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Monday, April 25, 2011

Thanks to ecojot for the incredible contribution!

Hi Eveyone,
The contributions for the upcoming trip to Nigeria continue to roll in.  ecojot, an eco-friendly stationery brand donated 1500 workbooks to our cause which means that each and every child will get a workbook!  Ecojot is based in Scarborough, Ontario and specialize in a variety of journals, sketchbooks, children's sketchbooks, wrap, calendars and notecards. The paper content used is 100% post-consumer recycled and all products are designed and printed in Canada.

ecojot regulary donates to worthy social causes through their "Give" Campaign. To date they have donated 77,000 notebooks to countries all over the world including, Haiti, Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, Poland, and Zimbabwe. 

I'm proud that they have decided to partner with us and can't wait to see the look on the children's faces!

Check them out at http://www.ecojot.com/




Links to the artists

Hi Everyone,
I've been meaning to connect everyone to the artists and business who donated to the silent auction.  I've heard from several of you that you would like to get more information so here it is.

1. Metalmorphisis, Mark Korczynski, Artist Blacksmith.  Donated the "Sue Swing" vase.
Website -  http://www.themetalmorphosis.ca/


2. Ronald Bennison, Encaustic painter, donated Walking to School.


  3. Bob Papadopoulos, painte,  donated  Pomegranate oil painting on canvas.

4. Jens Casten, Photographer, Windows to the Soul Art Photography, donated Life's Reflection


5. Imke Wernicke, Photographer, Imke Photography and Design, donated Water



6. Andrea Liss, Ready to Wear Vintage, donated Mad Men Collection


7. Guylaine Mageau, Jewellery Designer, For Her Jewellery Designs. Donated several pieces.
Contact forme.gvm@gmail.com for more info.  


8. Heather Elson, Yoga Instructor, Donated personalized Yoga class and Growing Up Goddess Party

9. Jens Casten, Certified Life and Business Coach, Fortitude Life and Career Coaching, donated two 90 minute Life Coaching sessions

10. Wendy Bell,  Kaleidoscope Promotions, donated the very popular Picnic Backpack



11. Gerry Ikegwuonu, Fastrac Computers & Network Solutions Ltd., donated laptop computer.