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Christie Cookies (www.christiecookies.com) today announced the 12 winning charities in its $25,000 Charity Giveaway, with the top prize of $10,000 going to the National Inclusion Project, co-founded by Clay Aiken and Diane Bubel.
The check was presented Saturday night at the National Inclusion Project's Champions Gala in Raleigh, N.C. Aiken and Bubel accepted the check on behalf of the organization, which is dedicated to inclusion and empowerment for individuals with disabilities.
"We've been fortunate and wanted to celebrate our 25th anniversary by giving something to nonprofits that help people every day," said Fleming Wilt, president of The Christie Cookie Company. "So we held an online contest to let customers vote for causes they love. We're thrilled that more than 300,000 people visited our website to vote, and we congratulate all the winners."
Bubel said, "It was so wonderful to see our supporters get behind this, get excited and help raise funds for the project."
The second prize of $5,000 went to the Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford County, Tenn., which helps abused and neglected children and their families.
Ten other charities each won a $1,000 check. They are:
• Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, Lenexa, Kan.
• Young Singers Foundation, Tulsa, Okla.
• Liz Logelin Foundation, Minnetonka, Minn.
• Tupelo Children's Mansion, Tupelo, Miss.
• Coffee County Children‘s Advocacy Center, Manchester, Tenn.
• United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation, Pittsburgh, Pa.
• MarineParents.com , Columbia, Mo.
• Ronald McDonald House, Winston-Salem, N.C .
• St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tenn.
• Kyle David Miller Foundation, Golden, Colo.
"Thanks to everyone who voted," said Wilt. "We know these organizations need support and we are happy to help."
About Christie Cookies
Christie Cookies began in a small apartment kitchen in Nashville and has grown to serve customers and corporations nationwide, normally processing 250 mail orders per hour and 900 per hour during the peak season. Christie Cookies ships 250 mail order boxes daily and as many as 7,500 gift packages daily during peak season. Christie Cookies contain no preservatives and are made using only the finest ingredients, including rich chocolate, fresh macadamia nuts, plump raisins, real butter and Heath toffee. Every batch is mixed by hand and cookies are baked fresh when ordered.
Comments
By katarina on 10/22 01:23 PM
Happy to see that National Inclusion Project won the Christie's Cookie challenge. More children to camp this summer. Thanks Clay Aiken and Diane Bubel.
By stargazer on 10/22 05:55 AM
That's wonderful news about the National Inclusion Project, Clay Aiken and Diane Bubel.
By Judy on 10/21 11:03 PM
So great to see Clay Aiken's foundation winning the Christie Cookies contest..... Clay's fans are always there to support him and his humanitarian projects...... The night was great, and it's the kids that have benefited from all of this.....Great job Clay... Hugs, Judy
By lynnie on 10/21 03:13 PM
What a wonderful achievment for the NIP. It couldn't have gone for a better purpose.
By dani on 10/21 02:13 PM
I appreciate your coverage of the Gala held for the National Inclusion Project. Winning the Christie Cookie award was icing on the cake. Clay Aiken and Diane Bubel are proud, I'm certain.
By Sandi on 10/21 02:08 PM
Jonathon on 10/20 07:09 PM "Very impressive. I had heard of the Bubel Aiken Foundation but not the National Inclusion Project." Same Foundation, they just renamed it recently. Congratulations to all involved.
By lulu on 10/21 02:00 PM
The National Inclusion Project is a model to be used to include those with disabilities. Yea to Clay Aiken and Diane Bubel.
By Gayle on 10/21 01:57 PM
Congratulations to the NIP and thanks to the Christie Cookie Company for their generous donation. This money will fund an entire summer camp for ALL children.
By joanie on 10/21 01:52 PM
This is wonderful! I'm so happy for Clay, Diane, and all the children who benefit from this very worthwhile organization.
By susie on 10/21 01:43 PM
Congratulations to the National Inclusion Project for being named the winner of the Christie Cookies contest.
By conceretfan on 10/21 01:18 PM
Thank you for covering this wonderful story. The National Inclusion Project is a wonderful charity that has helped many children. Diane Bubel, Clay Aiken, and the entire staff have worked hard to make this a leader in the field of Inclusion.
By eli on 10/20 09:20 PM
I'm so happy the National Inclusion Project, Clay Aiken's foundation, won the first prize.
By Alice Rose on 10/20 08:15 PM
This was a great Gala and winning the Christie Cookie contest was fantastic. The Gala was inspiring, fun and topped off by Clay's fantastic voice. The National Inclusion Project has done a fantastic job of providing children mof all abilities the opportunity to work and play together.
By Jonathon on 10/20 07:09 PM
Very impressive. I had heard of the Bubel Aiken Foundation but not the National Inclusion Project. My sister has CP and I really respect the goals of this Project. Glad to hear of the win.
By Judy on 10/20 06:36 PM
Clay Aiken has always been a humanitarian...but now his foundation is just doing so well....and it's the kids that are benefiting from all of this..... I could not be prouder of Clay if I tried....An honourable man.... After only a few days after his grandfather's passing, Clay and his family still carried on.... His fans were thrilled to see and hear him again, after such a long time, but still healing from the surgery>..he is coming along nicely..his voice is just wonderful.... Hugs, Judy
By Leigh on 10/20 04:42 PM
That prize funds one complete summer camp. Great news for the kids who will be well served by the Project!
By copingincalifornia on 10/20 04:37 PM
Thank you for reporting on this amazing feat! $10,000 for children and inclusion!!
By stargazer on 10/20 04:07 PM
This was a wonderful event for Clay Aiken, The National Inclusion Project, Diane Bubel, and for Clay Aiken fans. Clay continues to achieve and then set new goals.
By June on 10/20 04:04 PM
Congratulations to the National Inclusion Project! Wonderful Gala last Saturday night -- the honorees were so inspirational.
By Sue on 10/20 03:31 PM
Congratulations to the National Inclusion Project, not only for this very generous award, but for their amazing work. They have effected the lives of thousands of children - both disabled and typically functioning.
By Shae James on 10/20 03:04 PM
The National Inclusion Project is a wonderful so deserving charity. Clay & the others have worked so hard to provide a model for inclusion that is now receiving nationwide recognition. Congrats to the NIP for all their hard work!!
By Claycolombia on 10/20 02:53 PM
Congratulations to Clay Aiken and Diane Bubel for success in the Champions gala this year. Rossy
By claniac24 on 10/20 02:43 PM
What a great win for Clay Aiken, the National Inclusion Project, and all us fans who voted our emails. Thanks for posting this wonderful info.
By MollieLuLu on 10/20 02:29 PM
What a thrill it was to see The National Inclusion Project win this award. Congratulations to Clay Aiken & Diane Bubel for founding this wonderful Foundation that so many have benefited from.
By katy on 10/20 02:24 PM
The National Inclusion Project has already helped so many and hopefully this will expand the inclusion activities. Christie's Cookies is a wonderful altruistic business.
By Joanne E. on 10/20 02:23 PM
Congratulations to Clay Aiken, Diane Bubel, the whole staff, volunteers, fans and supporters of National Inclusion Project (NIP) for winning deservely the Christie Cookies contest's Grand Prize! Good luck and more power to NIP in accomplishing their goal of INCLUSION and making a difference in the lives of ALL children, with and without disabilities! Way to go, NIP!
By JOJO on 10/20 02:19 PM
Proud to be a Clay Aiken fan. What a night that was!
By Marty on 10/20 02:15 PM
The National Inclusion Project is a very deserving charity. They help so many children. Congratulations to the organization and kudos to Christie Cookies for having such a great project.
By Llana on 10/20 02:14 PM
This was a great night for Clay Aiken, The National Inclusion Project, Diane Bubel, and for Clay Aiken fans.
By J. Mathews on 10/20 02:12 PM
I'm so glad to hear that Clay Aiken's charity, the National Inclusion Project, won the top prize in this contest! Very deserving!!
By Pat on 10/20 02:10 PM
What a wonderful achievement for Clay Aiken, Diane Bubel, and the entire team of The National Inclusion Project. They must be so happy with this incredible gift!
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