Charity Fundraiser - to Friday, 6/6 (12pm)
*** NEW ITEMS - just added!
Submit those "last-minute bids" - to claim Victory, as THE WINNING BIDDER.)
Thank you to everyone who joined last week's World Turtle Celebration - it was fun meeting you (and the Turtles)!
Our first Fundraising Charity Auction closes on Friday, June 6 (at 12pm). The Auction is open to EVERYONE. It's FREE to view items Online (and if you decide there's something you like, just register and bid - from your own computer or phone from home).
** Auction Prizes include: Autographed Sports Memorabilia; Aquariums, Amusement Park & Theater Tickets; Animal Encounters; Board Games; Vintage Furniture & Jewelry; Scuba & Wine Classes; Museums; Quilts; Star Wars & Star Trek Collectibles; Megalodon Shark Teeth, Pokemon Cards - and even Harry Potter Movie Props and the rarely-seen John Langlois Record Album.
** All items purchased through this Online Auction support Nonprofit Charities. **
(Our "World Turtle Party" announced creation of "H2O Planet" (a new 501c3 Charity, created by Enfield Scuba Divers). Partnering with Riverside Reptiles Education Center (and their nonprofit "Conservation and Education Reptile Rescue") - along with "The Turtle Room" - our Charities are collaborating together for Environmental Conservation, Ocean Preservation, and Protecting Endangered Species.
In June, we celebrate TURTLES. Mark calendars for our next Event (a Party and Auction on July 19th) - as we celebrate SHARK WEEK!
For Background: Did you know.... Turtles have existed for over 200 million years? They pre-date many dinosaurs - yet more that 52% of species are on Endangered or Threatened Lists - including almost EVERY Sea Turtle. Once removed from Earth's Ecosystem, most species will never reappear. Oceans face similar challenges: 97% of Earth's Water (and 94% of Earth's Inhabitants) are found inside Oceans - yet only 8% of Oceans are protected.
Our Nonprofit Charities are fundraising together - to resolve these issues. We just held a Party at Riverside Reptiles Conservation Zoo on May 30th (with Real Turtles - did you see us on TV?) - and this Virtual Online Auction will be open until June 6th, to help fund our Conservation Work.
Many bids begin at just $10: anyone nationwide can participate (and donations are 501c3 tax-deductible, since we're all approved as "Public Charities"). (It's just like bidding on eBay(TM) - but it supports a great cause!) Items can be sent to Winning Bidders by email or mail - or picked up for free in Enfield, CT - after the Auction closes on Friday, June 6th (12pm).
We've also included Bonus Options to become the first "Legacy Donors" (and join our "Sea of Supporters" saving Oceans) - or to sponsor a Rescued Animal. Please feel free to sign up for our Newsletter (through the Auction Page, where you'll learn about upcoming events, without having to place any Bids).
*** If you would like to make a direct Donation to our Charities - please click on the "Donate Now Button" (or visit "H2O Planet's" new Website at https://H2O-Planet.org). A variety of Donation Options are available: you can a) Contribute to a specific cause; b) Sponsor an Animal; c) Match donations from an Employer - or d) Make a "Legacy Donation" in Memory or in Honor of a Loved One. e) We also welcome Volunteers at our Ocean, Beach, and Trash Clean-ups.
*** Best part? Have you seen us on 5pm TV News? Check out our story about "World Turtle Day": https://www.fox61.com/video/life/animals/turtle-power-riverside-reptiles-ramps-up-for-annual-connecticut-fundraiser/520-395ab310-c883-4adc-a0f2-f37ca935c468 - as well as Volunteers completing "Underwater Lake Clean-ups" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_euOWZMQdc) and with the "Springfield Inner-City Youth School Dive Team" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zs8V4tp6T6c).
Thank you for your support of our first Charity Fundraiser, as we collaborate together to create a better "Water Planet" for all of us!