Unite for a Miracle held the biggest event of its campaign Feb. 11 when the committee scored the talent of Brad Johner and his boys for Treat Your Sweet.
A multi-generational crowd united for the event with proceeds going to Telemiracle. With just six tickets short of a sellout, it was clear that Unity stepped up to support the ongoing fundraising.
Guests browsed 60 silent auction items that were donated to be added to the total that will be presented on air by the Unite for a Miracle committee members at Telemiracle 41.
Prior to supper, campaign orchestrator, Cherie Wagner, addressed the audience and told of her family’s experience with Telemiracle. Her brother, Darcy, chairman of Telemiracle 41, had spent all day in last minute planning sessions in Saskatoon before travelling to Unity to support his sister and family for the event.
Bryce Woytiuk was MC for the night and in his first order of business he was able to garner $300 towards the privilege of eating first. This was just one of the several aspects that would contribute to the total for this fundraising evening. Fifty-fifty tickets were also sold with the jackpot coming to $900, with the winner donating half of that back to the fundraising efforts. Squares were also sold on a travel voucher to Mexico and the always popular silent auction tables were kept busy throughout the night.
Johner's set was mixed with stories, jokes and familiar songs. As the concert played on, the crowd became more comfortable and dancers moved to the floor at both the front and back of the full hall.
After the music was over, the auction was closed, the prizes were drawn, people lingered to visit.
There won’t be much rest for the Wagner family, as Unite for a Miracle continues right until they leave to attend the live 20 hour telethon in Saskatoon.
