Update: Nov 9th – I am so excited to let you know that we raised $10,073 for Hurricane Sandy relief. I am simply blown away. Thank you all for your generosity!
I created a spreadsheet with your entries and we had a total of 591 people entered for the draw. All contest winners today were selected using Random.org.
The winner of my Vegan/GF Foodie Box is #79 – Charlotte Cromwell!
The winner of the Blendtec is #556 – Maria Winson!
Like many of you, I’ve been glued to the TV watching the coverage of Hurricane Sandy over the past week. My heart goes out to everyone who was impacted. As a spectator, it’s difficult to wrap my mind around the devastation, let alone what it’s like to be in the heart of it all. We were pretty fortunate here in Ontario, relatively speaking.
My second blog giveaway was planned for today, but I felt compelled to turn it into something that could help those in need. We’ve had great success in the past with the Japan Disaster fundraiser and Shop 4 A Cause and I know with your support we can also make this one a huge success as well.
Fundraising Page Update!! Thanks to the Canadian Red Cross, we now have our own fundraising page set up directly through their website. This means no transaction fees! Hooray. A big thanks to Teilo and Catherine for setting this up and the Red Cross team who put the page together! All links are now updated in this post to direct you to the new page. Don’t worry if you donated previously through Canada Helps – all of your info has been added into my spreadsheet for the giveaway draw. Thanks for your amazing support! The fundraising amount on the Canadian Red Cross page also reflects the total amount we’ve raised, including those earlier donations on Canada Helps. If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask!
So. My goal is to raise 50 billion by Tues. Nov. 6th. ;)
Ok, how does $3,000 sound? I know we can do that! Update: We raised $3,560 in less than 24 hours! Let’s see if we can hit $5,000?
As a thank you for making a donation, I will be doing two random draws for some pretty sweet prizes.
Giveaway #1) Vegan/GF Foodie Gift Box
Oh boy did I have fun at the grocery store this week. I hand selected a huge gift box bursting with some of my favourite food products. So far, I’ve resisted busting open the kale chips…those are my FAV and they are taunting me…..must focus…
I’ll ship this box worldwide, so everyone who donates has a chance at winning. All products are gluten-free and vegan and many are also organic, fair trade, or raw. You can click the picture to scope out the loot closer up.
Included in the delicious gift box:
- Cocovie Coconut Jam (my love!)
- Nuts 2 You Organic Roasted Peanut Butter
- One Degree Organic Green Lentils
- Alter Ego Organic Rainbow Quinoa
- Sweet & Sara Toasted Coconut Marshmallows
- Emile Noel Organic Sesame Oil
- Alive & Radiant Cheezy Kale Chips
- Herbamare (my fav herbed sea salt seasoning)
- 1 peanut butter Larabar
- Enjoy Life Mini Chocolate Chips
- SeaSnax
- TAZO Vanilla Rooibos tea (15 sachets)
- Single serving of Vega Chocolate Performance Protein Powder
- Single serving of Sunwarrior Vanilla Warrior Blend Protein Powder
- box of Mary’s Crackers in Original
Giveaway #2) Blendtec Total Blender
Blendtec has agreed to donate yet another Blendtec Total Blender (valued at $454.95 USD)! Major kudos to Blendtec for their generosity. This prize is eligible to anyone in North America.
Giveaway details:
To be eligible for the giveaway, I ask that your donation is a minimum of $5. If you can give more, that would be great too! Please be sure to check the box that says you give permission for me to see your info – this way I will be able to contact you if you should win.
I will randomly chose two prize winners (one for the foodie gift box and one for the Blendtec) on Tues. Nov 6th. Winners will be announced on the blog shortly thereafter.
If you would like to participate, please visit my donation page.
If you’d like to spread the word about the Fundraiser, feel free to share this post on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, etc. Thank you in advance for your support!
Thanks for putting this together! What a fantastic idea! I just donated and you have already surpassed your goal! My family (is fortunately safe) is living on Long Island and the devastation is absolutely unbelievable. What’s been amazing though is the kindness of the human spirit. People helping people…because they can. Thank you.
I would love to give something, but I cannot do it on the page, as there are only the Canadian states to choose from and I live in Europe :-( Am I doing something wrong??
Hi Ulli, Just select your country first and all will be good to go. Thank you!
Haha, sorry, I got it now!! Thanks for organizing this, its really great!!!! Have a good day!!
What a wonderful idea! From the pictures, it looks like the East Coast is going to need a lot of help!
Thanks so much! I donated. – Rachel
What an awesome giveaway for such a worthy cause!! Thanks so much for organizing this Ange. I have a feeling your goal will be totally smashed by the 6th!
Thanks Angela for creating this opportunity – what a great idea ^^ And thanks to everybody for supporting this effort!
this is such a generous idea! i donated!
Hi Angela. Thank you so much for encouraging us to give! I have been meaning to so having the link was the extra reminder to do so! I also forgot to leave my email…could you add me too?
So wonderful that you are doing this! I used to live in New York in my younger days and the devastation is heart breaking. Thank you again for your warm heart and fabulous recipes! [email protected]
Being a New Jersian I can’t believe what I see on TV let alone around me. Thanks for the support, hopefully the people suffering will be able to find warmth, food and love again soon.
Donation made! I think this is amazing for you to do! I’m totally going to share this post on my page. Being from SC, I’ve been through my fair share of hurricanes! We got a wee bit of Sandy’s winds, but nothing too horrible. In fact, I kept making fun of the people up North b/c they were freaking out so badly about a category 1 hurricane. To us, that is nothing to worry about at all. Then, of course, I saw the devastation and the wreckage, and I could not believe my eyes. First off, I stuck my foot in my mouth and my tail between my legs for being so naive, and then I said my prayers for all of the people affected by the storm. I will never, ever make fun of a hurricane again!
Thank you for doing this for those affected by Sandy. I do not live in the affected area but to know people across the world want to help out residents of the US means a lot to me (and I’m sure many others).
Great idea, Angela! Donation sent!
What a wonderful way to encourage people to donate! Thank you!
You’re amazing and have such a big heart. I really respect the love you have for others. I just donated and it looks like you’re pretty close to your goal at this point!
Done! I’m italian but I did anyway! ;) Vegan power around the world!
I just donated – I hope you reach $5000!
i am not able to donate at the time but will do my part in volunteering my time
It’s a wonderful, thoughtful thing that you’re doing Angela. My donation has been made.
I admire your thoughtfulness and generosity! Thank you for organizing.