{re-posted with permission from laurelmcconnell.com/blog}
Instead of spending 20 bones on cupcakes for silly self-enjoyment and an irrelevant-to-real-life Cupcake Thursday shoot/post, Lily and I decided to do something a bit more worthwhile and meaningful.
We’re going to donate it to the “We Heart Sharlane” fund instead. How about you, do you have $20 to spare? Let me make it REAL easy for you: http://weheartsharlane.showitsite.com
Sharlane Chase has been a non-stop super generous supporter of Get Hitched Give Hope – since the beginning of time. Our hearts burst with love for this lady! (and her cute little Anna-Bean)
If you haven’t already heard – we are holding an auction in her honor to raise money to help pay for the medical bills. (darn those health care costs) So – grab those pens (checkbooks too!) mark your calendar and meet us at the Herban Feast Sodo Park venue on February 4th and buy some art!! There will actually be a TON of things for sale, art, jewelry, services, products, lunch, dinner, drinks – EVERYTHING.
Visit the website for more info – but here is the information to post and re-post, email, print and SHARE with everyone you know! =)
Thank you for your love and support of our good buddy!
WE HEART SHARLANE
What: A Fundraising Auction
Where: Herban Feast @ Sodo Park | 3200 1st Avenue South, Seattle, WA. 98134
When: Thursday Feb 4th 2010 | 7-10pm
Who: EVERYONE! Please forward this email on to family, friends, brides to be or anyone that you think would be interested in supporting this amazing cause!
Sharlane is a Mother, a photographer, and our friend. This year began like a fairy tale; complete with a magical proposal from the man she loves. Like too many fairy tales, this one turned dark as Sharlane was diagnosed with Cancer even before the wedding planning could begin. The diagnosis itself is scary enough, but so are the crushing costs associated. This is our attempt to help our friend, who has helped so many others herself.
The benefit we are throwing is all about love, life, laughter and Art. We are so excited about the donated items, and know that even if you don’t know Sharlane you can find something amazing to spend your money on for a Valentine’s Day gift. In addition to buying something über cool and impressing your friends, you will also receive that warm fuzzy feeling from helping an amazing person.
You can help Sharlene in four (4) easy ways:
· Donate money (it’s PayPal — too easy!): http://weheartsharlane.showitsite.com/#/help/
· Donate an item (great way to gain exposure and showcase your work for an amazing cause): helpsharlane@gmail.com
· Bid on a silent auction item on Feb 4th (Check out the list of amazing goods): http://weheartsharlane.showitsite.com/#/what-to-expect/
· Spread the word! Please pass this invitation along on facebook, twitter and email!
Thanks for the support! Any questions, call Ashley 206-353-2992 or email at helpsharlane@gmail.com
Cheers,
We here at Get Hitched Give Hope love our people – Jason Parker is one of our favorite people. Also a wonderful musician and has been a generous supporter to GHGH over the past couple of years. He sent out this email newsletter tonight & I wanted to re-post and share it with you.
I hope it finds you safely,
The Ladies of GHGH
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Greetings,
As you know, there is severe devastation in Haiti right now in the aftermath of the 7.0 earthquake that hit the island. This is a tragedy not only for the people in Haiti but also for those around the world that have family and friends there. One of our own is just such a person.
David, my good friend and the owner of Lucid Jazz Lounge in Seattle, has family in Haiti. He is leaving tomorrow to go down there to help out in any way that he can. The Seattle jazz community has rallied around him at this difficult time, and we are doing everything we can to help. Here’s two ways you can help:
This is the most direct way you can help out, as all money will be given to those who need it the most by David himself. When he gets there he plans to buy water, first aid supplies, anything that will help.
I hope you’ll consider donating in any way that you can.
Cheers,
Jason
oneworkingmusician.com
Well – here it is! Today is the DAY! The day to be a giver – the day we’ve been preparing for all year. Wish us luck – better yet, come to the party and help us celebrate!!
Our goal is to reach $50,000 and we know we can do it!! We just need your help – every person in the door helps us reach our goal, and every bride planning her wedding will get AMAZING deals (from top notch vendors!).
If you don’t have your tickets yet – don’t worry, just head on down (early!) and you can get your tickets at the door, here are the particulars:
Date: TODAY (October 29, 2009)
Location: The Arctic Club Hotel (700 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA)
Time: 5:30-9pm
Attire: Cocktail
Ticket Price – Starting at $25 and going up to as much as you want to give!
If you aren’t able to come – we completely understand, life can be busy or you might live far away, no worries! You can STILL be a wish granter, {HERE} is a link to donate
Looking forward to seeing you TONIGHT!!!
Reason #5 – It is an AMAZING, WONDERFUL, STUPENDOUS, BREATHTAKING, EXCITING, party. We know you’ll have a good time!!
Okay – today is a VERY exciting day!! Laura Cassidy the fashion editor of Seattle Metropolitan Magazine is AMAZING. (we love her!)
All year long we talk about buying new shoes for the party – it is exciting, we love shopping, we love getting dolled up. But how do we tie our outfit together?? How do we accessorize, what do we wear and best of all – where do we get it?!?
So we sent Laura a few photos of what we had picked out so far and she being the fashion guru really helped us out with a lot of great ideas!! THANK YOU LAURA!!
HERE is a link to see what her suggestions were – I know you will love them!!
Check out the rest of her website too – http://www.seattlemet.com/blogs/wear-what-when/
Don’t forget to follow Laura on Twitter! @cassidylaura
And if you aren’t following us – you should do that too!! @beagiver
See you tomorrow when we feature Jesse & Travis of True Colors Events so the boys will know what to wear too!
Reason #12 – The SWAG bags are BEYOND swagalicious!!
If you want a swag bag – its easy! When you purchase your ticket (click here) just add on an extra $25 donation and this super cool product filled bag-o-goodies will be all yours!
It is TOTALLY worth it!! Not only will your donation go to our charity but the #1 rule of swag donation is that it has to be cool and let me tell you these products are COOL!
I don’t want to give everything away… but here is a sneak peak of just a few of the MANY donations to swag!!
1) Re-usable tote bags from Wedding Chicks 2) Sweet bud vases from Christopher Flowers 3) Double Tree Cookies!!! 4) Wink Cupcakes!! 5) MUSIC from Jason Parker Quartet 6) RAD water bottles from Hans Rasmussen & Liberty Mutual Insurance!!! 7) DRY SODA! 
Photo coasters from Jean Marcus-Strole !! Okay – those are the only ones I’m going to tell you about for the moment… you’ll have to buy one and check it out!!
Reason # 16 – Did we mention Get Hitched Give Hope is a FABULOUS COCKTAIL PARTY!!?!? (yay for new party shoes!!)
Hey all you brides & grooms!! October is the WEDDING PARTY MONTH!!
THIS Thursday October 15th is the third annual Urban Unveiled – It is a night of so much fun – a super hot fashion show – So many of Seattle’s coolest wedding vendors will be there… oh and I’m sure you’ll run into the ladies of Get Hitched Give Hope so why wouldn’t you want to be there!?!
Check out the website – buy your tickets early and we’ll see YOU on Thursday!!
XOXO
GHGH
Reason NUMBER 18 – The ticket price is BEYOND reasonable. Starting at $25 buuut – you can give as much as you want! (whoohoo!! here’s your chance!!)
If you don’t know, you can get your tickets HERE (now you know!) =)
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