Ways to help the Byrd
We mentioned earlier this week that “Give Richmond the Byrd” T-shirts will be for sale at the Watermelon Festival to help raise funds to keep this beloved Richmond landmark up and running. $25,000 is the goal, and if a T-shirt isn’t your thing, they have a few other giving options or this weekend. Teams will […]
We mentioned earlier this week that “Give Richmond the Byrd” T-shirts will be for sale at the Watermelon Festival to help raise funds to keep this beloved Richmond landmark up and running. $25,000 is the goal, and if a T-shirt isn’t your thing, they have a few other giving options or this weekend. Teams will be at the Byrd for the duration of the Watermelon Festival (Sunday, 10am to 6pm) to collect donations. Here’s what they’ve got set up…
Make a $10 donation and and you’ll receive a coupon page to local, Carytown businesseslike Nacho Mama’s, All Fired Up, Helping Hands Vet, New York Deli, AlterNatives, Compleat Gourmet, Basili’s, Chop Suey Books, Mongrel, Advanced Wellness Center, fab’rik, Plan 9 Music, Richmond Camera, Cartwheels & Coffee, World of Mirth, Eurotrash, Pink, and It’s Hip to be Round. Not only will you be helping the Byrd, you’ll be on your way to supporting local businesses.
Any $1 donation gets you a chance to win a prize from Bev’s, The Byrd, CeCo Studio, The Yarn Lounge, Cary St. Tobacco, Look Boutique Salon, and more.
If you can’t make it out the Watermelon Festival, you can always make a donation through the Byrd’s website.
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I couldn’t be more disappointed. As a long time supporter of the Byrd I feel the message is nasty and inconsiderate of the 35,000+ children in festival attendance. Especially in a bad economy, my money is obviously better spent elsewhere if they feel this is the way to draw attention to a landmark of our city. Why is a church supporting this is the real question? Shame on you guys. At the same festival…The Central Virginia Foodbank will be accepting $10 donations that gets you a great Watermelon themed shirt and enters you in a contest to win $1000 in restaurant certificates… and every penny goes directly to challenge hunger. Now that’s a t-shirt!
@Matt: Awwww come on! It’s “nasty”??? You pantywaist! Get a grip and be an adult. Those shirts are funny, cute and clever. I’m broke and only working part-time and I put out the money for one because 1) The Byrd is a great institution and deserves to thrive, and 2) the shirt is great!!! If you don’t like it, don’t buy one–and move to Salt Lake City.