Barbara Edwards and her husband Scott came by on Friday afternoon so we could hold the drawing for the quilt raffle. Barbara shuffled the tickets around in a basket, dumped them back in the jar, and then Scott twirled the jar a few more times. Finally it was time for Alayne to reach in and pick a winner.
And it is ... Diane B. of Chehalis, Washington!
At this point we still didn't know how much the raffle had brought in for the animals. Then Barbara handed Alayne a sealed envelope, and inside was a check for ... $1,800! Wow! Here's Alayne holding the check:
Thank you to everyone who bought tickets -- and to Barbara for making the quilt and organizing the raffle!
--- This is the last day for the The Animal Rescue
Site/PetFinder's Shelter Challenge -- voting
ends tonight, the 26th, at midnight (PST)! Please enlist your
family, friends and colleagues to join you in voting for the ranch as
we count down to the final hours. Enter
"Rolling Dog Ranch" and our state postal code, MT for Montana,
and it will bring up our listing so you can cast your vote.
As of this afternoon, we're still No. 3, and that means a $3,000 grant if we can hold that spot through tonight! Official results will be announced on the 29th, the contest rules say.
Thanks for voting!
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Posted by: Betty | August 12, 2009 at 09:49 AM
My husband just came home carrying a box with a big question mark on his face. "Who do we know in MT that would be sending you something?" Soon as I saw the return address I started yelling, "I won, I won!" Then confirmed it when I opened the box. It is even more lovely than in the pictures, and will go in a place of honor on our wall, soon as I find a good mounting board. It is really special since we are dog lovers and my husband is a Deputy with Lewis Co. Sheriffs Office. I'll send pictures as soon as it's up. Thank you Barbara & Scott Edwards for your work at supporting RDR. Now, everyone who comments on it will get a recommendation to my favorite Charity.
Thank You, Diane and Brad Borden,
Dogs Kodi, Schatzy, Sandy, & Dolly
Cats Bubba, Dodger, Marcel, Marceaux, and Lucifer
Horses Missy and Country
Posted by: Brad and Diane Borden | July 28, 2009 at 07:54 PM
I'm so glad that the amount of raffle tickets sold was lifted so the RDR could get more money out of this very generous gift! Thanks so much again to Barbara & Scott Edwards for your persistent support of RDR as I know those quilts don't come together overnight. Congrats to the winner of the raffle Diane B. & all who purchased raffle tickets! There are no "losers" in this deal. What a great amount was raised for the RDR! That's fantastic! Big hugs to Barbara & Scott for all that hard work & consistently supporting RDR! What a great example for all the rest of us.
Big hugs to all,
ginger, Tobias & Tlingit
Posted by: ginger | July 28, 2009 at 09:54 AM
Congratulations to Diane B. of Chehalis, Washington
Barbara & Scott Edwards thank you for such a fantastic donation & the support you provide to RDR!
And the REAL winners are all the furry kids at RDR!!!!
Posted by: Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin | July 27, 2009 at 05:17 PM
What wonderful friends Barbara & Scott are to the Ranch. Fourth year.....I think that makes it a tradition!!
Psst Kelly: click on the link in this blog entry for a photo of this year's quilt. :)
Posted by: Lynn | July 27, 2009 at 04:58 PM
I hope we get to see the quilt-I always love to see them!
Posted by: Kelly Luchtman | July 27, 2009 at 12:43 PM
Barbara & Scott- Awesome! Great way to support RDR! You must be thrilled to make such an impact!
Posted by: Margaret | July 27, 2009 at 12:30 PM
Thank you Barbara and Scott for your time and support to the ranch!! Congrats Alyane, Steve, and all the lil and big furries :)
Posted by: Rosemary | July 27, 2009 at 11:28 AM
What a thrill for Diane; bet she has a place for the quilt already. : )
Great donation for the ranch too!
It feels good to roll in a little green, doesn't it. ; )
Posted by: boundforglory | July 27, 2009 at 09:11 AM