Kinsmen & Kinette Club raise $27,000 for TeleMiracle!
By Joan Janzen
The Kindersley Kinsmen and Kinette Club held a super successful fundraiser with Saskatchewan’s own Quick Dick McDick on January 18th and 19th at the Elks Hall. The total amount raised for TeleMiracle from the two-night event was an impressive $27,000! It’s a testament to the generosity of people towards TeleMiracle!
The Kindersley Kinettes “Quick Dick McDick” committee (L-r): Patty Cooke, MaryAnn Biberdorf, Bev Klaassen and Pam Lyons with the one and only Quick Dick McDick! PHOTO SUPPLIED
Initially, the club planned to have one show on Friday, but that all changed after their tickets sold out within an hour and a half!
“As a result, we arranged for a second performance on Thursday, January 18th,” Lisa Kirtzinger from the Kinsmen and Kinette Club said. “That show sold out in less than a half hour! We were overwhelmed with the amazing response from Kindersley and area!” Some local businesses used the fun evening as a late staff Christmas party. Close to 200 people attended each performance.
A silent auction was held both evenings, with some items being pulled out for a live auction on Friday night. “Quick Dick had a great time auctioning off items and raising some quality funds for TeleMiracle,” Lisa reported.
The club also held a special “Lucky Dice Auction” with six donated models of tractors and trucks being sold by local auctioneer Sam Somerville. The funds collected from that auction were put in a pot, and then the six highest bidders rolled the dice for a chance to win half of the money. “That event alone raised $4,000 for TeleMiracle,” Lisa said.
Attendees were provided with a cold buffet lunch, and The Fox and the Hound provided entertainment on Friday night following Quick Dick’s performance. Quick Dick formed a strong connection with his audience, using farming and oil as a central part of his comedic performance.
All 19 active members of the Kinsmen and Kinette Club were on deck to help out with the two-night event, including planning, set-up and helping out both evenings.
Thank you to the Kinsmen and Kinette Club and the community for this successful fundraising event.