scheissami Posted March 9, 2007 Posted March 9, 2007 WHO: Everyone you know - For the entire family Thousands of dollars of items = Thousands of dollars to be raised! WHAT makes this even cooler: * Silent Auction and Raffle with items for all ages and breeds! * For this occasion, the Lucky Lab has brewed: "Black Velvet Oatmeal Porter" * Celebrity Guest M.C.: Matt Zaffino WHEN: Thursday March 29 6 - 9 PM Kids & Raffles 6 - Close Adults with ID WHERE: Lucky Labrador 1945 NW Quimby * NEW LOCATION * WHY: To support search and rescue organizations - Portland Mountain Rescue - Crag Rats - Corvallis Mountain Rescue - Eugene Mountain Rescue - Mt. Wave Communication --------------------------------------------------------------- Please check out all the info at www.missvelvet.net. If you'd like to make a donation to the fundraiser, you can do so via Velvet's website. Hope to see some of you there! Cheers, Erik
scheissami Posted March 9, 2007 Author Posted March 9, 2007 P.S. You can check out Velvet's website for a firsthand account of the Hood rescue. Please be respectful.
pink_chalk Posted March 14, 2007 Posted March 14, 2007 Thanks for keeping us informed. Looking forward to the event!
archenemy Posted March 14, 2007 Posted March 14, 2007 To the Lucky Lab Beer Hall - 1945 NW Quimby I-5 from the North: Merge right onto I-405 toward Beaverton / St. Helens. Merge right onto US-30 toward N.W. Industrial Area. Take the Vaughn St. exit Turn Left onto NW 23rd Ave Turn Left onto NW Raleigh Turn Right onto 19th Turn Right onto Quimby I-5 from the South: Merge left onto I-405 toward City Center / US-26 W / Beaverton. Go 1 mile Take the Everett Street exit Go straight on 14th for ½ mile Turn Left onto Quimby I-84 From the East: Merge right onto I-5 North toward Seattle. Merge right onto I-405 toward St. Helens. Merge right onto US-30 W toward N.W. Industrial Area. Take the Vaughn St. exit Turn Left onto NW 23rd Ave Turn Left onto NW Raleigh Turn Right onto 19th Turn Right onto Quimby Hwy 26 from the West: Merge left onto I-405 toward St. Helens / Seattle. Take the Everett street exit Go straight on 14th for ½ mile Turn Left onto Quimby
kevbone Posted March 14, 2007 Posted March 14, 2007 Just found out that some corporate sponsors gave $20,000 to Portland Mtn Rescue and $10,000 for the dog hospitalization, great to see!
ryland_moore Posted March 14, 2007 Posted March 14, 2007 Good for the corporate sponsors to reward PMR and the dog, although I am not so sure you should reward the dog's owner for doing what they did. Anyone see the Ellen show? How did it go down?
ryland_moore Posted March 14, 2007 Posted March 14, 2007 Who is rewarding the dog's owner? Just found out that some corporate sponsors gave $20,000 to Portland Mtn Rescue and $10,000 for the dog hospitalization, great to see! You said the corporate sponsors did. $10,000 for the dog's hospitalization. Who does the money go to? I doubt velvet has a savings account to direct deposit to and I doubt that velvet is responsible for her vet bills. If payment did not go directly to the owner, then it benefits the owner because he is no longer on the hook for the $10,000 vet bill. Hence, they rewarded the dog's owner as he directly benefits from it......
ryland_moore Posted March 14, 2007 Posted March 14, 2007 Sour grapes? I wouldn't wish that kind of media attention, guilt, or climbing community hatred they will face if that MLU Bill passes on anyone!
ryland_moore Posted March 14, 2007 Posted March 14, 2007 Although I do find it a bit interesting that the corporate sponsors gave money t o Velvet's vet bills but nothing to Christina Redl's hospital bills. Maybe it was becasue Velvet had no choice in the matter?
scheissami Posted March 14, 2007 Author Posted March 14, 2007 The money was donated to the animal hospital, not toward's Velvet's bill. Yes, it sucks that the vet got the money and not Christina, but this seems indicative of our approach to healthcare. Corporate sponsors donating cash so they can sell more crap (in this case, I think it's micro chips for pooches).
rmncwrtr Posted March 14, 2007 Posted March 14, 2007 According to KOIN the $10K went to DoveLewis where Velvet was treated.
kevbone Posted March 14, 2007 Posted March 14, 2007 Sour grapes? I wouldn't wish that kind of media attention, guilt, or climbing community hatred they will face if that MLU Bill passes on anyone! You seem like a glass half full kind of guy.
ryland_moore Posted March 14, 2007 Posted March 14, 2007 I am. That is good that money go to Dove-Lewis though.....
scheissami Posted March 14, 2007 Author Posted March 14, 2007 Potentially a good place to voice your dissent about the MLUs.... Oh, and drink yummy beer!
ryland_moore Posted March 14, 2007 Posted March 14, 2007 I am definitely going to try and come to it. I always try to make it for fundraisers for PMR. Plus, I 've never been to the new LL. I do not think my feelings on MLUs will be adissenting opinion with the company this event will be keeping. PMR has come out publicly against the legislation proposed for carrying MLUs. I agree that they help and feel they have a purpose, just not through Legislation.
rmncwrtr Posted March 15, 2007 Posted March 15, 2007 A couple of people from the group putting this on were at the North Face Mountain Rescue Slide Show tonight. They talked about the fundraiser and passed out flyers. They said they've been receiving lots of donations from a variety of places and will have some great packages for the silent auction. They also said if anyone wants to make a donation to get in touch for them. They are looking for more items. They really want this to go well in order to raise $$$ for the rescue groups. Velvet will be there, too. I asked because my little ones would love to meet her. It looks like it'll be a lot of fun.
scheissami Posted March 27, 2007 Author Posted March 27, 2007 BUMP Hope to see some of you folks out Thursday night to support the rescue organizations.... The folks who've organized this have managed to get a bunch of stuff donated so the auctions should be worthwhile to check out. Oh, and the beer's good, too.
kevbone Posted March 27, 2007 Posted March 27, 2007 I will see you there. Well maybe not. I dont know who you are.
rmncwrtr Posted March 27, 2007 Posted March 27, 2007 I'll be there with three kids who can't wait to meet Velvet!
pink_chalk Posted March 29, 2007 Posted March 29, 2007 I'll be there with three kids who can't wait to meet Velvet! awesome!!
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