Another Successful Year
for the Diplomatic Spouses Association (DSA) Christmas Bazaar!
This popular event, which is now in its 13th year, was held in
December, 2010 at the Prague Hilton hotel and welcomed over 8
thousand visitors. The 2010 bazaar raised a grand total of just
over 3 million Czech Crowns! The funds go directly to applicants
from among 18 different Czech charitable organizations, chosen
by DSA representatives who conduct visits to ensure funds are
used appropriately. The money raised helps care for children,
women, and the elderly as well those who are physically and mentally
challenged.
The DIPLOMATIC SPOUSES ASSOCIATION PRAGUE (DSA) organizes the
Bazaar with over 50 countries participating. Each country has
a representative table and fundraising is done by selling products
typical to the region including food, wine, arts and crafts and
Bazaar tickets. Our Canadian table had great success in
selling Maple Syrup, Sockeye Salmon, Ice wine, Native prints and
of course Hockey paraphernalia to name a few. It is also a medium
to promote "CANADA" in a country that is very pro Canadian.
Everybody on the volunteer committee worked extremely hard behind
the scenes in order for the Canadian table to be the huge hit
that is was! It was a fantastic year for the Canadians and we
should be proud of our results. After tallying ticket sales, sponsor
donations, silent auction proceeds and table sales the Canadian
table team contributed 102,166,-CZK!!!!
Many, many thanks to all our sponsors/donors, tireless volunteers,
Canadian Residence and Embassy employees and to our special friends
in Canada.
Every year we are looking for sponsors, and especially donors
who would be willing to donate products at cost or for free or
even services which we could sell at our Canadian table. It is
a chance to promote your products, Canada and to aid various charities
who help many less fortunate persons. Should you want to make
a difference or wish more information please contact marie@manzac.org.
Marie Manzac
Member of the "Canadian table" organization team