A Great Kickoff!

The event last Thursday went wonderfully. The night consisted of a very nice dinner and a great crowd out to watch the (disappointing) Canucks game. This was the first time I had ever hosted a fundraiser and as with first time for many things I didn't really know what to expect and as such ended up a bit under-prepared. For the event I wanted to gather prizes so that I could sell tickets for a raffle. I had no idea what a huge challenge that this would be! I handed out over 30 donation letters, made countless follow-up phone calls and was ignored/let-down/told to go elsewhere by the majority of those who I had approached. I heard a lot of 'I'm sorry...' 'Unfortunately...' 'We don't...' and other let-downs but not once did someone actually say the word 'no'. Some people even lied to me! There were a lot of disappointments but I would like to thank the following for generously giving donations:

Himalaya Sweets and Restaurant on #5 and Cambie in Richmond for a gift certificate.

White Spot on #3 and Ackroyd for 10 burger platter gift certificates.

Bodacious on Main and 27th for a silk clutch purse.

Bonita Meyer for a bath set, pampered chef cookware, and a safety kit.

Starbucks on #3 and Ackroyd in Richmond for a pound of coffee and a Starbucks mug.

Although I was incredibly stressed for part of the event trying to do too many things at once...I am so thankful that so many people came out to support me. Without you it would not have been possible! In all 44 people came out and we raised $600! This is a great start to the rest of the fundraising that I have to do and I look forward to more successful events.

For pictures of the event go here
I would like to send out a special thanks for the generous donation of $100 from Susan James made through this website (where you too can donate).