Conclusion: you know, it wasn't bad. We expected a lot of friends/family. The show started at 7:30 and I was hoping the place would be packed by 8pm or so. All and all, it was ok for being dead. We raised almost $1,000 between 50/50, silent auction, & general donations. People really go nuts over 50/50! The MOST touching thing occured: our 50/50 raffle winner was a lady who lives in Taylor and immediately after her ticket number was drawn, she handed the money right to Mel, "Here... this is for you." It was the kind of feeling where your heart feels like it was broken, but in a good way! Melanie's eyes filled with tears. We really couldn't have done it without Geo Marvaso, Mark Maze & his business partner Brian not to mention Leitchy, Sue from Chesley's/Lincoln Park, Mike D from Wicked Tattoos and SOOO many others. Special Thanks to Mister Mike as well. We had over $2,000 in donated items to be auctioned off! The best is yet to come: Mel will get her apartment and then the wonderful people from LET'S HELP OUT DETROIT who offered to help, could finally give to Mel and her children. Many things/lessons were learned during this process. ** The most important: the kindness of people **ITS TIME!!!!!!The Benefit Show for the House Fire Single Mother of 3 young children will take place tomorrow, Oct 3rd 7:30pm-Midnight. If you are financially strapped and can only come out to support and have fun, please do so in Westland at Marvaso’s Italian Grille…. www.marvasositaliangrille.com . !!!!!!!!!!!!!!There will be the great entertainer Mark Maze [ www.myspace.com/markamaze ] plus Mel’s two children would like to display their talents, but must leave around 9pm. Four year old Ashley will not be able to make it, Mel is afraid she would be scared with all of the happenings.Keep in mind:9-Midnight: 5% of Total Restaurant Sales will go directly to Mel and her kids!10:05pm Silent Auction, winner must be present to collect prize.
Some of the items that were up for bid:
• Chiropractic Massages located in Garden City (one hour massage for a year/month, worth $700). Starting bid is at $350.00. Also two one hour massages starting bid TBA• Wicked Tattoos in Garden City donated $200.00 worth of ink, starting bid TBA• Crown Plaza/ Romulus one weekend night with breakfast for two in the Bistro 94 restaurant, starting bid TBA.• Various Restaurant certificates, “Chesley’s Bucks†in Lincoln Park from our dear friends at Chesley’s Bar, starting bids TBA• Hand Made Jewelry will also be up for bid.We will have a 50/50 as well.
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Taylor House Fire Survivors! Benefit Show 10/03/07August 30, 2007On July 27, 2007 Melanie C. Little, a single Mother of three young children, lost everything due to a house fire. Two weeks prior her vehicle was stolen. Currently, she has no stable home, nor transportation. She is also unable to work due to a debilitating illness for which she is on Social security Disability.Friends of Melanie are in the process of holding a benefit show in order to assist her with getting back on her feet. This benefit show will be held at Marvaso’s Italian Grille, in Westland. This October 3rd, all are cordially invited to join us from 7:30pm-Midnight. Marvaso’s Italian Grille, www.marvasositaliangrille.com, will also be donating 5% total restaurant sales from 9pm-Midnight.State Representative Richard LeBlanc celebrated his "First Bill Luncheon" at Marvaso’s. “It was great to be able to bring a taste of Westland, and a taste of Italy, to the Capitol in honor of my first bill passing… Marvaso’s was a huge hit."Entertainment will be provided by the entertainer extraordinaire Westland’s Idol Mark A. Maze. Mark formed a group in the U.S. Army in 1985 and performed for troops during special occasions in Germany. He received a letter of recommendation from the colonel of the entire base. He wrote, produced, and performs his latest song Lady Liberty which can be heard at www.myspace.com/markamaze .We are asking local businesses for whatever donations, whether it is monetary, service related, or goods for a silent auction that will be held the night of the event. The 50/50 raffle winner will be announced at 10:05pm, by which he or she must be present to win.We are willing to pick up any donation you can give. Please mail contributions to 6581 Wayne Road, Westland, MI 48185 indicating to the attention of Geo Marvaso- Chairperson of Benefit.Sincerely,Geo Marvaso
General Manager of Marvaso’s Italian Grille
Chairperson of BenefitRonda & DawnPS.... PLEASE PUT THIS PAGE IN YOUR TOP FRIENDS LIST TO GAIN EXPOSURE, THANKS!!
