Relay for Life

Last Saturday night Relay for Life was held here in the showgrounds starting in the late afternoon and going right through to the next morning.

At the last minute one of my friends joined a team and asked if I wanted to as well. I signed up but said I could only stay until midnight.

Relay for Life is a fundraiser for the Cancer Council and I have to say it was fantastic and very well organised. Each team is asked to raise money prior to the event and you can do things there to boost your final amount. Lots of teams were selling chocolates, raffle tickets etc and it was a real party atmosphere.

The other main part of it is that someone from your team has to be out on the walking track at all times going around and around. The Police team had far too much energy and they were running laps.

We also took part in the candle lighting ceremony which is held just on dusk and everyone get a Hope bag. It's a paper bag that you write a message on. It could be to a loved one that you've lost or is fighting a battle with cancer or just a general message for the universe. You then put some sand in the bottom of it and put a tealight candle in it which is lit and they're placed around the track.

The Daffodil Dolls was the name of the team.

Two Dolls and 1 Ken Doll :)

Walking up to the main stage for the candle lighting ceremony.

The Hope for a cure sign lighting up the night and some of the Hope bags around the track.

It was fantastic to see so many people participating and getting behind the event. After all most of us have been touched by someone we know getting cancer.

Oh and yes it was freezing and they're moving it to a later month next year. See you there.

The Pyjama Foundation fundraiser

I just received this email and thought it sounded like a fantastic event to support.

This is the Wide Bay Pyjama Foundation major function for the year. Tickets to attend are on sale now $40.00 per person includes a smorgasbord lunch, fashion parade by Vovo Modelle, fashion, beauty and homewares displays, raffles and auction.


The Pyjama Foundation needs to sell 100 tickets – you are invited and please encourage friends and family to attend also. You can purchase tickets from me – Cressida on 0417761593 or by emailing me at cressida@thepyjamafoundation.com or at Nathans Boutique at 23 Targo St Bundaberg. I have also attached a poster for those who maybe able to print it and put it up in your workplace or on a noticeboard nearby in the aim to attract as many as possible.

Prizes – if anyone is able to donate a prize or knows of someone (including businesses) that I can approach for a donation for the auction please let me know ASAP.

Raffle - "Gift of Angels"
This painting ("Gift of Angels") is by local 14 year old Chern'ee Sutton and it reflects the great work The Pyjama Angels do for our young people. The raffle will be drawn at the Charity Fashion Parade. Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. You can purchase raffle tickets from me – Cressida on 0417761593 or by emailing me at cressida@thepyjamafoundation.com or at Nathans Boutique at 23 Targo St Bundaberg.

Gift of Angels
This painting is called “Gift of angels” and is dedicated to all the members of the “pyjama foundation”.

In my painting the hands and large balls represent the “Gift of Angels” which is given by you, the smaller orange and yellow dots represent the children you help. The gift you give does not only spread through them to others it is electrifying, passing again and again from every person it comes into contact with.

Now put on the glasses and see the elevated stance and outlook the children have on life, thanks to you.

I have just started to learn this new 3D technique from a local well known indigenous artist and elder, I hope you like my painting as this is the first 3D of many in an ever lengthening journey.

By Chern’ee Sutton
Age – 14 years.
Selling Price – Donated to the Pyjama Foundation June 2011.
Size – 50cm wide X 50cm high
Medium – 3D Acrylic and textured acrylic on canvas.

Saturday

Saturday was the Isis Kindy Ladies Afternoon Out fundraiser. It was held in the Cultural Centre in Childers which is right in the main street. The weather wasn't too promising with light showers all the way down there and it was a little cool plus a car accident just as you get into town which slowed the traffic down to a stop.

Charlene and I had decided to treat it as a day out and a chance to catch up as well as trying to sell some products and let people know about my website. So we had left early to have a coffee and go for a stroll but when the traffic stopped we parked as soon as we could and headed into the Drunk Bean for the best scones you've ever tasted.

At least most of my stock is in plastic containers so it didn't get wet while we were unloading it. The organizers did a fantastic job to get a range of stalls and the fashion parade was great with lots of clothes I wanted to buy. They had two entry prices and the $25 included 3 beauty treatments which was fantastic value. Lots of yummy food, tea & cofee and an open bar. I only took a few photos before the start.

The Lorna Blue stall

My sidekick Charlene

Sue and Christine - Adele Collections

Tables set up for people to watch the fashion parade and have a bite to eat.

More stalls being set up.

9-07-11 PCYC Markets tomorrow

Just a little reminder that the PCYC markets are on tomorrow between 8am and 12pm and I know the wind was a little cold this morning but I'm in the hall so it's cosy.

If you like the look of the Wild Rose Stamps here is a card I made with Faye with Flower, they really do come up very nice.

16-07-11 Ladies Afternoon Out Fundraiser

Next Saturday afternoon the Isis Community Kindergarten & Preschool are having a fundraiser and it looks to be a fun time so if you're free why not come along.

I'm going to be there with a stall and I thought I would go down a little early and have a wander down the beautiful main street of Childers, look at their art gallery, have lunch and then set up. Hope to see you there.

3 more atc's

I've finished 3 more atc's for our frenzy swap.

Fabulous

Little Foxes

Contemplation

ATC's

We're having another trading frenzy with our ATC group and I've been very slow in getting some done but here's two that have been finished.