How To Participate

How You Can Participate / Model In The "Save the Cherubs" Campaign

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For our members, we need more than models. We also need your help in making this campaign successful as we cannot do it without you! We need you to help us make the local media awareness of this campaign, request billboard space, advertising space - all using your photographs in your town! Your cherub will be local celebrity and possibly a national celebrity as well! There are 5 things we need in your participation:

1. E-mail us at awareness@cdhsupport.org with the following:

your name
cherub's name
date(s) of birth and death
your phone number
your e-mail address
your town and state
your available dates and times to model
write 1 paragraph about your cherub (ex: "Mary was born in 1998 with CDH. She spent 3 months at NYU and came home on oxygen. She had to go on ECMO and her odds of survival for her severe case was only 25%. It was a rough few years, not knowing if she'd survive or where life would take her, but she did it! She is now in middle school and a straight A student who is on the debate team")
let us know if your home is available as a photo shoot location.

2. We also need your model release form signed and in our hands before we can schedule a photo shoot. You can fax it or mail it in.

3. Contact your local newspaper, TV stations and magazines to tell them about the shoot. Don't worry - we'll make it easy for you! Form letters can be found here.

4. Arrive at your photo shoot on time and ready. We will call / e-mail you with details on where to go and when, who your photographer is, what to wear, etc.

5. Give local interviews (just be yourself and spread CDH awareness!)

ORDER WINGS

CHERUBS does not have the funds to supply free wings to models. We can loan them out or you can order your own to keep.

The following companies sell wings very reasonably. CHERUBS does not receive any commission from any wing purchases.

Newborn Size

8" White Real Feather Angel Wing - Doll, Fairy, and Angel Wings - Doll Making Supplies

Item 5802
White Feather Wings. White feather wings for your Doll or Fairy Creations
Size: Approximately 8" wide x 2-1/2"
$2.29 each

Newborn Size

8" White Real Feather Angel Wing - Doll, Fairy, and Angel Wings - Doll Making Supplies

Item 5802
White Feather Wings. White feather wings for your Doll or Fairy Creations
Size: Approximately 8" wide x 2-1/2"
$2.29 each

Child Size

Wings: Feather Child

Real feather angel wing
Angel wings attach knapsack style with elastic straps
One size fits most kids
Perfect for Child Christmas Angel costumes
Each individual wing measures 18" high x 9"wide
Wings are shipped folded in the middle
$8.99

Child Size

Small Heavenly Angel Wings

Product #:HM747187WH
Complete your angel costume with a pair of wings! These small wings will add a touch of heaven to your costume with their faux, feather structure and marabou trim along the top. They are secured in place by tying the white ribbon and measure 14" across and 9" in length. Now that you have the wings don't forget the halo! Stop by our accessories section for all of your angel needs.
$6.99 each

Adult Size

Feather Angel Wings

Product #:HM747210WH
Become everyone's guardian angel with the aid of these Feather Angel Wings. The angel accessory measures at 31" wide and features pure-white feathers that are beautifully arched. Plus, an elastic band creates a secure fit. You'll look like you dropped down from heaven with these Feather Angel Wings.
$18.99

How You Can Be A Participating Photographer In The "Save the Cherubs" Campaign

We are deeply appreciative of any time and talent that photographers chose to donate for this very important campaign. We will try to make the process as easy as possible with minimum inconvience to those who chose to participate. There are only 7 things we need in your participation:

1. E-mail us at awareness@cdhsupport.org with the following:
your name

web site address

your phone number

your e-mail address

your town and state

your available dates and times to take photographs

let us know if you will need prop wings for the shoot

2. We also need your photographers release form signed and in our hands before we can schedule a photo shoot. You can fax it or mail it in.

3. It is mandatory that you to post a link or graphic on your site or blog announcing your participation in this campaign - as we will be advertising for you here on this site.

4. Arrive at the photo shoot on time and ready. We will call / e-mail you with details on where to go and when, etc.

5. Give local interviews if requested

6. Edit the photos and send no less than 10 to CHERUBS within 10 days of the photo shoot

7. Send 1 autographed print (of your choice) to our main office for auction at our Angel Ball within 30 days of the photo shoot

OPTIONAL:

Hold a "Save the Cherubs" Photo Fundraiser and Raise Awareness for Both CDH and Your Studio!

1. Set a date to hold photo sessions for all local children to dress up as "cherubs", donating a minimum of 50% of the sitting fees to CHERUBS

2. Let CHERUBS know the date so we can advertise

3. Advertise on your site, blog, newspaper, etc. You are welcome to use our logo and any CHERUBS graphics to advertise.

4. Contact your local schools, scouts, churches, etc - invite them to advertise or join in to raise more awareness for a good cause

5. Contact your local news media about the event, invite them to drop by

6. For the fundraiser:

Using your own set-up, studio, prop wings, etc, take photos of local children much like you would for holidays or other events

Set up some information about CDH in your waiting room to help raise awareness

You can charge whatever price you would like for the prints but please donate at least 50% of the sitting costs to CHERUBS (your donation is tax-deductible)

Send in your donation to CHERUBS, 3650 Rogers Rd #290, Wake Forest, NC 27587

Update your local news media on your success!