I really love working with nonprofit groups, helping them raise the much-needed money to support their causes. There are some organizations out there that really need our help in this time of lean wallets. During the past few years I know the American Red Cross has really had to help people through a number of natural disasters, not to mention the daily assistance it gives families displaced by fires, emergency evacuations, or other accidents. I know here in Raleigh, we have had some apartment fires that have displaced dozens of families, not to mention widespread tornado damage. No matter what, it always seems like the American Red Cross is there.
Not only does the Red Cross assist in local emergencies and natural disasters, it helps save lives on a daily basis. Every pint of blood collected can save as many as three lives. So if you donate a gallon of blood over time—that’s eight pints—24 lives have been impacted through just one person. Wow! Taking 30 minutes of your time, undergoing a small bit of discomfort, can make a big difference someone you don’t even know. And how about CPR and first-aid training? Who knows how many lives these have saved over the years? I know that I personally used these skills countless times during my careers in the medical and law enforcement fields, and I know of at least three people who are alive today because I knew how to do CPR.
I feel it’s now time for us to give back. To do that, Agape Travel is sponsoring a fundraising cruise called “Cruising for ARC.” The cruise will be on the Carnival Ecstasy. We will sail from Port Canaveral on February 13 and visit three fabulous ports of call.
Nassau, Bahamas, is on Paradise Island, named such because it’s like being in paradise. The warm ocean breeze, crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea, and world-class shopping make this port of call one of the most popular in cruising. The next day, we visit Freeport, Bahamas. Another beach-lovers’ destination, the golf, deep-sea fishing, and world-class resorts make Freeport another very popular stop for cruise ships. The next port of call is Key West, the southernmost point of the continental United States. This tropical destination is one that you will not soon forget. The ship docks right in the middle of downtown, which makes shopping easy and fun. There are also great museums, and let’s not forget Ernest Hemingway’s house and his famous six-toed cats.
What a great vacation, and what a great cause! For every cabin that is sold, Agape Travel will donate $100 to the Triangle Area Chapter of the American Red Cross. Each cabin will also receive a $100 shipboard credit to be used on the ship however you want. So let’s get on board and support our Triangle Area ARC. They do so much to help our community; I want to do something to help them. I want to give back, and I hope you will support this effort.
The cruise is $500 for an inside stateroom and $550 for an oceanview stateroom. We will have several private get-togethers, including a welcome aboard party. We are planning guest speakers and entertainment just for us. So, get on board! Normally on a five-day cruise like this, the deposit is $200 per person; but working with Carnival, we are able to offer a reduced deposit of $50 per person (fully refundable) that will hold your space. The reduced deposit is only available through September 4. Your next payment of $200 isn’t due until October 1, and final payment is due December 1, 2011.
This would be a great Christmas present for someone special. Give it to him or her on Christmas morning, and since the cruise is over the Valentine’s holiday, simultaneously give the love of your life an unforgettable Valentine’s Day. But most importantly, you are giving back to the organization that has given our community so much. Book today while there is room. We have a limited number of oceanview and inside staterooms which will go fast. If you would like to book a suite or take the kids along, give me a call, and I can make the arrangements to accommodate families.
If you have any questions or would like more information, just give me a call at 919-971-9836 or email rick@agapecruisetravel.com. Also follow us on Facebook! We are Agape Travel, and we want to be your travel agency for life.
To learn more about the Triangle Area Chapter of the American Red Cross, please visit www.triangleredcross.org.
Thanks,
Rick
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