Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Our GearUP4CF Auction on April 17th - some terrific items available!!

Submitted by Stan


Susan, Tom and I are excited at the huge variety of great items that have been donated for this fundraising event.


All items will be auctioned or raffled off on Saturday April 17th 4:00 - 6:00 PM  at one of the rider's homes near Granville and King Edward. 


You MUST BE THERE to take advantage of them.  


RSVP to    
We'll send details on where we'll be.  


In the meantime, here's a partial list of what we have so far:

Wine & Dine

Gift basket - includes great reading and an Italian DinnerVancouver author, Anne Giardini’s book “Advice for Italian Boys” included in a basket of ingredients for an Italian dinner.
Wine Master gift certificate
Make your own wine with a gift certificate from Wine Master
Trafalgar's Bistro gift certificate
Enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner at  with a gift certificate from Trafalgar’s Bistro in Kitsilano.
Cipriano's Ristorante & Pizzeria gift certificate
Viva Italia – spend an evening with friends with this gift certificate from Cipriano’s Ristorante & Pizzeria.
Coco Nymph chocolate basket“Forget love, I’d rather fall in chocolate” ---- fall in love with Cocoa Nymph’s chocolate basket. An exceptional chocolate to die for
NOOD shopping basketGo Green with NOOD’s collapsible shopping basket and a gift certificate from Stong’s grocery store.
A dinner gift certificate at the Gramercy GrillFine dining at the Gramercy Grill on Arbutus
NOOD shopping basketGo Green with NOOD’s collapsible shopping basket and a gift certificate from Stong’s grocery store.
BC Wine4 fabulous bottles of wine from well known BC vineyards.
Beans Around the World artist-designed coffee mugEnjoy your next cup of coffee from Beans Around the World in one of a kind mug from Vancouver, artist Suzy Birstein
Lunch for Two at Vijs RangoliSituated just around the corner from the Stanley Theater on 11th, off Granville Street, lunch for two at Vijs Rangoli Restaurant is perfect for our afternoon mantinee, "The Buddy Holly Story" - see tickets, below!
Teahouse Restaurant gift certificateDinner at  the Teahouse Restaurant in Stanley Park in spring– what could be lovelier.




Home Decor

Floral Basket from Gardenia FloristWelcome the outdoors inside with a beautiful floral basket from Gardenia Florist
Giclee Prints by Sandra KayGiclee Prints entitled “Room with a View” and “Front Row Seats”, archival inks on acid free paper, framed by well known Vancouver artist, Sandy Kay
Norwex cleaning productsClean your home with Norwex and make a difference in saving the planet with this gift basket of chemical free products & cleaners
Handmade journal and Staedtler pens, with coffee from Beans Around the WorldKeep your thoughts & life in order with this beautiful handmade journal which includes a set of Staedtler pens and coffee from Beans Around the World to help your creativity.
Glass vase by Robert HeldRobert Held hand blown glass vase – so beautiful.



Sports & Leisure


Cycle "Performance Fit"  Gift Certificate from West Point Cycle
 Attention serious & not so serious cyclists. Have your bicycle work for you with a gift certificate from West Point Cycle for a “Performance Fit”
Cycling Jersey and Bib ShortsRide in comfort & style with a West Point Cycle  Team Raglan Jersey and Bib Shorts from Sugoi.
Inspiring Yoga gift certificateNeed to get your body in alignment, get rid of back pains and just feel better then use this gift certificate from Sharon Abbondanza of Inspiring Yoga
Pro tennis lessons from Shaugnessy Golf and Country ClubsDoes your back hand need work? Then this is just what you need, private lessons with Shaughnessey Golf & Country Clubs tennis pros.
Fitness on the Go personal training gift certificateHate going to the gym – then this is the answer for you. Fitness on the Go personal trainers will come to your home to get you in shape.
Personal relaxation gift basketNo time to relax – this gift basket gives you “1001 Ways to Relax” plus music to relax by, “The Notebook” movie and other items to help you achieve total relaxation.
White Caps soccer jerseyCalling all soccer fans.  We have what you want – a signed White Caps soccer jersey!
Tickets to "The Buddy Holly Story"Enjoy the legend of Rock & Roll with two (2) tickets to the Stanley Theatre’s performance of “The Buddy Holly Story” with really fabulous seats.
Pender Island getaway
3 day, 2 night getaway to a rustic cottage with a view to tomorrow on beautiful
Pender Island
TWO Fitness World Kitsilano 3 month trial membershipsNo more excuses for being a couch potato with these 3 month Memberships for Fitness World Kitsilano
Massage therapyMassages, massages and more massages – we have several different gift certificates for a massage therapy.


For the Kids


Healthy eating for picky eaters - books, and infant/toddler bibs, utensils, plates and more from Brenda BradshawPicky Eaters – this basket is for you with two books from Vancouver author Brenda Bradshaw on healthy eating for infants & toddlers plus some wonderful bibs, utensils, plate, bowl & fun eating containers.
Teen hoodie and sheep skin mittens“We the Free” teen hoodie & sheep skin mittens – the newest in retro wear
Girls pink striped pink hoodie, Barbie baby horseHearts & Horses – girls pink striped pink hoodie, Barbie baby horse for your horse loving girl.
First Nations children's booksSet of First Nations children’s books


Fashion & Beauty


Turquoise Bag from She She Bags in Victoria
A woman can never have enough purses and you won’t be able to resist this fabulous turquoise bag from She She Bags in Victoria
First Aid kitAlways be prepared with this first aid kit from Pacific Blue Cross.
Teeth whitening kitHiding your fabulous smile because your teeth need whitening then make sure you bid on this Teeth Whitening Kit
Pearl necklaceA must have. This gorgeous button shaped multicolour pearl necklace in shades of blue/copper/green.

AND MANY MORE FANTASTIC ITEMS, TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION


Mini Live Auction


2010 Olympics signed photograph of Johnny LyallOne of a kind - a very unique  memory of the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver – a signed photograph of Johnny Lyall snowboarding through the Olympic Rings in the opening ceremony. Click here for a photo of what he did  – Priceless
Sooke Getaway for TwoA Sooke Getaway for two – start out with a 4 hour salmon fishing charter with Duffy’s Salmon Charters, a one night stay at Salty Towers Bed & Breakfast, dinner for two at Markus’ Wharfside Restaurantand round it off with an adrenaline rush with AdrenaLINE zipline adventures


Three course catered dinner for 8 at Manhatten Catering and DeliNeed to be spoiled – this is it. A three course catered dinner, with wine pairings, for 8 people at  Manhattan Catering.  Plan the menu and then sit back enjoy a great evening.  For details see:
For New Manhattan's web site, click here


Raffle

Bring a bottle of quality wine with you, get one raffle ticket and you could win one of the following items – of course you will need to buy more tickets!!
40+ bottles of wineA fantastic addition to your wine cellar
“Dedicated Love” oil painting by Kathy Martin“Dedicated Love” oil painting on canvas by well known Vancouver artist Kathy Martin
Hanging Flower BasketHanging Flower Basket from Dana Finnie, Smart Green Landscaping
2010 Olympic "Red Mittens" and other Canadian itemsThe most coveted & must have from the 2010 Olympics - the “Red Mittens” plus other Canadian stuff.
First Nations silver plate salad serverFirst Nations silver plate salad server set



SusanTom and Stan


Would you like to sponsor a favorite rider? Click on their name anywhere on this journal to open their "bio" on the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis GearUP4CF web site, click on the button "Sponsor this Rider", and you will join our team!



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