This morning I deposited $2,106.50 into my account.
I just initiated the wire transfer to Genesis' account in the amount of $2361.67, which according to Western Union is R15,345.48 (rands).
When Genesis confirms the wire transfer, I will post that email here.
Stephanie
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Concert Total
As promised, below is the total concert amount raised tonight.
At first I was fairly disappointed at the turnout, which was somewhere around 50-60 people. As my boss would say, all the people in Naselle were there! Some people said the turnout was because of the games in Ilwaco tonight. And there wasn't a whole lot we could do about that.
But even with a turnout lower than the last concert in 2007, we still managed to raise more than twice as much as we raised in 2007.
As requested, two adults counted the money before I touched it. April Zimmerman and Riann Schell counted a total of $2,001.50. This does not include the total cost of crafts, $355.17. After the money was counted, another person donated $5. This means that the total raised for Genesis' AIDS hospice in South Africa was $2,361.67.
Want to divide that by the number of people at the concert? That would be about $39 per person.
The support for Genesis' Care Center has touched me deeply, and I am tremendously grateful for all the help and work that went into putting this concert together. Deanna, Riann, Kelsi, Carl, Mona, Greg, Gene, and everyone who gave time or money to the concert - thank you SO much.
As promised, the wire transfer in the amount of $2,361.67 will be sent to Genesis tomorrow morning. Proper documentation will be posted here as soon as Genesis receives the transfer.
I will not be organizing another AIDS benefit again, but I am so glad I live in an area with such kind-hearted people. I know my friend with HIV, who inspired me to organize these events, will be pleased to hear that so much generosity could come from so few.
Thank you again.
Stephanie
At first I was fairly disappointed at the turnout, which was somewhere around 50-60 people. As my boss would say, all the people in Naselle were there! Some people said the turnout was because of the games in Ilwaco tonight. And there wasn't a whole lot we could do about that.
But even with a turnout lower than the last concert in 2007, we still managed to raise more than twice as much as we raised in 2007.
As requested, two adults counted the money before I touched it. April Zimmerman and Riann Schell counted a total of $2,001.50. This does not include the total cost of crafts, $355.17. After the money was counted, another person donated $5. This means that the total raised for Genesis' AIDS hospice in South Africa was $2,361.67.
Want to divide that by the number of people at the concert? That would be about $39 per person.
The support for Genesis' Care Center has touched me deeply, and I am tremendously grateful for all the help and work that went into putting this concert together. Deanna, Riann, Kelsi, Carl, Mona, Greg, Gene, and everyone who gave time or money to the concert - thank you SO much.
As promised, the wire transfer in the amount of $2,361.67 will be sent to Genesis tomorrow morning. Proper documentation will be posted here as soon as Genesis receives the transfer.
I will not be organizing another AIDS benefit again, but I am so glad I live in an area with such kind-hearted people. I know my friend with HIV, who inspired me to organize these events, will be pleased to hear that so much generosity could come from so few.
Thank you again.
Stephanie
Monday, December 13, 2010
How to Donate If You're Not Coming
Only fifteen days out and we're still working out financial details! I'm trying to figure out a way to keep me accountable if you are going to make checks out to me. That's all well and good, and it'll do for small-town fundraising, but we have to make sure there's a way to check that I did pay Genesis Hope as much as I collected.
For the time being, if you can't make it to the concert but want to donate anyway, make check out to Stephanie Wise and send to:
Stephanie Wise
PO Box 244
Naselle, WA 98638
To assist accountability documentation, make sure you put Genesis Hope in the Memo line.
Please send your check before Christmas to make sure it arrives in time to enter you into the drawing for the gift cards.
For the time being, if you can't make it to the concert but want to donate anyway, make check out to Stephanie Wise and send to:
Stephanie Wise
PO Box 244
Naselle, WA 98638
To assist accountability documentation, make sure you put Genesis Hope in the Memo line.
Please send your check before Christmas to make sure it arrives in time to enter you into the drawing for the gift cards.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Know any businesses?
Hello everyone!
The concert is still set for December 28th, 6pm. Apparently, lots of rain is expected for that week, so that sounds like we won't need that backup date!
Preparation is coming along great. So far I've had the following gift cards donated:
Two $40 gift cards from Astoria Coffeehouse
One $25 gift card from Fort George Brewery
One $25 gift card from Fulio's Pastaria
Does anyone have any other businesses who might be able to donate either to the fund or a gift card? Let me know or ask them!
Eighteen days to go!
The concert is still set for December 28th, 6pm. Apparently, lots of rain is expected for that week, so that sounds like we won't need that backup date!
Preparation is coming along great. So far I've had the following gift cards donated:
Two $40 gift cards from Astoria Coffeehouse
One $25 gift card from Fort George Brewery
One $25 gift card from Fulio's Pastaria
Does anyone have any other businesses who might be able to donate either to the fund or a gift card? Let me know or ask them!
Eighteen days to go!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
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