Rock star donation

Times Reporter 

 

With the donation of a big-ticket item, Bobby Jo Wiebe just knew she had to reopen her online auction for another week.  Since hearing the news she has kept her fans in suspense on Facebook, only announcing on July 23 what the secret item is.

The auction runs on July 27 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and those interested can bid by going to Facebook and adding BJ Wiebe as a friend, or by going on Twitter and following @bajah21. 

“The item is a signed guitar from the guys of Nickelback, donated by them personally,” said Wiebe.

“When we started the auction online I had a huge dream to have something signed by Nickelback. I have a friend who knew how to get it done but we really didn’t think it would happen because of the scheduling. Needless to say it came to fruition just recently and there was no way I was turning that away. The guys are from Alberta so it is an incredible fit to have this opportunity and I know we will make them proud.”

Wiebe and her friends are hoping to see the guitar signed by the Hanna natives bring in thousands of dollars. They’re hoping to hit the $10,000 mark overall for the auction. 

Wiebe began the auction last month as a way to help raise funds for those affected by the flood in the Carseland-Wyndham area. She began with a goal of raising $300 and quickly realized that she wasn’t dreaming big enough. 

As of July 16 the auction had raised $5,550, and now with the autographed guitar the goal of $10,000 isn’t so far off. Families in Wyndham have finished cleanup and now have begun assessing what repairs need to be done, and what things are needed to help them get their lives back on track. 

Continued support is instrumental in making sure that happens, and financial help will go a long way in ensuring those who have lost homes, or parts of their homes, will be able to come out of this on their feet and able to move on. 

“After this item, it’s time to give some of this money out. We want our Wyndham families to keep progressing with rebuild and this money will hopefully help with whatever is not covered,” said Wiebe. 

“Having Nickelback’s support is attracting more names wanting to help, so if we need a round two of big ticket items then so be it, we will keep it going for them. The support for this auction and people of Carseland- Wyndham is out of this world amazing and feels so great to be a part of it all.”

Another dream of Wiebe’s is finding a business that will match the funds raised through the auction. Any businesses interested in matching the amount raised, or helping them reach their goal of $10,000, can contact BJ Wiebe at 403-616-5571.