Bead Drive
Got Beads? Bead Drive Contest 2010
And the winners are
1st prize – Greyhound Support Transport – Florida
2nd prize – GREY2K USA Education Fund – Mass.
3rd prize -
Carol Ray – Tucson
Christine Boucher – Tucson
Judy Greenfield – Colorado
Read the entire blog post and view the photos. Thank you to all who contributed beads, helped spread the word, were a bead drop-off venue, or published our story.
We always accept beads. Please email karynzoldan@yahoo.com to arrange drop off or pick up (in the Tucson area). Or you can always drop off beads at CataVinos Wine Shoppe, located at 3063 N. Alvernon Way (one block south of Ft. Lowell Rd.). Thank you
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These groups have beads donated on their behalf:
12 greyhound related charities in Ariz (2), Calif (1), Florida (3), Texas (1), Georgia (1), Idaho (1), Mass (2), and NJ (1)
Plus: 2 horse charities (AZ), 1 pig sanctuary (AZ), 2 Humane Societies (AZ), 2 cat rescues (AZ), 5 shelters + sanctuary (AZ + CA), Animal Emergency Care Fund (AZ), 1 wildlife center (AZ), 4 breed specific charities-Aussies, Cattle Dogs, Beagles, Pit Bulls (AZ)
Beading Divas to the Rescue Bead Drive Contest 2010
For Immediate Release – November 9, 2010 – contact info below
Bead Drive Contest to Benefit Animal Charities
Giving back: $23,000 raised for animal charities; donated beads wanted – Got Beads?
Tucson, Ariz—Seven industrious women known as Beading Divas to the Rescue have raised $23,000 for animal charities in the past 18 months (a/o 10-31-10). The Divas depend on the public’s generous gift of beads in order to continue making and selling handmade bracelets where all sales go to 501(c)(3) animal charities. So far, money has been donated to 16 different animal charities in Arizona, Florida, Kansas, and California.
Bead Drive Contest: From now through December 31, 2010, when you provide a generous gift of beads — your name, contact info, and your animal charity of choice will be placed in a bin to win for a random drawing to be held during the first week of January at Silver Sea Jewelry & Gifts in Tucson.
Winners: (limited to the continental United States)
- The first place winner’s animal charity will be the recipient of our February 2011 bracelet sales;
- second-place winner’s animal charity will receive six bracelets to be used for fund-raising or volunteer appreciation;
- third-place winner will receive a bracelet made in your favorite colors.
We accept all gently used beads from existing jewelry (beads need holes for threading), yard sale beads, thrift store beads, never-used-beads from your craft box, old beads, new beads, natural beads, sparkling beads, hand-crafted beads, glass beads, synthetic beads, beautiful beads, ugly beads, funny beads – you get the picture…seed beads in very limited quantities.
Beads can be mailed to: Beading Divas c/o Silver Sea Jewelry & Gifts, 330 N. 4th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85705.
Why Giving Back: October 20, 2010, marked the second anniversary of a terrible hit-and-run 5-car, accident that badly injured Lizzie Mead’s two beloved rescued greyhounds, Opal & Rider. The accident united seven greyhound adopters to help raise money to pay Mead’s $14,300 veterinarian bill. Amazingly both greyhounds recovered. During it all, Mead inspired hope, caring, creativity and a burning desire to give back to the animal community.
Wow! In six short months, the vet bill was paid off through the efforts of online giving coming from animal-loving friends and strangers locally, nationally, and globally generated by news articles and this blog; insurance money, and the sales of one-of-a-kind beaded bracelets.
Bling: Bracelets cost $20 and are for sale in Tucson at Silver Sea Jewelry & Gifts, 330 N. 4th Avenue and Dirty Dawgs Dog Wash, 2510 N. Campbell Ave, and online (add $3 S&H).
Your Name Here: As we start to receive beads — on a weekly basis — the giver, city, and animal charity will be listed here. Bookmark this page and check back often. (View the comments to see who has given beads so far.)
In Tucson you can drop beads off at the the following local businesses:
• Silver Sea Jewelry & Gifts, 330 N. 4th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85705 (520.624-9954).
• Buhrke’s Pet Resort, 8181 W. Tangerine Rd., Marana, AZ 85653
• Greyt Escape – far eastside – call for directions (520.955-9061)
• Dirty Dawgs Dog Wash – 2510 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719 – closed 12/24-1/4
• CataVinos Wine Shoppe – 3063 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712
Bead Drive Contest Rules/Fine Print
–Please do not send cash or checks. We only accept beads. Your beads are not considered tax deductible
–Important: Include your name/contact info/animal charity with your gift of beads
–The winning animal charities (1st & 2nd prizes) will need to provide proof of 501 c3 status prior to receiving prizes.
–Winners need not be present to win. Winners & their charities will be contacted within 3 days. The winners will also be posted on this blog.
–The 501 (c)(3) animal charity must be located in the continental United States.
–You must be 21 to enter.
–Only one animal charity is permitted per beading donation/entry. You may provide a second gift of beads for an additional entry either listing the same charity or a different charity.
–The original seven Beading Divas are not eligible to win. They are Michelle Caillet, Cynthia David, Loren Dawn, Lizzie Mead, Angy Shearer, Glenda Taylor, and Karyn Zoldan.
–You must consent to having your name and 501 c3 charity of choice listed on the blog as an entrant and if you win.
–The first, second, and third place winners will be drawn at random. You agree to rules and the decisions of the judges which will be final in all respects.
Contact: Karyn Zoldan – 520.318-1222 or Lizzie Mead – 520-745-0417
Email: Beading.Divas@gmx.com
Please link to this blog page or cross-post. Thank you
(photo: courtesy Diana Hansen)
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will definitely pass this on to everyone I know……wonderful!
A/o November 15, the following have given or sent beads:
Tucson-Connie Billings and her mom –– AZ Greyhound Rescue (AGR)
Florida-Diane Melvin — GPA-EC (Emerald Coast
-Ebro dogs)
Tucson-Edie Jarolim — Humane Society of So. AZ
Georgia-Jen Krebs — GREY2K USA Educational Fund
So. Carolina-Sara Murphy — AZ Greyhound Rescue (AGR)
Tucson-Wendy Trakes — Tucson Wildlife Center
Tucson-Pam Carden — Equine Voices
The following people have donated beads but did not designate a charity. They won’t be entered in the contest but we thank them for their generosity: Rita Connelly, Sandee Raven, and Bernsen Arts.
A/o November 20, more people have given us beads:
Tucson – Lyle Rayfield – AGR
Tucson – Jodi Goalstone – Hope Animal Shelter
Tucson – Susan? – Humane Society of So. AZ
Tucson – Kim Bullock – AGR
Tucson – Joyce Smith – Casa de los Gatos
Tucson – Judy Olson – FAIR
Tucson – Pat Wood – no animal designation
Tucson – Alta Arnold – New Hope Cattle Dogs
Las Vegas – Ada Palin-Lemme ? – no animal designation
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I’m updating beads for Nov. 23:
Tucson – Tamara Althof – AGR
Tucson – Chris/Esther Gomez – AGR
No. Calif – Cara Brockoff – GALT
Tucson – Renee Yank – Equine Voices
Canada – Doggy Stylish – ?
? means – we’re waiting for animal designation.
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More beads came in today – Nov. 26
Tucson – Gwyn Todd- Humane Society of Southern Arizona
Mass. – Paula Blanchard- Grey2K Education Fund
Georgia – Linda Madison (Mickey & Gemmie greyhounds) -SEGA-South Eastern Greyhound Association
Mass. – Danielle Feston-Grey2K Education Fund
Mass. – Luann Strohmeyer-Grey2K Education Fund
More beads a/o today – December 1
Mass. – Christine Dorchak – Grey2K Education Fund
Tucson – Jaynee Champagne – Adopt-a-Bull
Tucson – Carol Porta – Casa de los Gatos
Colorado – Charmaine Settle – Grey2K Education Fund
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More beads a/o today – Dec. 3
Mass. – Twig Mowatt – Grey2K Education Fund
So. Calif. – Felicia Singer – Grey2K Education Fund
Tucson – Noni Davis – Homestretch Greyhound Rescue
Tucson – Tuyen Lam – AZ Greyhound Rescue
Tucson – Janet Mikonch – PACC
Colorado – Judy Greenfield – Grey2K Education Fund
Mesa, AZ – Elizabeth Bobick – Grey2K Education Fund
Tucson – Bonnie Lewis – Casa de los Gatos
More beads a/o today – Dec. 6
Tucson – Diana Hansen – AZ Greyhound Rescue
Tucson/Catalina – Stephanie U/Golden Goose Thrift Store – AZ Greyhound Rescue
Phoenix – Caryn Wood – Grey2K Education Fund
Phoenix – Rachel Corella – AZ Greyhound Rescue
Tucson – Susan Via – Heart of Tucson (horse rescue)
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More beads – a/o Dec. 8
People are permitted to submit beads 2x (on separate occasions or separate mailings) according to the rules. #2=their second (and last) gift of beads during this contest.
Missouri – Nancy Weller- Grey2k Educational Fund
Tucson – Renee Yank – Equine Voices#2
Mass. – Lorraine Nicotere-Grey2K Educational Fund
NJ – Debbie Farrell – Greyhound Angels Adoption
NY – Nancy Nelson – Greyhound Angels Adoption
Mass. – Dana Demetrio – Grey2K Education Fund
NY – Nancy A Mosher- American-European Greyhound Alliance
Tucson – Kathy Tucker – Humane Society/White Mountains
NJ – Lillie Dorchak – Grey2K Education Fund
We’re a little behind in our posting because of the 3-day street fair here in Tucson and will be playing catch up later in the week.
In the meantime, here is a few more updates a/o Dec. 13
Tucson – Mary Ann Neisz – AZ Greyhound Rescue
Tucson – Carol Edwards – Hermitage Cat Shelter
Tucson – Cary Mumme – Humane Society/So. Ariz.
Tucson – Libby Mack – Beagle Rescue of Tucson
Mass. – Robin Demetrio – Grey2K USA Education Fund
NJ – Tommy Dorchak – Grey2K USA Education Fund
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More beads a/o Dec. 14
Washington – Lori Bigler – Greyhound Pets of America/Greater NW
Tucson – Christine Boucher – AZ Greyhound Rescue
Delaware – Carol Beck – Greyhound Adoption of Florida
So. Calif – Felicia Singer – Grey2K USA Education Fund#2
Colorado – Daisy Tempinski – Grey2K USA Education Fund
Florida – Meredith Gaunce – Grey2K USA Education Fund
Missouri – Nancy Weller – Grey2K USA Education Fund#2
More beads today a/o December 16
Tucson – Julie Haymann – Casa de los Gatos
Tucson – Tamyra Althof – AZ Greyhound Rescue#2
Tucson – Pam Carden – AZ Greyhound Rescue#2
Camarillo, CA – Karen Sherman – Homestretch Greyhound Rescue
Ventura, CA – Cindy Stratton – Homestretch Greyhound Rescue
Tucson – Carol Ray – AZ Greyhound Rescue
Tucson – Karen Muchaly – AZ Greyhound Rescue
Tucson – Fran McPherson (Iron’s adopter) AZ Greyhound Rescue
Colorado – Daisy Tempinski – Grey2K USA Education Fund#2
Michigan – Nancy Turchi – Grey2K USA Education Fund
More beads a/o yesterday Dec. 18
Florida – Diana Dempy – Greyhound Support Transport
Florida – Cristal Carroll – Greyhound Support Transport
Florida – Linda Lyman – Greyhound Support Transport
Tucson – Nancy Bye – Humane Society So. AZ
Phoenix – Caryn Wood – Grey2K USA Educ Fund#2
Los Angeles – Liz Vogel – Grey2K USA Educ Fund
Tucson – Noni Davis – Homestretch Greyhound Rescue#2
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We have more beads at Silver Sea Jewelry that we have not added here yet but hopefully will do so tomorrow.
As of Dec. 22 this is what we have…
NJ – Lillian Dorchak – Grey2K USA Educ Fund#2
Gilbert, AZ – Rachel Vogel – Grey2K USA Educ Fund
Tucson – Donna Warrick – Angels for Animals
Tucson – Liz Troudt – AZ Greyhound Rescue
We still have not updated the beads at Silver Sea because the store was too busy pre-Christmas. We also have not picked up the beads at CataVinos Wine Shoppe for a few weeks. I’ll go there on 12/31.
These beads came from other drop-offs a/o 12/24.
Florida – Monica Smith – Greyhound Support Transport
Tucson – Marylyn Ryan – Ironwood Potbelly Pigs Sanctuary
Tucson – Joan Sikkema – Hope Animal Shelter
Tucson – Chris Wolner – Amazing Aussies
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Here’s the beads that was dropped off or delivered to Silver Sea Jewelry & Gifts:
Cornville, AZ – Fran Freedman – Morning Starr Animal Sanctuary
Mass. – Christine McKay – Grey2K Educ. Fund
Tucson – Greer Warren – Hope Animal Shelter
Tucson – Sally Chandler – Animal Emergency Care Fund
Tucson – Mary Shea – Humane Society So. Ariz.
Tucson – Harriet Siskin/Tri-Tronics – Humane Society So. Ariz
Oxnard, CA – Steven Pierce – Homestretch Greyhound Rescue
VA – Danielle Ring – Grey2K USA Educ Fund
Fillmore, CA – Dianne Seno – Homestretch Greyhound Rescue
Fillmore, CA – Lynn Myers – Homestretch Greyhound Rescue
MA – Christine Dorchak – Grey2K USA Educ Fund#2
So. Calif – Stanley Singer – Grey2K USA Educ Fund
So. Calif – Naomi Chao – Grey2K USA Educ Fund
So. Calif – Darren Singer – Grey2K USA Educ Fund
Belatedly, I’m adding the remainder of the bead donations. I have been busy with out-of-town-company and am just catching up:
Tucson – Lars Morgan – Greyhounds-2-Go
Mass. – Dana Demetrio – Grey2K Educ Fund#2
Mass. – Paula Blanchard – Grey2K Educ Fund#2
Mass. – Fernando Strohmeyer – Grey2K Educ Fund
Mass. – Luanne Strohmeyer – Grey2K Educ Fund#2
Mass. – Danielle Festa – Grey2K Educ Fund#2
NJ – Jean Baliko – GPA-EC
NJ – Jean Baliko – Greyhound Angels Adoption
WA/ID – Lori Bigler – Greyhound Pets of America/Greater NW
So. Calif – Kathi, Teresa, Riley – Homestretch Greyhound Rescue
NJ – Tom Dorchak – Grey2K Educ Fund#2
Tucson – Chris Boucher – AZ Greyhound Rescue#2
Tucson – Stephanie U. – AZ Greyhound Rescue#2
NH – Judy Hemeke – no designation
DC – Janet Nackoney – no designation
So. Calif – Stanley Singer – Grey2K USA Ed Fund#2
So. Calif – Darren Singer – Grey2K USA Ed Fund#2
So. Calif – Mary Jo Pollack – Bill Foundation
So. Calif – Jo Forman – Bill Foundation
Tucson – Yvonne Foucher – Casa de los Gatos
Tucson – Bonnie Lewis – Casa de los Gatos#2
Tucson – Mary White – Hope Animal Shelter
Tucson – Ron Rictman – Casa de los Gatos
Tucson – unknown – Humane Society So. Ariz.
Tucson – Carla Springer – Grey2K USA Educ Fund
Tucson – Bonnie Kay – Hermitage Cat Shelter
Tucson – Barbara McEwan – Humane Society So. Ariz
Tucson – Jess Ross – Sahuaro Dachshund Rescue
Tucson – Kate Kaemerle – Grey2K USA Educ Fund
Tucson – Mary White – Humane Society So. Ariz.
Tucson – Bridget Monrad – Casa de los Gatos
Tucson – Yvonne Foucher – Casa de los Gatos#2
Tucson – Barbara McEwan – Humane Society So. Ariz.
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