Wednesday 8 March 2023

An amazing result!!!...........

 I know there are some who have been 'patiently' waiting for this post, so before another day goes by, I better get to it.


Firstly I would like to say a big THANKYOU to all who have supported this fundraiser and CCMQ in anyway. 21 years of Cornerstone Creations Machine Quilting has gone by so quickly and has been quite a journey. (You can read more of the background of CCMQ by clicking on the Background Info page at the top of this blog.)

The celebrations in February were a lot of fun, and I have reported on them in detail in previous posts, but will just recap a bit here.....

                                           We had cake!! THANKYOU to Chris for your work of art.


Funds for BCNA were raised in a few different ways..........

  We had 3 retreats where part of the cost was donated to BCNA..............firstly the Statler girls..............

                                      ...........and then the Weekend Mystery retreaters.................


........and then the Mid Week Mystery Retreaters................


..........and thankyou to all for being part of the fun and dressing in your Black and Bling!! Don't they all look grand?

We had 2 open days where those attending enjoyed a cuppa and scones and laughter and reminiscing about CCMQ......................

                                         

      There was a raffle quilt with all proceeds donated to BCNA..and this was won by Kerry DeGaris.


Sales of fabric packs and kits were made, both by personal shoppers and also through the blog pages online and 21% of all sales was donated to BCNA.............    THANKYOU to all.


Many people made donations, either personally or to my account which added to the above totals. Thankyou to all for your generosity. 

As a result of all of this a total of $3,260 was donated to BCNA this week!! 
How amazing is that!

In addition to all of the above there was also a Zoom Sewing day organised by Chooky. THANKYOU to all who took part in this, especially Chooky who took time out from her busy schedule to take names and send out email invites to zoom. To join in with the Zoom session donations were made to BCNA or a similar organisation in another country. It was great to join with overseas and  Aussie girls for a chat and sewing session. 
A total of just over $400 was raised from the Zoom, and when added to the total above comes to over $3,660!! 

                                      

Once again, THANKYOU to all for your support and encouragement throughout my journey. I am humbled and appreciative, and saying Thankyou seems so inadequate. I am sure that the funds raised will help and support others in their Breast Cancer Journey as it did for me back in 2008.

Blessings, From Jude

9 comments:

ButterZ said...

Thanks Jude for the amazing effort you did. I am so glad to have supported and taken part in this fundraiser for a special cause. Fantastic result.

Raewyn said...

Amazing effort on your part Jude, being the initiator and motivator. And a fun time was all had by all, it seems!

loulee said...

Thank you Jude, for all the work and effort you put in.

Susan Smith said...

Well done, an amazing effort from the work you put into this. Pity I couldn't get there to join in. Take care & hugs.

Raylene Edwards said...

Your organisation skills ensured this was a hugely successful event celebrating both your 21st. Birthday & raising a fantastic amount of money for Breast Cancer. Those ‘LISTS’ were instrumental in the end results 👏

Susan said...

It was a wonderful idea to celebrate your 21st that way - well done to you - your fairy helper and all who participated.

Maria said...

Three fabulous retreats to help celebrate CCMQs 21st also help raise the great amount for BCNA.
Well done Jude .

kiwikid said...

Well done on the fundraising, that is a fantastic result.

Chookyblue...... said...

Amazing result Jude ...... Well-done and only to happy to help out.. .