrapbooking event is on! 

Join us, once again, on February 20^th, 2016 at the Viridian Center in West Jordan for 12 hours of crafting fun! You’ll be making memories while archiving them!  The Association also has spaces and classes planned for quilters, jewelers and more. This year is bigger, better and more inclusive!

“Utah’s premier scrapbooking event has been offering support and awareness to the epilepsy community for 15 years. As a beloved tradition, the Crop event continues to focus on getting kids with epilepsy to summer camp and provides the opportunity to expand the crafters knowledge, skills and friendships,” says Holly Ferrin, CAO/Executive Director.

As always, all proceeds from this landmark event directly benefit pre-teens and teens attending Camp Neuro Revolution and children ages 3-12 attending the newly introduced Boot Camp. We, at the EAU, are able to provide these life-changing experiences for youth with epilepsy all because you care!

Crop Because You Care

February 20^th, 2016

10:00am – 10:00pm

Viridian Center

8030 South, 1825 West

West Jordan, UT. 84088


To purchase tickets please visit Eventbrite: http://tinyurl.com/EAUCBYC16

Did you join us last year? Or the year before? Or the year before that? Check the email you registered with us for a special discount!

For any additional questions or to become a vendor or sponsor, please contact the Committee Chairperson: Holly Ferrin at holly@epilepsyut.org or 801-566-5949.

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ABOUT CROP BECAUSE YOU CARE

Since 2002, Crop Because You Care (CBYC) has been the premier scrapbook event in Utah. Raising money specifically for Camp Neuro Revolution, the event is a highly anticipated crafting extravaganza of creativity and fun! CBYC boasts 12 hours of creation, a silent auction, page competitions, well known guest speaker’s product vendors and individual classes.

ABOUT CAMP NEURO REVOLUTION
Our flagship offering for young adults, Camp Neuro Revolution (formerly Camp Spike and Wave) is geared to teens and pre teens ages 10 -18 who have epilepsy. Campers have enjoyed archery, crafts, cycling, horseback riding, rock wall climbing, ropes course challenge, swimming...YES SWIMMING... and more!

ABOUT THE EPILEPSY ASSOCIATION OF UTAH

Founded in 1973, The Epilepsy Association of Utah is a 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all individuals living with Epilepsy and seizure disorders. 1 in 26 people will develop Epilepsy at some time in their lives leading to over 100,000 people in Utah alone. Epilepsy is the 4^th most common neurological disorder in the US after migraine, stroke and Alzheimer’s. The Epilepsy Association of Utah offers a public education program, statewide support groups, personal and professional advocacy, college scholarships, art exhibits, educational conferences, summer camp and more.  Visit http://tinyurl.com/EAUCBYC16 for additional information.

Press Contact:        Candi Huff

Email:                     candi@epilepsyut.org

Website:                  http://tinyurl.com/EAUCBYC16

Crop Because You Care 2012: Preview

The Epilepsy Association of Utah (EAU) presents a preview of the 11th annual Crop Because You Care fundraiser.



Do you like to scrap-book? Do you, or does someone you know, have epilepsy? Do you like gettin' crafty for a cause? Well then, the 11th annual Crop Because You Care is the place to be for you. 


"Crop the day away with your friends and family, get great ideas from the other scrappers, and learn from some of the best. A great excuse to get out and be creative! Entry price is $25.00 for the all day pass... Enjoy up to 12 hours of demonstrations, vendor booths, speakers, and creative fun. Bring your supplies and pictures along with any ideas you'd like to share"

Here are some comments that were made on the Crop Because You Care Facebook page in reference to CBYC 2010:

Nadine Jones Anderson said, "My sister and I have come for the last 8 years (I wish we new about it one year sooner!) and my daughter has benefited by attending camp twice! Thanks so much!"

Alina Dannette Burk said, "I get so excited every time CYBC comes around! I have attended every year since it began 9 years ago. I simply cannot imagine missing this event!"

Cindee Stoker Nielsen said, "My sister, mom and I have been coming to CBYC every year since it started. This year Mom has to drive four hours to get here, but we'll still be there - thanks for providing us the opportunity to get together and enjoy our favorite hobby."

The above comments are just a few of the great things heard about CBYC, if you can't believe it, come and see for yourself, this year on April 28th, 2012 at the South Towne Expo Center!

If scrap-booking isn't your thing, you can still get involved with this great cause. "The crop... has raised thousands of dollars to help the Association provide services to people dealing with the many challenges of epilepsy." If you would like to donate items to be raffled, auctioned, or if you would like to be a sponsor of this year's Crop Because You Care you can contact the EAU's office, at (801) 566-5949 or Bethany at bethany@epilepsyut.org.

For more information regarding sponsorship and donations (as well as a lot of other information) you can visit the Crop facebook page and/or the web-page within the epilepsyut.org website.


http://www.epilepsyut.org/events.html



Find the EAU on Twitter @EpilepsyUTAH

Find the EAU on Facebook @Epilepsy Utah, as well as @Epilepsy Association of UT

The Epilepsy Association of Utah's Website: www.epilepsyut.org