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Gifts & Things

As some of you may already know, Dave and I started dating in December of 2001. We built a house in 2003 and have many of the basic things that we need -- things that are traditionally purchased as gifts for the bride & groom. We have hmmd and hawed about having a gift registry as we feel that we don't need a lot more "stuff." We also didn't want friends and family members to feel obligated to buy us a gift. However, we understand that some people really do want to send gifts and so we've registered at a couple of places and also have a couple creative alternatives to the traditional wedding gifts.

The first are gift registries. If you wish to purchase a gift, we are registered at the following stores:

- The Home Depot (in-store only)
- Target (in-store or online)

The second option is a donation to charities we support. Please consider this as a viable option in lieu of a gift as we believe whole-heartedly in the below charities. You can send tax-deductible donations directly to these charities with our names (Dave & Amy Latka) on the memorandum line.

Friends of Ferdinand, Inc.
PO Box 1784
Indianapolis, IN 46206
http://www.friendsofferdinand.org/

Friends of Ferdinand, Inc. is a non-profit equine rescue organization that rescues, rehabs and rehomes Thoroughbreds off the track who are in danger of an untimely ending. Donations can be made online through their website or by sending in a check.

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Hope Insitute of Uganda
3822 Buckingham Drive
Janesville, WI 53546
http://www.jinjaproject.com/

The Hope Institute of Uganda is a non-profit organization that conducts medical mission to St. Francis Hospital in Buluba, Uganda (a country in eastern Africa). This organization is based in Janesville, WI - home town of both David & Amy. Donations can be made online through their website or by sending in a check.

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