THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!

"Team Charlene" would like to thank each and every one of you who participated in the benefit auction last Saturday from the bottom of our hearts!! Those of you who donated items to auction, time, talents, baked goods, bought a T-shirt, purchased at the auction or made a donation, each and every token of love was appreciated! When I think about all the genuinely great people we know and many who we had never met that came out to support the auction, it makes me feel so blessed to be a part of a community that will come together to help someone in need. I hope we get another chance to do something that makes us feel even half as good as we've felt since the auction. Because of the HUGE support of the community and many answered prayers, the Team Charlene Auction was a major success!! Together as a team we had set a dollar amount we were hoping to raise through the auction to assist the Holbrook family with their medical bills. We are very proud to announce that as a community family, we were able to DOUBLE that goal! Wow! This tells me that when people come together for a good cause, BIG things can happen! Thank you once again for ALL of your support and love!

Sincerely,

Team Charlene
A note from Charlene:

Our family would like to thank every person who was involved in the benefit auction! There were so many who sacrificed so much to make the event a success and we are truly grateful. We were in awe when we saw the crowds of people coming into the gym! It was an amazing sight and something we will never forget. Thank you for the generous donations of food, time, money, baskets, items to auction, etc. Our hope and prayer is that each one of you will be greatly blessed for what you have done for our family. We are so excited to be able to turn the tables and give to others in need in our ward and community!

With love,
Charlene Holbrook and family

Dinner and Silent Auction on Aug 23rd. at 6pm

Dear Friends:

We want to invite you to participate in a very special event. Our neighborhood will hold a benefit auction and dinner on Sat Aug 23rd at 6:00 p.m. to benefit the family of Charlene & Curt Holbrook. We need your help to make it a success.

Charlene was recently diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer, at the age of 29. The Holbrooks are parents to three wonderful little boys, ages 18 months to 6 years. As a part of her treatment for the cancer, Charlene has undergone a double mastectomy and reconstruction. She recently completed 8 chemotherapy treatments, and is now undergoing radiation therapy. Charlene is no stranger to cancer as she watched her mother and sister both lose their battles with cancer recently. Curt and Charlene are wonderful people who have spent and still do spend a good part of their time in service of others. This is a family that is loved by all who know them.

As we're sure you understand, the emotional and financial stress in a situation such as this are huge. We, as a community, have been doing our best to be a support system to them, and now also feel a need to do whatever we can to help them with the financial burden.

We will be having a live auction, a silent auction and a barbecue dinner to raise the much needed funds for the Holbrook family. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door for $5.00.



This is where: 19730 E. Ocotillo RD, Queen Creek, AZ 85234. (LDS Meetinghouse on Ocotillo Rd between Hawes and Sossaman, north side of road.)

To donate, email me at mlcaz@hotmail.com We would love to have any auction items, large or small, but we need to have the items as soon as possible.

Has your heart been touched?

We know not everyone will be able to attend our benefit auction on August 23rd. If you are unable to attend, but would like to make a monetary donation to benefit Charlene, PLEASE feel free to email me at brenay@hotmail.com and I will make arrangements to ensure your donation will be received. We know many of you may not even know Charlene personally, but have had your heart touched by her story and will want to join our efforts to help them in their time of need. Thank you so much for your generosity.

T- Shirts For Sale

Shirts are $12.00 or two for $20.00. Please contact Monda or Charlene if you are interested.

A big thanks to Stephanie Greer's Dad who printed the shirts.