We’re excited that we raised $300 for the Oregon Humane Society at our book release party and benefit Sunday. On Thursday, Michael will receive a “Certificate of Appreciation” from the Humane Society and will learn all about how such donations are spent.
The party featured caricatures by our talented illustrator, Heather Nichols, who donated all the proceeds from her work at the party to the humane society. We also sold our book, “Bash and Lucy Fetch Confidence,” and donated 100% of the proceeds to the Humane Society.
We thanked the many people who have contributed to our book and blog, including–and especially–all our family members who read different versions of the kids’ dog book, gave feedback, and brainstormed ideas for blogs and press releases. Michael gave flowers to Mia, age 13, who often appears in his kids’ book reviews.
The family-friendly Portland band “The Alphabeticians” inspired the kids to jump up and do some doggy-dancing!
Attending the event was KGW-TV, which aired a story that ran that night and the next morning. You can watch it here:
Portland Boy, Mom, Write Book After Dog Dies
The KGW-TV segment includes a link to one of our favorite book reviews by Michael and Mia: “Bad Dog Bailey” Book Review
The KGW-TV story was picked up nationally by Yahoo! News: Yahoo! News Video About Our Book Release Party and Benefit
We really appreciate all the people who came out to support us and the Oregon Humane Society. At the end of the party, Michael, age 5, had this to say: “It was the funnest day ever.” And why? “Because all my friends were there.”
Nov. 25 update: We actually raised $340 for the Oregon Humane Society. Yesterday a teacher name Cheri who wanted to attend the party (but couldn’t) contacted us and bought 20 books! That means we donated an additional $40 to the humane society.
You can buy “Bash and Lucy” here: Buy Bash and Lucy Fetch Confidence