ESTEVAN - Thanks to generous community and business support, the Estevan Kinettes were able to raise a significant amount of money to take to Telemiracle 46.
Auction committee chair Angela Bresciani said they had a successful event and were able to raise $3,160 for Telemiracle in March.
“There were a lot of new people. We got some donations from the Trinity women; they donated some quilts that we didn't have last year. There were a few places that we didn't get this year, but really, whatever money we raised for Telemiracle is better than nothing. We're happy with what we got,” Bresciani said.
She said running an online auction for the second year was a bit easier. They weren’t as rushed as they were last year. Businesses and bidders were involved, so she said they may consider doing it again in the future.
The business community supplied them with a good variety of items that attracted a diverse group of buyers. For example, Turnbull Excavating donated a load of gravel. They also had many gift cards to local businesses. Byron Fichter Fotography supplied them with some artwork.
“A lot of the people that we did get last year did donate again this year; that was great. A lot of people that saw that we were looking even came to us. We had a few people that messaged us directly saying, ‘hey, can I donate?’” Bresciani shared.
There was quite a bit of interest from buyers as well, but the totals weren’t as high.
“It was slow at the start, but the thing is that we're still in a pandemic. There will always be money for donations. So it sums up. It didn't go as high as we thought they were going to go. But still, we're still happy with what we got, any money raised is great because what we got is probably going to give a scooter or some walkers to some people that need it,” Bresciani said.
“Thank you to everybody that donated and that bid on our items. We appreciate the community's support every year.”
Telemiracle is set to take place at Evraz Place in Regina on March 5 and 6 with no live audience and with mixed live and pre-recorded entertainment. Countdown to Telemiracle will be streamed online at telemiracle.com, and the main fundraiser will be broadcasted on CTV across the province and on Telemiracle’s website.
