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August 2008
Greetings!

Welcome to the October edition of the Christmas Exchange E-Newsletter. Scroll to the end of the newsletter for your chance to win a prize by answering our Fund Fact question.

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For more information about the Christmas Exchange, click here to visit our website.

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The Latest News 
 
Caring & Sharing Auction a Success!
 
Thank you to everyone who made the first annual Caring and Sharing Charity Auction a huge success.  Approximately $32,000 was raised to support two great Ottawa charities; The Huntington Society and the Christmas Exchange.

The night was hosted by Honourary Event Chair Max Keeping and included cocktails, an excellent meal as well as live and silent auction. There were over 170 people in attendance and over 130 items auctioned off.  We would like to thank all those whose donations made this great event possible as well as the many volunteers who kept the night going.  
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  Guests enjoy great food and excellent company at the 1st Annual Caring & Sharing Charity Auction
 
The night was attended by several VIPs, including Senator Mac Harb. Adrian Harewood Host of CBC Radio's afternoon show 'All in a Day', and the 2008 Christmas Exchange Campaign Chair, spoke on our behalf.  The live auction portion was hosted by Carter, Sandra and the Boyle of KISS FM who kept the audience laughing the entire time.
 
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Senator Mac Harb chats with Steve Ramphos of District Realty, our presenting sponsor
 
We would like to thank our Presenting sponsor District Realty, Silver sponsor, Brazeau Sellers LLP and Bronze Sponsor Tannis Food Distributors, as well as our media sponsor, the Ottawa Citizen and 105.3 KISS FM.
 
To see more photos, click here

 
Congratulations Adrian!
 
All of us here at the Christmas Exchange would like to send out our congratulations to our Campaign Chair Adrian Harewood on his recent marriage. 
Upcoming Events:
8th Annual Ottawa's Biggest Bake Sale 
 

Ottawa's Biggest Bake Sale Logo

                                                         Presented By:

TD Canada Trust Logo 

 Where: Dominion-Chalmers United Church (355 Cooper St).
When: October 11, 2008 from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm
What: Churches and community organizations serving up delicious baked goods for you to take home and enjoy with your Thanksgiving dinner. Money raised will be split between the Christmas Exchange and participant groups.
 
New this year will be the sale of new and gently used cookbooks.  Donations of cookbooks you no longer use would be most welcome with all proceeds going to the Christmas Exchange.  Bring them with you when you come to the sale, and pick up new cookbooks along with your Thanksgiving bake goods.
Thank you to our sponsors: TD Canada Trust, Ottawa Citizen, 'A' , and Bridgehead
 
There are a few spots left for church or community groups interested in participating in the Bake Sale, please email merryxmas@storm.ca or call 613-226-6434 to register.
 
Thank you to our sponsors:
                                       
    Ottawa Citizen Logo &  Bridgehead Logo   
 
 
 
Diamond in the Rough: The Neil Diamond Tribute Show

Joey Purpura as Neil Diamond

When: Saturday, December 6, 2008 @ 8 p.m.
Where: The Chamber at Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Dr.
Tickets: $25 (portion of the proceeds will go to Christmas Exchange)
What: Singer/Entertainer Joey Purpura celebrates the power, energy and emotion of Neil Diamond's music and career in a stunning tribute that infuses audiences with joy and amazement. Cracklin' Rosie, I'm A Believer, Forever In Blue Jeans, Solitary Man, Sweet Caroline, America, Love On The Rocks, and many more Neil Diamond classics.
 
Tickets can be purchased online through the Christmas Exchange or at these Ottawa locations;
 
Allen's Flowers by Les Etes
206 Bank St
613-235-7201
 
Legends Records
1315 Wellington St
613-596-5766
 
For tickets delivered to your door contact:
Nancy & Tony Di Cioccio
613-829-6801
antonio012@sympatico.ca

Click here to learn more about Joey and his exciting show!
 
Keep updated about these great events and more by visiting our website or Facebook Page regularly.
Or, drop us a line by email at merryxmas@storm.ca, or phone us at 613-226-6434.
Fund Fact 
 
Thank you to everyone who participated in Augusts' Fund Fact. The correct answer to our question; "What was the total amount of donations received by the Christmas Exchange in 1942?" was $1,061.
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Congratulations to Steven Spooner whose name was selected in our prize draw. He wins 2 VIP passes for Absolute Compedy.
 
This month's Fund Fact question is: 
 
What is the average value of the food voucher provided to each family?

As usual, all of the answers can be found on the website under the About Us section. Reply by October 31 with the correct answer to merryxmas@storm.ca and be entered into a prize draw.

Thank you for taking the time to read our October 2008 E-Newsletter. We continue to welcome your feedback on what you enjoyed and what you would like to see included in our next edition. Please send all suggestions to merryxmas@storm.ca.

Thank you for continuing to support Christmas Exchange. Without you, our work would not be possible.

 
Sincerely,
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Marilyn Matheson
Executive Director
Christmas Exchange