Update

Update:  For those of you who have purchased a ticket, or plan to purchase a ticket, the benefit brunch will be from 12:30-2:30.  For anyone who would like to attend the memorial only, it will begin at 3:30, and there will be no charge to attend.  The silent auction will be open throughout.

Craig Crippen Benefit and Memorial

As I’m sure anyone reading this is aware, Craig Crippen lost his battle on June 29, at 8:00pm.  He was surrounded in love by his wife, son, parents, and daughters.  His final transition was very peaceful, and all of us were very happy that we could be there with him.  We are hoping that many of his Toledo area friends and family can join us on July 11 to help honor and remember his incredible life.  Joan and Vinny are now hoping to join us, so that they too can be with such good friends to pay respect to Craig.

If you intend to join us, PLEASE consider getting a ticket in advance so that we best prepare for the number of people.  Please see the post below for detailed information on how you can get a ticket, or reserve a seat in advance.  Event will begin at 12:30, and will end around 5:00.  We plan to extend the ending time on the silent auction to allow for later arrivals.  Thanks so much to everyone who has already been helpful by getting advanced tickets, sending in donations, providing items for the auction, or just by showing your support to Craig and the family with comments on his blog!

With appreciation,
Mary Dressel

Silent Auction

Well, I thought my idea of listing auction items was a great idea.  What I didn’t count on was the tremendous outpouring of items, and the fact that my trip to Colorado would divert my energy to taking care of Craig, and keeping his blog current.  I did do some updates below from what I know.  But I also know that there will be  many more amazing items!  The $25 brunch will likely be a small investment towards a great item you may leave with.  We need to get a lot of people there!  So get the word out.  Send a check to reserve a space (details below) or buy a ticket from Andrea Crippen, Ed Dressel, Chelle Zoltanski, Jeff Feller, Matt Townsend, or me.  We’d really like to encourage all interested to get a ticket or reserve a space in advance so we know how many to plan for.

Thanks everyone!
Mary Dressel

Auction Items

Here is a list of SOME of the items that I have for the auction so far.  You can email me, marydressel@gmail.com or post a comment if you have something you’d like to donate.

• Gift certificates donated by Loma Linda’s Restaurant.
• Free hair cut and eyebrow wax donated by Genny Ballmer at Studio 164.
• Afghan, made and donated by Nancy Raitz.   picture
• Beautiful elephant ear leaves cast in concrete, made and donated by Julie Garlick.  picture
• Unique wine bottle holders, made and donated by Jeff Kranz.   picture 1,    picture 2
• Artwork from Copper Moon Studio, donated by Stacy Wetzel
• Candle and garden stake donated by Joe Cooper Florist.   picture
• Gift cards to Bob Evans.
• Gift Basket from Uppercase Living.  (Pic coming soon)
• Two 1-night stays at Homewood Suites on Dussel Drive.
• New outdoor grill, donated by Paul Dressel.
• Artwork donated by Fire Nation.
• Framed original art by artist Bozena Szlachta, donated by Joe Sexton
• 60 minute massage from Tonia Patton, LMT at Absolute OM Massage
• medicure, pedicure combo with Chi Leu at  Shear Design
• corn hole boards (one U of M, other OSU), handmade and donated by Seth Zoltanski
• 2-night stay at a cottage in Port Clinton, on the lake, donated by Jan Keller
• Mary Kay gift basket
• Gift card to Stride Rite
• Home brew lesson by Mark Obee, with 5 gallons of beer to take with you.
• gift cards for JP-Photography
• Week stay at a house in Winter Park, Colorado.  Sleeps 16, donated by Matt and Nadine Townsend

Benefit Brunch at The Navy Bistro, July 11

Hello Friends!

Please join us for a benefit brunch and silent auction at The Navy Bistro in Downtown Toledo on July 11, to help raise money for Craig Crippen and his family.  In short, Craig is a native Toledoan that has been recently diagnosed with NUT midline carcinoma, which is a rare form of cancer.  You can read more details in Craig’s blog.

Here are ways in which you can help:

• Join us on July 11 at the Navy Bistro.  You can purchase a ticket or reserve a seat in advance for $25.  Children 12 and under are $10.  Advanced tickets at this price are available through July 3rd.  After that, tickets may be purchased at the door for $30 (children still $10).  See below for details on advanced tickets.
• Make a donation! If you cannot attend, you can still send a donation to the address below.
• Donate an item for the silent auction.  Please send an email to marydressel@gmail.com if you have an item you’d like to donate.  You can either bring it to the event, or make an arrangement for one of us to pick it up in advance.  I’d like to start a list of items, so please start  emailing items (with pics if you can).  You can also print the CraigCrippenFoundation to give to businesses, for donations or auction items.
• Get the word out! Please let others know about this event.  Download the flyer to help spread the word.

ADVANCED TICKETS:

Tickets for July 11, can be purchased through Edward and Mary Dressel, Chelle Zoltanski, Andrea Crippen, Jeff Feller, or Matt Townsend.

You can also reserve a seat by sending a check (made out to Craig Crippen) to Mary Dressel.  The appropriate number of seats for the check amount will be reserved in the name of the check holder. * If you are just sending a donation, please note “donation” in the memo.
Mary Dressel
11363 Briarwood Ln.
Whitehouse, OH 43571