This is the Nielson Clan (actually only about 1/3 of the adult Nielson clan) at the Copa Ball at the lovely Camelback Inn Saturday Night. The 5th annual event was put on by the Maricopa Health Foundation to benefit the patient and community services it supports. One of which is the Arizona Burn Center, where Stephanie and Christian have been receiving care for the past 7+ weeks. We are ever thankful for the phenomenal medical attention and love the doctors and staff have provided them. So....we were thrilled when the President of the foundation donated a table to members of C & S's families.
This picture was taken post dinner. Stephanie's brother, Andrew, and his cute wife Megan dined with us, but left early (thus missing the photo op.) to make it to the hospital to see Stephanie before visiting hours were over. They headed back to Utah on Sunday. It was great to talk to them about how the children are doing, the vegetarian family count*, and stories of Christian and Steph.
We had a great time and were especially entertained by the live-auctioneer. He was amazing and Mark had to stay my hand several times, from bidding on something. Anything. He (the auctioneer) was just so fun and convincing, he really got people into the spirit of bidding and I was no exception. Alas, we left empty handed. No Sedona getaway, no Suns pkg., no framed pink underwear, signed by Joe Arpaio. The woman who bought the pink underwear was the only bidder on that item, and the auctioneer kept her bidding anyway. She outbid herself at least 4 times. It was funny. All for a good cause though. Debbie did win the fancy centerpiece, pictured above - not in the auction, more of a door prize really. *the entree was filet mignon, which C & S would not have appreciated, but their dog, Jimmy is a carnivore. Jimmy, can you say leftover filet mignon? yum yum.
Monday, October 6, 2008
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I love the outfit (yours, not Mark's...though his is nice too)! It's the perfect mix of dressier than normal, but not too formal. Hey, that rhymes!
Did all the burn victims get a table dedicated in their honor? That's nice that you got to go. You should have bid. Did Cheryl Jackson bid on anything?
Yes, she's a Chyrl look-alike. Also, Jay is a ringer for Kevin Beech. I like your outfit, too. I'm glad you got to participate in this great event.
That is so fun! I love attending events, and seeing how the wheels turn. I think I would have arm wrestled Ray on that sedona get away. I love that place!! Go Sarah! Just being present was enough, I guess.
Aimee,
Thanks. I don't know why I was worried. People were dressy, and yes, there were tuxes and gowns, but this is Arizona: nothing is too formal in this state.
Emily,
The auctions all went for thousands of dollars. I was not really pining for anything, except there was this interior design package that was slow to get going, (started at $300) but quickly made its way to over $1000. The thing with the auctioneer is once someone bid, he was all over that bidder and really put the pressure on the keep bidding. And I would have caved and kept bidding. Don't worry, we made a donation before leaving.
And no, not all the burn victim's families were given tables. Just the Nielsons. Because of the press and widespread knowledge of the accident, the president felt it was appropriate to give it to C & S's families. We were even reognized and asked to stand at one point during the program.
Mom, Do you have a picture of Chyrl Jackson that I can borrow to show Darin and see what she thinks. I never thought of the Jay/Kevin Beech similarity. Not sure if I see that. Helena knows Kevin. I'll have to ask her.
Aimee,
I love Sedona too. I think it went for $3000 or so. I can make Sedona happen for much less.
Aimee,
Thanks. I don't know why I was worried. People were dressy, and yes, there were tuxes and gowns, but this is Arizona: nothing is too formal in this state.
Emily,
The auctions all went for thousands of dollars. I was not really pining for anything, except there was this interior design package that was slow to get going, (started at $300) but quickly made its way to over $1000. The thing with the auctioneer is once someone bid, he was all over that bidder and really put the pressure on the keep bidding. And I would have caved and kept bidding. Don't worry, we made a donation before leaving.
And no, not all the burn victim's families were given tables. Just the Nielsons. Because of the press and widespread knowledge of the accident, the president felt it was appropriate to give it to C & S's families. We were even reognized and asked to stand at one point during the program.
Mom, Do you have a picture of Chyrl Jackson that I can borrow to show Darin and see what she thinks. I never thought of the Jay/Kevin Beech similarity. Not sure if I see that. Helena knows Kevin. I'll have to ask her.
Aimee,
I love Sedona too. I think it went for $3000 or so. I can make Sedona happen for much less.
And I do know that it's a donation, not a shopping venture. Still.
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