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dangerbears Dec 8, 2013

I don't need to tell any of you that love for a bear can be a powerful thing.

TT member Joanne Livingston channeled that love into a lovely teddy named Eveleth, with all proceeds going to the new Hope Learning Center at the North American Bear Center. As you can see--the highest bidders felt the power as well.

What a wonderful way for Hope's story to continue, Joanne!

Becky

BlackmoonBear Dec 9, 2013

NB4ME, lol!! (was hoping to be the first to congratulate Joanne)

I watched the auction close, and was astonished! the $$$ is certainly going to a worthy cause as well

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dangerbears Dec 9, 2013

I guess we were both pretty excited about it, BlackmoonBear! Such a happy day.

Becky

SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorDec 9, 2013

Isn't it wonderful?!

Francesca Dec 9, 2013

           

peterbear Dec 9, 2013

My guess was that Eveleth would raise $ 5,000, but $ 11,200 is just amazing.  :wacko:
I'm sure that Joanne and the North American Bear Centre will be delighted. 

Mo Beary Dec 11, 2013

What a wonderful creation and fantastic amount raised for the Center!!

desertmountainbear Dec 11, 2013

I was sitting trying to be quiet waiting for a play to start with iPad in hand as the auction ended. It took every bit of restraint to not holler from the rooftops. It was a Lily fan that won the auction. They are loyal, and I am thankful.
Never did I dream that I would get that much. I thought it would just be the usual auction and I would quietly donate the proceeds. Ebay changed all that when they put the story on the front page.
I am so thankful to them for bringing artist bears, and the Bear Center to the attention of the public.

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binglebears Dec 11, 2013

That is absolutely MARVELOUS!!!  I'm so happy for you, Joanne--and for the Bear Center!  WoooHooo!      

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jenny Dec 12, 2013

It shows that the combination of great art and a great cause is a winning one. Well done ....it's a fantastic achievement!

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Michelle Helen Dec 14, 2013

Wow,  that is phenomenal. what a lovely gesture Joanne to do this for the bears.

desertmountainbear Dec 15, 2013

Thanks so much Cheryl, Jenny, and Michelle Helen. It was my pleasure to do this for them. I really have felt like it was something I should do for a long time.

edmondnutmeg Dec 18, 2013

Oh Joanne well done! It makes me overjoyed to see what goes around comes around. You are always so helpful to everyone and that amount of money will be fantastic for the bears it's just wonderful!
michelle

desertmountainbear Dec 18, 2013

Thanks so much Michelle.