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Feelin’ Good

May 16, 2014 By GWND Blogger

On April 26, Grateful We’re Not Dead entertained at the OVACC (Ottawa Valley Aid For Chernobyl Children) Annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser. This had to be at least the third year that we’ve been able to contribute our time and music to this worthwhile event. The dinner was held, as usual, in the Community Hall at Pierces Corners. To make the night even more special, after 11 years, Grateful We’re Not Dead finally managed to get its name up in lights.
GWND name in lights

We also enjoyed the local talent and would like to thank Gracie for her fiddle playing, Valerie for her singing, and the little girl who step danced without the benefit of music. You all were great.

As most of you are aware Grateful We’re Not Dead entertains for free for charities, fundraisers, peace events, etc. For private events we require that a significant donation be made to a charity. Sometimes, the organization or group prefers to give the money directly to the band and in those cases we simply bank the money until we have enough to make it worthwhile donating it. As a result of the funds contributed over the last year, Grateful We’re Not Dead had the pleasure of handing OVACC a cheque for $1,000. It will be used to help bring 5 children from Chernobyl to Canada for the Summer.
GWND OVACC Donation 2014

We’d like to give a big Thank You to those who provided the money to make up this donation.

  • the folks who attended the year end party at Indian Lake Marina
  • Cumberland Lions Club
  • District A-4 Lions Foundation of Canada
  • Lanark Lodge in Perth, Ontario
  • Marg Penniston

This is the type of activity that keeps Grateful We’re Not Dead feelin’ good and hopefully, we’ll keep doing it as long as we can still pick up our instruments.

Hope to see you at a gig in the future.

Grateful We’re Not Dead
Don, Gord, Bruce and Al

Filed Under: General Tagged With: Al Owler, Bruce Penniston, Don White, fundraiser, Gord Breedyk, Grateful We're Not Dead, Ottawa Valley Aid for Chernobyl Children, OVACC

Carty House Raffle

May 5, 2014 By GWND Blogger

Carty House, a communal residence in Ottawa that provides transitional housing for female refugee claimants and convention refugees, is holding a raffle on May 31st for some great prizes. Grateful We’re Not Dead entertained at a Carty House fundraiser last year and the band supports the work of Carty House.

Don’t miss out on your chance to win these amazing prizes!

Tickets available at: 613-236-8855 or cartyhouse@rogers.com

Price: $20.00 per ticket
Date of draw: Saturday, May 31st, 2014
Location: Carty House

Prizes:

  • First Prize: Voucher for 4 Via Rail tickets, to any two points between Ottawa and Quebec City return ($1,193.28 value)
  • Second Prize: International Dinner for six at Carty House ($200 value)
  • Third Prize: 2 Tickets donated by The Great Canadian Theatre Company plus $25.00 gift certificate donated by the Flying Banzini Restaurant ($95.00 value)
  • Fourth Prize: 6 x $5.00 gift certificates donated by The Table Restaurant
  • Fifth Prize: 4 x $5.00 gift certificates donated by The Table Restaurant

Ottawa License No. M669735

Carty House Raffle 2014

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Carty House, fundraiser, Grateful We're Not Dead, raffle

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