Monday, February 15, 2010
Friday night my brother, Parker, and his friend Kevin Anderson, put together a benefit Concert where all the money they raised were going to help the people in Haiti. They got TONS of people to help make this happen. Lots of people offered to give away gifts that were raffled off throughout the night. There were family, friends, and friends of the bands here, and more! I was so happy to see how many people came to support this, but on that same note, you can never have too many people there :)
Before the concert even started, Kevin and Parker hit it off by raffling off some items. Ryan was the very first person to win something! He won a 10 Day pass to Momentum. He is so ecstatic about this. He can't wait to start climbing again.
What was so nice about where they held this concert was that it was kid friendly! They had a huge open area where all the kids came together and played and danced the night away.
Here are Lindsi and Justin working hard! They had to manage the raffle tickets,hand out the prizes, and dealt with the silent auction.
All the prizes that need to be given away. There were over 60! I was so impressed with everyone who came together, and offered items to give away. There was a couple $20 gift cards to Fat Cats and Chuck-a-Rama. There was 2 different FIVE HOUR packages to get massages, a couple $40 gift cards to another restaurant(I can't remember the name). A day pass for 2 people to get into Momentum. Quite a few bead watches, the latest fashion! (Thanks to Kelly who donated those.) Two different packages of Lia Sophia jewelry that a friend of mine donated. ($200 worth!). 2 different karate lesson packages. There were many more items! The last item they gave away was a rafting trip down in Moab. The guy that won that is pretty lucky!
Mom, Kate and I.
The second group claiming their prizes.
The Brian Bingham Band was the first to start. They were amazing! This was Ryan's favorite group. 
The first 2 prizes we won! Let me correct myself, Ryan won them. With all the raffle tickets we bought, Ryan's tickets won ALL the prizes. In one hand was his Momentum pass, in the other was a gift basket filled with Katelyn and Co. bows, headbands, and leggings.
Lori and Nathan won a TON of prizes! This was just the beginning for them. They won some headphones, a purse, one gift certificate to Snowbird for 2 ski passes, another gift certificate to Snowbird to spend the night at their hotel, and ANOTHER gift certificate to Snowbird to spend a day in the summer with different activities.
Here is Parker telling everyone about "Healing Hands for Haiti" and "Les Enfants De Sion" and what great organizations they are.
Another band that played. The main guy was Jeremy Tyler. He was awesome! I think my favorite. (Then again, all of them were probably my favorite!)
The other band to play was the Desert Noises. But this also gives you 
The last band for the night. Carlos Cornia. He sang Reggae.
The first 2 prizes we won! Let me correct myself, Ryan won them. With all the raffle tickets we bought, Ryan's tickets won ALL the prizes. In one hand was his Momentum pass, in the other was a gift basket filled with Katelyn and Co. bows, headbands, and leggings.
Lori and Nathan won a TON of prizes! This was just the beginning for them. They won some headphones, a purse, one gift certificate to Snowbird for 2 ski passes, another gift certificate to Snowbird to spend the night at their hotel, and ANOTHER gift certificate to Snowbird to spend a day in the summer with different activities.
Here is Parker telling everyone about "Healing Hands for Haiti" and "Les Enfants De Sion" and what great organizations they are.
Another band that played. The main guy was Jeremy Tyler. He was awesome! I think my favorite. (Then again, all of them were probably my favorite!)
The other band to play was the Desert Noises. But this also gives you an idea of how the auditorium was layed out.
The last band for the night. Carlos Cornia. He sang Reggae. He was the one to get everyone on their feet dancing.
To give you an idea of how many people showed up.
All night Kate kept trying to climb up on stage. With the last group, she just
To give you an idea of how many people showed up.
All night Kate kept trying to climb up on stage. With the last group, she just walked to the front and started dancing in front of the crowd.
Lori and Nathan at the end with the rest of their prizes! More Headphones, an Ipod, a basket full of product, 2 more purses, and I can't remember what else. They deserve all these prizes with all the money they donated!
Some other gifts we (Ryan) won was some Lia Sophia jewelry and a $20
Lori and Nathan at the end with the rest of their prizes! More Headphones, an Ipod, a basket full of product, 2 more purses, and I can't remember what else. They deserve all these prizes with all the money they donated!
Some other gifts we (Ryan) won was some Lia Sophia jewelry and a $20 gift card to Chuck-A-Rama.
Thanks so much Parker and Kevin for putting together such a great concert. I know we had so much fun, and we are so glad we can help out the people in Haiti.
Thanks so much Parker and Kevin for putting together such a great concert. I know we had so much fun, and we are so glad we can help out the people in Haiti. You guys should do another concert! I know we will be there in a heart beat if you do.
3 comments:
Looks like you had so much fun! Im always going to be so sad that I didnt make it. If it wasnt my birthday and if Bryce hadnt just barely gotten home from being out of town I totally would have come out by myself. Oh well. Glad there was a good turn out. I cant believe all the fun prizes there were and it looks like you guys got a lot of fun things yourself.
looks like it was fun. It's things like this that make me wish I lived there. Kate is getting so big! You really need to come and visit soon. I miss you guys!
it looks like fun! i'm sorry we couldn't make it! we had a wedding that day/night.
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