We thought it was about time we gave an update on whats been happening in the Team SMARTies/RoseBuddies Auctions 'camp' but before we do I'd just like you all to take a moment to look at this beautiful girl...
It has been 12 months of lows and highs for all involved in the fundraising for Rose's Tribute Fund but throughout we have had the biggest smile to keep us going. As those who knew and loved Rose hold thoughts of her close right now I'd like to take a moment to say thank you to her for giving me a reason to go on.I have faced many challenges this year, the hardest of which have been this last month or so. Each time something has happened and I've found myself thinking 'why me?' I've been able to pull myself together and plough all the energy I have left into fundraising for Rose's Tribute Fund. The smiling face above really is an amazing motivator!
Team SMARTies / RoseBuddies Auctions News:
- On Friday 9th November 2007 I headed over to the Clatterbridge Centre for Oncology for a tour of the facilities and to see where the money raised through Rose's Tribute Fund is being used. Firstly I'd like to thank 'The Susan's' and all those who took time out of their busy days to show me around, answer my questions and share a little of what makes Clatterbridge the way it is. It is comforting to know that through Rose's Tribute Fund we might be able to make a difference to someone receiving treatment at Clatterbridge Centre for Oncology and that the research done at the J K Douglas Laboratories, which is all funded by donations, may one day help in finding a cure for Brain Tumours and other cancers. I learnt so much from my visit to the centre and we are looking forward to working with both charities in the future.
- Our Christmas Cards have been flying out of our eBay shop for just over 3 weeks now and we have raised a fantastic £358 for Rose's Tribute Fund! There are just 5 packs left so if you haven't grabbed yourself one yet then head over to our eBay Shop before they're all gone!
- Thanks to the generosity of this years BritBallRun winners, Team Killerviral, and with the co-operation of the event organisers the new year will see RoseBuddies holding a unique eBay auction! We will be auctioning entry to the 2008 BritBallRun for 1 car and 2 passengers and we can't wait to see who the highest bidders will be!ALL of the winning bid will be donated to Rose's Tribute Fund and thanks to eBay the donation will be matched 100%!
- New Year will also see the start of the sponsorship 'work'. With lots of ideas already being thrown about, 2008 looks set to be just as exciting as the 2007 event! We're keeping quiet for now but watch this space to find out what we'll be getting upto in the run up to the big event in August!
- Struggling to find the perfect Christmas gift or maybe you're exhausted from all that shopping!? Thanks to www.ineedpampering.com we have another fantastic Makeover Day for 2 to auction to help us raise money for Rose's Tribute Fund. We will be holding the auction at the start of December and we'll make sure we let you all know once it's in our eBay shop.
Before we go we'd like to say a BIG THANK YOU to all of you that have supported us this past 12 months and to Dave, our Web Guru, for all his hardwork! We couldn't have fixed our eyes on the new £10,000 target if it wasn't for the encouragement and help you have all shown us along the way.
All the best,
Natalya and Andrew
Team SMARTies
Email: fundraising@rosemcgill.co.uk
Website: www.rosemcgill.co.uk
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