The auction is posted online now for early preview at bid.capeannauction.com Bidding begins Wednesday, March 25th.
Hey Joey,
GMG probably has the biggest social media following on the Island, soI’m writing to ask for your help promoting the online benefit auction we are hosting to support the families of the seven souls lost aboard the Gloucester fishing vessel F/V Lily Jean.
We have launched an online Benefit Auction for the F/V Lily Jean Fund with 100% of the proceeds — including the buyer’s premium — going directly to the F/V Lily Jean Fund, a 501(c) organization created to support the families of the crew. All payments for lots won from the auction will be made by check directly to the F/V Lily Jean Fund.
The auction is posted online now for early preview at bid.capeannauction.com Bidding begins Wednesday, March 25th.
We will be having a LIVE PREVIEW for this auction on the day the auction starts: Wednesday, March 25th from 3 pm to 7 pm, at our Gloucester, MA location at 159 Maplewood Ave. (The old Linsky’s Garage)
Information about the auction can be found at the following Info & updates page: https://www.capeannauction.com/post/benefit-auction-for-families-of-7-lost-on-f-v-lily-jean
Highlights include important original Cape Ann art and other generous donations, such as paintings by Parker Perkins, Tom Nicholas and TM Nicholas, John Terelak, Charlie Movalli, Robert Gruppe, along with antiques, sterling jewelry and contributed by individuals and businesses who care deeply about our community.
How you can help:
Share the auction link and blog post with your audience via email, social media, website, bulletin, or community boards.Post or distribute the event flyer (linked on our information page) in your organization, store, or neighborhood. Encourage people to register to bid (simple one-time registration) and to participate in any way they can — bidding, donating, or simply spreading the word.Even a brief mention in a newsletter, a social media post, or a note on your website can make a real difference. Word of mouth is the most powerful tool we have, and with an event like this, every share is an act of solidarity with these families.
If you are willing to help, I can provide a short blurb, images, and links tailored to your audience, or you are welcome to use any language from the blog post linked above. If you have questions or ideas for additional outreach, please contact me directly at walt@capeannauction.com or (978) 395-7077. (Texting first is best!)
On behalf of Cape Ann Auction and our staff, thank you for anything you can do to support the families of the F/V Lily Jean and to honor the memory of the seven we lost.
With gratitude,
Walt Kolenda & The Staff at Cape Ann Auction 159 Maplewood Ave Gloucester, MA 01930 (978) 395-7077walt@capeannauction.com www.capeannauction.com
Benefit Auction for Crew Families of the F/V Lily Jean
Walt Kolenda
159 Maplewood Ave.
Gloucester, MA 01930
Good Morning Gloucester 