A Fundraising Success!

This post is a little late; however, I wanted to have the final tally to report before posting on the April Fool's fundraiser. Thanks to everyone's donations, $429.54 will be donated to Mass Eye and Ear! That's fantastic, and I'm so thankful for everyone who came out to support MEEI and Team Eye and Ear!

I also wanted to thank Laura at Mantra for helping to organize the event. She and the Mantra staff really went out of their way to make sure the evening was a success, and I'll definitely recommend them in the future. I'd also like to thank Kathleen at Downtown Crossing Partnership for putting me in touch with Laura.

Oh, and congratulations to Penny for winning the Dustin Pedroia photo! Penny and my mom came up from Connecticut for the event and even worked at the check-in table. I'm glad that she was able to take the photo home with her!

Win an autographed Pedroia photo!

Just a friendly reminder that my Boston Marathon charity fundraiser for Mass Eye & Ear is next Wednesday, April 1st at Mantra. Please visit: http://www.got2fundraise.blogspot.com/ for details, or click on the link to the right. Tickets are $25, include food & 1 drink and can be purchased at the door, or via Paypal.

Also, I will be raffling off a signed & framed 16x20 Dustin Pedroia photo taken during Game 1 of the 2007 World Series! It's a great shot of him hitting a homerun! Raffle tickets are $10 each or 3 for $20. Hope to see you there!

Get More Burrito for Your Buck! $2 Boloco Burrito Coupons with Ticket Purchase

The awesome folks at Boloco sent me 25 of these bad boys last night, and the next 25 people to purchase a fundraiser ticket via the link on the upper right hand sidebar will receive a coupon! I'll be happy either mail you the coupon, or make it available for pickup at Mantra on April 1.

No Joke! April Fool's Day Fundraising Event at Mantra!

I hope you'll join me for a fundraising event at Mantra to benefit my 2009 Boston Marathon charity team, Team Eye & Ear!

Who: Team Eye & Ear Supporters

What: Tickets cost $25 and can be purchased and sent to got2trotlibrarian@gmail.com via Paypal. Or, click on the event widget to the right!

Tickets can also be purchased at the door.

Tickets include a complimentary signature cocktail and passed hors d'oevres (blue cheese naan, potato cakes with onion creme fraice & roasted free range chicken with garlic, herbs & yogurt.)

Where: Mantra, a fun restaurant & bar that boasts some beautiful decor. Check out the photos on the website!

Mantra is located at 52 Temple Place in Downtown Crossing

Manta's staff has been exceedingly generous and has donated their lounge area (complete with comfortable seating and its own bar) for the event.

When: April Fool's Day (April 1) at 6:00 PM. **Please arrive as close to 6 as possible, as the complimentary cocktail and hors d'oevres will only be available from 6-7. There will also be a cash bar and food available for purchase throughout the night.**

Why: Why not? This is a great opportunity to enjoy some food and drinks with friends and co-workers, while supporting a world renowned local hospital, the Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary!

Questions? Feel free to leave me a comment or email me directly: got2trotlibrarian@gmail.com

Hope to see you there!