Handmade Charity Auction

I am really excited to tell you about the online charity auction that we will be holding shortly.  The idea came after reading about another group of crafters that pulled their talents together and donated an item each to raise funds for the Haiti disaster.  They held an online auction and managed to raise an impressive £823, talk about power in numbers!

When I found out my school friend Georgina was running the London marathon to raise £6000 for the Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre charity I was extremely impressed, as after all we used to actively avoid running and could instead be found lurking in the bushes trying to find a short cut to the finish line!  I knew that her motivation to do this must be something huge and felt that I wanted to support her in my own small way.

The centre provides not only support in the UK for MS sufferers but also provides a worldwide telephone support service.  You can visit Georgi's giving page at http://www.justgiving.co.uk/georgigill to find out why she is running for this particular charity but in her own words she says
"Training for the London Marathon is one of the biggest challenges I have ever set myself but the Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre is well worth the effort - the information and support they offer to people affected by MS is invaluable. They've certainly helped me through a couple of wobbly times and inspired me to maintain fitness and humour in the face of potential relapses."

***Quick update to say a big WELL DONE to Georgi who succesfully completed the marathon***

So, I have pulled out my little black contact book and put round my begging bowl and asked some other people if they would be prepared to donate a handmade item which we could put up for auction and I'm delighted that people have generously come forward to support the idea.  Individually, this is a small gesture, but when grouped together it all adds up, look at the Haiti example I mentioned, not something you could do alone.

Very soon we will have our auction lots listed and that's when everyone becomes a winner.  Crafters can promote their goods, buyers can bid on something really nice (ideal for unusual birthday or Christmas presents), Georgi gets nearer her fundraising target of £6000, the charity gets 100% of the money raised and most importantly everyone involved can feel good about helping out in their own way.

Below is a list of very generous and kind people that have already offered to donate something.  I hope this list grows over the coming days and if you would like to donate something please e-mail orchydesign@googlemail.com.  You can donate from anywhere in the world as all I need is an image and description to post on the auction, after all this is a charity that offers worldwide support.

PREVIEW OF LOTS WILL COMMENCE ON TUESDAY 27TH APRIL, BIDDING WILL OPEN ON WEDNESDAY 28TH APRIL AND CLOSE ON FRIDAY 7TH MAY.

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CRAFT DONATIONS CAN STILL BE MADE UP UNTIL THE AUCTION STARTS ON WEDNESDAY

Kind People so far!

Susan         http://www.dreamscotland.com/

Becky        http://www.aspectglass.co.uk/

Lynne        http://www.greetingsfromleith.info/

Anna         http://www.Rositahandmade.co.uk/

Kirsten      http://www.etsy.com/shop/sweethopefarm

Karyn        http://www.charliesue.com/

Mia           http://www.jewellerybymia.com/

Carol         http://www.carol-rhymeorreason.blogspot.com/

Charlie      http://craftychics.weebly.com/index.html

Moira        http://www.designunit.org.uk/

Ellie          http://www.neverforget.co.uk/index.php

CJ            http://www.curiouscatcreative.co.uk/

Donna      http://www.dmsdesignsstore.co.uk/

Claire       http://www.clairehannahjewellery.co.uk/

Kathleen  http://www.crymblesconfectionery.co.uk/

Lynne      http://www.facebook.com/pages/Squinty-Jewellery/312834668985?ref=ts

Marie      http://www.jawt.co.uk/forum/the-playground/50306-jewellery-and-prices.html#50306

Jackie    http://www.folksy.com/shops/Fiveforsilver

Frances  http://www.designedbyfrances.co.uk/index.html

Michael  http://www.michaelmurrayart.com/

Vicky     http://www.venusjewellery.co.uk/

Wendy   http://www.1stuniquegifts.co.uk/

Dee       http://www.zukiestyle.co.uk/


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