Last night I was biting my nails watching the conclusion of the Biddin’ for the Seven online auction. Margaret Parkinson’s painting Missy on a Mission brought in an amazing $2,325! The bid war at the end of the auction for Sally-Anne Ryan’s painting of Negra was really exciting.
Big congrats to all auction winners!
The auction ended last night at $9,317. I had raised the goal amount twice, starting at $6,500, raising to $9,000, then a final stretch raise to $10,000. So, I was pleased that we made it above $9,000. Then, this morning I wake up to find that Pamela H. donated $500 towards Sustaining the Sanctuary after the auction closed! Thanks to her generosity, we are now only $183 away from the $10,000 goal!!
It’s not too late to contribute! Consider making a donation of however much you can afford. It will make my day to see that thermometer reach the $10,000 mark.
All donations and all auction purchases go directly towards caring for the chimpanzees, and you know how seriously we take that mission. We couldn’t do it without you!
Thank you to everyone who came to Sippin’ for the Seven and who participated in the Biddin’ for the Seven auction. I’ll be sharing photos soon of the Sippin’ event. I really had a great time catching up with supporters, meeting new people, and connecting with the wonderful winery, brewery and cidery reps. It’s been a great few days, and you can make it even better for the Cle Elum Seven.
Thanks Laura Ginn for bringing us $20 closer to that goal! Now just $163 to go.
Make that $63! Thank you Debra Plant!!
And now just $16 thanks to Lorraine Cunningham!
And we’re happy to donate the topper to the goal!! Woo Hoo!! Chris & Dave
Woo hoo!!! Thanks to Chris and Dave for getting us to the goal!! And to board member Bruce for putting us way over the top. My day is made 🙂
And made even further by board member Dr. Mel’s $100
Once again I am just awe struck of the supporters of this organization. The volunteers, the artists, the board members, the donators, the staff, the businesses who donate time and materials…. Everyone who helps in any way to make the lives of the CE7 what it is today. I am so proud and humbled by all of you. Thank you.
WOW! What is amazing to me is that Diana posted this at 10:39 AM and within 2 hours the Sanctuary had not only met their goal but again gone over it for the third time!!! I agree with what Denice said, the supporters of the chimps are truly wonderful and amazing. The chimps are so lucky to have everyone in their lives.
I can’t agree with you more, Denice and Jeani. I’m telling you, the Cle Elum Seven have the best friends! Thanks so much to everyone!
And the everyone includes board members Dr. Mel Richardson and Julia Gallucci who brought us even further over our goal!