June 2011 Winner
And the winner is...
ivPolePals – Sunnyvale, Texas – WINNER
Deric Salser, Founder
Cheerful decorations that attach onto IV poles adding something special for patients needing their spirits lifted. The “pals” come in many shapes, sizes and themes and snap on and off any standard IV pole. They are made of durable plastic and have a convenient clip that wraps around the pole to secure it in place.
Salser was inspired by his 8-year-old daughter, Alexandra, who was diagnosed with an incurable disease called LCHAD. To take the fear out of needing an IV, Salser’s wife crafted homemade decorations and attached them to Alexandra's IV pole. The decorations were the inspiration for the product line that now consists of more than 40 different “pals”. Visit www.ivpolepals.com for more information.
Cheerful decorations that attach onto IV poles adding something special for patients needing their spirits lifted. The “pals” come in many shapes, sizes and themes and snap on and off any standard IV pole. They are made of durable plastic and have a convenient clip that wraps around the pole to secure it in place.
Salser was inspired by his 8-year-old daughter, Alexandra, who was diagnosed with an incurable disease called LCHAD. To take the fear out of needing an IV, Salser’s wife crafted homemade decorations and attached them to Alexandra's IV pole. The decorations were the inspiration for the product line that now consists of more than 40 different “pals”. Visit www.ivpolepals.com for more information.
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The Next Big Thing Finalists were...
The Feeling Bag – Edmond, Oklahoma
Jennifer Griffin, Founder
A small, plush bag for children to express their feelings that contains a special book that helps them understand their ever-changing emotions. Some bags also include flash cards describing different feelings. The Feeling Bag is great for parents, teachers and counselors to help guide a child through a difficult time or simply their day-to-day life.
Griffin created The Feeling Bag in hopes of helping her daughter through tough times. She began creating more bags and feeling flash cards after receiving encouragement from family and friends. Visit www.thefeelingbag.com for more information.
A small, plush bag for children to express their feelings that contains a special book that helps them understand their ever-changing emotions. Some bags also include flash cards describing different feelings. The Feeling Bag is great for parents, teachers and counselors to help guide a child through a difficult time or simply their day-to-day life.
Griffin created The Feeling Bag in hopes of helping her daughter through tough times. She began creating more bags and feeling flash cards after receiving encouragement from family and friends. Visit www.thefeelingbag.com for more information.
The Pillow Bag – Monroeville, Alabama
Lynn Byrd and Chris Ziebach, Founders
A unique way to carry your favorite pillow in style when you travel while still keeping it clean! Great for a sleepover or a weekend getaway, The Pillow Bag will keep you and your children from sleeping on an unfamiliar pillow. These bags are made from carefully selected fabrics and ribbons.
Byrd and Ziebach saw the need for a convenient way to tote their daughters’ favorite pillow and blankets to sleepovers. These bags are made from carefully selected fabrics and ribbons. To learn more about The Pillow Bag Visit www.thepillowbag.com for more information.
A unique way to carry your favorite pillow in style when you travel while still keeping it clean! Great for a sleepover or a weekend getaway, The Pillow Bag will keep you and your children from sleeping on an unfamiliar pillow. These bags are made from carefully selected fabrics and ribbons.
Byrd and Ziebach saw the need for a convenient way to tote their daughters’ favorite pillow and blankets to sleepovers. These bags are made from carefully selected fabrics and ribbons. To learn more about The Pillow Bag Visit www.thepillowbag.com for more information.