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What the heck is a "REFUND RAFFLE"?
* Your emailed receipt shows your order number, which we write upon each of your tickets before dropping into the auction box.
* Save receipts or order #'s that include REFUND RAFFLE Tickets..
* If some day, you can add up $250 in tickets purchased, Northcoast Greyhounds will mail a check for $50 to the greyhound organization of your choice- in your name!
* Each REFUND RAFFLE will last approximately 3 weeks and benefit one designated organization.
NO TIME LIMITS APPLY!
As long as we're holding REFUND RAFFLES your ticket purchases (not products) count!
DONT FORGET TO TRACK YOUR TICKET PURCHASES!
At 8/6/10, we've mailed out $3250 in Refunds to adoption groups since Refund Raffles began! |
Greyhound Cedar Chest for GC!
 The winning ticket for this lovely handcrafted Blanket Chest by Al Lapp will be drawn at Greyhound Connection's annual picnic on September 19th in Escondido, CA. We're merely helping them to sell tickets here in hopes of inspiring a broader audience.
And to further that goal, Jerry and I will deliver this special prize to within 25 miles of our northern travel corridor on our way home to Eureka September 20th. Let's set up a GUR for this greyt cedar chest! We'll drive 101 or I-5 to accommodate the winner and drop it at your home or a friend's home - will we get to meet your greyhounds? :)
Visit the Raffle Page for more info.
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RR #22: Greyhound Connection of San Diego County
Congratulations to
Diana Hunter-Bossart of Mill Valley, CA
for helping us reach $1810 in ticket sales!
We've mailed a check today to
Greyhound Connection of San Diego County
for an even $2000.
FOUR truly elegant prizes can be yours for the price of ONE ticket in this Refund Raffle for Greyhound Connection of San Diego County.
Their new management having dealt with 6 senior returns and special needs greyhounds before even beginning to bring in new retirees, we'd like to help erase GC's medical debt and give them a fresh start!
Don't forget- when you've reached a total of $250 in raffle ticket purchases with Northcoast Greyhounds, we'll send a check for $50 to the adoption organization of your choice!
Visit the Raffle Page for details on this Hermes silk scarf and the prizes which accompany it.
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RR #21 for Central Illinois Greyhound Adoption
Congratulations to
Susan Lundberg of Ellicott city, MD
for helping us reach $2600 in ticket sales!
Added to this total was nearly $700 in NCG auction proceeds, and then
the total was rounded up by a contribution from
Barbara Karant in sharing the proceeds from GREYHOUNDS- The Book.
We've mailed a check for $3500 today to CIGA!
This is our annual raffle for CIGA- a group who we admire enough to repeat the effort every year. CIGA isn't an adoption group per se, they exist primarily to move dogs to adoption groups from the Dubuque and Dairyland racetracks, and, specifically, to take in the broken legs, pay for the surgeries, foster throughout rehab, and then turn healthy greyhounds over to adoption groups to place- most often Greyhounds Only in Chicago.
Visit the Raffle Page for more pictures and information. Imagine each of last year's broken legs pictured (200 legs in 10 years!) multiplied by $2000-$3000 and you'll realize how deserving these folks are all year long!
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RR #20 for Greyhound Adoption League of Texas
Congratulations to
Joyce England of Richardson, TX
(and one particularly extravagant supporter who didn't win!)
for helping us reach $6000 in ticket sales!
We've sent our check today to
Greyhound Adoption League of Texas
An identical check from generous admirers of GALT's good works
will match out own, bringing GALT's total to $12,000!" WHOOPEE!
Here it is! Our annual raffle for GALT because we're their biggest admirers! Those Texans just "cain't say no!" You'll be able to redecorate a whole room with this prize!
Every cent you spend on tickets will go directly to GALT, and in this case, your purchase amount will be doubled with MATCHING FUNDS by a generous couple who are admirers of GALT's efforts! Pat yourself on the back for helping to repair one more broken leg or finding one more greyhound his Forever Home.
If this is the purchase that brings your total to $250, don't forget to let us know so we can send your $50 "refund" to the group of your choice- maybe even GALT! :)
Visit the Raffle Page to see more and bigger pictures!
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RR #19: Almost Home For Hounds
Congratulations to
Helen Dudick of "Leaving Tracks" in Atlanta, GA
for helping us reach $1875 in ticket sales-
we'll sent a check for $2000 to
Almost Home for Hounds
With the closing of the last of Colorado's greyhound racetracks, AHH has become a safe haven for the underdogs: the aged pets from farms, the broodies, the injured, and pups with no racing future. Currently, 30% of the population at AHH is over 7 years of age.
We hope you'll buy a ticket (or lots of them!), or contribute directly to AHH, or convince your adoption group to accept some of Dr. Weir's special needs greyhounds.
Special needs greyhounds have a special love to give....
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RR #18 Greyhounds Only, Inc.
Congratulations to
Claudia Presto of The Greyhound Gang in Kanab, UT
for helping us reach $2365 in ticket sales-
we've sent a check for $2500 to
Greyhounds Only, Inc.
As seen in Greyhounds in Art, 2008 at Dewey Beach, these four 11 X 14 prints, valued at $200 each, were featured in an installment of nine offered by Barbara Karant, photographer and author of GREYHOUNDS - The book. the raffle also includes a sterling charm bracelet with five more images from the book, as well as the book itself, signed by the artist.
The raffle benefits Ms. Karant's own group, Greyhounds Only, Inc, and all their good works in taking so many broken and retiring greyhounds into their program from the Dairyland racetrack.
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RR #17: Guam Animals in Need (GAIN)
Congratulations to
Michelle Caillet of Greyt Escapes in Tucson, AZ,
for helping us reach $2905 in ticket sales-
we'll sent a check for $3000 tomorrow to
Guam Animals In Need
Handed out to anyone who asked for them, or remaining in limbo at the track and GAIN's shelter, as many as 300 greyhounds need our help.
Those being picked up by GAIN volunteers are found abandoned, starved, and abused. We've just added happy pics of new arrivals to the US- worth a look!
Guam is a US territory. We are US citizens, and NCG feels compelled to take a stance for these greyhounds, helping as many as possible find loving homes, some here in the US.
Every dollar you spend in this raffle will assist the tireless and overburdened GAIN volunteers in caring for the greyhounds in Guam and helping to keep them safe.
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RR #16: Greyhound Rescue & Rehab
Congratulations to Diana Bossart of Mill Valley, CA
for helping us reach $2450 in ticket sales-
we've sent a check for $2500 to
Greyhound Rescue & Rehab
Imagine impressing your Thanksgiving and Christmas guests with this 8" by 18" piece of art by Susan Lewis: "Table Runners"- a lineup of twenty of Ms. Lewis' colorful and creative greyhound characters designed to entertain both sides of your table!
And then, allow it's true value to warm your heart. 100% of funds earned by this raffle will help to stabilize the medical bank account of Greyhound Rescue and Rehab. Even with numerous fundraisers for Knuckles, bills remain to be paid and greyhounds like Paula and Blue with serious breaks continue arriving on their doorstep- these folks just can't say no.
Though a single $5 ticket will win this visual reminder for the winning family's Thanksgiving table, surely each one of us will be giving thanks that day for the selfless volunteers all over the country who do what GRR does for retiring racers. Consider making a Thanksgiving gesture by purchasing a ticket or make a direct contribution to GRR. You just might be rewarded with a valuable family heirloom.
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RR #15: Limerick Animal Welfare
Congratulations to Debbie Vaceluke of Lawrenceville, GA
for helping us reach $2135 in ticket sales-
we've sent a check for $2250 to
Limerick Animal Welfare
Roundup was a contribution of earnings from GREYHOUNDS- The Book.
Special thanks from the Irish greyhounds to ALL who purchased tickets! If you consider that each bejeweled link on this necklace and bracelet pair could represent an Irish Greyhound saved from death, abandonment or sale to Spanish breeders this year, and that your participation in this raffle helped that to happen, your heart will be warmed each time you wear it. Somebody has to win- it could be you!
This Holly Yashi necklace and bracelet are valued at $615 before the greyhounds were added just for this raffle. The greyhound adornments are sufficiently subtle and these pieces so unique, that your jewelry will be admired by everyone, whether or not you're in greyt company!
Visit the Raffle Page for more details about the raffle for Limerick Animal Welfare assisting our greyhounds' cousins in Ireland.
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RR #14: Colorado Greyhound Adoption
Congratulations to Elia Rubinstein of SS Setauket, NY;
Marcia Greer of Lyons, CO, and Jan Smart of Denver
for helping us reach $1950 in ticket sales-
we've sent a check for $2000 to
Colorado Greyhound Adoption
The winning ticket holder will have THREE choices in this raffle, and the holder of the second ticket pulled gets a choice between the two prizes remaining. Third ticket holder gets the dregs. (NOT!) All three are lovely prizes!
This raffle will end on Monday, July 14th and benefits Colorado Greyhound Adoption who will soon be dealing with the closing of Mile High Race Track in Denver, CO. A closing is a major effort for any group in proximity of a track, and we'd like to help CGA gear up for the effort they have in store.
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RR #13: GPA/Emerald Coast
Congratulations to Anne-Marie Mitchell of Franklin, TN
for helping us reach $1875 in ticket sales-
we've sent a check for $2000 to
GPA/Emerald Coast
We're privileged to support the enormous efforts of GPA/Emerald Coast in the Florida Panhandle with this jacket by fabric artist Susan Lewis.
My own Susan Lewis creations are regular conversation starters wherever and whenever they're worn!
As always, every dollar spent on raffle tickets will be contributed to this organization; Northcoast Greyhounds absorbs all costs including raffle items, insured shipping, PayPal and Credit Card charges.
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RR #12: Midwest Greyhound Adoption
Congratulations to Nancy Nunoz of Chicago, IL
for helping us reach $3825 in ticket sales-
we've sent a check for $4000 to
Midwest Greyhound Adoption
If the economy has you concerned about getting a vacation this year, here's your opportunity to go First Class to almost anywhere your little heart desires! Take two separate trips, or treat a companion to a trip together.
Send this link to your parents- maybe they'll win a trip to visit you! Feel free to share it with everyone you know- one doesn't have to be a greyhound owner to win an extravagant trip- or to want to help the broken leg greyhounds at Midwest Greyhound Adoption.
As always, every dollar spent on raffle tickets will be contributed to MGA, Northcoast Greyhounds will absorb all PayPal and Credit Card charges. Considering the number and severity of the broken leg greyhounds with which MGA is dealing, including G's Sweet Dedra, sister to the four brothers who survived the Iowa accident along with herself, MGA can use all the help we can offer.
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RR #11: Central Illinois Greyhound Adoption
Congratulations to Victoria Phanco of Highlandville, MO
for helping us reach $1850 in ticket sales-
we've sent a check for $2000 to
Central Illinois Greyhound Adoption
A perfect trio of Valentines for all your Valentines:
• This 30" bronze finished greyhound statue
• This "Desert Tiger" print 38" X 48" dog bed by Victoria Peak
• A gift box of 4 Varietals from Bark Vineyards - all the bottles with greyhound labels (we didn't include the kittie kind).
Every dollar you spend on tickets will go directly to CIGA to care for the sizable number of broken leg dogs they accept from Dubuque and Dairyland racetracks. As regular supporters of CIGA, Northcoast Greyhounds considers it a privileged tradition to begin each new year with a raffle in support of this worthy and caring organization.
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RR #10: Greyhound Adoption League of Texas
Congratulations to Helen Manning of Dallas, TX
for helping us reach $2345 in ticket sales-
we've sent a check for $2500 to
Greyhound Adoption League of Texas
Wow your greytest friends at upcoming holiday parties when you arrive wearing this bracelet and pendant on its sterling collar!
And if you shouldn't be the one holding the winning ticket, you'll take comfort in the fact that your purchase is assisting the SIXTEEN "Injured Reserve" greyhounds like Brody recuperating with GALT's foster families.
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RR #9: Quad Cities Greyhound Adoption
Congratulations to Susan Riegel of Laguna Nigel, CA
for helping us reach $2865 in ticket sales-
we'll be sending check for $2900 tomorrow to
Quad Cities Greyhound Adoption
Pick any PAIR of statues inHazel's Refund Raffle.
So new, that in all the images you'll see here, on the raffle page itself, and under "Statuary" on the website, there is not one of the bronze laying down hound- it hasn't even arrived as yet. But it will be available when the winning ticket is drawn on September 17th! Winner may choose any TWO among sitting up or lying down, bronze or white greyhounds.
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RR #8: Galgo Rescue International Network
Congratulations to Diana Bossart of Mill Valley, CA
(and her first greyhound, "Lola"!)
for helping us reach $2610 in ticket sales-
we'll be sending check for $2700 tomorrow to
GALGO RESCUE INTERNATIONAL
If you've ever thought about sending some help to the galgos of Spain and wondering how you'd send it and to whom, GRIN is the solution to your quandary!
This 40" Tibetan Rug, featuring "8Ball", was handwoven in Nepal for Northcoast Greyhounds.
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RR #7: Greyhound Adoption League of Texas
Congratulations to Teddy Padden of Dallas, TX
for helping us reach $1948 in ticket sales-
we've sent a check for $2250 to
Greyhound Adoption League of Texas
With Valley Race Park closing in April, GALT now has on hand, more greyhounds than they've ever had before. Sadly that number continues to increase because of regularly arriving strays.
Northcoast Greyhounds wants to help and YOU can help, too! The combined value of these pieces exceeds that of any previous raffles we're offered (success makes us giddy!)- here's your oportunity to adorn yourself with costly jewels and help Texas greyhounds at the same time!
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RR #6: Almost Home for Hounds
Congratulations to Betty Christianson of Knoxville, TN
for helping us reach $1329 in ticket sales-
we've sent a check for $1400 to
Almost Home for Hounds
If you happened to be at Dewey last Fall, you may have seen this wall-hanging by Susan Lewis in the Art Show, and would recognize this as our most ambitious Refund Raffle effort thus far!
Understandably so, since Almost Home for Hounds has some of the biggest need. The Greyhound Gathering in Kanab, UT on May 4th exists solely to raise funds for Dr. Weir and her facility, and thus we'll sell tickets here AND at the Gathering where the winning ticket will be drawn. Will it be YOURS?
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RR #5: Benefit for GPA/Greater Orlando
Congratulations to Kathy Harrison of Suamico, WI
for helping us reach $1208 in ticket sales-
we've sent a check for $1500 to
GPA/Greater Orlando
GPA/Greater Orlando regularly takes in broken legs and other special needs dogs while still running a kennel of 54 greyhounds. Last year alone, their medical bills amounted to nearly $70,000.
For larger photo examples of Holly Yashi's delicate flowers on nobium, visit their website and click on The Bella Rosa Collection- you won't find any there, however, with greyhounds on them!
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RR #4: Benefit for GPA/Ctrl TX
Congratulations to Judy McGovern of GPA/Louisiana
for helping us reach $905 in ticket sales-
we've sent a check for $1000 to
GPA/Central Texas
GPA/Central Texas is inundated with greyhounds in kill shelters and found starving by the roadside. Seldom do they arrive without the need for special medical care, and those expenses are one way we can all help.
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RR #3: Benefit for CIGA
Congratulations to Nancy Colwell of Dallas, TX
for helping us reach $910 in ticket sales-
we've sent a check for $1000 to
Central Illinois Greyhound adoption
Every dollar you spend on raffle tickets, will benefit CIGA in their efforts to cover the costs of broken legs, and transporting greyhounds to adoption groups from Dubuque and Dairyland tracks.
This raffle features one of Anne Cook's antique cufflink bracelets, delivered in its own little hand carved rosewood box, topped with NCG's sterling 8Ball.
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RR #2: Benefit for GPA Senior Sanctuary
Congratulations to Gail Hill of Reserve, LA
for helping us reach $1019 in ticket sales-
we've sent a check for $1250 to
GPA Senior Sanctuary of Florida
It only seems appropriate for the Brockhoff Family of 7 senior greyhounds (and Stu!) to end our year of fundraising with a benefit for other seniors.
This pawa shell pendant will appeal to almost everyone with its large 8Ball and extravagant herringbone chain- and it comes with a very special jewelry box to keep all your greyt goodies in!
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RR #1: Benefit for GPA/MA
Congratulations to:
Sherry Kilpatrick,
Gale Tereszcuk,
Susan Lawrence,
Liz Ardell,
Christine Titchen,
and Kathy Walsh
for helping us reach $564 in ticket sales for our very first Refund Raffle!
We've sent a check to
GPA/Massachusetts
The first event in this new series offers SIX especially created Christmas pendants by Bergitt Helleman. Each pendant is one inch in length (or height), is embellished with a sterling Dave (or 8Ball), and dangles it's own little colorful ornament. Pendants are hung from an 18" sterling snake chain.
This benefit is being held in memory of Links, JJ, and FloraDorable, and in honor of their parents, two tireless greyhound volunteers, Halise Shrago and Martha Kohberger. Proceeds will be contributed to their home group.
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