The Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (IWRS) is thrilled to announce the launch of their first fundraiser, the Wild About Spring online auction! The silent auction, which began on May 1st, runs until May 24th, so be an early bird!
Go to: auctions.kelownanow.com.
“We have been simply amazed and delighted at the response from local businesses and individuals up and down the Okanagan Valley,” stated Eva Hartmann, founder and president of IWRS. “It is thanks to our donors who have so generously given so many truly special and unique items in support of our fundraising target of $150,000, that our auction will be open today! Thank you sincerely to all our new friends and supporters for your generosity!”, Hartmann adds.
Bidding items include BC getaways and experiences, beautiful nature artwork, wildlife photography, home improvement services, fantastic garden items, one-of-a-kind jewellery pieces, irresistible wellness and shopping gift cards as well as gift baskets stuffed full with everything from local wine and craft beer, health & beauty products and custom pet portraits, even a robotic pool cleaner, there is definitely something for everyone! Minimum bids start at 30% of retail value and these range from 45$ - 1500$.
Hartmann explains: “All funds raised from our ‘Wild About Spring’ auction will go directly towards constructing our first-ever building, the admission center which will be erected at the wildlife rehabilitation facility to-be. This center will be the triage point for all injured or orphaned wildlife that come into our care, an essential part of the rehabilitation process.”
Be a champion for your local wildlife and start bidding today on your favourite items! Your support will make a positive difference in the lives of our local wildlife who we share this beautiful and abundant wilderness backyard with.
“Please share our auction details with friends, family and colleagues! Thank you greatly,” says Hartmann.
To see what's available and make your bids, click auctions.kelownanow.com.
Please visit us at www.interiorwildlife.ca or for more information email: info@interiorwildlife.ca.
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