In a word, the benefit was AMAZING!
I was having nightmares that no one was going to show up, that I would be staring at my family all night and we would walk away owing money instead of raising any. I think that type of stress is normal for anyone planning a big function, but it was really starting to wear me down.
The day started early with errands, shopping for fresh items and cooking. I was totally on schedule and just rocking in the kitchen when CHCH News called requesting an interview for the afternoon! ACK! Really there was no time for it, but how could I turn it down? So, as wonderful as the interview process was, and as sweet and understanding as Lauren Pelley was, it totally messed with my entire schedule by about 3 hours!
But as it always happens, with a lot of hard work, and the hard work of others, everything came together in the final minutes before 7pm. The prize table looked fantastic, the decorations were up, the banners were hung and the games tables were ready.
We don't have a definite number for attendance but I am estimating we had approximately 150 people come and go through out the night. Not to mention the wonderful people who stopped by just to drop off a donation!
On behalf of Leah, Paul and the rest of our family I would like to express our gratitude to the following people:
The Celtic Club personnel were wonderful! Thank you so much for all of your help and assistance. We could not have been as successful without all of you.
To Scott Reid and Niagara Event Consortium, you did an incredible job with the music, thank you for volunteering your time.
To Jeremy and Chris from The Black Flies, the sets you did were fantastic and such a wonderful addition to our night, thank you for coming in and helping us out.
To our boys Christopher and Matthew, having you there, working so hard to help your little sister was wonderful, thank you!
Teresa, you rocked Crown and Anchor! Thanks for running that for me the entire evening and all your help with set up.
Amanda B. - Waitressing may not be your career path but you are a pro at selling Jello shots! Thanks for taking that job off my hands, you sold them all and that was excellent!
Andrea Hominuk - thank so much for helping us transport everything over, working on the prize table and running the Toonie Toss, your expertise and assistance was greatly appreciated!
Tammy Baker - The way you effortlessly coordinated all aspects of front door ticket sales was awe inspiring! Being able to leave it in your extremely capable hands left me free to attend to the thousand and one little details that cropped up. And thank you as well for coming early and helping to set up, assisting with organizing the prize tables and everything else you did!
Kris and Bernie Tessier - as always thank you so much for helping out in all the areas you do. Bernie you ruled the poker table! People didn't want to leave you, they were having so much fun! And Kris, I truly appreciate the last minute run home and all the effort that you went to for us. The Plinko game was a hit because of your wonderful influence!
To Anne and Amanda, I know you were run ragged and yet you still ended the night with big smiles on your faces! If I needed help of any kind you were right there, anything you two could do to make my life easier, you did. Thank you!
And to my wonderful mother Marty, you stressed and fretted right along with me, we drove each other crazy, but together we really made it work. For everything you did to assist me in making the benefit a success I thank you from the bottom of my heart!
And of course, to everyone that took time out of their busy schedules to come to the benefit, thank you! You all made it a resounding success and with your help we are so close to our fundraising goal!
Showing posts with label Benefit for Leah. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Benefit for Leah. Show all posts
Monday, 23 July 2012
Sunday, 15 July 2012
Publicity for the Benefit
Leah's Summer Bash Fundraising Benefit has finally gotten some much needed publicity! On Saturday afternoon, a reporter from the Welland Tribune came to the house for an interview and to take some pictures.
We talked about all the wonderful people and businesses in and around our community that have helped us and donated to Leah's campaign. We talked about Leah's history and her struggle and how the wait times for medical services have impacted her. We focused on the positives of it all - the help we have received, the benefits of going to the Mayo Clinic and our plans to pay forward all of these kindnesses.
If we are lucky, the story will focus on Leah's struggle and the benefit and not on local hospital services. Hopefully the surrounding newspapers will pick it up and run it as well, and *fingers crossed* that will bring more people to the benefit and/or the blog. Keep an eye on the paper on Monday or Tuesday, that is when we were told to expect it to be printed!
We talked about all the wonderful people and businesses in and around our community that have helped us and donated to Leah's campaign. We talked about Leah's history and her struggle and how the wait times for medical services have impacted her. We focused on the positives of it all - the help we have received, the benefits of going to the Mayo Clinic and our plans to pay forward all of these kindnesses.
If we are lucky, the story will focus on Leah's struggle and the benefit and not on local hospital services. Hopefully the surrounding newspapers will pick it up and run it as well, and *fingers crossed* that will bring more people to the benefit and/or the blog. Keep an eye on the paper on Monday or Tuesday, that is when we were told to expect it to be printed!
Wednesday, 11 July 2012
Ten More Days!
10 DAYS!
The Summer Bash Fundraising Benefit for Leah is happening in 10 days!
Here's another sneak peek a some of the prizes and auction items
The Summer Bash Fundraising Benefit for Leah is happening in 10 days!
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| So much to do! |
Here's another sneak peek a some of the prizes and auction items
- -Niagara Helicopters gift certificate
- -Hotel and breakfast package
- -Restaurant gift certificates
- -LCBO gift card
Lots more to come, something to tickle everyone's fancy!
If you are interested in purchasing tickets, remember, there are 7 ways to get your tickets, contact me and I will help you decide which method best meets your needs.
Tuesday, 3 July 2012
Benefit for Leah Update
Only 18 more days until the Benefit! So little time and so much to do!
The tickets are out in the community getting sold! Thanks to everyone that has already purchased their tickets! There will be a limited amount of tickets available at the door, so please purchase your tickets in advance if possible.
Today Leah and I drove around the region doing "Benefit" stuff. We picked up the newly printed tickets and delivered them hither and yon. We gathered gifts and prizes from many generous businesses, we purchased the 50/50 tickets, the beverage tickets and other necessary items for the big night.
Remember, there are 6 easy ways to purchase your tickets
The tickets are out in the community getting sold! Thanks to everyone that has already purchased their tickets! There will be a limited amount of tickets available at the door, so please purchase your tickets in advance if possible.
Today Leah and I drove around the region doing "Benefit" stuff. We picked up the newly printed tickets and delivered them hither and yon. We gathered gifts and prizes from many generous businesses, we purchased the 50/50 tickets, the beverage tickets and other necessary items for the big night.
******SNEAK PEEK ******
two prizes that are up for grabs the night of the benefit- for the guys a gift certificate for a detailing package courtesy of Henley Honda valued at $250!
- And for the ladies.....a Coach purse valued at $399!
Remember, there are 6 easy ways to purchase your tickets
- Tickets can be purchased for $10 each by using the Donate button at the top right and putting in the message section how many you would like, we will have them waiting for you at the door the night of the fundraiser.
- You can message me here via the blog and I will arrange to get them to you
- Via the facebook page at www.facebook.com/LookingForAnswersForLeah
- You can contact me via email at katebalint@yahoo.com
- In person from any of our friendly helpers selling the tickets out and about in the community
- At the door, the night of the event
If anyone would like to take some tickets to sell to their friends and family please message me, I would be very happy to drop some off to you!
Friday, 29 June 2012
FUNDRAISER TICKETS!
The tickets have gone to the printer and we are so excited! Aren't they beautiful?!?!? The wonderfully talented people at Chimpanzee created this for us and I just love it!
Special thanks to The Printing House St. Catharines for rushing the printing for us.
There are SIX ways to purchase tickets to meet your needs
- Tickets can be purchased for $10 each by using the Donate button at the top right and putting in the message section how many you would like, we will have them waiting for you at the door the night of the fundraiser.
- You can message me here via the blog
- Via the facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LookingForAnswersForLeah.
- You can contact me via email at katebalint@yahoo.com
- In person from any of our friendly helpers selling the tickets out and about in the community
- At the door, the night of the event
Monday, 25 June 2012
Benefit for Leah
Many of you have asked and I FINALLY have details regarding the benefit for Leah!
Date: Saturday July 21, 2012
Time: 7pm - 1am
Where: The Celtic Club, 14 Secord Drive St. Catharines
Tickets are $10, they can be purchased from a number of friends and family that will be selling them, leave us a message on the blog and we will contact you to arrange the purchase or purchase them online via this blog using the Donate button at the top right - in the notes section tell me how many tickets you want and they will be waiting for you at the door.
There will be live music, lots of food, a silent auction, door prizes, raffles, games and lots of fun!
We have use of both the bar area and the hall, so if you want to sit and chat there is a place for that, but if you want to be in the thick of things enjoying the music and the games, there is space for that too!
Hope to see you all there!
Date: Saturday July 21, 2012
Time: 7pm - 1am
Where: The Celtic Club, 14 Secord Drive St. Catharines
Tickets are $10, they can be purchased from a number of friends and family that will be selling them, leave us a message on the blog and we will contact you to arrange the purchase or purchase them online via this blog using the Donate button at the top right - in the notes section tell me how many tickets you want and they will be waiting for you at the door.
There will be live music, lots of food, a silent auction, door prizes, raffles, games and lots of fun!
We have use of both the bar area and the hall, so if you want to sit and chat there is a place for that, but if you want to be in the thick of things enjoying the music and the games, there is space for that too!
Hope to see you all there!
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