Shindigz employees raise $1000 for Whitley County BABE Thursday
(Talk of the Town photo provided) Above, from left, Whitley County BABE director Shawn Ellis pauses for a photo with Shindigz owner Shep Moyle during a baby shower fundraiser hosted by the South Whitley business Thursday morning. Moyle dressed as a pregnant mother for the occasion, eliciting laughter from his employees.
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Shindigz employees attended a baby shower-themed company Thursday to benefit Whitley County BABE.
The director of Whitley County BABE, Shawn Ellis, was the guests speaker and was moved to tears when it was announced that Shindigz raised over $1000 for BABE. There were also 143 baby items donated during the baby item donation drive that began on April 1.
The Penny Wars competition alone raised $795 for BABE. Departments competed by filling up baby bottle banks with coins to win a pizza party. The marketing & merchandising team won by having the most pennies in their bottle.
Ellis shared the history of Whitley County BABE and the importance of investing in the youngest members of our community. She also commended Shindigz on having the largest donation by any company in the county.
Shindigz owner, Shep Moyle, wore a costume so he could play the part as an expectant mother for the baby shower. Giant balloons were used to give him an exaggerated baby bump. The facility was decorated with baby shower balloons and personalized stork standees.
The baby shower to benefit BABE was a huge success.