Unique In-Kind Donation for Kifowit for Mayor Race

Donations come in all shapes and sizes and this in-kind donation is certainly unique. Aurora Mayoral candidate Stephanie Kifowit announced today that her campaign has received a large in-kind donation of collectable Precious Moments dolls. Almost all of the dolls are no longer available in stores and are still in their plastic shipping packages. Mrs. Deb Butcher Dobrez is the daughter to Samuel Butcher, the founder and creator of Precious Moments. Mrs. Butcher Dobrez worked for the company as a doll designer and accumulated a very expansive collection of dolls. She has donated her collection of Precious Moments items to help fund the Kifowit for Mayor Campaign.

“When I met Alderman Kifowit, I knew that she was an honest and hardworking leader who cares about Aurora and the people of Aurora” stated Ms. Butcher Dobrez, a St. Charles resident. “I believe that she is the type of person that we need on all levels of government. Alderman Kifowit is someone who will be a Mayor with integrity.” Items being donated include mostly dolls, in addition to some figurines, wedding items, plates and various other Precious Moments collectibles that are no longer in production or were never released. Over 50 large boxes have been donated.

“I am very appreciative of this generous donation,” remarked Alderman Stephanie Kifowit; “Ms. Butcher Dobrez and I share a common vision of having an honest and trustworthy government that is there for the people.”

Alderman Kifowit met Ms. Butcher Dobrez through her husband, Don Dobrez. Mr. Dobrez is currently working on a documentary about the recent demolition of the Hi-Lite 30 Drive-In, which was Illinois oldest functional drive in at the time.

The Kifowit for Mayor Campaign has purchased space at the Antique Toy and Dolls show which is being held at the Kane County Fair Grounds on October 26^th. The Antique Toy and Dolls show draws an average attendance of approximately 3,500 with over 500 vendors. For information regarding the Antique Toy and Dolls Show, contact Valerie Kelley at (773) 736-5140. The campaign will be selling the dolls for a suggested donation and will comply with all election and disclosure requirements.