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Letters re: BPI Fundraiser

Submitted by the BPI Board of Directors. These letters are only important because BPI stands ready to do the same for your nonprofit organization. These are difficult times and BPI is here to help.

Dear Carole,

I wanted to write and let you know that I am thinking of you today and that I hope you have a wonderful [event] tonight. Thank you again for your kind offer, and for your consideration of our students and our organizational relationship.

Warmly and until soon,
Nicole Wendl, Director, BUTI

Carole,

Congratulations and thank you for an astounding and inspiring evening.

Warmly, Lisa Avery

Carole,

Monday night was an absolute treat. You spoke so beautifully and made Betsy and I feel incredibly special, The entire evening was a joy, and we couldn’t have been happier. Thank you for everything you did to make it so memorable. We will treasure the experience for a long time.

With much love, Betsy and Richard Shuster

Hi Carole and Wendy,

Congratulations on an amazing evening. Everything went very smoothly … (You both looked beautiful, by the way) I was truly blown away. I feel so fortunate to have been able to share in this experience and I sincerely hope we have the opportunity to work together again!

Very sincerely, Joanne Rosier

Congratulations, Carole, on a beautiful [event]…Super crowd; well organized. Hope a lot of money was raised for this great cause. You did a lovely job of introducing and thanking everyone. Nicely done.

Tracy Wilson

Carole – Good morning!

What an amazing evening! I wanted to reach out and let you know that I have received numerous calls and drop ins today from folks sharing what a wonderful and magical night it was! Your gesture brightened so many folks’ lives. Thank you for thinking of our “seniors”. Have a wonderful day.

Kathy Loring

Carole, Last night was an absolute triumph! Joe and I congratulate you for all your work. What a meaningful cause. See you soon. You are a wonder!

My best, Paula Bidwell Leuchs McNay

Carole what a phenomenal fundraiser – aren’t we lucky to have such phenomenal and generous talent in our neighborhood!

You did a great job making this happen – thanks Carole – extraordinary on each level. Thank you so much for what you did, yes you were born knowing what to do,

xo Linda Law

Carole, Ya done good! That was better than champagne!

Mary Hoeltzel

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