Aug 04 2009
Stamp-a-thon 09 - part 1….
Hi ya all,
Well it has been one of those days today……you know where there seems to only be 20 minutes to an hour, and that hugemongous list of things to do, just doesn’t get a glance at!
So a little about the Stamp-a-thon for NBCF on Saturday, WOW, what can I say, it was the most amazing day! From all the fabulous feedback I have received, it certainly was well enjoyed by everyone as well.
It was a crisp winter morning, and I was thankful that most of the hall was set up the night before. Last minute preparations, had us gals running around, and especially be sure to have the hot water, hot for coffee. We were so surprised to see that there was 10 cars in the car park at 8:30am, half an hour before the registration opened…..these gals were eager for sure!!!
I was a little concerned how the hall would be with 100 people in it, as I really didn’t want it to be stuffy, but we all fitted in like a treat!
Here you can see by the photo, there was wall to wall people!
We started off the day with a welcome speech, and explanations on how the day is going to go etc…..
Our little welcome speech, with our funky pink feather boas, that Charmaine bought us to wear, and help people spot us in the crowd if they needed to find us!
Everyone saw Char get excited many times in the day….what a fun character she is. After the beginning speech, i gave myself a mighty face plant coming off the stage! It was all a bit of a shock, and well I am sure I didn’t look all that pretty either…..good thing I wasn’t hurt as it was quite the fall………….and a good thing that it wasn’t caught on camera!!!
Then the stamping began….8 fun projects, which I am sure was enjoyed by all. It was fun planning the projects, and I will share them with you asap!
We enjoyed a devonshire tea for morning tea, carefully prepared by Helen (Lou’s mum) Penny, (my mum) and Kate (Bryn’s Fiance) - They were the best on the day and made sure everyone was well fed and watered……we couldn’t have done it without their help.
We had a fabulous Silent Auction, which went off a treat! Thanks also goes to the very lovely Lee-Anne Barry, who is another Demo here in Perth, who kindly donated the most amazing basket of goodies for the Auction! Which raised nearly $300!!! Thank you so very much Lee-Anne, that was very thoughtful of you!
Here are our bundles for auction:
The products were kindly donated by Stampin’Up, as well as Char, Lou and myself…. 
We also ran two competitions on the day. I wasn’t too sure how they would go, and thought possibly this idea would be a flop, but no way! We were all stunned by the amazing response we got, and wow, check out how many entries we had for the comp….
and they were all FABULOUS!
Everyone stamping up a storm…..
Ngaire was kind enough to come on down and help us out on the day, which was such a wonderful blessing! Here we all are smiling bright.
Now I suppose you are all wondering if we were sucessful in raising funds for the NBCF after all that…….
Well I am absolutely delighted to tell you the total raised was:
$4,322.91
How amazing is that? We truly couldn’t have done it without everyone’s support, and enthusiasm. Thank you so much! Lets hope that this will be a small step into the discovery of a cure for Breast Cancer that effects so many women each year!
I will be back to show you all the projects as soon as it is light and I can photograph them.
Have a good nite!
Makeesha, it all sounds wonderful and you gals did a great job! Thanks for sharing some of the details!
That is fantasic and looks like you had fun
Rach:)
WOW Keesh, Congratulations on a very sucessful event. I myself am in the midst of planning an event for the Cancer Council in cordination with there Girls Night In event. This will be my very first fundraiser event and I am really looking forward to it but extremly nervous at the same time. I have been very lucky so far to have a great venue donated and also Stampin Up have been so very generous with the supplies for the day. I have always wanted to help this organisation (because like most families Cancer has hit our family a few times to many) but never quite knew how, but since becoming a demonstrator and seeing my ladies truly enjoying themselves I thought that this would be the perfect fit, to have a massive workshop with all of our new friends. Anyway, enough about me, again congratulations on your very sucessful day.
Kylie Maher.
Hey there Keeshie!
What an awesome day it sounds like you all had and how about that amount you rasied - AWESOME!!!!!
Can’t wait to see the projects you made too and I’ll try and give you a call today, since yesterday was a write off! lol
karen
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Congratulations, sounds like a blast! What an effort!
First of all WOW that amount you all raised is FANTASTIC you should be very proud!! Amazing Keesh! What your doing every year is so special.
Looks like such a fun day, I really must get myself a ticket to the next one cant wait to see the pics of the projects.
Kristyxo
Great to hear you had such a successful day and the amount raised was fantastic! Such a worthwhile event.
Cant wait to see the projects!
Mel H
Well done! What an amazing effort all round! My dads side has been hit with breast cancer with 8 woman dying and 1 in remission in about 15 years so it is close to home for me. Really thrilled for you all and looks like you had a wonderful time xx
What a successful day Keesh! Congratulation to you and the girls for all that hard work you have put in to organise such a huge event for such a worthwhile cause! Looks like you had a blast as well!
Mandyxx
Congrats on an amazing effort Keesh, well done. I’m sure it was just fabulous - wish I could have been there. Hopefully next year - I’d love to help you out! And I hope you didn’t injure yourself with that fall - how horrible. Take care and talk to you soon x
Keesh, that is simply awesome! Glad you all had a wonderful day and things came together so well and glad you didn’t hurt yourself in the fall.
Looking forward to catching up next week & hearing more about it!
Hi Keesh,
Wow what an awesome amount of money you raised! Sounds like all involved had an amazing time!
Can’t wait to read part 2!
Enjoy the rest of your week!
Take Care,
Kylie X
Wow Keesh. AWESOME effort. So proud of all the hard work you do to help others. Great effort and you should be very very proud
Keesh, Congratulations to you and the other girls on a great event. It looks like everyone had fun. What an awesome result. Well Done!!!
Jenny
What a fantastic total! Well done Keesh, you guys put together such an amazing day - you deserve a huge pat on the back for being such a selfless giver!
Next year just promise me you’ll keep your inner “Rock Star” persona suppressed - no more stage diving please!!
Nik xx
WOW WOW WOW that is awesome
That is terrific Keesh at the amount you and the other girls raised!!! I can’t wait to see the creations (I’ll be patient!)
Boy you must of been embarrassed when you HIT the floor!
You did that on purpose right?!! Makeesha the entertainer!! I do though hope you are alright. Take care!!!
Michelle S
What a fabulous event! Lots of organisation and planning! Well done to you Keesh and friends! You are AWESOME!
That is fantastic, what an awesome effort. No wonder you’re rather weary after the event. Rather inspiring, might have to look into doing something like that. I know so many people who are, who have been, affected by breast Ca. Great job!
Fi xox
Woe! That is truely amazing. Wish I lived in Perth so could take part in it. Great to see the success on the net. Love Leanne.
I know it was a lot of planning on your part but your efforts paid off. It looks like every one had a wonderful time. Great response and great donations for the breast cancer research. Bless you for your efforts.
Wow!! FABULOUS effort! It looks like you had an awesome day.
Hi Makeesha
Im a fellow demonstrator in Wollongong. Congratulations on raising so much money for NBCF coming from a family who has had 3 too many family members that have had breast cancer in the last 3yrs I know how much that money will be appreciated. I read your blog as often as I can and hope to meet you oneday hopefully at convention next year as it is in sydney so close to home how could i not go. Keep up the good work.
Erin
You ladies organised a wonderful day and I can’t wait for next year! And congratulations on raising such a tremendous amount for a wonderful cause.
Congratulations Keesh on a fantastic effort and result. All the hours of planning, prep and hard work certainly paid off and the day itself was fantastic! Great job my friend!
Love Ngaire
I enjoyed reading your blog and what a fantastic way to raise money for a good cause
Lesley x
Wow wow wowowowowow!! What an amazing event you put on - such a tremendous thing to do for a breast cancer fundraiser!
Hi Keesh - Soooo jealous - looks like you guys had an awesome time and what an great amount to raise for breast cancer!!