Krystal's Auction--Updates & Changes...

Whew, what a week... And it's funny what can happen in just a few days!  Earlier this week I wrote about the auction for Krystal Glass, a post written with much enthusiasm and anticipation.  Today I have lots of new news to share with you about this.  But it is very different news than I thought I'd be sharing.

Unfortunately, the on-line craft auction will not be happening.  The reason for this is simply that it cannot take place at this time.  It seemed so simple--an auction, a craft auction, to help someone in need.  But all the how-to's to make such a thing happen has proved more difficult than anticipated.  To do an auction such as the one we hoped to do in connection with eBay, there has to be an already existing, registered, approved nonprofit organization or benefit fund for Krystal.  One does not exist, at least not now.  And to establish one could take time, and perhaps money.  We did not know this last month when we made the big call for help.  After doing a lot of research, especially this week, I came across many obstacles that will prevent us from having that on-line auction right now. 

But all is not lost, my dear friends!  Your lovely handicrafts are still very much in need.  Remember the Breast Cancer Benefit that will be taking place in Houston, Texas on August 18th for Krystal?  Part of that all-day gathering will feature entertainments to raise money...there will be an auction there!

After much talk with Evelyn this week, and needing to make a new decision about the on-line auction and all the crafts that so many of you are devoting your time and energies to...We now ask if you would please still consider your donations and send them to Evelyn.  She will then take them to Krystal's Benefit on the 18th where they will be auctioned off.

So we will still be raising money for Krystal, we will still be helping... just in a slightly different way than originally planned! :o)

The only thing is that donation parcels need to sent to Evelyn... NOW. :o)  As this much be organized rather quickly, Evelyn will need your crafts as soon as possible  Those of you who have something already finished and can send it, please do.  For those of you who may feel this is not enough time, our apologies for the change of plans and the so short a notice.

Those of you kind souls who will be sending something now, before you send your item off, if you could please email Evelyn a photo and a little written description of your donation item, that would be great.  She will then be presenting these photos/descriptions of all our items to the Benefit organizers so they can work each item into the auction portion of the Benefit gathering.  If you have any questions, please contact myself, or Evelyn, and we'll get back to you.

You can find Evelyn's address at her blog. Her email adress is: [email protected]

Nothing like a deadline to make you sweat, right?  I'm sweating a little bit too--LOL!  My doll quilt is not yet ready... but it will be this weekend and soon be on it's merry way to auction!  I'm still excited! I do hope that as many of you who can will still be able to help.  I love you all for your generous spirits! 

I also wanted to thank you all for stopping by here the other day and leaving so many wonderful comments and sending so many lovely emails...thank you for being here in celebration of my one year here and much else!  Come along again the end of the weekend when I hope to show you something new.  Happy weekend to you all!  :o)

P.S. The other day I found a link at the lovely Val's DottyCookie blog that lead me to another blog, Toddler Planet, about Inflammatory Breast Cancer ...I encourage everyone to read this today.  I was not even aware of this type of breast cancer!  There are so many types of cancer, and so many types of breast cancer alone.  Read, be aware and tell your family and friends about this link, pass it on.

Comments

[Tips Of All Sorts]

Thanks so much for the update. Now it's time to make sure I can finish my necklaces and hope they make it there before the 18th!

[Caroline]

I started a new little rabbit in the car on our trip yesterday. I'm going to try to finish it this weekend and send it. Too bad about the auction, but you've found the perfect solution, I think...I'd better get knitting:)

[dottycookie]

As we discussed yesterday, I've posted a picture of my bag on my blog, and have put it in the post to you today - hope it can catch a ride with your pretty doll quilt!

Take care!

Val xxx

PS Thanks for posting the link to ToddlerPlanet :-)

[tea time and roses]

Hmmmmm I must work quickly, I will be ready for pictures this weekend... It's okay about the auction, it is still a go!

Hugs...

Beverly

[Marie]

I will try really hard to finish my items in time! I am sorry that things have not been able to work out the way you planned! Never mind we'll do our best anyways! I had heard about Inflammatory breast cancer last year. My mother had breast cancer when she was just a bit older than me, so I am all too aware of my risks as her daughter and I am sure to check myself regularly. This inflammatory Breast Cancer is terrible though. It's hard to detect and seems to be a more virulent form of cancer than the other. We really need to get the word out there to our sister friends! Every little helps! They need to be aware! Looking forward to your next post! Oh yes! Todd is getting me something special for my birthday. I new cutting mat and ruler and cutter for quilting! I had to leave mine back in Canada and was missing it so much! Now I'll have a new one! Have a great weekend my special friend! XXOO

[naturegirl]

A wonderful cause! I am a survivor of breast cancer!WOO HOO bless you!
hugs from one that now stands on
~SOLID~ ground NG

[whymommy]

Thank you for passing the information about IBC on! Best wishes for your friend Krystal and her recovery!

[Natalie]

Well, I didn't think I could be more motivated to help, but the link you shared has really shaken me. I made an apron and I will photograph it and send it for the auction and I will share the IBC post, so we get the word out.
Oh my. The world is complicated and unfair. Thank you for making a bright place for us. ((Hugs)) all around! We need them.

[Valerie]

I was so sorry to hear this ( which I understand, still -- the ebay thing I mean) and this because it takes one whole week from where I live to make it to the US ( even using global priority/airmail) so there will be less than I had initially planned that can be ready for the week to come to be out in the mail (esp. since I'm not home this Sat evening + Sunday) But I'm still willing to try !
Can you send us all the address where this should be shipped ?
Happy (busy weekend) to all of you !

[Valerie]

oops sorry i read Evelyn's post and saw the address !

[cd&m]

Such a shame re the online auction, had no idea these things could be so very complicated.

[Kim]

Good luck with this Tracy - I have been following the progress of the auction on your blog and fingers crossed that you raise lots of money. I feel very bad that I have not been able to contribute anything but I have been so busy and have been worried that I would let you down by promising something and then not being able to deliver the goods on time .... well done for organising this and my thoughts are with you all.
Kim x

[Teresa]

I have out of town company at my house until Wednesday. I will be sending some bags to Evelyn at the end of the week, is that okay?

By the way, thanks for the nice comments on my blog and I love the new bags you have listed in your Etsy shop.

[Lissa]

Hey bud! Sorry I didn't check out sooner, but saw the update and got busy! Finished a bracelet and matching earrings last night..now I'm off to email Evelyn and get her addy so I can send them off to her :) You're a doll!

[Wild Rose]

Hoping to send my contribution tomorrow. Best wishes to Krystal

Marie x