National Elisa Thinks It's Time for a Little Fun Day

Suffice it to say, work is totally kicking my ass. When I initially chose the month of February to do NETSM, February did not always kick my ass, but now?

February. Totally. Kicks. My. Ass.

So. Let's do something fun today. A raffle maybe? With some super fun prizes perhaps? And one very awesome prize? And maybe another? Yes, I think that's a great idea. Let's do that.

Here are the details: As you know, I've been volunteering at Animal Rescue of Fresno for the past couple of months, and people - I feel like I've found my niche. ARF has already become like a second home to me and I love the people, I love the dogs, and I love the work. It's rewarding in a way I could never have imagined.

ARF is an all volunteer run organization, and the work they do is tremendous. They've got strong support in the community, but everyone is suffering right now, and when our rescue organizations suffer ultimately it's the animals that suffer. So, let's have a wee little raffle and see if we can't drum up a bit of support for ARF, okay?

So - we're going to have a raffle! Yay!

1) The raffle will go until March 8th, the day I am taking Kim out for dinner to celebrate her birthday. Together, she and I will draw the winners of the raffle.

2) You'll need to make a donation to ARF. They're online direct donation button is down right now (I'll update when the link is back up) but you can still send them a donation via Paypal. Just go to Paypal, select "Send Money" and make a donation to canine@arf-fresno.com.

3) The amount you donate will determine the number of entries you have in the raffle. You'll get 1 entry for every $5 you donate.

4) You'll need to let me know that you've donated, because there's no real way for me to know otherwise. If you want to, you can just leave your donation amount in the comments, or, if you would prefer, send me an email at concateknit at gmail dot com letting me know the number of raffle tickets you've purchased, and I'll add you to the list.

And now, the prizes!

There will be two grab bags, each of which I guarantee will have no less than $40 worth of yarn in it. In all likelihood, there will be more than $40 worth of yarn in each grab bag, but I am comfortable guaranteeing at least $40.

There will be one fiber grab bag, which I also guarantee will have no less than $40 worth of fiber.

But my most favorite raffle prize of all is this: A Tiny Painting, donated by nrlois. You can choose a random portrait, or you can have a custom portrait made. The quality and the charm of these paintings is exceptional.   

Best of all, of course, you're going to help out some wonderful dogs and a wonderful organization.

In advance I say thanks. :)

Comments

[Chris]

I'll flog this on the blog tomorrow, which works nicely with "flog"ic, doesn't it? ;) Sorry, couldn't resist the pun... And I just donated $10.

[beverly]

I just donated $20!

[Carrie]

OMG, those paintings!! I just made a donation! what a great cause!

[Debbie]

Hi! I'm in Fresno too and love the work of ARF and the HOPE Animal Foundation. Donated $50, but I don't knit or crochet so I don't add me to raffle. :)

[rita]

Is that precious little Chi still there? I sincerely hope s/he found a wonderful Furever home. One of these days (after we move to FL) I will have a little bitty dog like that one.