Missy (Craig's sister) did a fantastic job in addition to her husband, Bob, who kept everything on track for the silent auction. We had donations from all over. Three golfing events, one valued at over $700, which everyone was vying for, at my last look was bid at $185 dollars. We had a two-night stay at the Anaheim Sheraton Hotel, Anaheim Sparks tickets to a game, Clipper tickets, Universal Studio tickets, Silpada bracelet and necklace set, three oil paintings by Craig's mom, hand painted ceramic angel baby and bears made by my mom and her friend Sharon, hand painted Christmas ornaments, gift baskets of every kind, candles, a CD player with CDs, portrait gift certificates valued a $3000.00, etc, and of course the quilt raffle.(Look at the slideshow at the bottom of this post for a peak at all the donation items)
It was just amazing!!! About 50 people showed up with open hearts and opened their wallets to support the Tug McGraw Foundation for brain cancer research in honor of Craig.
There was a magician there, the same one from Bob's 50th birthday party, who entertained us all with his mystifying tricks....the best one being the disappearing ring trick.
Missy made an announcement during the silent auction stating the purpose of the event and the Tug McGraw Foundation's motto..."Ya Gotta Believe", which Missy turned into our motto..."Ya Gotta Believe We Can Strike'em Out for a Cure." It was so poignant when Craig got up to speak to the crowd to thank his sister and Bob for all their hard work organizing this event as well as all the people who attended and gave so much for him. I don't think there was a dry eye in the house.
There are just way too many people to possibly thank all of them, but I personally cannot thank my quilt instructor, Janet Salcido, enough for all her love and encouragement as well as everyone at Leah's Quilt Shop in Orange, all of the wonderful terrific friends in my quilt class (Ellen, Jenny, Ann, Nancy, Judy) and my bestest buddies, Joy & Yvette. You are my strength and hold me together every day ! I love you one and all, and of course my sister-in-law, Missy who is one terrific, generous lady.
and now for what you all have been waiting for....due to the generosity of everyone we raised over $4,232.00, yes, that is FOUR THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED, THIRTY-TWO dollars!! In addition, Sharon Lamp won the quilt raffle. She had not seen the quilt until last night and purchased her tickets the day of the event. It was so amazing and everyone got goose bumps when Craig pulled her name. Sharon had already left the event and was not there when her name was read. Sharon's mother and grandmother both passed away due to cancer and even though all of these generous donations are going to the Tug McGraw Foundation, they are for everyone who has been touched by cancer. Here is Sharon (in glasses) with daughter Janette, and her granddaughter. Congrats!!!
Thanks again one and all for making this first event so successful !!!
Hugs,
Karene and Craig
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Thanks for writing this.
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