The Results of Our First Fundraiser: A Success!
~ Natalia Radcliffe ~ Our first fundraiser was a smashing success! The event was sold out, with more than 100 people coming to support Children to Love and have an enjoyable evening.
Enjoy some pictures from the event!
Participants hands being stamped as they walked in. Photo by Natalia Radcliffe
The check-in table where people can donate to Children to Love! The two flags featured are the countries of Ukraine (the one to the left) and Uganda (the one to the right). Thank you to the kind representatives of the organization who attended! photos by Natalia Radcliffe
Talented musicians who helped set a cowboy casual mood, including Shayleene MacReynolds, Dylan Reynolds, Randi Soyland, Mark Fonesca, and others. Photos by Natalia Radcliffe
Mary Akpovi’s booth, where handmade items from Uganda were available to buy. Photos by Natalia Radcliffe
Two other booths at our marketplace we had at the event. One, ran by Katja Schmolka of Scent Clouds, sold essential oils and sprays. The other sold handmade jewelry created by Anneli Accomazzo of Isabel Beatrice Jewelry. Photo by Natalia Radcliffe
Artist Kandeyce Jorden also had some of her art available to purchase at the marketplace during the event. Photo by Natalia Radcliffe
a silent auction where people could bid on items such as a handmade necklace, a wine basket of goodies, an agenda, journal, and three coaching sessions with Michelle Perkins of Limit Free Life, and many more. Photos by Natalia Radcliffe
We also had a live auction! Thank you to Kym Douglas (a regular guest on the Ellen Show, Pro-Age author, and lifestyle and beauty expert) for running it! The items up for bid were: dinner for 6 at Prospector Ranch, complete with fresh hot handmade pizza, salad and red wine, as well two separate offers for a night at our Conestoga covered wagon. Photo by Natalia Radcliffe
Photo by Melinda Schroeder
Photo by Natalia Radcliffe
Photo by Natalia Radcliffe
We had the opportunity to hear from some people who have direct experience with Children to Love, and the charities it partners with. Thank you to Meggan Kimberley (the first photo, wearing a cowboy hat, featured with her husband Chris Warme, Kym Douglas, and Patrick Dunn), Mary Akpovi (the second photo), and Julie Bell, the communications coordinator for Children to Love, (the third photo) for sharing your stories!
In total we raised over $15,000 at the fundraiser! Thank you so, so, much to all who attended the event and donated to Children to Love. Thanks to your support, we’re bringing a smile to those in need in Uganda and Ukraine, brightening and improving their days through God’s help. We appreciate each and every one of you!
