Ostomy Halifax 2025 Christmas Auction
written by Niki Power
IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!
Plans are now underway for the 2025 Ostomy Halifax Annual Christmas Auction! Last year’s auction raised nearly $8,000 to help send kiddos with ostomies to summer camp, and we’re so excited to do it all again! Read more about how we support campers here.
CHRISTMAS AUCTION DETAILS
🗓 When: Sunday, November 30, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
📍 Where: Brightwood Golf & Country Club – Click here for a map
Graham will start the bidding promptly at 1:15 p.m., so feel free to arrive early to grab your paddle, enjoy some refreshments, and get a good seat!
We’ll also be holding our ever-popular 50/50 draw, have some smaller items for sale, and the bar will be open—so don’t forget to bring some cash! Auction items can be paid for by cash or e-transfer to treasurer@ostomyhalifax.ca.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Are you a crafter, crocheter, painter, potter, baker, builder, or maker?
Handmade items prepared with love are always popular auction items!Ask for donations:
When you visit your favourite restaurant, service provider, or local shop, ask if they’d be willing to donate. They might surprise you! Gift certificates are a great idea and always a hit with bidders. Click here for an official donation letter, or pick up a few at our general meeting on November 2nd.Send photos of donations:
Snap a photo of any donated or handmade items and send it along with the donor’s name and approximate retail value to newsletter@ostomyhalifax.ca by Sunday, November 23rd. We can arrange pickup, or you can bring items along on auction day! Please note: we are not able to accept previously owned items for the auction.Spread the word:
Tell your family and friends and bring them (and their wallets) along! This is not a members-only event—it’s a great way to kick off your holiday shopping while supporting an amazing cause!
Please contact Cathy at 902-483-1568 (cathy.kilcup@live.com) or Niki at 902-223-0869 (newsletter@ostomyhalifax.ca) if you have any questions or need to arrange pickup of auction items.
One more thing:
This event will replace the general meeting previously scheduled for December 7, 2025.
