Costume Party!
- Steve Russo
- Oct 1, 2014
- 2 min read
Auction proceeds help local children battling cancer. By Colin Anderson.
Brian “Kiwi” Kirk grew up about as far away from North Idaho as possible. The New Zealand native can tell you plenty about cultural differences between our nations including the celebration of Halloween. “It was strange to see adults dressed up in a costume, that’s not something that goes on in New Zealand,” said Kiwi.
Kiwi is now a big fan of Halloween. He helps out at the Lion’s Club haunted house in Post Falls, and this year he’s also looking to help out kids in our community that are battling cancer. Kiwi was introduced to Sophie, a 5-year-old girl in his neighborhood who was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 2. Her story and perseverance inspired him to hold the first annual Halloween Extravaganza party on October 25th at the Greyhound Park & Event Center. All proceeds from this event will go to Sophie’s Slugger’s foundation which helps other local families whose children are battling cancer.
“I got the idea about a week before last Halloween and started collecting donations right then,” recalled Kiwi.
Over the past year dozens of businesses have donated items for both a live and silent auction. You can bid on golf, spa, and overnight trips from all around Idaho, Montana, British Columbia, and Lake Tahoe. Sports fans will find an autographed Mark Rypien jersey and Seahawks super bowl memorabilia. There are baskets filled with food and wine, gift cards, handmade quilts, tools and chainsaws and much more. Guests will be entertained by Spokane magician Kenneth K and can dance to live music by Coldshot. Your ticket also gets you a fully catered barbeque dinner and access to the cash bar.
“Everything will be done up in Halloween décor, and the auction items are really amazing,” said Kiwi.
Only 400 tickets will be sold for the event. Individuals are $35 or you can purchase a table of 8 for $250. Costumes are strongly encouraged as there will be prizes given out for dressing your best. To purchase tickets, learn more about the event or about Sophie’s Sluggers, visit www.halloweenextravaganza.com.
“Everything we receive this night goes directly to these families so come out and have a great time, and know that you’re supporting the fight against childhood cancer,” said Kiwi.
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