12/10/2007: "Open Letter Of Thanks!"

$80,000.00 Raised For Banry Family
The Helping Hands Committee wants to extend a heartfelt Thank You to everyone participating in the Banry Fundraiser this past weekend. It was an incredible success, with over $80,000 raised.

We all feel blessed to live in a community that rallies around its treasured members in a time of need. The money raised puts us well on our way toward funding new, accessible housing for the Banry boys and their family.

This event was one of the largest community outpourings of support we can remember. The Fairgrounds quickly filled to capacity, selling out dinner tickets within minutes of the doors opening. This event wouldn’t have happened without all of the support from all of you!

There were so many islanders that donated countless hours of time. There were also many, many island businesses and islanders who generously donated items to be auctioned. Your response in bidding for all of these items was equally generous, often exceeding the market value. We want to thank you all!

This event puts us well on our way toward raising the funds needed to purchase the new Banry home. We will continue to work on reaching that goal. For more information on the campaign, visit our website at http://www.banryfamily.com/

We will try to have a complete list of ‘Thank You’s’ updated shortly to acknowledge all of those who generously donated their time, talent, services, funds and auction items.

Our appreciation to one and all,
The Helping Hands Committee
Cady Chapman Davies and Weyshawn Koons