May 27, 2020

FUN + FUNds Raised in CCRx's 1st BDay Auction!

CCRx's first online Fun-draiser, Babs BDay Auction, was a great success -- we raised needed funds, inspired creativity, built community and had loads of FUN!

The auction celebrated CCRx Founder Barbara Koenen's 60th birthday. While her initial vision was for a big party at the CCRx warehouse, the coronavirus pandemic shifted the celebration to an online auction that in several respects engaged more people, in more varied ways, than a single event!

"I've been blessed with so many generous and creative friends over the years, the auction became a great way to make connections between them through their own creative ideas", said Koenen. The auction featured activities, experiences and services, along with an assortment of art, handcrafted and unusual objects.

Examples included a 30 minute concert via Facetime from Sima Cunningham and from Steve Dawson + Diane Christiansen; a 30 minute radio interview with Rick Kogan; Dinner for 4 Delivered to your Door and a curated film festival from the Siskel Film Center from Jean de St. Aubin; a 3D Virtual Reality Tour of the Worlds Columbian Exposition; Mandel Bread Baking with Alicia Berg, Landscape Design Consultation from Chris Gent Landscapes, Composting with Beth Eckerty, Boxed Water is Better Starter Kit, Leadership consulting with Esther Grimm and much more.

Over $10,000 was raised through auction and general donations. The funds will help CCRx develop an online marketplace and bring on dedicated staff positions.