Ok so I have a bit of a warped mind if you haven’t already figured that out.  I saw this video ages ago and I thought of it while I was searching for a picture to place here.  In my mind it kind of has a dual meaning in relation to FGB II.  First, its my big hug to all of you for all your hard work and willingness to help and second (and remember, I see things in my own way and I suppose its a bit of a stretch so if you don’t get the connection just forget about it) to me it tells the story of the women affected by violence…wandering around hoping someone will help out until finally someone does. 

It often only takes one person to reach out and the floodgates open.  Even if obstacles are encountered there are ways back if they can perservere.  Just watch the video…and if you’re of the emotional sort I wouldn’t watch at work because you might cry.

Anyway, thanks for getting your donations in guys…I think we have about 15ish people left to bring their money and sheets in.  It would be awesome if we could get everything in by Wednesday of next week AT THE LATEST so I can get a big ass cheque made up to give to “Give Me Shelter”.  We are definately closing in on the goal but I think it will be tight.  Thanks so much for all the effort.

Just wanted to give a shout out to a few of the bigger donators ($200.00+) I am sorry if I missed anyone (I’m doing my best):

• $1000.00 TGA - Think Green Alberta
• $750.00 Mark & Manon Pavelich and the Maximum Fighting Championship (MFC)
• $750.00 Ty Fields & Family
• $500.00 Bob & Marg Layton (Thanks Mom & Dad!)
• $500.00 Law Construction (Helped build this place and made the Bumper ‘holders’)
• $500.00 Southgate Volkswagen
• $500.00 4 Way Electrical Services
• $500.00 Dane Company Electrical Contractors
• $500.00 Emcee Construction & Management
• $400.00 Jason “Gator” Smith (Yes our former Captain)
• $355.00 Bruce & Nancy Toma
• $302.00 Shawn & Kendra Lywood
• $300.00 Konrad Augustson
• $300.00 Tony, Nav & Nicole Abrahams
• $250.00 Wendy Wittchen
• $250.00 Carolyn ‘Doc’ O’Hara
• $250.00 Brian & Patricia Gingras
• $250.00 Joesoftware (Stefan & Lisa Scott)
• $250.00 Escom Mechanical Distributors
• $250.00 J.D. Electrical
• $243.00 The Sedan Chair Salon (and thanks for the Gift Basket Prize!!!)
• $200.00 Curtis & Taryn Butler
• $200.00 Randy & Monika Lange
• $200.00 Chris & Cindy Kellett
• $200.00 Bradcan Caulking & Restoration
• $200.00 Cheryl Harwardt
• $200.00 Waterloo Ford Lincoln
• $200.00 Alvin Goh
• $200.00 Fred & Maria Holland

I do not have access to see if there were others I should have mentioned that donated online but thank you to you as well.

Also wanted to give a special mention to the following Collectors:

• $3500.00 and then some Graham Hogg (not even a member at SPARK..well, maybe by proxy)
• $1750.00 Cheryl Antos
• All over $1000.00  Wendy Wittchen, Charles Lee, Sean “Beefy” Donovan, Tina Flood, Sliver - I’m sure there were more but not everyone wrote their names on their sheets!!!

Thank you for all your generosity in all forms whether it be monetarily, time or effort.  Please know that you have all helped several women and children that are in need of freedom from violence.  You have made their lives easier.

Oh and a final hug for our ’special’ gang…

Enjoy boys…we all did!