2nd Annual Team Macie Ann Crawfish Boil

Date: Saturday, June 16th
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Silent auction 3:00 - 5:00
Where: River Ridge Golf Pavilion in Raleigh
http://www.golfriverridge.com/
Cost: $10 minimum donation for adults; Kids - free
Why: Raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in memory of Macie (www.caringbridge.org/nc/macieann)

The date has been set for the 2nd Annual Team Macie Ann Crawfish Boil. Please put it in on your calendar for a wonderful afternoon of fellowship, food, bidding and fun. As you may know, we raised $17,300 last year to donate to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in memory of our precious Macie. Already, we have collected some AWESOME silent auction items for you to bid on at the boil and a very talented musician, Kim Mitchell, has commited to perform. Plus, Chefs Mike and Sharon and friends will cook up loads of crawfish, gumbo and other delicious delights.

Silent Auction Items for 2007:

• Official Signed Team Soccer Ball from Carolina's National Championship Women's Soccer Team. Each player from the 2006 NCAA Championship Squad autographed this Tar Heel treasure. Courtesy of the Seidel and Williams families.
• Signed 1:24 Scale Stock Car by NASCAR star Kasey Kahne. NASCAR's winningest driver of 2006 put his John Hancock on this miniature Number 9 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge Charger.
• Richard Petty Driving Experience - two vouchers for a free Ride-Along with Richard Petty Driving Experience. Ride shot-gun in a 2 seat stock car driven by a professional instructor for a NASCAR-style Qualifying Run going 150 miles plus an hour!
• The hood of Scott Riggs' Number 10 Valvoline/Stanley Tools Dodge Charger 2007 stock car signed by Scott Riggs. Can you imagine hanging this in your bonus room or bar? A NASCAR fan's dream. (www.evernhammotorsports.com/main.cfm?pagename=re_racingforreason); Courtesy of Jimmy and Kitty Ann Lloyd and Evernham Motorsports
• Brand New Desktop Computer - emachines' latest model T6542
  2.2 GHz, 512 MB, 160 GB, DVD RW with Microsoft Windows XP Media Center (www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=341700)
• Silpada Jewelry Set - Kendal Hartel is donating a gorgeous jewelry set, plus 100% of her profits to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (www.mysilpada.com/kendal.hartel)
• Professional Portrait by Lundie's Photography in Garner - Black & White sitting, proof set, 15 sheets and framed 8x10 Black & White portrait. (www.lundiesphotography.com/index.asp); Courtesy of Dana Hunt - one of our favorite photographers who took all of Macie's beautiful pictures.
• 2 sets of 4 tickets to the North Carolina Symphony's Summerfest Series - donated by the Schiller Family.
• Carolina Hurricanes Hockey Stick - signed hockey stick from members of the '06-'07 Carolina Hurricanes Team - donated by the Stanley Cup Champs
• 3 Posters signed by Carolina Hurricanes Captain Rod Brind'Amour - donated by Marc Mayette
• 4 passes for a round of golf at Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Garner - donated by General Manager Billy Gooch
• Raleighwood Birthday Party Package - for 6 children 12 & under; includes movie admission, popcorn, pizza, hot fudge sundaes and drinks - donated by Lizabeth O'Connell
• 2 drumheads signed by country music star Jason Michael Carroll - donated by the Lloyds
• 75th Anniversary Edition - M.J. Hummel Retired Collectible Figurine - donated by the Williams Family.
• Webkinz - Retired Unicorn - the hottest kids' toy this year donated by Melissa Sauls, owner of Merle Norman & Polk-A-Dotz in Knightdale
• Gorgeous, hand-made jewelry set created with carnelian gem stones from artist Folita Sherman
• An Evening with NBC 17 News - "Behind the Scenes" tour and a chance to do your own weather forecast to take home.
• Professional Photo Shoot with Jacqueline Fritsch Photography - package includes an hour and a half (outside) photo shoot - 150-200 pictures on CD and 50 (4 x 6) prints in a leather album (Valued at $200). www.fritschphotos.com/
• Suite Retreat for Two at the Doubletree Guest Suites in Durham. Includes breakfast for two and a luxurious suite for a Friday or Saturday night stay. Donated by the Doring Family.
• Beautiful Gift Baskets from Hinnant Family Vineyard - taste North Carolina's finest award winning wines in an array of varietels. http://www.hinnantvineyards.com/. Donated by Wesley Dills at Hinnant Family Vineyards.
• English Bouquet - lovely table piece featuring colorful roses and flowers; Exquisite Butterfly with beaded accents - both donated by Camille Sims at The Flower Shop in Wendell.
• Rush Hour Go Kart Racing - Test your racing skills at this awesome, adult sized, indoor race track. http://www.rushhourkarting.com/ (Valued at $100.00)
• Ultimate Bluebird House by Birds Choice - beautifully crafted bluebird house in Red Cedar with viewing window. Donated by Linda & Tony Nicosia at Wild Birds Unlimited in Clayton. www.wbu.com/clayton
• Ultrasonic Jewelry Cleaner - newest, high tech sonic wave cleaner for your finest jewels donated by Kim Vincent at CMI Jewelry Showroom. http://www.cmijewelry.com/
• Carolina Mudcats Luxury Skybox Suite for any 2007 regular season game - includes 15 admission tickets, 5 parking passes and $300.00 in food and beverages. Donated by the Carolina Mudcats and Chad and Kristen Cone.
• Durham Bulls Collectible Baseball Cards - one complete set of the 1996 Durham Bulls Team featuring Major League All Stars Andrew Jones, Kevin Millwood and others. Thank you Bulls!!
• Father's Day Basket - featuring a Black & Decker Drill and Driver donated by Lowes Home Improvement Store in Knightdale and golf goodies, including sleeves of balls and golf shirts.
• Friday Night Date Night Basket - featuring $50.00 gift card to the Cheesecake Factory and childcare by Screamin' Mimi's Kid's Place in Clayton where you can drop off your child for 5 hours of fun & games.
• Summer Essentials Basket from Arbonne - pure, safe and beneficial products for the whole family including lip saver, oil absorbing powder, etc. Donated by Sonya Goddard. http://www.sonyagoddard.myarbonne.com/
• Pergo Flooring - 250 square feet, enough for a 15 x 15 room, of the best selling brand of laminate flooring. Donated by David and Patty Anderson and Pergo Flooring. (Valued at $1000.00)
• Triangle Acupuncture Clinic - Gift Certificate for consultation and treatment by licensed acupuncturist David Peters http://www.triangleacupunctureclinic.com/
• Precious Hand Smocked Dress in Bishop Style - size 4 - hand made by Tracey Yeager Blanchard; perfect for your little girl to wear at the your next fancy function.
• Handmade Oval Stained Glass Hummingbird with Flower - lovingly created by Macie's Grandmother - Barbara Brandt.
• 4 tickets to the NC State vs. Clemson football game on September 22nd; includes parking pass (Value - $250.00); donated by Keith and Georgi Murray
• 4 tickets to the Carolina Hurricanes - section 103 in the lower level plus V.I.P. Parking Pass (Value - $340.00); game to be determined; donated by Carolina Masonry Unlimited and Trisure Insurance
• An entire room of Custom Draperies or Valances with the purchase of another room of window treatments. Donated by Carey Rogers owner of Accent Your View specializing in
  Custom Draperies, Bedding & Accessories, Blinds Shades and Shutters
• Men's and Women's Tommy Bahama Cologne and Perfume Gift Sets donated by Kristie Jeffries.
• Pink and Burgandy kids' sized recliners donated by Melissa Jeffries and www.kidrecliners.com
• Plus, wonderful raffle items....

We'd like to thank our family and friends who are generously donating items for the silent auction, especially Ray Evernham Motorsports for their NASCAR donations. Ray's son is a leukemia survivor and is very supportive of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. More items are on the way and we encourage anyone who has a service or product to think about donating. All proceeds go to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.