Fundraiser Update

Hi Everyone,
Just wanted to let you all know that we raised $3900 last Thursday night in just 3 short hours!!  That is fantastic and we will definitely be earmarking some of that money for building repairs (as you can see from the previous post).  Thank you again for everyone's generosity and support and we will keep you updated as we continue on this journey.  

Just so you know, we are still collecting school supplies and I will keep gathering donations until we ship the container at the end of June.  It can take several months for the container to reach Nigeria so Gerry and I will be heading over in late August or early September to roll out the materials to the children.  

Sue
xo

Here are some pictures of the Primary Schools in Nigeria we are helping

They say that a picture is worth a thousand words and I couldn't agree more.  These pictures really drive home the difference we are going to make in the children's lives with our fundraising activities.  Thank you to everyone who is supporting this endevour.

Update on Auction and Raffle for Thursday, March 24th

Hi Everyone,
I'm extremely excited to say that we've collected over $4500 (approximate value) in donations for the silent auction and raffle happening Thursday night, March 24th from 7-10pm.  Once the momentum kicked in, so did the donations.  We have 22 auction items with starting bids ranging from $10-$175.  As well, we have 15 fabulous raffle items so if the auction items don't tickle your fancy, then maybe the raflfle items will.  I truly believe we have something for everyone and I look forward to seeing you all on Thursday night. 

Thank you to all of my generous donors.  I can't wait to showcase your talents and wares and want to share a sampling of what you can expect to see on Thursday.  I must start with the "Artist's Nook" since it is fabulous.

• 30"x30" Encostic (hot wax painting) donated by Ron Bennison titled  Walking to School. 
• Approx Value $750  Auction Minimum Bid $175
• Blog (and artist profile) is at  http://.rpbennison.blogspot.com

• 20"x40" Oil painting on canvas donated by Bob Papadopoulos titled Pomegranate
• Approx value $500 Auction Minimum Bid $125



•  Framed 28” by 16” photograph donated by Jens Casten titled Life's Reflection  
• Approx Value $295  Auction Minimum Bid $60

•  3 each  - 5x7 prints donated by Pam Avis titled  A Walk through Italy
• Approx Value $75  Auction Minimum Bid $15

• The Sue Swing custom metal vase from Mark Korczynski of Metalmorphosis
• Approximate Value : $125  Auction Minimum Bid : $25

• Bejewelled and Bedazzled custom One of a Kind jewelry designs by Guylaine Mageau of For Me
• Will split into 3 items with Approximate values ranging from $50-$100  Minimum bids from $10-$25

And to think that is only 1 of 3 tables!!  Here is sampling of some other fantastic auction packages:

• Sue's Night Out Package : 4 Toronto Rock Lacrosse Tickets, $200 Gift Certificate to E11even Restaurant (by ACC) and $25 Leslieville Diner gift card for the next morning
• Pamper Package : One haircut and $100 Gift Card to 10 Spot Salon
• Taste of Leslieville: $25 gift cards from Red Rocket, Steeped and Infused Tea, Leslieville Diner, Leslieville Cheese Market, LPK Culinary Groove and 1 free cake from Ed's Real Scoop
• Madmen Package - Vintage Mr Jonas White Beaded purse with Rose Flowered Kigu Compact and matching Pearly beads choker
• Mind and Body : 90 minute Life Coaching session and 60 minute Personal Yoga session with customized practice
• Wine Lovers day at the beach: Picnic Backpack w/games, $50 LCBO Card and gift cert to Wine School for Cheese fans event at Leslieville Cheese.  
•  Becoming Goddess Party: Excellent for birthdays, girls night out, showers and graduations; learn to pamper your mind, body and spirit.  You and up to 9 friends are invited to explore asana(yoga poses), pranayama (breath work), nutrition, and mindfulness that are particular to the needs of women.  90 minute session 
• + many more

We also have great raffle prizes too!

$200 in Home Hardware Gift Cards, $180 Best Buy Gift Card, Delicious Home made Pumpkin Chocolate Chip cookies and Skor Oatmeal Cookies,  Melt in your mouth Mint Merangues in beautiful apothecary jar,  Relaxation Basket containing home made bath salts and lots of other goodies, 4 Lacrosse tickets, German Glass Serving Dish, Pickling Party kit and much more....

It should be stated that Backpacks and Beyond is not a registered Charity so there will be no charitable receipts available at this function.  This project is still in it's infancy and we hope to pursue charitable status for any future events.  At this time, we can only handle cash or cheques so please keep that in mind when you are considering your donations. 

Once again, the fundraiser is at WAYLA Bar Lounge (996 Queen St East - Queen and Carlaw) this Thursday, March 24th from 7-10pm.  We'd love to see you there to help celebrate with us and hopefully find yourself a great deal!

Check out the amazing poster that my friend Peter created!

Fundraiser Raffle Update

New photos added March 13, 2011 -  scroll down!

Hi Everyone,

Wanted to update you on some of the great items we are getting for the Auction and Raffle. Check out some of the pics below.  More items are coming in daily so it is shaping up to be a fantastic night.  Looking forward to seeing everyone there.

1. Anconstic Painting donated by Ron B

2. Oil Painting donated by Bob P
3. Black and White photography from my Sister in Law - Pam A
4. Vintage Clutch Purse donated by Andrea
5. Vase designed by Mark K of Metalmorphisis
6. Jewellery designed by Guy M.
7. Austrian Crystal Candle Sticks and Picture frame donated by Vida
8. Pamper basket created by Christina P.
9. Mint Merengues (these are delicious) donated by Christina P
10. The most delicious chocolate chip cookies donate by Ann G
11. Kobo Ereader donated by Todd Bliss
12. Laptop computer donated by Fastrac Computers

13. 2 Haircuts donated by Fernando R

14. $100 LCBO gift certificate donated by Bob and Ellen Swing
15. $100 Ten Spot Spa gift cert donated by Barb K
16. $150 Best Buy Gift Certs donated by me
17. 2 ea - $100 Home Hardware Gift Certs donated by Guardian Bldg Products1
18. 2 ea - $25 gift certs donated by Leslieville Diner
19. 2 set of 4 Toronto Rock Lacrosse Tickets donated by Karen W and Phil H
20. Picnic  Backpack donated by Kaleidescope Promotions

Vintage Bag



Kobo Ereader with Clip Light

  

Picnic Backpack



Vase with Metal work by Mark K of metalmorphosis

Silvertone Shaggy Bracelet with Green Fluorite Chunks and Matching Sterling Silver Ring

Green Fluorite Chunk Sterling Silver Ring

                                                                             

European Weave Bracelet



Pamper Basket by Christina





  





Shout out to all of the blog followers

Want to put a shout out to Ms Liz P and Leesa G for being my first 2 blog followers!!  This is going to be fun ladies.  Apparently I signed up to follow this blog as well which seems redundant but I'm not sure I know how to remove  myself.  Thankfully, I have IT professionals who can support my blogging journey, I know I'll need lots of help!!  Next posts will be an update on the Auction and Raffle items we've recieved so far for the fundraiser.  There's great stuff here and I'm interested in getting everything on the list!!