Since we have been discussing the benefits of non-profits creating ecommerce sites, we wanted to update everyone on the amazing things happening with the Wild Bill Guarnere Memorial Fund, our first non-profit ecommerce site!
The last few months have been very productive and, since the launch of the site in January, the Fund has brought in over $50,000 and is only $12,000 away from reaching their goal to complete the Wild Bill Bronze Statue.
The first fundraising event was held on January 16, 2015 at Popi’s Italian Restaurant in Philadelphia and over 200 people attended. Special guests included former Philadelphia District Attorney Lynne Abraham, Councilman David Oh, and talk show host Dom Giordano. We were able to exceed our goal by reaching close to $15,000 through ticket sales, live and silent auctions, a 50/50, and a basket raffle.
The second event , the Wild Bill Guarnere Beef & Beer sponsored by Philadelphia Councilman David Oh on February 6, 2015, brought in another $15,000 through ticket sales, raffles, and both a live and silent auction.
As final touches were being arranged for our next event, president of the Fund, Debi Rafferty, received confirmation that actor Gary Sinise and the Gary Sinise Foundation have come on board to sponsor the 1st Annual Wild Bill Guarnere Memorial Fund Golf Outing and Dinner. The Wild Bill team is honored to have the support from Mr. Sinise and his Foundation. Actor Gary Sinise began his foundation to provide support, assistance, and hope to our military and their families. Debi Rafferty said, “His kindness and generosity has been overwhelming and very unexpected. He is truly one of the good guys!”
The next event is the 1st Annual Wild Bill Guarnere Memorial Fund Golf Benefit and Dinner sponsored by Gary Sinise and the Gary Sinise Foundation on April 17, 2015 at the Paxon Hollow Country Club. Here are the basics:
- Golf, Dinner & OPEN BAR $125/Dinner & Open Bar Only $60
- Dinner at 6:00 PM
- Proceeds benefit the Wild Bill Guarnere Memorial Fund
- Shotgun Start 1:00 PM
- Win a 2015 Buick from O’Reilly Cars with a “Hole in One”
- Silent Auction and Raffle Tables at Dinner include: memorabilia signed by Wild Bill, a Hot Air Balloon Ride for two, and a Big Game African Safari for two
You can purchase tickets for the event, sponsor a hole for the golf outing and purchase raffle tickets at: 1st Annual Wild Bill Guarnere Memorial Fund Golf Outing and Dinner Sponsored by Gary Sinise and the The Gary Sinise Foundation
You can also make a donation at: http://www.wildbillmemorial.org/donate
In addition, the Fund’s president Debi Rafferty received confirmation this week that HBO will now be a sponsor as well.
We are helping the team at the Fund navigate the world of ecommerce and assisting them in reaching their goals financially, while also providing them with a quality site that has been attracting quite a few visitors.
We invite you to join our team at this event - it is sure to be a night to remember. Please feel free to pass on to your friends and clients as well.