Give Me Things! For Charity!

[ladysprite]

Hey, folks!

So life is a kind of hectic mess right now, and I've fallen off the blogging bandwagon (as seems to be happening a lot lately), but there's something going on that I'm really excited about that I could use all y'all's help with.

I've gotten the official permits and jumped through all the hoops, and I'm going to be running another charity raffle at Arisia 2017 - this time, to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Association in memory and honor of Sir Terry Pratchett.

Last time we ran a charity raffle at Arisia we raised over $4000. I want to beat that this year. And if I want to do that, I'm going to need some boss prizes.

So - any of you folks who make stuff, want to donate a thing you've made? Writers, want to donate an autographed book? Jewelers, crafters, sewing mavens, you name it - I need your stuff! People with contacts in any fan-related area, want to put in a good word for me with your friends and ask them to donate? Every penny we raise goes to charity, every donation is tax-deductible, and will earn you my immense praise and gratitude and a spot on the 'I Donated' Whiteboard of Awesome at the con!

I know it's a bit of a ways out, but the earlier I can get to work on this the better the raffle will be....

Comments

[quietann.livejournal.com]

I may have some fingerless gloves, crocheted by me.

[ladysprite.livejournal.com]

That would be excellent!

[sabine791110.livejournal.com]

I can come up with something. Would a playing-card-teacup fascinator be acceptable?

[ladysprite.livejournal.com]

Something like that would be perfect; thank you!

[asciikitty.livejournal.com]

I can donate a shawl or wrap. probably Citron or similar in shape (ie: semi-circular) in a semi-solid or very geeky colorway, fingering to DK weight.

I'll ask around also.

[ladysprite.livejournal.com]

Superb - thank you so much!

[evcelt.livejournal.com]

I'll send you an autographed copy of The Words Swim, Waiting. I can check with Monster Alice to see if she has anything she wants to donate.

Is the address I sent your 2015 Yule card to still valid / a good one to use?

[ladysprite.livejournal.com]

Many thanks! And yes, same address; much obliged.

[evcelt.livejournal.com]

Cool. Monster Alice will be making something specifically for this (her mother has Alzheimer's...), so we'll probably wait to mail you both at once unless you'd like the book sooner.

[tinyplasticmeat.livejournal.com]

I can do a knit-to-order, hat/fingerless gloves/scarf of the winner's choosing. My Rav name is the same as my username here if you'd like to see previous projects.

[starcat-jewel.livejournal.com]

I can come up with a piece of jewelry with a Pratchett theme. Remind me again after August, okay?