Thanks to all the hard work by our members, the
generosity of the auction item donors, and the support of the
attendees, we raised just over $2,000 for this event, facing stiff
competition from other area fundraisers!.
The following individuals and businesses are all owed a debt of
gratitude for contributing donations for the auction and/or their
time as workers and chair artists: Ben & Beth Andrews, Rick Austin,
Manuela Ballicu, Susan Benfield, Teresa Berrill, Rachel Bronander,
Lacy Brown, Constance Buchanan, Jim Buike, Joan & Gil Carlson, Tom &
Julie Cassen, Chirp 'N Chatter, Tiffany Copen, Bre Barnett Crowell,
Jim Curry, Virginia Dauth, David's Creations, Dolce Lusso, Betty
Dotson, First Citizen's Bank, Geoff Gray, Jodi Halker, Peter & D.
Heyd, Wendy Hope, Jim 'N Nick's BBQ, Karen Johnson, Nicole Jones,
Lowe's Home Improvement, James Mahaffey Jr., Brenda Marshall,
Metrolina Greenhouse, Gail Peacock, Rainy Day Creations, Marion
Scott Readett, Al Rogat, Nancy Story, Doris Landrum Thomas, Clay &
Karen Tomas, Trader Joe's, Vincent Voci MD, Paige Wagner, Wags of
Baxter, Arlene Williams, Pam Wilson.
Congratulations to Nancy Story, the People's Choice Winner for her
hand-painted Chick Chair. The Charlotte Observer's May 10 Neighbors
section featured an article about Nancy. If you missed it, click
here for the link to the online version.