A Date for Goodness Sake Reboot Raised Over $20,000 at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre
The much anticipated “A Date For Goodness Sake Reboot” unfolded at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre on Dec. 11th, marking its return after a seven-year hiatus. The new version launched as a multiple charity event, encouraging local non-profits to work together. Chaired by Karen Cadou, representing Team Building Hope with Pink Pride (part of the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer), they raised an impressive $23,640.
“This event was 100% donations,” said Cadou. “Everything we raised went to the local charities. It wouldn’t have been such a success without all the wonderful volunteers and McCurdy’s Comedy Club.”
The A Date For Goodness Sake Reboot event raised funds through the bidding of 11 bachelors who represented a charity of their choice. The date packages, payable directly to their chosen non-profit, were valued between $700 and $5,000 and included yachting, helicopter flights, trolley tours, and airplane rides, along with restaurant, hotel, golf courses, and store gift certificates.
The dynamic duo, Kim Livengood and Mark Klecka, renowned for their charismatic personalities and engaging stage presence, guided the sold-out audience through the auction, introducing each bachelor, highlighting their unique qualities, and creating a fun environment for the attendees.
The 11 bachelors taking part in A Date For Goodness Sake Reboot who put themselves out there for their charities included Greg Corvelle for Suncoast Charities for Children, Greg Courter for Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue, Tim Myers for Shiba Inu Rescue of Florida, Scott Malouf for SRQCommunity, Jimmy Dean for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Brian Wacnik for Sertoma of Greater Sarasota Brian, Christian Arial for
New World Celts, David Culver for Andrew Monroe Memorial Fund, Jonathan Marsh for Suncoast Aging Network, Phillip Tavel for Children First, and John Tortorella for Satchel’s Last Resort.
Cadou’s volunteer team is already making plans for next year. For further information, email 2023bachelorauction@gmail.com.
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