It’s that busy time of the year again. The holidays are fast approaching and charity auctions are in full swing. For your friends over here at Autograph Store Charity Fundraising, we’ve been working tirelessly to make sure that our non-profit partners are ready to roll this winter with their extraordinary fundraising efforts. We’d like to take the time to turn our spotlight once again on one of our most recent successful partners, SpineHope.
SpineHope was founded in 2008 in an effort to combat spinal disorders through an increase in education and awareness, expansion of research, and transformational surgeries for children in need. Since their founding, SpineHope has helped assess hundreds of patients with spinal disorders, providing many with critical surgery and a better way of living.
This past year they held their Inaugural Fundraising Event in Chicago, which treated family, friends and supporters to a night full of live entertainment and fun. Our fundraising specialist Heller Pool was thrilled to help kick start SpineHope’s first major event with some incredible fundraising items.
“I absolutely loved Heller,” said Beth Felker, event coordinator for SpineHope. “She was clear, upbeat, enthusiastic, and most importantly, she helped us meet all of our deadlines. I would love to use Autograph Store Charity Fundraising again.”
Some of the popular items at SpineHope’s inaugural event included items autographed by music icons Billy Joel, Bob Seger, and Pearl Jam. With the combined efforts of SpineHope, donors, and Autograph Store Charity Fundraising, their first-ever fundraising event brought in over $40,000. For Felker and company, this was a large accomplishment that far exceeded her expectations, but that wasn’t even the best part.
“The most important goal for us was to raise visibility and support for our cause while thanking all of our loyal supporters,” Felker said. “All of the money that we raised from our charity auction was simply a bonus.”
The amazing doctors and their medical team volunteers at SpineHope just completed a trip earlier in November, where they provided children in need with life-changing surgery. They’re now eagerly awaiting their next big trip this December, where they’ll embark on a mission to help provide individuals in need with life-changing surgery. To find out how you can help support this great cause, visit SpineHope online at http://www.spinehope.org.
By Devin Noonan, Social Media Coordinator