Editor's Note Just So You Know

You’ll most likely never meet the majority of the people who support your organization, but one person you probably have “met” is Kyle Paxman. She’s the Vermont woman who turned her own personal heartache into a fundraising brainstorm.

After calling off her wedding, Paxman was in a quandary about what to do about those elements of the reception that she already had paid for — the room, the food, drinks, etc. She decided to invite 125 women to enjoy the party and, she hoped, write fat checks to support two charities. One was the nearby Vermont Children’s Aid Society, but she couldn’t decide on the other. Then Paxman found her answer in a televised spot for CARE USA that highlighted the ability of women to create lasting change in their communities.