Songbird Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 On behalf of GALS Charitable Foundation, its officers and volunteers, I am absolutely thrilled to announce the final proceeds from the funds raised during the 6th Annual Gerard Butler Fan Convention and Charity Gala in Las Vegas, Nevada. $10,683 $1,500 of which goes to Angels of East Africa the remaining $9,183 to The Shade Tree THANK YOU, all of you, from the bottom of our hearts for your extremely generous contributions! Our attendance numbers may have been fewer this year, but the generosity of our membership remains strong!! Thank you, thank you, so very much! Link to post Share on other sites
heISmyGspot Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 THANK YOU, all of you, from the bottom of our hearts for your extremely generous contributions! Our attendance numbers may have been fewer this year, but the generosity of our membership remains strong!! Thank you, thank you, so very much! Effin-A, Cotton!! Effin. A! THANKS ATTENDEES!! Link to post Share on other sites
Paisleyscot Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 I Love What a Bunch a GALS can do When We Work Together!!! Cheryl Link to post Share on other sites
Donnachaidh Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Wow! That's positively amazing, especially in this economy. Link to post Share on other sites
ginnywhit Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Wonderful. Next year even better....I hope..... Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Elissa Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 Wonderful. Next year even better....I hope..... I agree, Giny! The money is certainly going to two very worthy causes. I only wish I could have done more! Saving pennies for next time! Link to post Share on other sites
bonnieboo98 Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 Wow, very cool!! Never underestimate the power of a GAL, EH? Especially a multitude of them, working in unison for some great causes Great job LADIES!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Sara Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 So pround of my sister GALS. Way to go, ladies! Virtual Group Hug Sara Link to post Share on other sites
Susan~Sporran Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 A huge to every single person who helped make it happen. Whether you contributed financially, emotionally, personally or virtually, it all helps make a difference in the lives of the women, children and pets at The Shade Tree!! (Lolita thanks you on behalf of the residents at Noah's)! Link to post Share on other sites
Texas gramma Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 Considering the lower attendance this year, that is wonderful news! WTG, GALS. Next year, let's blow the roof off the place!!! Let 'em know GALS has arrived and we are ready to make the Shade Tree smile. Suzie Link to post Share on other sites
framolamdu Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 Fantastic news well done Link to post Share on other sites
Shamrocked Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 That's fantastic news. You all deserve big kudos for your hard work. Diane Link to post Share on other sites
ginnywhit Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 I've already started working on finances so I can make the trip again and enjoy the company of all the gals, visit Shade Tree again and bring things to be auctioned. GB Gals will always be my yearly reunion. I could not have grown up with or known all the wonderful women who come together from all over the world because of their love for Gerard Butler. Through the mods and admins and Dayna we are not just another Fan convention for a movie star. We make a difference and help people. Giny Link to post Share on other sites
Donnachaidh Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Well put, Giny! I wouldn't miss it for the world and am already looking forward to seeing all me girlies in 2012. Link to post Share on other sites
Arwen Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Well Done Ladies, a brilliant effort by all I am already sorting next years donation, heres to 2012 Hugs June Link to post Share on other sites
Songbird Posted July 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 I've already started working on finances so I can make the trip again and enjoy the company of all the gals, visit Shade Tree again and bring things to be auctioned. GB Gals will always be my yearly reunion. I could not have grown up with or known all the wonderful women who come together from all over the world because of their love for Gerard Butler. Through the mods and admins and Dayna we are not just another Fan convention for a movie star. We make a difference and help people. Giny Well said, Giny! Raising my glass, HERE HERE! Link to post Share on other sites
bermos Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 On behalf of GALS Charitable Foundation, its officers and volunteers, I am absolutely thrilled to announce the final proceeds from the funds raised during the 6th Annual Gerard Butler Fan Convention and Charity Gala in Las Vegas, Nevada. $10,683 $1,500 of which goes to Angels of East Africa the remaining $9,183 to The Shade Tree THANK YOU, all of you, from the bottom of our hearts for your extremely generous contributions! Our attendance numbers may have been fewer this year, but the generosity of our membership remains strong!! Thank you, thank you, so very much! CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
MarleneTST Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Hello GALS everywhere! The check from the convention arrived in the mail today! Your help is ensuring that women, children, and their pets are safe and on a healing journey. Since GALS found The Shade Tree and began supporting our work, more than 10,000 women and children have arrived searching for hope and help. More than 67% of the 309 in shelter today are there because of domestic violence. It is impossible to do this work alone. Thank you to every single person that contributed to The Shade Tree. Your support, friendship, compassion, volunteer work, and synergy lift up everyone in the shelter~ guests, volunteers, and staff. We love you all and send hugs, smiles, and joy to all the GALS! Marlene Link to post Share on other sites
Songbird Posted July 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Thank YOU, Marlene!! Hello GALS everywhere! The check from the convention arrived in the mail today! Your help is ensuring that women, children, and their pets are safe and on a healing journey. Since GALS found The Shade Tree and began supporting our work, more than 10,000 women and children have arrived searching for hope and help. More than 67% of the 309 in shelter today are there because of domestic violence. It is impossible to do this work alone. Thank you to every single person that contributed to The Shade Tree. Your support, friendship, compassion, volunteer work, and synergy lift up everyone in the shelter~ guests, volunteers, and staff. We love you all and send hugs, smiles, and joy to all the GALS! Marlene Link to post Share on other sites
Songbird Posted August 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 In addition to Marlene's eloquent heartfelt words above, GCF received a lovely card from The Shade Tree thanking their "gals" and I scanned it for all to see. http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/Songbird1226/Charity/ThankyoufromTheShadeTree-July2011.jpg Has it been so long since I posted a thumbnail that I don't know how anymore? I was trying to follow the photobucket codes to get the thumbnail, but it didn't work. The above is at least an image I hope you can click on to see. Link to post Share on other sites
becozy Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Katie, thanks for sharing the card. I added it to the Gallery here: Link to post Share on other sites
Songbird Posted August 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Great idea! Thanks, Barb! Link to post Share on other sites
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