Black Pearl Rosé 2011 vintage, NOW ON SALE!!!!

MEG - OUR LITTLE PEARL NEEDS YOU HELP.
Meg is 4 years old and has spastic Quadreplegic Cerebal Palsy.
We are launching the second release of Meg's rosé wine called Black Pearl.
The idea for this fundraising effort came from winemaker & family friend Eleana Anderson of Mayford Wines (www.mayfordwines.com) who has lovingly donated her time and resources.
This wine is made from donated grapes grown in the Alpine Valleys by Mayford & Michelini wines, (www.micheliniwines.com.au) and bottled with assistance from Ringer Reef Wines (www.ringerreef.com.au) and picked, bottled, labeled and packed by volunteers.
A big, huge thank you to all those who gave their time and assistance.
The rosé was certainly made with love, you can taste it in every bottle!
The funds raised from the sale of this wine will be used for Megs future needs,
including this year the purchase of her first wheelchair.
For sale at Alpine Visitor Centres, in Bright, Mt Beauty & Myrtleford, & Food, Wine, Friends in Bright or print the order form below and we will deliver! Please help us to help Meg. For wine enquiries please email Kate - casleyke@bigpond.com. Enjoy!

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Katie helps from N.Z

For those who know and love our dear friend Katie Deare (nee Pervan) who now lives across the Tasman in Hamilton, New Zealand. Katie a renowned yoga instructor ran a Fundraser yoga class to assist in our MegAid efforts. She has sent a cheque across and even with the exchange rate has managed to raise $235 au. A fantastic effort and we thankyou so much Katie and Alan (Katie's husband Alan has done all our graphic art work FOC for MegAid)

The letter I received along with the cheque was so heart warming I have shared it with you all here.

But more importantly I wanted to say to Katie that your love and friendship are one of the strengths which help me carry on, thankyou for being there for me when I need an ear and thanks for reminding me what the important things in life are. With big Kate Palmer hugs to you when ever you need them. Kate.P

Katie's letter follows - for those friends & locals who know and love Katie Pervan this will make you smile.

To dear Kate, well finally this gets over the ditch, the money sat in cash lining an envelope for 2 weeks, waiting on a few donations pending - then a few weeks more. Then the bank visits got few and far between with new job - Gang Warfare - I'm not sure. I do believe though that I have not seen a cheque looking like this since about 1978.
To fundraise as we did within the yoga community proved very easy. People were very keen. So we're doing it again. I'm even thinking of holding a fundraiser jumble sale straight after. This appeals to me. I get to run my own veritable OP shop for a day, something I aspire to do. So with Yoga, (and we ate good food afterwards), & old clothes, I couldn't be happier.
I'm sitting here at our dining table, it's almost 6.30am. I've dropped my yoga practice early this morning to write you this letter and get this money to you. You came to me somewhere between downward dog and trikonasana - and I went and put the kettle on instead, Resistance is pointless. I have successfully tried to get through my whole practice when my mind is saying "comeon put the kettle on n read a mag instead", but not every time.
(some more personal words of wisdom for me here. I don't think its appropriate for me to share them.)

So finally my dear friend, this picture was drawn especially for Meg by one of my students daughter. I think she has drawn her well. Your darling heart Meg who despite all the trauma has brought love and light into this world.
Hamiltonians think so - with all love Katie xx

Katie's letter came on the back of a beautiful picture from the daughter of one of her students & here it is

To Donate to MegAid
Bendigo Bank
MegAid Trust
BSB 633000
Acct 137281846

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Big thanks to Nik Anderson

With heart felt thanks to Nik Anderson for the donation of $30 to the MegAid trust.
Every little bit helps us to reach our goal.
This brings our running total to a whopping $5866.30
thanks for your help Nik.

To Donate to MegAid
Bendigo Bank
MegAid Trust
BSB 633000
Acct 137281846

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Thanks to Aud

Aud Yacoubs from Sydney an old friend of Meg's Nan "Jeanette" has donated $200 to the MegAid trust.
Thanks for your very generous and kind donation Aud we really appreciate your help.
This brings our running total to a fabulous $5836.70

To Donate to MegAid
Bendigo Bank
MegAid Trust
BSB 633000
Acct 137281846

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Myrtleford residents help out!

Tina Ivone from Myrtleford has donated $100 to the MegAid trust - thanks Tina for your generosity, we are astounded at peoples thoughtfulness and generosity to our little Meg's cause.
The running total is now at $5636.70

To Donate to MegAid
Bendigo Bank
MegAid Trust
BSB 633000
Acct 137281846

Sunday, September 6, 2009

Doff & Bob assist again

Thanks Doff & Bob for another $70 donated to the MegAid account, your ongoing support is a fantastic help.
This brings our MegAid total to $5094.20

To Donate to MegAid
Bendigo Bank
MegAid Trust
BSB 633000
Acct 137281846

Donation tins a success




Kez & Timo Paternotte have been doing an amazing job selling raffle tickets in Bright on a Saturday morning with
325 tickets sold by them to date. Raising a total of $1675.00 for the Rotary Club of Bright to donate to the MegAid trust.


They have also arranged for a change tin on the counter at Bang (toyshop in Bright) and at the Saturday stall - we cracked the first tin this weekend and were amazed at the fantastic result of $445 worth of small change.


Kez & Timo your doing a fantastic job - thankyou so much for your hands on assistance.




With all our love The Casleys xx




To Donate to MegAid
Bendigo Bank
MegAid Trust
BSB 633000
Acct 137281846

Alison Anton kindly donates a family heirloom






Alison Anton who we have mentioned on Megs blog in the past presented us with a beautiful family Heirloom to assist the MegAid fundraising effort this Saturday.
The Asian silk rug was presented to Alison during her time in Hong Kong assisting the underprivileged.

Thanks Alison for your generosity. We will be putting the Rug up for auction and hope to get a great price for it to assist with our fundraising.

If anyone is interested in purchasing the rug please leave a message with contact details on Megs Blog. or send us an email to casley1@dragnet.com.au

The rug was valued at $6000 US when Alison was presented with it.

To Donate to MegAid
Bendigo Bank
MegAid Trust
BSB 633000
Acct 137281846

Thanks to Jordan

Big thanks to Jordan for the kind donation of $50 - Thanks Jordan we really appreciate your support.

Donate to MegAid
Bendigo Bank
MegAid Trust
BSB 633000
Acct 137281846