OwnedBySummer
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Post by OwnedBySummer on Nov 13, 2013 14:13:49 GMT -5
Hi, everyone! The ladies in Birmingham need our help to replace Gertie, the dog hauling truck. Without a truck... no more large loads of dogs can come up and become new Canadians! Here's the link to the Facebook auction. It's currently just being set up and the auction itself doesn't start for a couple of days. But check back often, hopefully you'll see something listed that you really really want to have. www.facebook.com/groups/282243921900652/Besides bidding, you can also donate an item to the auction. Instructions are posted at the top of the page. If you just want to make a donation towards the new hauler, here's the blurb on it: * DOLLAR DRIVE * Please help the greyhound adoption center raise funds to purchase a replacement Gertie, our greyhound hauling truck. Please donate a dollar, more if you can, through PayPal. Please be sure to check the option of " I'm sending money to family or friends". Our Paypal address is brcgreys@yahoo.com For those of us that don't "do" PayPal and would rather mail a check... make payable to MGWC, put "Gertie" on the memo line and mail it to McGregor Greyhound Welfare Center 1000 John Rogers Drive Birmingham, Al. 35210 Thanks for reading!
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Post by Sally Blossom on Nov 13, 2013 17:02:09 GMT -5
Great, thank you for all the information. Let's do our part and get a new or used "Gertie" back on the road.
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jason
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Post by jason on Nov 15, 2013 13:58:21 GMT -5
Here's to raising lots of money for a new hauler. I've started bidding
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Post by luvastorm on Nov 24, 2013 22:07:00 GMT -5
There are many really BEAUTIFUL items up for auction. Please take a look and BID HIGH and SOON. Our Greys need a new GERTIE.
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troysmom
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Post by troysmom on Nov 26, 2013 17:15:32 GMT -5
Auction went very well. I was lucky to get a Green, red and white Christmas knit hat for Jed! Then had to purchase one for Ghost since it was a package already being delivered. I'll post a pick when it arrives. Sure hope they collect enough funds to help with the purchase of a new hauler.
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Post by lovinfroggy on Nov 26, 2013 21:09:50 GMT -5
I scored the reindeer hat for Frog!! So excited and such a great cause.
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troysmom
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Post by troysmom on Nov 26, 2013 23:50:52 GMT -5
I scored the reindeer hat for Frog!! So excited and such a great cause. That's an awesome hat. I was tempted to bid on that one, glad i went for the other. Hope Froogy enjoys it. Post a pic when it arrives
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jason
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Post by jason on Dec 3, 2013 7:47:57 GMT -5
Definitely want to see photos. I bid on that hat early on . It is the best!
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OwnedBySummer
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Post by OwnedBySummer on Dec 11, 2013 13:48:49 GMT -5
They made close to $7,000. Yippee!
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Post by GreyPoopon on Dec 11, 2013 16:40:14 GMT -5
Thanks for reporting the total. It's an excellent result for the auction.
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Post by angelollie on Dec 11, 2013 19:50:51 GMT -5
Lisa, was that including money donations that went towards the hauler as well?
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OwnedBySummer
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Post by OwnedBySummer on Dec 13, 2013 13:40:12 GMT -5
As per the latest update on the auction, as the last payments rolled in, posted a couple of days ago... $7,940.00! Yippee!
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OwnedBySummer
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Post by OwnedBySummer on Dec 15, 2013 20:30:10 GMT -5
Here's the latest update from Melony:
There is a greyhound group that is wanting to make a significant donation to the hauler fund! They will match our fundraising money up to $15,000. Beginning today until Feb. 1st. Therefore, the money raised by the auction does not count in their offer to match. SO, if we all can raise another 15K, they will match that amount and adding in the nearly 8K raised through the auction and that will cover the purchase, taxes and all those other fees they add in when you buy a vehicle. That's the purchase price for a brand new vehicle. Of course, I will always consider used, low mileage. So, I have a couple more campaigns to launch this week. When I do, I'll be sure to share them on here, as well as my personal page and the adoption page!
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OwnedBySummer
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Post by OwnedBySummer on Jan 2, 2014 21:42:36 GMT -5
Here's another update. FYI, James River Greyhounds are also doing fundraising for the hauler, as are some other groups. They are ALREADY at about $8,000 on top of the auction funds! They are going to have that new hauler very soon if this keeps up! Any "overages" will be applied to renovations on the new adoption center. Well, unless a hound needs extraordinary medical care first. Although the auction is now closed, we are STILL FUNDRAISING, using this page to keep everyone informed. There is a greyhound group, GPA/Nashville, that is wanting to make a significant donation to the hauler fund! They will match our fundraising money up to $15,000. Beginning Dec. 16th until Feb. 1st. Therefore, the money raised by the auction does not count in their offer to match. SO, if we all can raise another 15K, they will match that amount and adding in the nearly 8K raised through the auction and that will cover the purchase, taxes and all those other fees they add in when you buy a vehicle. That's the purchase price for a brand new vehicle. Of course, we will always consider used, low mileage. If you would like to help us raise money to purchase a new (or new-to-us hauler), please paypal your payment to: brcgreys@yahoo.com IMPORTANT: Please mark your paypal as sending money to close friends/family and leave a note with the words HAULER FUNDRAISER. IF PAYING BY CHECK: Make payable to MGWC, write the words HAULER FUNDRAISER in the memo line and mail to: McGregor Greyhound Welfare Center ATTN: Melony Cleveland 1000 John Rogers Drive Birmingham, Al. 35210 THANK YOU ALL for your support
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Post by GreyPoopon on Jan 3, 2014 16:18:37 GMT -5
Thanks for the update.
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