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Available Exclusively at D23 Expo 2015....

Visitors to The Annette Funicello Research Fund for Neurological Diseases (AFRFND) booth, hosted by SaturdaysToys.com (Exhibition Hall A / Booth A307) will have the opportunity to take home some unique and exclusive gifts, available only to D23 Expo attendees!


A limited edition portfolio containing a hand-written, signed and dated homework assignment from Annette's high school notebook will be available at our booth, while supplies last, at this years Expo.

These homework assignments (circa 1958 - 1960) were preserved by Mrs. Jean Seaman, the Mouseketeers' school teacher in the "Little Red Trailer" at the Walt Disney Studios.

This special offering is limited to only 100 pieces and available on a first-come, first- served basis for a donation of $100 or more to the AFRFND.



Another special offering is a beautiful Limited Edition "Annette Funicello Signature Pin"!  Produced in a strictly limited quantity of 300 pieces, this gold metal pin with purple inlay will be available exclusively to D23 Expo attendees for a minimum donation of $25 to the AFRFND.
 


In addition to the special offers above, "Annette Funicello, A Tribute to Walt Disney" CD's will also be available for a donation of $10 or more.


We are only hours away from the start of D23 Expo 2015!  Anticipation is building.....we hope to see you there!

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