This is what it's all about!

Well, here is the reason Steve's Stones became involved with "Friends of Doernbecher". Ironically, on my return from the Portland Auction my daughter Ashley became ill again early Sunday morning. Monday, she and my wife traveled to Portland and Ashley was admitted. Following tests on tuesday surgery was performed and a new shunt placed. Without Doernbecher I don't know what we would do. Ashley, the smile you gave me at post-op was a very special gift. I'll remember it forever. Hurry home. I love you, Papa.(chin wave)

"THUMBS UP" Thanks Dr Seldon and EVERYBODY!

History

Steve's Stones is proud to be able to support Doernbecher Childrens Hospital. Each year a unique jewelry item is auctioned off to support this organization. The funds raised at "Friends of Doernbecher" auctions go a long way in the lives of the children this hospital treats.We are the proud parents of a "Doernbecher Miracle" ourselves and in a small way this allows us to express our gratitude and perhaps help another child and family. Special thanks to Dust Devil Mining, without their help this endeavor would not be possible. Their genorous donation of facet rough each year and coordination of the artists involved are a real blessing. Also MANY THANKS to the artists and jewelers that combine their gifts and talents to make all of this come together.

Portland Oregon 2005

Well, the Portland, Oregon 2005 Auction is History. An evening to remember. Seems like when you take the "boy out of the country" there is bound to be problems. My initial plan was to bring my travel trailer up and stay in it rather than a motel for cost considerations. The address listed where I was going to park it was in the 200 series. Little did I know this meant the intersection of this address and "200ish" street. I drove for a LONG ways looking at the numbers on the buildings and finally asked for directions. Talk about the wrong end of town!! Arrangements were made to leave my RV at a different location and off to downtown Portland I went. Numerous wrong turns ect I was finally faced with the dilema of where to park. Another problem with it's own unique qualities!! Eventually I entered the Governors Hotel and began the evening. Not wanting to commit a social faux pas my pictures are few in number and were taken early in the evening. ( I still wound up using the wrong fork) The event featured an Oriental theme complete with Dragon Dancers, decorations , cuisine (not just food here folks) and even a cup of sake. The live auction began after dinner and featured many unique items. The auction item that was presented by myself and co-artists sold for $5,000. The buyer of this piece really got a sweet deal. (appraisal $11,845). The funds raised by this amount can really impact the life of a child. If the buyer of this item wishes to contact me for some more history of this piece they are most welcome to do so.

Governors Hotel as seen at night.

Oriental Theme

A model wore the auction piece for the evening.

Home again.