On March 12 everyone is invited to attend our silent auction from 7-10 PM. Bidding will immediately start, and guests will be able to bid on a selection of rickshaw runners. At 9:30 PM the bidding will close, and we will announce the winners. The opening bid is $50.00.
On April 2, these winners will compete in a race named The Great Crohn's Crusade. In this race, each contestant will ride in a rickshaw pulled by the runner they won at the auction. The race will be roughly 2-3 hours long and will span a large portion of Ottawa. The contestants will be required to complete a scavenger hunt to conclude the race. The winners of the race will win a grand prize.
The Grand Prize:
A trip for four to New York City!
This three-day trip includes travel to the city, as well as accommodations.
More info here: http://www.queenswaytours.ca/american-tours/new-york-city-hotel-edison/
This is a good opportunity to team up with friends, submit a team, and win a fantastic trip!
Worst-case scenario:
You support a very worthy cause, have fun in an epic scavenger hunt, and get a free lunch out of it too!
Sunday, March 6, 2011
More Raffle Prizes
Another batch of raffle prizes have been donated by some generous anonymous donors. They are:
One Gift Certificate at The Spa Day Retreat, Kanata:
Donated by Anonymous
Value: $75.00
One Men's Gift Basket from Stroked Ego:
Donated by Anonymous
Value: $150.00
One Bottle of Wolf Blass Red Label Wine:
Donated by Anonymous
One Bottle of Pinot Grigio Italian White Wine:
Donated By Anonymous
One Bottle of Californian White Wine:
Donated By Anonymous
One 8G Ipod Touch:
Donated By Anonymous
Value: $249.00
One Gift Certificate at The Spa Day Retreat, Kanata:
Donated by Anonymous
Value: $75.00
One Men's Gift Basket from Stroked Ego:
Donated by Anonymous
Value: $150.00
One Bottle of Wolf Blass Red Label Wine:
Donated by Anonymous
One Bottle of Pinot Grigio Italian White Wine:
Donated By Anonymous
One Bottle of Californian White Wine:
Donated By Anonymous
One 8G Ipod Touch:
Donated By Anonymous
Value: $249.00
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Raffle Prizes
Here is a current list of raffle prizes up for grabs at the auction on March 12. We are still accepting raffle prizes, so if you would like do donate contact Adam Slight at adam@rickshaws.ca.
One-Of-A-Kind Hand-Crafted Wooden Serving Tray:
Donated by Tanya Slight
Value: $150.00
Four Travel Vouchers:
Donated by Sell Off Vacations
Value: $50.00 each
Two Haunted Walk Tour Gift Certificates:
Donated by Haunted Walks
Value: $15.00 Each
Three Capital Rickshaw Tours for Two:
Donated by Ottawa Rickshaws
Value: $50.00 Each
One Framed Work of Art:
Donated by Monique Miller
Value: Priceless
One Advertisement Slot in Travel Brochure:
Donate by Ottawa Rickshaws
Value: $300.00
One University Survival Kit:
Donated by REZ2GO (www.rez2go.com)
Value: $50.00
One-Of-A-Kind Hand-Crafted Wooden Serving Tray:
Donated by Tanya Slight
Value: $150.00
Four Travel Vouchers:
Donated by Sell Off Vacations
Value: $50.00 each
Two Haunted Walk Tour Gift Certificates:
Donated by Haunted Walks
Value: $15.00 Each
Three Capital Rickshaw Tours for Two:
Donated by Ottawa Rickshaws
Value: $50.00 Each
One Framed Work of Art:
Donated by Monique Miller
Value: Priceless
One Advertisement Slot in Travel Brochure:
Donate by Ottawa Rickshaws
Value: $300.00
One University Survival Kit:
Donated by REZ2GO (www.rez2go.com)
Value: $50.00
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Our Sponsors
Here are some acknowledgements to our generous sponsors:
Local Lawns:
Local Lawns is a student run lawn-care company. It takes extra pride in attention to detail and quality of cuts. Local Lawns is always looking to recruit new franchise owners to represent this rapidly growing business.
For more information contact chris@locallawns.ca or visit http://www.locallawns.ca/
You can also catch them on Facebook
CADLink Technology:
CADLink Technology has specialized in developing cutting-edge design and production software for over 18 years. CADLink has gained international recognition from the leaders of its markets by consistently offering strong specialized products.
For more information, visit http://www.cadlink.com/
Hard Rock Cafe - Ottawa:
As Ottawa Rickshaw's primary sponsor for 2011, Hard Rock Cafe is greatly responsible for Ottawa Rickshaw's activities for this year. Situated in the Byward Market, the Hard Rock Cafe continues a tradition of great food and exciting atmospheres originally set by the franchise. Hard Rock Cafe will be hosting a free luncheon for all competitors and volunteers for the Great Crohn's Crusade scavenger hunt on April 2nd.
For more information, visit http://www.hardrock.com/
Metro Glebe:
One can hardly think of the Glebe without thinking of Metro Glebe. This historic grocery store has been run by the McKeen family for generations and has become a fond staple of one of Ottawa's trendiest neighbourhoods.
For more information, or to have your groceries delivered directly to your door, visit http://www.metroglebe.com/
OAK Computing:
Founded by three enterprising young programmers, OAK Computing delivers through its deep love for innovative technological design. OAK Computing offers a vast range of services, from software development, to online design, to mobile solutions.
For more information, visit http://www.oakcomputing.com/
Local Lawns:
Local Lawns is a student run lawn-care company. It takes extra pride in attention to detail and quality of cuts. Local Lawns is always looking to recruit new franchise owners to represent this rapidly growing business.
For more information contact chris@locallawns.ca or visit http://www.locallawns.ca/
You can also catch them on Facebook
CADLink Technology:
CADLink Technology has specialized in developing cutting-edge design and production software for over 18 years. CADLink has gained international recognition from the leaders of its markets by consistently offering strong specialized products.
For more information, visit http://www.cadlink.com/
Hard Rock Cafe - Ottawa:
As Ottawa Rickshaw's primary sponsor for 2011, Hard Rock Cafe is greatly responsible for Ottawa Rickshaw's activities for this year. Situated in the Byward Market, the Hard Rock Cafe continues a tradition of great food and exciting atmospheres originally set by the franchise. Hard Rock Cafe will be hosting a free luncheon for all competitors and volunteers for the Great Crohn's Crusade scavenger hunt on April 2nd.
For more information, visit http://www.hardrock.com/
Metro Glebe:
One can hardly think of the Glebe without thinking of Metro Glebe. This historic grocery store has been run by the McKeen family for generations and has become a fond staple of one of Ottawa's trendiest neighbourhoods.
For more information, or to have your groceries delivered directly to your door, visit http://www.metroglebe.com/
OAK Computing:
Founded by three enterprising young programmers, OAK Computing delivers through its deep love for innovative technological design. OAK Computing offers a vast range of services, from software development, to online design, to mobile solutions.
For more information, visit http://www.oakcomputing.com/
Monday, January 24, 2011
Silent Auction Venue Announcement: La Petite Mort Gallery
We are proud to finally announce the venue for our silent auction. The auction will be held at La Petite Mort Gallery located at 306 Cumberland St, in Ottawa. The event will begin at 7pm and close at 10pm on March 12, with the silent auction running from 7 until 9. Winners will be announced after a short presentation. We will have door prizes and a donation jar on-site, and the gallery will have a bar with drinks for those so inclined.
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| La Petite Mort Gallery at 306 Cumberland St. |
La Petite Mort Gallery is owned and directed by Guy Bérubé, who has 25 years of experience in art and interior design in Ottawa, Montreal, New York, Paris, and San Francisco. The gallery specializes in subversive art, focused on subjects set outside mainstream culture and society. While the gallery’s subject matter can be uncomfortable, Bérubé insists that this discomfort provides an open forum for inclusion and interactivity to those alienated from the status quo.
The gallery walls will be garnished with works of art during the silent auction, providing our event with a rich and unique setting. Bérubé was generous enough to provide this space for a discounted price.
For more information on La Petite Mort Gallery:
Donate to The Great Crohn's Crusade through PayPal:
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Let The Race Begin!
Crohn's and Colitis are Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) that probably affect somebody you know. One in every 160 Canadians are inflicted with an IBD. Ottawa Rickshaws feels that this is a cause worth some serious attention.
This year we are turning our attention to Crohn's and Colitis and will be fundraising for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC). The CCFC is a national organization that raises money for IBD research, but also facilitates third party fundraisers like ours.
We've named our event The Great Crohn's Crusade. On March 12th we will be hosting a silent auction at which the public will be given the opportunity to bid on our rickshaw runners. Bidders will be informed of each runner's strengths and weaknesses accordingly.
Those who win their desired runner will be entered into a city-wide scavenger hunt race. They will participate in this race from within a rickshaw, pulled by the runner that they won. The race will be held on April 2nd, in the late morning. The winning team in the race will win a grand prize that will be worth such a grueling gauntlet! Competitors will also be treated to a complementary lunch.
This year we hope to beat last year's score and raise over $2500.00. We can only do this with your help!
Here are some ways you can help:
Return to this blog to keep informed as I will be updating frequently.
Donate through PayPal:
- Adam Slight
Co-Owner of Ottawa Rickshaws (http://www.rickshaws.ca/)
adam@rickshaws.ca
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| Ottawa Rickshaws presenting a gigantic check to CHEO |
Last year we managed to raise a little over $2000.00 for the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). We held an event in May called "Tight and Bright for CHEO." Our rickshaw runners tirelessly worked all weekend and generously donated half of their proceeds to CHEO. Our friend Bill Welychka at the A-Channel News helped us to publicize our event, and I would say it was a huge success.
This year we are turning our attention to Crohn's and Colitis and will be fundraising for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC). The CCFC is a national organization that raises money for IBD research, but also facilitates third party fundraisers like ours.
We've named our event The Great Crohn's Crusade. On March 12th we will be hosting a silent auction at which the public will be given the opportunity to bid on our rickshaw runners. Bidders will be informed of each runner's strengths and weaknesses accordingly.
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| Who will it be? Choose wisely! |
This year we hope to beat last year's score and raise over $2500.00. We can only do this with your help!
Here are some ways you can help:
- Spread the word! We need publicity for this to work. If this sounds like a fun idea, tell your friends, workmates, classmates! Join our facebook event and invite your friends too!
- Offer assistance! Contact myself (adam@rickshaws.ca) or event-planner Jessica Hawkes (jessica-0003@hotmail.ca) and ask how you can join the Crusade!
- Play the Game! Come to our silent auction and bid on a rickshaw runner! It may help to pool funds with your office, friends, hockey team, or yoga class and enter a duo to compete in the race. Remember, the money is for a very good cause (especially if you know someone with IBD!)
- Donate and Pledge! If you can't attend the event, we still appreciate donations! I will be setting up a paypal account soon to make this really easy. We are also accepting material donations to raffle during the auction.
Return to this blog to keep informed as I will be updating frequently.
Donate through PayPal:
- Adam Slight
Co-Owner of Ottawa Rickshaws (http://www.rickshaws.ca/)
adam@rickshaws.ca
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