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Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Here's a copy of the first draft of a blog post about my auction that will hopefully appear in the Rescue:Freedom blog:


What happens when you use your talents to work against the things you are most concerned about?  Well, in the case of Andrea Krook, these things combined to create an Art Auction and Benefit for Rescue:Freedom, which is happening on Sunday, August 18th from 4 – 7 P.M.

            Andrea is a graduate student at Northwest University in International Care and Community Development.  The program is about two years in length.  Every summer break, the students complete a practicum in a field which interests them.  Andrea knew she wanted to acquire project management experience.  She’s a watercolor artist (andreakrook.com).  And, she has a growing concern for the local and international sex trafficking problem.  The chair of her department introduced her to Jeremy Vallerand of Rescue:Freedom, and, after much thought, it was decided to put on an auction as a fundraiser for the organization. 

            The event itself is free and is being held in Pioneer Square at The Hub (thehubseattle.com) at 220 2nd Ave South, Seattle, WA 98104 with plenty of street parking nearby.  The auction will feature artwork by over 27 artists, including an acrylic by Brad Dinsmore (brad-dinsmore.com/home.html).  He created a painting just for this event.  It will also feature high quality craft items made by survivors of sex trafficking from India.  We’ve seen their work, and it’s beautiful.

            The event will also feature music and a live performance by Candice Russell who made it as far as Hollywood during season 11 of American Idol (candicerussell.com).  It will also feature free food, wine from Sozo Friends Winery, and coffee from Caffe Lusso.

            To learn more about our auction, please visit   facebook.com/ArtAuctionforRescueFreedom.  To RSVP, to our auction, please visit facebook.com/events/485645704847066/.

            We look forward to seeing you there!

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