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The 4th Annual Willem Wijnberg Cancer Fundraiser


For the Grand Total raised
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For the Winners of the Fundraiser Challenges
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The Items for this Very Special Fundraiser were created and donated by Willem Wijnberg, a very talented artist from The Netherlands.

To see more of Willem's work and past contributions to Fundraisers to fight cancer:
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The 4th Annual Willem Wijnberg Cancer Fundraiser


Our goal is to raise $10,000 for Dr. Matthew Breen's vital study of malignant histiocytosis and hermangiosarcoma in our beloved Berners.

For more information about this study see here,
AKC CHF Active Grant No: 2667:

January 26 through March 10, 2006

Prices:
Tickets are $5 each..
or 6 for $20...
or 20 for $50.

Please include your name, address, phone number and e-mail address. Also, be sure to include a note telling Joye how to distribute your tickets for the items for the drawing. Mail your checks, your information and your instructions for distributing the tickets you are buying to:

Joye M. Neff,
1182 Firwood Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15243-1825

Checks should be made payable to: AKC CHF
In the memo line write: "Berner Lovers" Donor Advised Fund

Joye Neff can convert foreign cheques to US Dollars with no charge from her bank.

Make foreign cheques payable to "Joye M. Neff" and follow the above instructions. Mail your cheques to:

Joye M. Neff
1182 Firwood Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15243-1825

All donations to the AKC CHF are fully tax deductible under current U.S. tax laws. Donors should always consult their tax advisors regarding the tax status of their charitable donations.

Please give generously knowing you have a chance to win one of these beautiful items


One LAST CHALLENGE for the 4th Annual Willem Wijnberg Cancer Fundraiser

"To tempt the last of the remaining "Procrastinators Extraordinaire," I have one more Challenge!

Vicky Whitney has made and donated four unique, really nice hand painted Berner Christmas Ornaments!!! No one else will have these Berner ornaments on their tree, so you will definitely want try to win this challenge. The FIRST FOUR DONORS who send a check for $100 or more AND who write "Ornament" under their signature line AND whose checks are dated on or after March 11th AND who send me a note telling me that the check/cheque is on it's way will win the four lovely special Berner Ornaments made by Vicky Whitney!!! Of course you will also want to tell me how to distribute your 50 Tickets (40 for $100 PLUS the 10 Challenge Tickets.)

HURRY....there isn't much time before the drawing. Of course I have a HUGE job ahead of me to record and distribute all of the tickets that people are generously making donations towards for our Cancer Fundraiser.

It's a GOOD thing!!!!

Thank you all....Berner People are the Greatest!!!

Joye Neff and Nicky (and Ben)
Mt. Lebanon, Pittsburgh, PA "


BERNER LOVERS ARE THE GREATEST!!!!

When I announced the 4th Annual Willem Wijnberg AKC CHF Cancer Fundraiser, I said that my goal was to raise $10,000 this year and another $10,000 next year to support the malignant histiocytosis and hemangiosarcoma research on Berners being done by Dr. Matthew Breen. After a slow start, Berner Lovers certainly donated generously and we raised........$20,423.29!!! This means that we have raised the money necessary to continue Matthew's study and next year, we will be able to raise money for another Berner cancer research project.

THANK YOU for giving so generously!!

And the LUCKY WINNERS ARE:





Blank canvas for First prize portrait of the winners dog879+

Item # 1

First prize

Willem will make an original painting
of the dog of the winner of this item.

Size 40 cm x 30 cm.
Approx. 16 in x 12 in.

The winner of this item ~

Cathy Sullivan-Neves


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Item # 2

"Vincent the Always Smiling Berner"

owned by Margareta Strand from Sweden

Size 30 cm x 25cm.
Approx. 12 in x 9 in.

The first ticket drawn will win the actual painting.

Then 6 additional tickets will be drawn
and each winner will get a print of this painting		 The winner of this item ~

Bobbie Abern



Six Prints:

Sharon Johnson,
Heather Pelletier,
Jean Smith,
Laura Pajot,
Laurel Kolodinski
and Lisa Hawes


{short description of image} Item # 3

"The Proud Mom"

owned by Fiona Gordon from Australia

Size 40 cm x 30cm.
Approx. 16 in x 12 in.

The first ticket drawn will win the actual painting.

Then 6 additional tickets will be drawn
and each winner will get a print of this painting.		 The winner of this item ~

Pat Allen


Six Prints:

Jane Heggen,
Colleen DiMarzio,
Patti Rosner,
Fiona Gordon,
Jennifer Jullian
and Denyse Giannone




Mom, I am so sweet!		 Item # 4 .

"Mom, I am So Sweet!"

puppy from Val Taylor-Wood, UK

Size 30 cm x 25cm.
Approx. 12 in x 9 in.

The first ticket drawn will win the actual painting.

Then 7 additional tickets will be drawn
and each winner will get a print of this painting.		 The winner of this item ~

Sherry Hartung


Seven Prints:

Georgann Reeve,
Patti Rosner,
Jane Heggen,
Pat Tackett,
Peggy Rickenbach,
Amy Kessler
and Susan Pierro/Barbara
Schotz




Halley in the snow		 Item # 5

"Halley in the Snow"

owned by Janice Parky from the US

Size 40 xcm 30 cm.
Approx. 16 in x 12 in.

The first ticket drawn will win the actual painting.

Then 5 additional tickets will be drawn
and each winner will get a print of this painting.		 The winner of this item ~

Jean Smith


Five Prints:

Jennifer Lennon,
Lelia Beakey,
Patti Rosner,
Diane Metzler
and Katherine Derie


Amika, the Beautiful Bernese Item # 6

"Amika the Beautiful Berner"

owned by Karen Cornors,
our Angel Pin Lady from the US

Size 30 cm x 25 cm.
Approx. 12 in x 9 in.

The first ticket drawn will win the actual painting.

Then 6 additional tickets will be drawn
and each winner will get a print of this painting.		 The winner of this item ~

Phil Chagnon/Lea Doane


Six Prints:

Jean Cheesman,
Melanie Lainey,
Karen Connors,
Michael Webb,
Elaine Squires
and Dawn Flaherty


{short description of image} Item # 7

"Swedish Landscape"

the dog is Ch. Merry Mistels Renzo from Finland

Size 40 cm x 30 cm.
Approx. 16 in x 12 in.

The first ticket drawn will win the actual painting.

Then 6 additional tickets will be drawn
and each winner will get a print of this painting.
The winner of this item ~

Marles Maxwell


Six Prints:

Michelle Ryan,
Barbara LeTourneau,
Melissa Zebley,
Elaine Squires,
Jennifer Jullian
and Mary Shaver


The Guardian Angel Item # 8

"The Guardian Angel"

owned by Chris and Herb Baker from the US.

Size 30 cm x 25 cm.
Approx. 12 in x 9 in.

The first ticket drawn will win the actual painting.

Then 7 additional tickets will be drawn
and each winner will get a print of this painting		 The winner of this item ~

Jean Smith


Seven Prints:

Karen Stromgren Johnson,
Amy Kessler,
Kathy Schmitz,
Jacki Scala,
Peggy Rickenbach,
Denyse Giannone
and Bob Schmidt


{short description of image} Item # 9

"Look How Happy I Am, Mom"

Cindy owned by Karen Alexander, Florida, US

Size 40 cm x 30 cm.
Approx. 16 in x 12 in.

The first ticket drawn will win the actual painting.

Then 6 additional tickets will be drawn
and each winner will get a print of this painting. 		The winner of this item ~

Aaron Cunningham


Six Prints:

Karen Stromgren Johnson,
Denyse Giannone,
Amy Kessler,
Carol Westaway,
Lisa Hawes
and Pat Allen


Baz on the Beach Item # 10

"Baz Walking on the Beach"

owned by Val Taylor-Wood, UK

Size 40 cm x 30 cm.
Approx. 16 in x 12 in.

The first ticket drawn will win the actual painting.

Then 6 additional tickets will be drawn
and each winner will get a print of this painting.		 The winner of this item ~

Patti Rosner


Six Prints:

Herb/Chris Baker,
Rosie Ellis,
Toni Davies,
Phil Chagnon/Lea Doane,
Sherry/Rob Hartung
and Heather/Derik Reddout


{short description of image} Item # 11

"Huxely Resting After a Lot of Fun"

owned by Ellen Lauber from the US

Size 40 cm x 30 cm.
Approx. 16 in x 12 in.

The first ticket drawn will win the actual painting.

Then 5 additional tickets will be drawn
and each winner will get a print of this painting. 		The winner of this item ~

Amy Kessler


Five Prints:

Brenda Taylor,
Patti Rosner,
Peggy Rickenbach,
Linda Kaiser
and Barb Haller


{short description of image} Item # 12

Daisy says, "Mom, Look How Nice I Am"

owned by Maria Crifasi from the US

Size 40 cm x 30 cm.
Approx. 16 in x 12 in.

The first ticket drawn will win the actual painting.

Then 6 additional tickets will be drawn
and each winner will get a print of this painting.

Maria Crifasi


Six Prints:,

Jane Epstein,
Pam Santorelli,
Pat Long,
Susan/Barbara Van Ocker,
Laurel Kolodinski
and Heather/Derik Reddout


{short description of image} Item # 13

"Mom Can You Find Me.."

Sep is owned by Liz Rilstone from Australia

Size 30 cm x 25 cm.
Approx. 12 in x 9 in.

The first ticket drawn will win the actual painting.

Then 6 additional tickets will be drawn
and each winner will get a print of this painting 		The winner of this item ~

Elaine Squires


Six Prints:

Patti Rosner,
Jean Smith,
Bobbie Abern,
Sharon Johnson,
Cindy Heintzberger
and Kathy Schmitz


{short description of image} Item # 14

"Breeze in the Blue Iris"

owned by the Giusti family, US.

Size 40 cm x 30 cm.
Approx. 16 in x 12in.

The first ticket drawn will win the actual painting.

Then 7 additional tickets will be drawn
and each winner will get a print of this painting

The winner of this item ~

Jane Epstein


Seven Prints:

Dorothy/Chuck Turley,
Nancy Giusti,
Phil Chagnon/Lea Doane,
Liz Caldwell,
Pamela Berger,
Laura Arch
and Patti Rosner


{short description of image} Item # 15

"Vincent in the Forest"

owned by Margareta Strand from Sweden.

Size 30 cm x 25 cm.
Approx. 12 in x 9 in.

The first ticket drawn will win the actual painting.

Then 7 additional tickets will be drawn
and each winner will get a print of this painting		 The winner of this item ~

Terri Babcock


Seven Prints:

Renee Jacquier,
Michael Webb, Larry/Katherine DeBusk,
Cherie ?,
Susan Thompson,
Carol Westaway
and Marilyn Blake


{short description of image} Item # 16

"We Like Walking on the Beach"

both dogs owned by Val Taylor-Wood, UK

Size 40 cm x 30 cm.
Approx. 16 in x 12 in.

The first ticket drawn will win the actual painting.

Then 6 additional tickets will be drawn
and each winner will get a print of this painting.		 The winner of this item ~

Matthew Breen


Six Prints:

Terri Babcock,
Amy Kessler,
Rosie Ellis,
Nikki Walsh,
Annie Barton
and Marti Simons


{short description of image} Item # 17

"Fini Aged 12"

from Kathy Deyo, US

Size 40 cm x 30 cm.
Approx. 16 in x 12 in.

The first ticket drawn will win the actual painting.

Then 5 additional tickets will be drawn
and each winner will get a print of this painting 		The winner of this item ~

Patti Rosner


Five Prints:

Linda Collmar,
Ray/Pat Burgett,
Jennifer Lennon,
Lelia Beakey
and Diane Metzler


{short description of image} Item # 18

Oval plate with Vincent lying down

owned by Margareta Strand from Sweden
The winner of this item ~

Mari Higgins


{short description of image} Item # 19

Oval plate with Vincent sitting

owned by Margareta Strand from Sweden.		 The winner of this item ~

Cindy Goin


{short description of image} Item # 20

2 Oval plates with Newfoundland silhouette

2 tickets will be drawn		 The winners of these items~

Eileen Cozier
and Janice Parky


{short description of image} Item # 21

Round China Box with large Berner head study 		The winner of this item ~

Mary Shaver


{short description of image} Item # 22

3 China hearts with Newfoundland silhouette

3 tickets will be drawn		 The winners of these items~

Cindy Goin,
Teresa Godfrey
and Janice Parky


{short description of image} Item # 23

Heart shaped china box with Berner head		 The winner of this item ~

Valerie Chase


{short description of image} Item # 24

Round China box with Newfoundland puppys		 The winner of this item ~

Teresa Godfrey


{short description of image} Item # 25

China wall plate with Berner head in frame

Size 15 cm x15 cm.
Approx. 6 in x 6 in.		 The winner of this item ~

Marti Simons


{short description of image} Item # 26

13 small round China boxes with Berner head

13 tickets will be drawn		 The winners of these items~

Kay Taylor,
Bob Schmidt,
Marion Brown,
Lisa Kaufman,
Bob/Alice Schmeelk,
Rita Reining,
Grace Hopwood,
Carol McArthur,
Susan Kowitz,
Maria Crifasi,
Karen Connors,
Laura Lopez Mendez
and Janice Parky


{short description of image} Item # 27

2 small China round boxes
with Newfoundland puppy sitting

2 tickets will be drawn		 The winners of these items~

Janice Parky
and Mary George


{short description of image} Item # 28

2 small China round boxes
with Newfoundland head silhouette

2 tickets will be drawn		 The winners of these items~

Laura Lopez Mendez
and Janice Parky


{short description of image} Item # 29

China wall plate with Berner head		 The winner of this item ~

Mary Shaver


{short description of image} Item # 30

8 China square boxes with Berner head

8 tickets will be drawn		 The winners of these items~

Maureen Hayes,
Peggy Rickenbach,
Janice Parky,
Kay Taylor,
Bob Schmidt,
Sharon Johnson,
Annie Bell
and Marion Brown


{short description of image} Item # 31

2 small oil paintings for in the car

"Drive safely, THINK OF ME..."

in frame, size 8 cm x 8 cm.
Approx. 3 in x 3 in.

2 tickets will be drawn		 The winners of these items~

Jennifer Jullian
and Grace Hopwood


{short description of image} Item # 32

small oil painting for in the car

"Drive safely, THINK OF ME..."

in frame, size 12 cm x 8 cm.
Approx. 5 in x 3 in. 		The winner of this item ~

Joan Corr


{short description of image} Item # 33

6 Prints of the original painting

"Mom, I Love You So Much"
BMD Griffin owned by Cecilia Stahl, Sweden

Size 40 cm x 30cm.
Approx. 16 in x 12 in.

6 tickets will be drawn		 The winners of these items~

Karen Connors,
Cherie ?,
Took Bussard,
Kat Caturegli,
Melanie Lainey
and Patti Rosner


{short description of image} Item # 34

8 Prints of the original painting

BMD owned by Nancy Bullard

8 tickets will be drawn
The winners of these items~

Diane Metzler,
Aaron Cunningham,
Took Bussard,
Mike Bernards/Deanne Wadden,
Pam Santorelli,
Kristina Reichenbach,
Carol McArthur
and Louise Dugas


Painting of Bernese Sophie Item # 35

9 Prints of the original painting

"Sophie in the Snow"
Sophie Tucker 1 year old

Size 12" x 16"

9 tickets will be drawn		 The winners of these items~

Carol Ganz,
Alice Robinson,
Nancy Melone,
Took Bussard,
Mary Gervais,
Ella Causer,
Tim McGuire,
Larry Gerson
and Vilma Briggs


Bernese Pup, Sophie Item # 36

6 Prints of the original painting

"Sophie"
Sophie Tucker as puppy

Size 12" x 16"

6 tickets will be drawn		 The winners of these items~

Nancy Melone,
Sindi Leo,
Took Bussard,
Tim McGuire,
Larry Gerson
and Dawn Boyette


{short description of image} Item # 37

6 Prints of the original painting

"Family Portrait"
Berners and Newfs
owned by Willem over the years

6 tickets will be drawn		 The winners of these items~

Betsy Brainard/Sally Phillips,
Nancy Giusti,
Grace Hopwood,
Melanie Lainey,
Carol Ganz
and Cindy Heintzberger


{short description of image} Item # 38

6 Prints of the original painting

"Newfoundland Puppy in Circle"
Willem's beloved Simba as a puppy

6 tickets will be drawn		 The winners of these items~

Janice Parky.
Louise Dugas,
Took Bussard,
Larry Gerson,
Laura Lopez Mendez
and Mary George


{short description of image} Item # 39

1 Brandy glass with laying Berner. 		The winner of this item ~

Michael Kutsenda


{short description of image} Item # 40

3 Wine glasses with Berner head

3 tickets will be drawn		 The winners of these items~

Cathy Susko,
Martha Hyams
and Naor Wallach


{short description of image} Item # 41

Champagne glass with Berner head 		The winner of this item ~

Wendi Meyer


{short description of image} Item # 42

10 Coffee milk jugs with Newfy head silhouette

10 tickets will be drawn		 The winners of these items~

Mary Shaver,
Cherie ?,
Marion Brown,
Robin Rosbolt,
Cindy Goin,
Karen Stromgren Johnson,
Ella Causer,
Janice Parky,
Lisa Petrella
and Maria Crifasi


{short description of image} Item # 43

Swan egg with Berner head 		The winner of this item ~

Carol Ganz


{short description of image} Item # 44

Swan egg with Berner head 		The winner of this item ~

Carol Ganz


{short description of image} Item # 45

Goose egg with Berner head 		The winner of this item ~

Lisa Baldwin


{short description of image} Item # 46

Goose egg with Berner head 		The winner of this item ~

Nell Ward


{short description of image} Item # 47

Goose egg with Berner head 		The winner of this item ~

Karen Stromgren Johnson


{short description of image} Item # 48

Goose egg with Berner Puppy 		The winner of this item ~

Cathy Dovico


{short description of image} Item # 49

A very special addition to this Fundraiser.
Donated by Nancy Giusti
www.giusti-art.com

Raku Plaque

made from the same photo of
"Breeze in the Blue Iris"
as Item # 14 		The winner of this item ~

Took Bussard


Here are the Challenge Winners

Chantal Therrien's ten Berner License Plates:
Bes Baldwin, Durham, NC
Wanda Tait, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta Canada
Took Bussard, Selinsgrove, PA
Annie Barton, S. Hamilton, MA
Ruth Nielsen, Seattle, WA
Elizabeth Malcolmson, Rockport, MA
Wendy Beard, Kanata, Ontario Canada
Cindy Heintzberger, Salinas, CA
Nancy Melone, Mars, PA
Dr. Toby Erlichman, Downington, PA

Liz Bradbury's four Berner Calendars:
Karen Connors, Puyallup, WA
Marilynn Blake, Minneapolis, MN
Heather Murphy, Oconomowoc, WI
Heather Pelletier, Colchester, CT

Vicky Whitney's four Berner Christmas Ornaments:
Betsy Brainard and Sally Cross, Madison, OH
Nell and John Ward, New Bern, NC
Diane Metzler, Pequannock, NJ
Dr. Toby Erlichman, Downington, PA

Grain free dog treats with the Comet (Berner) label:
Vilma Briggs, OH
Valerie Chase, MD
Tina Gaines, VA
Pat Long, PA
Julia Airgood, PA
Nancy Van Horne, WA
Jane Epstein, CA
Susan Kowitz, WA
Pat Tackett, TX
Wendy Keene, VA
Pam Santorelli, NY
Alexis Smith, MD
Georgianne Webber, CA
Robert Tucker, CO
Suzanne Deering, NC
Kathleen Meier, CA
Sherry Daniel, TX
Laurel Kolodinski, British Columbia
Kim Caronia, CA
Tina Cochran, CA
Liz Caldwell, KS
Bes Baldwin, NC
Wanda Tait, Alberta
Mary Dawson, PA
Took Bussard, PA
Annie Barton, MA
Ruth Nielsen, WA
Jean Cheesman, England
Elizabeth Malcolmson, MA
Wendy Beard, Ontario
Cindy Heintzberger, CA
Nancy Melone, PA
Lindsey Lindgren, MT
Sherri Venditti, CT
Laura Pajot, OR
Amy Kessler, KS
Carol Ganz, NV
Betsy Brainard & Sally Cross, OH
Diane Metzler, NJ
Joan Corr, MA
Wendi Meyer, TX
Toby Erlichman, PA
Barbara Ann Bych, NJ
Sherry Hartung, Ontario
Elizabeth Pearson, WA
Nell & John Ward, NC
Mary Shaver, GA
Kara MacWilliams, MD
Peggy Dixon, MA
Jane Heggen, IA
Bobbie Abern, MT


and the 18 lucky winners of the Aussie Calendars:
Tina Gaines - VA
Pat Long - PA
Nancy Van Horne - WA
Jane Epstein - CA
Susan Kowitz - WA
Pat Tackett - TX
Wendy Keene - VA
PamSantorelli - NY
Alexis Smith - MD
Georgianne Webber - CA
Leah Levy - British Columbia
Robert Tucker - CO
Kathie Meier - CA
Sherry Daniel - TX
Kim Caronia - CA
Thia Cochran - CA
Liz Caldwell - KS
Bes Baldwin - NC

Histio Roll Call

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