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Seeking Silent Auction Donations for Courage Ride to Support Cancer Research

Courage Ride Silent Auction

Just One....Just One....Just One

A BIG THANK YOU to all who donated to last year's Silent Auction. We raised $4200 - a record. This year we are striving to top that record and raise $5000. We can do that only with YOUR HELP. On August 24th, as part of the Courage Ride, the Silent Auction will be held in the lobby of the Iowa Mennonite School from 6:00 A.M.- 4:00 P.M. We need YOUR HELP to reach the goal of $5000 this year.

We are challenging all interested parties to donate JUST ONE item. Who do you know? The item or service could be obtained from a friend, relative, a business you frequent, co-workers, etc. Consider skills and talents of yourself or acquaintances, such as hand made crafts, artwork, baskets of homemade food (cakes, breads, salsa, cookies, jelly, candy), jewelry, hand bags, doll clothes, theme baskets, technology services and materials - the list goes on. Gift certificates to restaurants, malls, coffee shops, grocery stores, gas, personal service salons, massage services, flower shops, sporting goods, and bakeries are other ideas. These donations are a great way for businesses to advertise and get their name out there. Just ask for a donation and you'll be surprised how many want to help.

Everyone knows of somebody who has had cancer or is a cancer survivor. We need more survivors and less victims! This disease needs to be stopped. All monies go to our local University of Iowa Holden Cancer Center to fund cancer research.

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JUST ONE donation from you will multiply and make a huge impact. MAKE A DIFFERENCE, be a part of the Courage Ride Silent Auction - JUST ONE donation. Contact Donna Hamm by August 10th - 319- 351-3664 or donnaghamm@q.com. All individuals and businesses who donate will be recognized on the Courage Ride website. Please provide the information needed to recognize you properly on the web site.

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Donated Items

Check back often as this list is updated frequently!

  • Jen Ferguson - Rum Chata Cheesecake
  • Mary Rettig - certificate for wine
  • Hot Air Balloon Ride for one or two or four - from Cedar Rapids
  • Laura Hahn - a collection of "choice" daylilies
  • Jackie Bailey -  meal for 4 in an Amish home
  • Emily Martin - 2 hand made books
  • Steve Rudin -  cases of Gatorade
  • Simply Delicious - baked goods "goody basket"
  • Sugar Bottom Bikes - #712 Pro Car Bike rack and 2 rear pannier racks
  • Theisens Home & Farm - framed art
  • We Run - $20.00 gift certificate
  • H20 Body Works - five $100.00 gift certificates
  • Ragegrafix - $200.00 certificate
  • Sport Clips - 5 free haircuts tickets
  • Naomi's Kitchen - $25.00 certificate good towards any service
  • Core Fitness - three months of membership
  • Eggy's - $25.00 certificate
  • Orange Leaf North Liberty - two $20.00 gift cards for frozen yogurt
  • Charlotte's - $25.00 certificate
  • Bluebird Cafe North Liberty - two $20.00 gift certificates
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