Tim Griffith Foundation

A generous supporter of Tim Griffith Foundation, who wishes to remain anonymous, purchased 200 raffle tickets and donated them back to the Foundation. Yesterday, at the Redwood City 4th of July Celebration, the winning ticket was chosen out of a barrel of approximately 18,000 tickets. The President of the Redwood City Rotary Club, Pete Liebengood, read out the name of the winner and announced it was TIM GRIFFITH FOUNDATION! One of the 200 donated tickets purchased by our anonymous angel was the winning raffle ticket! At first, Stacey Redman, Carolyn Yates, Denise Harvey and LeAnn Kanowsky along with other board members and volunteers were too stunned to react. But the cheering and shouting began as it sunk in that the Foundation will receive the $18,000 prize for Tim's House! Each year the Redwood City Rotary Club selects ten charitable organizations to sell raffle tickets with all proceeds going directly to each partcipating charity. Thank you to all of our supporters who purchased tickets from the Foundation, we hope you can feel a part of this amazing win for the Foundation. A special thank you to the Redwood City Rotary club for selecting us to participate, and to Mick Clarke who introduced the Foundation to the Redwood City Rotatry Club!

Congratulations to Team Wilson who took first place with a score of 55, and to all teams who participated in the golf tournament at Los Lagos Golf Club in San Jose. Team Clarke took 2nd with a 58, and Team Redman 3rd with a 60. Mick Clarke won closest to the pin, Duarte Lemos won accuracy, Jack Klein won long drive, and Ann Moreira won women’s accuracy. Over 70 people golfed and enjoyed a post-tournament BBQ and Raffle. A special celebration was held for the tournament organizer, Marty Redman and his wife who celebrated their 40th Wedding anniversary that day! Go to the Photos and Videos tab on this site to view more photos in the Photos Galleries!

The first Meadowlark Mother's retreat was held in April of this year for 10 mothers who have experienced the sudden loss of a child.

Carolyn Yates donated the use of Grace Ranch in Graton, CA, and grace was truly recieved. It was a comforting and peaceful setting for mothers to participate in the grief work that was expertly facilitated by Leslie Chin and Shelly Gillan. Here's a note of thanks from one of the mothers: "To simply say "Thank You" would never come close to the overwhelming gratitude I have for all of you who have allowed us mothers to gather in a beautiful, safe place to continue our very difficult journey of losing our children."

Meadowlark Retreat is sponsored by the Tim Griffith Memorial Foundation and supported by Kara www.kara-grief.org. Because of your generous support we are able to offer this unique service in our community. For more information about Meadowlark, please contact Stacey Redman at stacey.redman@gmail.com.

Thank you to the Redwood City Rotary club for their generous donation to TGMF to help fund the Meadowlark Retreat.

The Live Auction will offer unique and desirable travel, party, and adventure items. Talk to your friends and family, and make plans to bid early and bid often!

Elephant Seal Tour & Dinner at Duarte’s Tavern
8 People will visit elephant seals during this private 2-hour guided tour at Ano Nuevo
Includes a $100 gift certificate to Duarte’s Tavern in Pescadero

Donated by Dana Page and Duarte’s Tavern

Martini or Margarita Party for 20!
Professionally catered by Arguello Catering in your home on a mutually agreeable date
Includes Martinis or Margaritas, Appetizers and Wine! All served by TGMF Board Members

Donated by TGMF and Arguello Catering

Disneyland Road Trip – Fit for a King or Queen!
One week use of a Land Rover LR4, 2 Nights in the Turret Suite at the Castle-like Anaheim Sheraton
4 1-Day Disneyland Park Hopper Passes
Plus 4 gift certificates to In & Out Burger for Burger, Fries & Drink

Donated by Land Rover Redwood City, Anaheim Sheraton, Disneyland and In & Out Burger

Sonoma Wine “Farmhouse” Country Get Away
2 nights at Grace Ranch, a luxury farmhouse estate in Graton, $250.00
Gift Certificate for the fabulous Underwood Restaurant, Bella Vineyards Tasting and Tour
Donated by Carolyn Yates, Mary Etow, Underwood and Bella Vineyards

Bay Area Sports Fan Extravaganza
2 Tickets each for: SF Giants vs. San Diego Padres on 5/11/10 – Club Level
San Jose Sharks vs. Anaheim Duck on 1/21/10
Oakland Raiders vs. Washington Redskins on 12/13/09
Oakland A’s Plaza Seats for a 2010 Game
49ers Special Edition Laser signed Frank Gore Football

Donated by MaryBeth Eadie, Kanowsky Family, SF 49ers, Oakland A’s and John Weinstein

Up, Up and Away! Napa Valley Weekend
2 nights stay, breakfast, wine & cheese tour and tasting at the quaint Silver Rose Inn in Calistoga
Napa Valley Balloon Ride and Champagne Brunch for 2
Mineral Bath for 2 at the Mount View Hotel

Donated by Silver Rose Inn, Julie Gayner, Balloons Above the Valley and Mt View Hotel