We’d been planning for so long it was almost a surprise when May 5, the date of our Bone-E-Fit, hit.
This event is a great example of what I love most about the area we live in. Set up started at 1 p.m. and by mid-afternoon, there were close to 30 people on-site, volunteering their time to help out. We had people volunteering to clean bathrooms, empty garbage cans, and basically doing whatever needed to get done.
Busy like bees, trying to figure out which tablecloth goes where.
Getting the silent auction table ready to go.
Unfortunately, I don’t have any photos of the actual event, as I lost track of my camera. About 140 people showed up, and everyone I spoke to said they’d had a great time. The food was fantastic (catered by David Dunford at Plates Upon Request, with supplemental food being provided by restaurants throughout the tri-county area) and the band was great (Spartanburg’s Back 9 Band).
However, I did get a shot of the event’s largest donor, Diamonds-n-Gold Direct (they’re located just across the street from the Anderson Mall). They donated $2,500 in total, including a lovely $1,000 necklace for our silent auction. They’re absolutely lovely people, and they have our thanks.
The Diamonds-n-Gold Direct team (l to r): Jim Sitzman, Maureen Sitzman, Ashely Richey, Kristen Taylor and Michael Nemeth.
Ralph Hayes Toyota, Boulevard Lanes and First Citizens Bank also made significant contributions to the event. Be sure to stop in and thank all of these businesses for their support!
Although final amounts are still being tallied, a significant amount of money was raised to help animals in need. And that makes me a happy girl.
