Thanks and update on Jill

Thanks to everyone who supported the LOVE HEALS ALL benefit.

In case you haven't heard, JILL HAS 3 PERFECT DONOR MATCHES.  At the top of the list is a 27 year old male with the same blood type as Jill.  Fingers crossed his tests continue to prove a match and he follows through and gives a commitment!

DO THIS NOW

OK my friends, NOW is the time to do a little something good for someone, whether you know Jill or not, please go to these pages and invite all your FB friends, and encourage them to invite their FB friends on the events page, and "like" the organization page, and post about the both and also the blog page.  Please send out a blast to your e-mail contacts also.  Include the following links!

Event page on FB:  https://www.facebook.com/events/172938002794057/
use "Invite Friends" here

Organization page on FB:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-Heals-All-Benefit/257961347589772
"Like" this!

and direct them to the blog on blogspot, where many (but not all)
of the auction items are mentioned, the Paypal link can be found if you can't come but want to show your support with some dollars, and great info about the bone marrow transplant registry can be found:  http://benefitjills.blogspot.com/

You can do a lot for this effort by putting the word out, and letting folks know you are coming by accepting an invitation from the FB event page, so step up and lend a hand!

This event is at the Soapbox Laundro-Lounge, 255 North Front Street  Wilmington, NC, Saturday December 3, 2011, from 6:00 pm (doors) (music starts at 7) until late, silent auction close at midnight, six great bands, go to the links above for details.

Sean Thomas Gerard
Lamont Skylark
Summer Set
Adrian Duke !
Medusa Stone
Machine Gun

Incredible silent auction items, great art by excellent artists, come see for yourself!

Thanks Dock Street Printing

Thanks to Dock Street Printing for generously donating to the cause.
http://www.dockstreetprinting.com/

see Star News article ~ thanks Mike Voorheis

http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20111130/ENT/111139982

see you Saturday

New Auction Items - Too Many To Post Them All

We've received many more auction items, too many to post them all!  You'll just have to come to the event to find out what we have received - more artwork, more everything!

Linda Hartman Donates "A New Face" as Silent auction item

We are excited about the donation of this Ceramic with Acrylic wall hanging from Linda Hartman and are grateful for the efforts of Checker Cab Productions in obtaining donations from exhibiting artists at Checker Cab!

30 Minute Massage or Personal Yoga Instruction from India Sanders, Eastern Wave Massage!

  30 minute massage or personal yoga instruction from India Sanders, Eastern Wave Massage, 6768 Gordon Road, Wilmington!

Jacob Sickles of Steven Ward Hair

Jacob Sickles – haircut and consultation (valued at $60) by Jacob Sickles of Steven Ward Hair

Tony's Guitars donates a guitar for the silent auction

A beautiful blue Samick Royale Signature Series designed by Greg Bennett hollow body electric guitar, model number RL-1/TBL.  Pictures to come!  Unique monoframe construction! The sides and the center block are made from one piece of wood, rather than two sides and the center block. This creates a more rigid structure to mount the neck, top, and back into. The result is uncommon attack and sustain, without sacrificing the rich, full tone. It’s more like a solid body with incredible tone and warmth or fullness.

Old Books on Front Street donates to silent auction

Old Books on Front Street has donated a copy of the Carolina Charter of 1663.  It is reproduced from a copy taken from the original, located in the Museum of History, Divison of Archives and History.

http://www.oldbooksonfrontst.com/

Kristen Shaughnessy donates print for silent auction

kshangrila1@gmail.com

2 feet x 2 feet print

Head to Toe Day Spa donating to silent auction

Visit their website to see all that they offer
http://headtotoedayspa.com/

2 stylists from Salon FRINGE donate gift certificates

Thank you Courtney Hall and Justin Tipton for donating gift certificates for haircuts.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Salon-Fringe-Wilmington/145255902188981

Surfer Tango donates tango lessons for silent auction

The certificate is good for 3 hours of tango lessons for up to 3 couples from Kent Boseman, Professional Tango Instructor http://surfertango.com/

Onslow Bay Marine Surveying donating a marine survey for silent auction

Marine Survey by Onslow Bay Marine Surveying, LLC

Chapman School of Seamanship certified Marine Surveyor/Consultant Will Robinson will perform a marine survey on any FRP boat 35’ LOA or under (including FRP over wood).  Arrangements and payment for haul-out are the responsibility of the winning bidder, and not included in survey.  A written report with photographs will be prepared in PDF format within three working days after a thorough visual examination of the hull, machinery, systems, rigging, hardware and equipment and will contain a comprehensive description of the vessel and installed equipment and will include: the "Findings and Recommendations" required for correction to reasonably ensure that the vessel is fit for its intended service, a statement of the "Fair Market Value and Replacement Cost" of the vessel, and will be submitted in good faith, without prejudice and will constitute a description of the condition of the vessel at the time of survey.  Minor cosmetic defects not materially affecting value may not be addressed.  Standard limitations applicable to contracted marine survey work of Onslow Bay Marine Surveying, LLC, will apply and details regarding same are available upon inquiry. Vessel must be located in Onslow, Pender, or New Hanover Counties, or must be transported by owner at owner’s expense.

Pam Toll will donate art work for silent auction

Learn more about Pam at http://pamtoll.com/work.html

Gift Certificate from Outsiders Art ~ Silent Auction Item

Check them out at http://www.outsiders-art.com/ and http://www.facebook.com/?sk=lf#!/groups/outsidersartandcollectibles/

‎5 YOGA CLASSES at Harmony Yoga

This silent auction item would be great for yourself or as a gift for someone else! Thank you Harmony Yoga for your donation to the cause.
http://www.harmonyyogawilmington.com/

Tickets are on sale now ~ $10 donation

Tickets can be purchased at The Soapbox, Gravity Records, Folks Cafe or via eTix at http://www.etix.com/ticket/online/performanceSearch.jsp?performance_id=1578159. eTix does charge a convenience fee so be prepared for that. You can also contact me to purchase as I have some with me at all times:) Don't forget that if you can't make the show or don't live in town, you can make a donation through PayPal at https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=WYMLF8LR9ZF6S
More silent auction item posts to come ~ Lin

~Michelle Connolly donating item for Silent Auction~

Silent Auction Item donated by Michelle Connolly!  "Patchwork of Love" metal with paint and pastel.  Thanks Michelle for the beautiful event poster also!
http://www.facebook.com/#!/MichelleConnollyArt

Jill Needs A Bone Marrow Donor

Hi Friends. If you haven't heard, Jill's sister is not a donor match for her bone marrow transplant. I'm writing to let you know how easy it is to become a donor. I just completed the registration at http://marrow.org/Join/Join_the_Registry.aspx  and am expecting to receive my test kit in about 2 weeks. I will swab cells from the inside of my cheeks and mail back in the envelope they provide. It's that easy for them to determine if I might be a match for Jill. You can register too! Jill is hoping to find a match so she can get her transplant after the first of the year. If you or anyone you know who would like to become a donor, please register at http://marrow.org/Join/Join_the_Registry.aspx  or click the link to your right "Be the Match ~ Bone Marrow Donor Registry"

We Created a New Facebook Page

In order for you lovely folks to get the updates we are posting we had to create a new facebook page.  Please "like" this page and you should begin to get our updates as "news feeds".  Then you can stay informed of all of the lovely silent auction items we will be posting for your previewing pleasure.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-Heals-All-Benefit/257961347589772?sk=wall

Michael Van Hout Artwork Donation for Silent Auction

Michael will be donating a guitar player similar to the one pictured for the silent auction! The dimensions are 14" height x 12" width x 10"depth. Another one of our awesome silent auction items.


You can view a larger picture on the facebook page.

Dinner for two at Manna

One of our many great silent auction items.  Come for the music or come for the silent auction goodies.  More to come...

Gravity Records will donate!

Gravity Records is donating a percentage of sales for the entire day of December 3rd to the Jill Swart benefit fund! Please plan to purchase your holiday CD's from them and support the Swart family while you are at it. Thanks to Gravity Records for being so generous and supportive. 
http://www.facebook.com/gravityrecords

Become a bone marrow donor

Contact Landon McNally to sign up for the bone marrow donor registry at 910-632-7234

Save the Date

~LOVE HEALS ALL ~
A benefit for Jill Swart
December 3rd at The Soapbox