Birthday Party Invites

[I Love Snow]

OK..im having a party for my 40th. I don't want any presents but would really like the guests if they wish to bring a toy which I can take to my local hospice. How would I word the invites? I was going to put at the bottom..please only bring yourself and your appetite, but how do I fit in the bit about a toy? Any help would be appreciated.

[nungate]

How about saying, that you want them to come and celebrate your birthday, then go on to say that as you have all the things you could possibly ever need, so instead bringing you a birthday gift, you would love it if they wanted to, bring along a nice toy which will be donated to the local hospice. That way you could enjoy the gift of their company on your special day and the residents of the hospice could also celebrate your birthday with a nice treat too. I must say that this is a great idea I may "pinch" it at some later date! Have a lovely birthday when it comes.

[janbee]

Snowy, Happy birthday when the day comes xx

[quinie]

That's a lovely idea,I Love Snow,but how many people are you inviting? I've known people who ask their guests to contribute to a charity they support instead of bringing presents. A box with a slot is provided so nobody knows what anyone is giving. I'm sure the hospice would appreciate it-our local Children's Hospice uses all donations wisely. You could buy a few toys to bring along with the money-that way you wouldn't be perhaps inundated with toys. Hope you have a lovely party.

[I Love Snow]

Thanks Quinie. I might Dothan instead. Thanks

[Elina]

How generous!

[DTCwordfan]

Word it along the lines of "Hi - I'm serious about not wanting any presents. However, what I would like, apart from you coming along to help me celebrate, is for you to bring a nice toy, something that I would like to donate to (name of local hospice) so that they can share a little in our pleasure."

Nice idea though, as others have said.

[DTCwordfan]

Excuse me, I Love Snow, but something for Elina.

Elina - I gather you were seeking me out the other day, I presume relating to Alzheimers? If you want to contact me on [email protected], please do so. I still have this account going from way back - I'm not related to her!

Thanks dtc

[Elina]

Thanks so much DTC.

[Elina]

Sorry DTC I got mailer demon? I will try another time, thanks again.

[DTCwordfan]

should be [email protected] - my fault.

[boxtops]

You could also ask them to donate cash if they wanted to, and Gift Aid it - which increases the donation. I'm sure the hospice will give you the forms if you asked them.

Also, I'm reading into your post that this is a children's hospice - might be worth making that clear, as to whether the guests are to bring children's toys, or adult toys like jigsaws or puzzles.

[Butterbun]

A lovely idea. Happy 40th. Now life really begins.