OT: Fundraiser for United We Sk8/James Woelfel Memorial TONIGHT!! at Boston Winery

[wolf441]

Hi all,

I just wanted to let everyone know about a great night for a great cause. If you happen to be in the New England area on Tuesday, November 10, we will be having the first annual James Woelfel Memorial United We Sk8 fundraiser. The Boston Winery venue is a beautiful spot and there will be a DJ, excellent food and drink, raffle prizes and a silent auction. I'd love to see any board members that are free and in the area!!

We have also added a donations page, in case you cannot attend, but would still like to donate to the cause::

https://www.gofundme.com/7t5xd39v

Thank you all again for your kind words and support over these past three plus months. You have no idea how much just having this board to come to has provided some comfort since my son passed.

Thanks also to Leon for allowing me to post this on the main page. Below is the write up that my wife put together for the event:

United We Sk8 is designed to challenge young individuals with special needs so that they may experience the pride, freedom and joy of therapeutic ice skating and hockey while achieving personal growth and gathering a feeling of success in a sports program usually out of their grasp.

These skating sessions were designed and coordinated for children with special needs. United We Sk8 includes children suffering with ADD/ADHD, nonverbal, spectrum, cerebral palsy and epilepsy conditions. Using simple exercises, children will learn the basics of skating at their own pace. Our experienced coaches use each child’s individual skills and abilities to tailor each individual lesson, which helps create a trust on the ice between professionals and students. Considering the diversities in every child, and with the encouragement from our volunteers, we ensure a comfortable, fun environment for children in our Adaptive Skating sessions. Those wishing to further their communal skating experience can move on the Blackstone Valley Bulldogs Hockey League.

This past June, our son James passed away. James suffered from a myriad of neurological and physical disabilities. He was a member of United We Sk8 and his experience with this organization imbued him with a sense of belonging and pride. We are forever grateful to these individuals for their time and efforts. The smile they brought to our son’s face will stay with us always and comforts us with our grief.

United We Sk8’s goal is to offer these programs to families and participants at NO cost. Ice time, props, awards, equipment, uniforms and teaching staff is completely cost free to these families, who are usually already bogged down with medical costs.

We are holding a fundraiser on November 10th at the Boston Winery. Here is the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-james-woelfel-united-we-sk8-bulldogs-first-annual-fundraiser-at-the-boston-winery-tickets-18045248825 there will be raffle prizes and a silent auction, with some incredible items that have already been donated by many local businesses and friends. We are looking forward to a great turnout as we celebrate this great cause as well as the life of our amazing son. All proceeds will go to United We SK8 as we look to raise enough money so that we can keep this program cost free to families for the 2016 Season.


Sincerely,
Steven and Gina Woelfel
Cristina Yakimowsky – Founder and President of United We Sk8


Here are two pictures of the venue, along with James (the handsome young man on the right) during one of his first skating lessons and the patch that all participants will be wearing this season.

Best,

Steve

[Stonepony]

Steve, I hope the fundraiser is a huge success. You must be very proud to have had such a brave, determined and loving son. My thoughts are with you and your efforts.
Dave

[CMIZ5290]

Steve, I hope the fundraiser is a huge success. You must be very proud to have had such a brave, determined and loving son. My thoughts are with you and your efforts.
Dave

+1 Steve. Congrats and prayers are with you, as always....

[Leon]

Hi all,

I just wanted to let everyone know about a great night for a great cause. If you happen to be in the New England area on Tuesday, November 10, we will be having the first annual James Woelfel Memorial United We Sk8 fundraiser. The Boston Winery venue is a beautiful spot and there will be a DJ, excellent food and drink, raffle prizes and a silent auction. I'd love to see any board members that are free and in the area!!

Thank you all again for your kind words and support over these past three plus months. You have no idea how much just having this board to come to has provided some comfort since my son passed.

Thanks also to Leon for allowing me to post this on the main page. Below is the write up that my wife put together for the event:

United We Sk8 is designed to challenge young individuals with special needs so that they may experience the pride, freedom and joy of therapeutic ice skating and hockey while achieving personal growth and gathering a feeling of success in a sports program usually out of their grasp.

These skating sessions were designed and coordinated for children with special needs. United We Sk8 includes children suffering with ADD/ADHD, nonverbal, spectrum, cerebral palsy and epilepsy conditions. Using simple exercises, children will learn the basics of skating at their own pace. Our experienced coaches use each child’s individual skills and abilities to tailor each individual lesson, which helps create a trust on the ice between professionals and students. Considering the diversities in every child, and with the encouragement from our volunteers, we ensure a comfortable, fun environment for children in our Adaptive Skating sessions. Those wishing to further their communal skating experience can move on the Blackstone Valley Bulldogs Hockey League.

This past June, our son James passed away. James suffered from a myriad of neurological and physical disabilities. He was a member of United We Sk8 and his experience with this organization imbued him with a sense of belonging and pride. We are forever grateful to these individuals for their time and efforts. The smile they brought to our son’s face will stay with us always and comforts us with our grief.

United We Sk8’s goal is to offer these programs to families and participants at NO cost. Ice time, props, awards, equipment, uniforms and teaching staff is completely cost free to these families, who are usually already bogged down with medical costs.

We are holding a fundraiser on November 10th at the Boston Winery. Here is the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-james-woelfel-united-we-sk8-bulldogs-first-annual-fundraiser-at-the-boston-winery-tickets-18045248825 there will be raffle prizes and a silent auction, with some incredible items that have already been donated by many local businesses and friends. We are looking forward to a great turnout as we celebrate this great cause as well as the life of our amazing son. All proceeds will go to United We SK8 as we look to raise enough money so that we can keep this program cost free to families for the 2016 Season.


Sincerely,
Steven and Gina Woelfel
Cristina Yakimowsky – Founder and President of United We Sk8


Here are two pictures of the venue, along with James (the handsome young man on the right) during one of his first skating lessons and the patch that all participants will be wearing this season.

Best,

Steve

Good luck with everything Steve!!

[wolf441]

Hi all,

I just wanted to bump this thread with an update to include the new United We Sk8 Donation site for those that would like to contribute to this great organization, but are unable to attend the event on November 10.

I'm still hoping to meet some of my fellow board members in person on 11/10. Thanks again to all!

https://www.gofundme.com/7t5xd39v

[wolf441]

Final Bump for tonight's event! Hope to see some Net54'ers there. Thanks to everyone for their kind words, donations and to Leon for allowing me to post this one the main page!

Best to everyone!!

Steve

PS - Here's a complete list of the raffle & silent auction prizes available tonight!!

LUCK OF THE IRISH 50/50 RAFFLE - $1 per ticket

Take your chance at this pot of gold! Winner takes home 50% of this raffle’s earnings!
Also, Large basket of scratch tickets and tiny nips to celebrate your win!

HUGE SCRATCH TICKET BOARD DOOR PRIZE! OVER $500 IN SCRATCH TICKETS TO WIN BIG!! - $1 per ticket

You will get one free entry into the door prize. Additional tickets can be purchased for $1 each.




SILENT AUCTION:
Bid sheets will be located on the table in front of the item and available for silent auction bidding from the start of the event till 9:30, so bid early and bid often! Please bid in increments of $5.

1 AN EVENING WITH THE BRUINS!
Two tickets for the Bruins in the State Street Suite!
1 night stay at the Boston Garden Holiday Inn Express!
Official NHL Bruins Hockey Jersey!
Framed and Signed Tuukka Rask Indresano Portrait!!

2 A NIGHT WITH THE PATRIOTS!
Two Patriots Tickets!
Official Budweiser Cooler!
Signed Stephen Gostkowski football!
Official NFL Tom Brady Patriots Football Jersey!

3 MILLER HIGH LIFE GOLF BAG DELUXE!
Miller High Life Golf Bag
TaylorMade Ghost Spider Putter & Cobra Max Driver
Club covers and a basket of balls!
18 holes of Golf with cart at Hopedale Country Club
18 Holes of Golf at Presidents Golf Course
18 Holes of Golf at Little Harbor Country Club

4 TUTORING SERVICES WITH 4.0 TUTORING AND TEST PREP Valued at $1300
http://4ptzero.myfreesites.net/
PSAT/SAT/ACT Test Prep
Our tutors offer quality test prep either in individual, semi-private or small class settings. Our tutors are well-versed in the various tests and have numerous years of experience in tutoring for these important exams.

5 GROWN UP FIRE PIT
Beautiful stainless steel and leather Perrier-Jouet Champagne ice bucket
Bottle of Perrier-Jouet Champagne
2 champagne glasses
Luxury faux-fur throw
$20 Itunes gift card for your romantic playlist
Fire pit with Eco-friendly Duraflame logs
Bag of fatwood starters
Suede safety mitt
Wrought iron fire poker
Long fire starter matches
All natural fire starters

6 HOCKEY STICK – Signed by Bruins Alumni

RAFFLE
Raffle tickets are $1 and $5. $1 tickets are white and $5 tickets are Red. Raffles are as marked. There are individual bags in front of each prize for you to place your tickets in. The Raffle will be picked starting at 9:30! Please write your name and telephone number clearly on each ticket you place in the bag. If you are not present, you will be called the following day to arrange a pickup time. The Raffle Items are listed below along with the corresponding bag number. There may be additional items that were added after printing, so make sure you carefully review each item as it appears on the table!

$5 RAFFLES
(1 for $5, 3 for $10, 7 for $20)

Bag # ITEM
1 MEDWAY MILLS BEAUTY BASKET
Gift certificate for hair & makeup services at b. Luxe hair and makeup studio – over $250 value
Gift certificate to Wink eyelash boutique
1 hour massage Now and Zen
Gift Certificate to Molly's apothecary with beauty balm
Gel Manicure Chat Noir

2 REIDEL TYROL DECANTER Value over $650
Handmade and mouth blown by only the most senior master craftsmen, this piece is free formed and presents a unique celebration of the glassmakers art. Pure crystal presents the wine perfectly, and the decanter gives a wide area for aeration.

3 BUDWEISER BOSTON RED SOX 2013 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS NEON SIGN
Great for your bar, Game Room or Man Cave!!

4 OFFICIAL STAINLESS STEEL BUDWEISER TAILGATING COOLER WITH -Patriots Chip and Dip Helmet, $25 Buffalo Wild Wings Gift Certificate, all your tailgating snack needs and 12 pack of Bud Light!!

5 OFFICIAL BUDWEISER GAMING ROCKING CHAIR!!!
Take your video game experience to new heights with an official Budweiser Gaming chair!

6 RBI BASEBALL CLINIC!! – 1 week summer day camp
http://rbiacademy.com/foxboro-home/

7 FITNESS AND WELLNESS BASKET!
3 month membership to "The Gym" in Millis
1 month membership to "The Yoga Exchange" in Holliston
3 month membership to Anytime Fitness in Millis
1 month membership to Crossfit 109 in Medway
Gym and fitness equipment
$100 New Balance gift certificate

8 SPA DAY
$100 Elizabeth Grady Gift certificates
$100 Gift Certificate to Essentials Day Spa
Soft spa blanket, Brushes, Lotions, Eye Mask
Bling Nail Bar Foxboro- pedicure and manicure
Gift Certificate to Whitinsville Wellness Center
Set of 2 Lokai Balance Bracelets from Ribbons in Uxbridge
1 Pilates equipment drop at H.V.P. Studio
One month unlimited yoga at the Yoga Exchange


9 KIDS PICK
4 pass - New England Aquarium
4 pass - Museum of Science
4 pass - Children's Museum
Southwicks Zoo (Mendon) 2 adults & 2 children pass
Year membership to the Heritage Museum in Sandwich
Basket of Board Games for a fantastic night of family fun!
$25 regal cinema
Handcrafted Kitty Pajama Holder

10 TEA PARTY FOR 12!!
Grown Ups, Kids or fabulous mother- daughter get-together!! Held at the beautiful and historic Julia-Ruth House of Westwood. Also comes with a china teapot, assortment of tropical seas, honey candy covered stirrers, teacups, and chocolates.

11 KIDS SMORES AND MORE FIREPIT
Fire pit with Eco/food-friendly Duraflame logs
Rainbow fire sparkles & 2 wrought iron fire pokers
4 Smorepak's marshmallow roasting kits
Hershey 12 pack of chocolate bars
Graham crackers & Marshmallows
Stainless steel marshmallow skewers & Gourmet hot cocoa
4 Handmade scarves to keep the kiddies warm
Bag of fatwood starters & suede safety mitt

12 FAMILY HOLIDAY PORTRAITS WITH PHOTOGRAPHER AND AUTHOR ARLENE HARRINGTON - Are you looking for that perfect Christmas card photo or just want to update your family portrait? This is the perfect prize for you! Also comes with a set of Arlene’s books.

13 HAPPY TEETH BASKET
Oral B Pro 5000 Smart Series Electric Toothbrush
Toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, floss
Glo Teeth whitening home party for 5!

14 THE ULTIMATE DINNER PARTY WINE BASKET! #1
6 bottles and a set of 4 Wine glasses, valued over $300
Wine includes:
Breca Garnacha Old Vines
Chateau St. Jean 2011 Chardonnay
Duckhorn Vineyards 2005 Napa Valley Merlot
Rutherford Napa Valley 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
Mauro Molino Barolo 2010
Brunello di Montalino Castello Banfi 2009

15 THE ULTIMATE DINNER PARTY WINE BASKET! #2 6 bottles and a set of 4 Wine glasses, valued over $300
Wine includes:
Breca Garnacha Old Vines - 2 Bottles
Chateau St. Jean 2011 Chardonnay
Synthesis Napa Valley 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
Cum Laude Toscano Castello Banfi 2010
Atamisque Assemblage Argentina 2008

16 MILLIS –MEDWAY BASKET
Ryan Family Amusement - $60 gift card
Tangerinis - ice cream for 4
Peony Nails - spa pedicure
Twist Bakery - $30 gift card
Roche Bros. - $100 gift card
Harkey's - bottle of wine
$300 MAC Medway Academy for Children Tutoring
1 month membership to Crossfit 109 in Medway

17 YANKEE CANDLE ULTIMATE “SAVE THE DAY” HOLIDAY GIFT SAMPLER!
15 Assorted Yankee Candles! Perfect for everyone on your Holiday Gift List! Great Teachers Gift!

18 MENDON, NORTHBRIDGE, HOPEDALE, UXBRIDGE BASKET
Sensibility Gym 2 month membership in Mendon
$75 New England Steak and Seafood Mendon
$20.00 to Corner Pizza in Northbridge
$10.00 to Valley Cafe in Northbridge, Whitinsville
2 free haircuts to Joes barber shop in Whitinsville
3 month membership to Anytime Fitness in Uxbridge
$15.00 Gift Certificate to Cupcake Girl Uxbridge
$25.00 Gift Certificate to Rita's Gifts Uxbridge
$20.00 Gift Certificate to Uxbridge House Of pizza,
15.00 of a Jewelry making class at Chevere in Uxbridge,

19 MEDFIELD BASKET
Zebras gift certificate - $50
Basils gift certificate - $100
Noon Hill Grill gift certificate - $25
Absi Jewelers - Sterling silver Hockey player necklace
Butterfly Tree Gifts gift certificate - $25
Park Street Toys and Gifts gift certificate - $25
Lovells Nursery gift certificate - $75

20 WALPOLE BASKET
$50 Gift Certificate Lovells Sports Gift Certificate
$25 Gift Certificate Stella’s Dry Cleaning
$50 Gift Certificate to Village Green Nurseries
4 pass to Launch Trampoline Park

21 4 BOSTON HARBOR CRUISE PASSES AND 4 NORTH SHORE MUSIC CIRCUS TICKETS

22 MACBOOK AIR
Donated by Christina Yakimowsky


$1 RAFFLES
(1 for $1, 3 for $2, 7 for $4)
Bag # ITEM
23 LARGE MAGCHARGER RECHARGEABLE FLASHLIGHT! Value $125

24 TITLEIST GOLF BAG
SPONSORED BY “CASILLERO DEL DIABLO”
Comes with a bottle of Casillero del Diablo” (Cellar of the Devil!)

25 PLUS SIZE WINE BASKET
Huge magnum of Steele 2014 Pinot Blanc and double bottle of Brandlin Cabernet Sauvignon, set of 4 wine glasses and accessories! Value over $200

26 AUTUMN BASKET FROM MICHAELS WITH HOLIDAY ITEMS

27 ULTIMATE WHOLEFOODS HOLIDAY BRUNCH BASKET WITH $50 GIFT CERTIFICATE

28 A.M. PICK ME UP BASKET
Mr. Coffee Coffee maker with filters
3 different blends of Maui Wowi Brand Coffee
1 French Press
Coffee Mug

29 DUNKIN DONUTS BASKET
Filled with Keurig coffees, ornaments, travel mugs and gift card


30 AVA ANDERSON WELLNESS BASKET
Filled with Ava Anderson beauty products!

31 CHOCOLATE DECADENCE BASKET
Various tantalizing chocolates and sauces, chocolate vodka, DVD movie and more!


32 HOLIDAY CHEER BASKET
Holiday decorations & 4 Holiday mugs filled with treats

33 SEXY TIME ROMANCE BASKET
Gift cards, oils, soaps, candles, tequila and MORE!

34 UNDER WRAPS GIFT WRAPPING STATION
Everything you need: scissors, bows, wrapping paper, gift bags, gift card holder, note cards, boxes and MORE! All in a carrying case that will slip right under any bed for storage.

35 MARVEL ITTY BITTY CHRISTMAS TREE
36 Scott’s Handcrafted Cutting Board
37 Scott’s Handcrafted Cutting Board