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Barking up the right fundraising tree!

1/10/2019

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How Much Is That Doggie....?   39" x 30"  Pattern available
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​Pam Langdon contacted me a while ago to ask permission to donate her completed “How Much Is That Doggie...?” rug to raise money in support of BC SPCA.   Contrary to what some believe, what you do with a finished rug is entirely up to you.  Copying the pattern is not permitted but once it is hooked you can give it away or sell it, or donate it to a worthy cause for a fundraiser.  Of course it is expected that the designers name is mentioned, advertising keeps us in business!  I do appreciate Pam contacting me as I was delighted to learn that my pattern and her fabulous hooking were going to raise money for a worthy cause. 

Pam wrote:  ​I have just finished hooking "How Much Is That Doggie...?" and love the piece.  It makes me smile each time I look at those beautiful creatures. Your brilliance shines through! The reason for touching base is that I'm wondering and hoping you would give your support if I take a slight bend and search for additional donation options. I am new to Vancouver Island and while I am whole-heartedly in support of the Humane Society, knowledgeable people and rug hookers tell me that the piece will not likely draw sufficient dollars.   Therefore another option I'm currently looking at is a Silent Auction in support of a much needed Hospice House for the Cowichan Valley where I am now living.  The Gala and Silent Auction will take on November 3.  Last year it raised $130,000.  Could you kindly let me know if you are supportive of my seeking other options beyond the Humane Society and Hospice should either of those not come to fruition?

​My husband and I moved from Ottawa to Mill Bay, BC last June so that we could be nearby our son, our daughter-in-law, and 18 month old grandson. We thoroughly love the opportunity to be with our family and our life on the Island.

I am a certified Ontario Hooking Craft Guild rug hooking teacher, and a Fibre Arts graduate (traditional rug hooking) St. Lawrence College, Brockville Ontario. Slowly but surely I am making rug hooking connections in our new surroundings and at the end of April will be presenting the Compelling Art of Maud Lewis at the Annual Thetis Island Wool Gathering. This presentation is based on a Mad For Maud course that I teach.

Update:  Great news from Marnie Watkin, Co-founder, Purica Foundation in Duncan, BC who generate charitable donations, fundraising initiatives and promotional support for key community initiatives.  This year the recipient of their donation was the much needed Cowichan Hospice House Project in Duncan, BC on Vancouver Island.

At the Havana Nights Gala Event and Silent Auction in Duncan on November 3rd, our collaboration “How Much Is That Doggie...?” raised $550.00 for said Hospice.

I am delighted that together we contributed towards this worthy cause.  Thanks you very, very much!  It has been a great journey with you across the miles. 
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Sincerely Pam Langdon
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1/12/2019 05:13:47 pm

Hi Christine
Wonderful to read your blog posting on "How Much Is That Doggie". Thank you. Great working with you and your generous team. And here's an added bonus - the $ raised at the silent auction were matched by the Cowichan District Hospital Foundation!
Sincerely
Pam Langdon

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