Dear GayCalgary,

I originally intended on writing this letter to you last month, but with Telus disconnections and moving, that proved to be a challenge for this old absent minded queen.

What I have to say is a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who came out and supported the 5th ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY AUCTION on March 14.  We had a small but mighty crowd who, through their generosity and huge hearts, we managed to make a difference for BESWICK HOUSE (The S.H.A.R.P. Foundation), to the sum of $1500.00.  This brings our total in the last 5 years to just over $10,000.00.  Without the Texas Lounge donating the space each year, GayCalgary donating all the media/advertising, and the community being there for a very worthy cause, this never would have been as successful as it has been since it started.

I also have to commend Sean Hogan, as he organizes this event every year as his birthday party, asking the community to bring an open heart and mind (and some cash too) instead of gifts.  It’s not often you hear someone say they would rather not be the recipient of gifts, but rather give to a charity.  KUDOS to you.

Also Sean, thank you for having me as your hostess/auctioneer all this time. From the bottom of my heart I thank you all and I hope to see you all next year.

Love always,

MYSTARE