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Wow – YYC Rocks for recovery raised $4,300!
Enough to provide a safe and sober Oxford home for two individuals for more than a year!
The energy and support at King’s Head Pub on Sunday, October 16th for YYC Rocks for Recovery was palpable.
Personally, and as a representative of Oxford House, I am so grateful to the TLB Group and its many volunteers who manned the door, sold wares, ran the auction, emceed the event, and who knows what else; King’s Head Pub, who provided all the food for volunteers; the Twenty-eight super talented bands who rocked the house down all afternoon and into the early hours of the morning; the amazing sponsors, the silent auction donors, and those who attended.
What a night!
I mean, how often can you get to see such high quality talent from so many musicians for $10 at the door these days? And each and every band played for free, played for Oxford House, played for the love of their craft – many sticking around after their set to support their fellow musicians.
Tracey, my coworker and I volunteered for a shift at the door early in the afternoon. The TLB volunteers were so welcoming and took the time to explain what we needed to do. It didn’t take me long to hand over the cover-charge-taking and tracking duties to Tracey who is the Financial Coordinator at Oxford House and way more proficient at these things than I am. That left me free to do the hand stamping, free haircut coupon distribution and the directing of musicians and volunteers to where they needed to go. The volunteer door shift was a blast. One could feel the good vibes that came in with attendees.
Much to my pleasant surprise, my long-time friend Carmen whom I ran into by chance the day before on 17th Avenue, showed up with her niece Stephanie to support the event. Carmen bid on several auction items, the last of which lit her face up like a Christmas tree when she won it. She can’t wait to take her friend from Montana on a guided fly fishing tour on the Bow River.
Mike Robertson, who donated the package for the auction stopped by to chat with us and was thrilled that Carmen was so happy about her upcoming fishing adventure. “I’ve been in recovery for thirteen years,” Mike told us. “And when I heard about YYC Rocks for Recovery I just had to do my little part.”
And that same spirit of generosity permeated the entire event. I was so blown away by everyone involved – it was ‘community in action’, coming together as one to rock the world of individuals in recovery.
Enjoy the photo gallery below
And now a little taste of the stage and people thoroughly enjoying themselves on the dance floor…
~ HUMP DAY CHRONICLES ~
For more information on the TLB Group
For WAY more photos and videos: YYC Rocks for Recovery Event Page
Kari Reding said:
What an awesome write up Diana! Thank you for allowing our team to work with your amazing organization to help better our community. We truly appreciate the help and support we received from you guys and gals to pull of this fundraiser. It was one of our most enjoyable events for me personally. Best wishes for continued success with the Oxford House Recovery Homes program.
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks for your beautiful comment Kari. Wishing you and TLB Group all the best as well. ❤
Diana xo
It was great chatting with you and Berkley today!
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David Kanigan said:
So great
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dianasschwenk said:
(smiling) I know hey? ❤
Diana xo
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Healing Grief said:
It must feel good to do this work! Well done DIana 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
It’s just such a wonderful thing how talented and caring people will come alongside to help organizations help people Karen. I’m blown away! ❤
Diana xo
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Chatter Master said:
KUDOS DIANA! You raised hope. 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
yes Colleen – I guess that’s what it boils down to! ❤
Diana xo
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joannerambling said:
Isn’t it awesome when so much money is raised
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dianasschwenk said:
yes and when you meet so many amazing people who really care about music and their community, yes indeed Jo-Anne! ❤
Diana xo
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Paul Gervais said:
It was a pleasure to meet you and be a part of this great event
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Paul and ditto! It’s a small world. My friend Carmen knows Susan from a previous job. Thanks for sponsoring the event Paul! ❤
Diana xo
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russtowne said:
I’m so happy for everyone involved. It sounds like a great time and worthy cause.
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dianasschwenk said:
Indeed it was – thanks Russ! ❤
Diana xo
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vanbytheriver said:
Wonderful event, you have been up to doing good, D. ☺ Proud of you.
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Van, definitely have witnessed ‘the doing of good’! ❤
Diana xo
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