The mini-quilt fundraiser for the benefit of the Ukraine, far surpassed expectations. The International Quilt Museum received 219 entries and 70 of these quilts were displayed for six weeks, garnering much attention and admiration. The auction welcomed 312 people who placed a total of 1523 bids to raise whopping $29,385! Net proceeds after shipping and handling expenses to approximately 300 winners in 38 states, totaled $27,385.
In visiting with TRF District Chair Bill Harvey and DG Pat Merryweather, it was agreed that these funds would go to help UMANA (Ukrainian Medical Association of North America) purchase a C-ARM, which is an x-Ray like machine used for surgeries to identify internal injuries and bleeding and shrapnel that cannot be seen visually. PDG Rich Kaye was going to try and get a match on the donation.
Thank you to everyone who supported the mini-quilt challenge - your support and generosity has long-lasting impact!
