Designing Invitations for your Wedding Day - Making Donations for your Health

ESTES PARK, COLORADO – Opening a wedding scrapbook reveals a love story in photos, ribbons, a receipt from the caterer, and of course, a wedding invitation; however, All Yours Invitations is making an impression beyond those cherished wedding day memories. All Yours Invitations is contributing 5% of profits from September through December 31 to the American Diabetes Association to fund Diabetes research and education.

Diabetes is the fifth-deadliest disease in the United States and there is no known cure. According to the American Diabetes Association, almost 21 million Americans have diabetes today including 9.7 million women and more than 270,000 Coloradoans. Diabetes can be especially hard on women, causing difficulties during pregnancy such as miscarriage or birth defects. Women with diabetes are also more likely to suffer from heart attacks, and at a younger age, than women without diabetes. Donations to the American Diabetes Association fund research, community outreach, education, and programs including the Women and Diabetes Workgroup.

“As you get older, your risk for diabetes increases. With my invitations, I create personalized, lasting memories for many couples in their 20’s and 30’s but would like to continue to contribute as these couples grow older together,” says Apryle Magistro, owner and designer of All Yours Invitations. “When my grandmother was diagnosed with diabetes four years ago, I saw my grandparents make sacrifices for each other, changing eating habits which they had practiced for over 65 years. Watching them work together through the changes Diabetes brings to a family reminds me of the time-tested vow ‘in sickness and in health.’ I want my contribution to couples’ lives’ to extend past the wedding day, and into the celebrations of childbirth and retirement.”

All Yours Invitations has been evolving to do just that. Established in 2005 by Estes Park resident Apryle Magistro, All Yours was founded to design and create custom, handmade wedding invitations. Although still specializing in personalized wedding invitations, Magistro has since broadened her business impact through an expanded line including baby shower invitations, thank-you notes, and other stationery to help couples and individuals express sentiments on their wedding day and beyond.

At the same time, All Yours Invitations is increasing community impact through donations of money and time. In addition to the 5% profit donation to the American Diabetes Association, Ms. Magistro will be participating in the America’s Run for Diabetes 5k on October 21, 2006. The course travels along the scenic paths of Cherry Creek and Platte River Trails in Cuernavaca Park in Denver. “I am excited to combine my hobbies, business goals, and personal experiences at this event,” says two-time marathon finisher, Ms. Magistro.

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All Yours Invitations offers custom, handmade wedding stationery as well as easy-to-order special occasion cards. All of their wedding invitations and coordinating accessories are made-to-order through an interactive, expressive design process.

All Yours Invitations special occasion cards can be purchased online; wedding invitations and coordinating accessories are designed custom for each couple through www.allyoursinvitations.com