Coco's cat rescue fundraiser june 6

[Michele]

For anyone who hasn't yet heard Brad play, well you are in for a treat. Brad had been in Playa FOREVER and is one of our favorite and most talented local musicians. Come on down and have fun with us!!!

[Libby]

Yes, I'm so excited about Brad playing! He's great!!

[Maureena5]

...The Luna Blue has designed a special coconut rum drink for the evening...the Coco Catini. We will be donating 30 pesos from each drink sold to Coco's Cat Rescue.

Tony & Cheri!! Yeah! Thanks for the Signiture Drink...the Coco Catini & the generousity that comes with it!!! A sourvenier kitty cat drink ornament comes with every Catini......Compliments of the lovely Vanessa!!!

[laura cats]

wow this is great thankyou Toni and Cheri!!!

and thankyou Vanessa!!!!

it is going to be a great night!!!

[Adanac55]

We just bought some tickets via the Cat Rescue site. Good luck with the fundraiser Saturday. We'll be thinking about all of you. Have fun!

[Russell]

Just a teaser to get you in the mood for tomorrow night . . .

Originally Posted by Vanessa

Russell has donated a $500 peso Gift Certificate to Carboncito's!!

[Michele]

Originally Posted by Russell

Just a teaser to get you in the mood for tomorrow night . . .

Handsome restaurateur included?

[Russell]

Originally Posted by Michele

Handsome restaurateur included?

Unfortunately the timing doesn't work Michele. Jimmy left for the states today. Sorry about that.

[laura cats]

Just a few more hours untill our fundraiser if you have not got your tickets yet it`s not too late send us money via our paypal accounts on Cat Rescue in Playa del Carmen, Mexico | Coco's Cat Rescue and we will send you your ticket numbers!

26 PRIZES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Michele]

Originally Posted by Russell

Unfortunately the timing doesn't work Michele. Jimmy left for the states today. Sorry about that.

Alright. He's pretty cute too.

[laura cats]

It was a great night! Thankyou to everyone for all your support! here are the winning numbers:





1)2 fat cat trips donated by Maureen-239707



2) $50usd gift certificate to Spa Itza donated by Vanessa-239769



3)250 pesos bar tab at the Luna blue bar donated by Toni and Cheri-239804



4)1 hand beaded necklace donated by Spay-239494



5)1 restaurant tab at La Tortuga for $500 pesos Donated by Anna and laura-239677



6)2 peanut pet shelter beer koozies(value 12usd) Donated by Maureen-239426



7) Day Pass for Shangri La Hotel use of those great palapas

and their pool plus lunch for two for the day.-239673



8)2 free yoga classes with Ellen de jonge-239802



9) $500 Peso Bar Tab at the Beer Bucket donated by Maureen-239521



10) Dinner for 2 at Babes donated by Lana-239507



11)A Tote le Monde tml Duffel Bag donated by Melissa and Alisha-239465



12)Trip for 2 people to Rio Secreto-239523



13)1 night in a superior junior suite at La Tortuga

(from june 6th to dec.23rd,depending on availability)-239619



14)$50.00USD Barnes & Noble Gift Card (Can be used in any store or online) donated by Maureen-239643



15) 2 catamaran trips!!! With catamaya(value $184 US!)!!!-239834



16) $500 pesos Gift Certificate at Carboncitos donated by Russel-239819



17) 250 pesos bar tab at the Luna blue bar Donated by Toni and cheri-239624



18) 1 hand beaded necklace donated by Spap sociedad protectora de animals de la peninsula-239569



19) 1 restaurant tab at La Tortuga for $500 pesos each Donated by Anna and Laura-2399799



20) Vintage (1948) Jomar Seed Pearl Lariat Style Necklace 60Inches...can be worn as a belt) donated by Maureen -239862



21) Gift certificate for breakfast or lunch for 2 people at turtle bay café

in akumal donated by jen smith.-239789





22) Horseback riding for two people at Punto Venado-239489



23) One month of English classes at Harmon Hall. The winner will have

to pay for books, but the course has a value of 1600 pesos!!!-239647





24) Gran Centenario Anejo Tequila, 695ml donated by Johna and Libby-239825



25) 2 ATV rides with Yucatan Explorer donated by Tyra-239438



26) 3 night stay in a Tropical Hideaway room (a $270usd value) at the Luna blue Hotel&Garden donated by Toni and Cheri-239666



27) Massage with Joe collada-239839



28) 500 pesos bar tab at moe joe zone donated by brad!-239860

[Adanac55]

WoooooHooooooo

We had ticket number 239666 and won the three night stay at Luna Blue!!!!!!!!!!! Yippeeeeeee we are so excited and very happy that the we could support the Cat Recue fundraiser.

See you in December Cheri and Tony!

[Maureena5]

Originally Posted by Adanac55

WoooooHooooooo

We had ticket number 239666 and won the three night stay at Luna Blue!!!!!!!!!!! Yippeeeeeee we are so excited and very happy that the we could support the Cat Recue fundraiser.

See you in December Cheri and Tony!

Congratulations Adana!!!!!

I'm the one who filled out your ticket...so it makes me happy for you!!! Thanks so much for your support & generousity! What a great win for you!!!

I am going to Chicago next week so I can mail you your Luna Blue Hotel certificate. Private message me with your home address.

Again Congratulations & THANKS!!!!
Maureen

[laura cats]

total amount raised 35,565 pesos!!!!!!!!!!

[Michele]

Originally Posted by laura cats

total amount raised 35,565 pesos!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations Laura!! What an amazing success!! I've got a whole slew of pictures from the evening posted here:

1st Coco's Cat Rescue Fundraiser a Huge Success!

[Maureena5]

Wow!!! What a fun night!! Tony & Cheri were the most fabulous hosts (so gracious & helpful in so many, many ways)!!! All of the volunteers did a stellar job! ....and Wow oh Wow!!!....the generosity of folks just amazed us!! Brad's music was phenomenal, as was the lovely Pamela who joined in for a bit!!

I went down to the Zenzi Peep Meet today deliver some prizes today & felt like Santa Claus! I was honored to Thank you lovely Peeps/folks once again! We cannot thank you all enough!! Thank you too to all the generous businesses & folks who donated prizes!

Please feel free to private message me if you would like to have your email added to our monthly newletter list.

Thanks All!!! I'm on cloud nine happiness!!

Maureen

[Maureena5]

Oh Michelle!!!!! We knew we could count on your for your fabulous reporting & photos!! I had so much fun with Birdie & Cole last night!!! They are such darling little ambassadors for Playa, for Cat Rescue, Dog Rescue, etc....!!! You are raising some incrediblely civic minded kids! I think that's fantastic!! Bravo to you & Rob!

We all love you!!

Maureen

[laura cats]

Thanks Michelle great pictures!!! Cole and Birdie were great help and lots of fun! I love the cartoon of Carlos that Birdie drew!!! sooo funny!!!

Last night was a hudge success thanks to a big team of volunteers and supporters! THANKYOU!

Laura

[laura cats]

If you have not claimed your prize yet you can stop by the luna blue to pick it up with your winning ticket number!!!

[Libby]

Wow, what a great night! I'm still recovering from those Coco Catinis! Thanks to everyone who selflessly downed those things for a great cause!

Here's some pictures from Saturday night.

Jorge serves up drinks.


Bad Brad entertains


Laura & Cindy spread the word about Coco's.


The cause behind this great party.


My BFF and devoted Coco's volunteer, Sherry. (Wish her a happy birthday tomorrow!)


Kitty cupcakes


Cole helps Laura by drawing the winning tickets.


Becky from the Tripadvisor forum. In my drunken state, I assured her she'd win something.


Birdie is happy to pose but won't show her caricature drawing for the camera.


Coco's volunteer and Mundo Animal veterinarian Roxana with her friend Rebecca.


Vanessa and Heather, lovely as always.


Claudiadeplaya and Susango


John, Susango and Scoobadewd


Ele, JudyBlueEyes and Beth & Scott


Sandra (Coco's supporter, veterinarian, and head of the local animal services department) and Pamela (Coco's volunteer and animal expert & lover)


Becky wins a prize! Told ya so, Becky!


Marissa wins a prize. Yay for Marissa!


This happy couple was ecstatic over winning the La Tortuga stay. (Okay, he was happy; she was ecstatic.)




What a fun night! I think the kitties would approve!