Big Brothers Big Sisters Fundraiser Contest


Our Grand Prize Winner

Project - Dreams of Love

"Dreams of Love"

Congratulations to Barbara for winning our Big Brothers Big Sisters Fundraiser Contest! 


A huge thank you to everyone who submitted a creative project, everyone who donated, and everyone who voted  - Len's Mill has matched the donations and together we were able to raise $4000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph and Waterloo Region!

 

Browse all the amazing entries below!  

 

Sweet Platypus
Sweet Platypus
1: Sweet Platypus

1: Sweet Platypus

Party Time
Party Time
2: Party Time

2: Party Time

Crochet Blanket
Crochet Blanket
3: Crochet Blanket

3: Crochet Blanket

Lion Blanket
Lion Blanket
4: Lion Blanket

4: Lion Blanket

Hand Quilted Throw
Hand Quilted Throw
5: Hand Quilted Throw

5: Hand Quilted Throw

Diaper Bag (Orange & Blue)
Diaper Bag (Orange & Blue)
6: Diaper Bag (Orange)

6: Diaper Bag (Orange)

Dust Old Farmer Quilt
Dust Old Farmer Quilt
7: Dust Old Farmer Quilt

7: Dust Old Farmer Quilt

Diaper Bag (Grey & Green)
Diaper Bag (Grey & Green)
8: Diaper Bag (Grey)

8: Diaper Bag (Grey)

Toy Muggins Monkey
Toy Muggins Monkey
9: Toy Muggins Monkey

9: Toy Muggins Monkey

Sassy Sea Monster
Sassy Sea Monster
10: Sassy Sea Monster

10: Sassy Sea Monster

Surrey Bike
Surrey Bike
11: Surrey Bike

11: Surrey Bike

Crochet Chucky
Crochet Chucky
12: Crochet Chucky

12: Crochet Chucky

Beaded Jacket
Beaded Jacket
13: Beaded Jacket

13: Beaded Jacket

Trailer Porch Sign
Trailer Porch Sign
14: Trailer Porch Sign

14: Trailer Porch Sign

Memory Quilt
Memory Quilt
15: Memory Quilt

15: Memory Quilt

Butterfly Bday Dress
Butterfly Bday Dress
16: Butterfly Bday Dress

16: Butterfly Bday Dress

Under the Sea
Under the Sea
17: Under the Sea

17: Under the Sea

Mint Striped Top
Mint Striped Top
18: Mint Striped Top

18: Mint Striped Top

Skirt
Skirt
19: Skirt

19: Skirt

Sampler Quilt - King
Sampler Quilt - King
20: Sampler Quilt - King

20: Sampler Quilt - King

Birds of a Feather
Birds of a Feather
21: Birds of a Feather

21: Birds of a Feather

Smocked dress/bonnet
Smocked dress/bonnet
22: Smocked dress/bonnet

22: Smocked dress/bonnet

Mini Quilt 7x11
Mini Quilt 7x11
23: Mini Quilt 7x11"

23: Mini Quilt 7x11"

Boho Pillow
Boho Pillow
24: Boho Pillow

24: Boho Pillow

Mandala
Mandala
25: Mandala

25: Mandala

Smocked Baby Dress
Smocked Baby Dress
26: Smocked Baby Dress

26: Smocked Baby Dress

Triptic of Flowers
Triptic of Flowers
27: Triptic of Flowers

27: Triptic of Flowers

Crochet Minotaur
Crochet Minotaur
28: Crochet Minotaur

28: Crochet Minotaur

Owl Wall Hanging
Owl Wall Hanging
29: Owl Wall Hanging

29: Owl Wall Hanging

Quilts for S.A.Xmas
Quilts for S.A.Xmas
30: Quilts for S.A.Xmas

30: Quilts for S.A.Xmas

Vintage McCalls 5136
Vintage McCalls 5136
31: Vintage McCalls 5136

31: Vintage McCalls 5136

Crochet Purse
Crochet Purse
32: Crochet Purse

32: Crochet Purse

Bunny w Skirts & Bag
Bunny w Skirts & Bag
33: Bunny w Skirts & Bag

33: Bunny w Skirts & Bag

Abundant Stars
Abundant Stars
34: Abundant Stars

34: Abundant Stars

Soft Spidey Set
Soft Spidey Set
35: Soft Spidey Set

35: Soft Spidey Set

Cropped Shirt & Button Up
Cropped Shirt & Button Up
36: Cropped Shirt & Button Up

36: Cropped Shirt & Button Up

Knit Dress with Buttons
Knit Dress with Buttons
37: Knit Dress with Buttons

37: Knit Dress with Buttons

Doll Living Room Set
Doll Living Room Set
38: Doll Living Room Set

38: Doll Living Room Set

Bargello quilt
Bargello quilt
39: Bargello quilt

39: Bargello quilt

Afghan
Afghan
40: Afghan

40: Afghan

Cat Couch
Cat Couch
41: Cat Couch

41: Cat Couch

Bridal Bouquet
Bridal Bouquet
42: Bridal Bouquet

42: Bridal Bouquet

Hang to Dry
Hang to Dry
43: Hang to Dry

43: Hang to Dry

Dreams of Love
Dreams of Love
44: Dreams of Love

44: Dreams of Love

Rosie the Riveter
Rosie the Riveter
45: Rosie the Riveter

45: Rosie the Riveter

Large Scrap Quilt
Large Scrap Quilt
46: Large Scrap Quilt

46: Large Scrap Quilt

Pink Bustier Dress
Pink Bustier Dress
47: Pink Bustier Dress

47: Pink Bustier Dress

Baby Set
Baby Set
48: Baby Set

48: Baby Set

Little Boy in Blue
Little Boy in Blue
49: Little Boy in Blue

49: Little Boy in Blue

Plush Ball
Plush Ball
50: Plush Ball "Thomas"

50: Plush Ball "Thomas"

Mileena Mortal Kombat
Mileena Mortal Kombat
51: Mileena Mortal Kombat

51: Mileena Mortal Kombat

King Size Quilt
King Size Quilt
52: King Size Quilt

52: King Size Quilt

Purple Duffel Bag
Purple Duffel Bag
53: Purple Duffel Bag

53: Purple Duffel Bag

Mini Princess Peach
Mini Princess Peach
54: Mini Princess Peach

54: Mini Princess Peach

Peppa Cotton Dress
Peppa Cotton Dress
55: Peppa Cotton Dress

55: Peppa Cotton Dress

Rainbow Rings Pillow
Rainbow Rings Pillow
56: Rainbow Rings Pillow

56: Rainbow Rings Pillow

Study of Texture
Study of Texture
57: Study of Texture

57: Study of Texture

Baby Blanket
Baby Blanket
58: Baby Blanket

58: Baby Blanket

Drawstring Lunch Bag
Drawstring Lunch Bag
59: Drawstring Lunch Bag

59: Drawstring Lunch Bag

Elia & Gin
Elia & Gin
60: Elia & Gin

60: Elia & Gin

Scottish Bear
Scottish Bear
61: Scottish Bear

61: Scottish Bear

Memories of the 1st
Memories of the 1st
62: Memories of the 1st

62: Memories of the 1st

Mandala Blanket
Mandala Blanket
63: Mandala Blanket

63: Mandala Blanket

Ombre Puff Quilt
Ombre Puff Quilt
64: Ombre Puff Quilt

64: Ombre Puff Quilt

Crochet Rustic Quilt
Crochet Rustic Quilt
65: Crochet Rustic Quilt

65: Crochet Rustic Quilt

Fashion Doll Boudoir
Fashion Doll Boudoir
66: Fashion Doll Boudoir

66: Fashion Doll Boudoir

Dog Motorcycle Vests
Dog Motorcycle Vests
67: Dog Motorcycle Vests

67: Dog Motorcycle Vests

Flowery Headliner
Flowery Headliner
68: Flowery Headliner

68: Flowery Headliner

Rainbow Quilt
Rainbow Quilt
69: Rainbow Quilt

69: Rainbow Quilt

Star Wars Masks
Star Wars Masks
71: Star Wars Masks

71: Star Wars Masks

 


Big Brothers Big Sisters provides life-changing mentoring programs to children and youth in Guelph and Waterloo Region.  Our children are matched with a screened and trained adult volunteer mentor who provides support and guidance. Mentoring programs are offered in both one-to-one and group settings, in local schools and throughout the community.  Thanks to the generosity of donors, supporters, and community partners, we are empowering local youth to reach their full potential!

How it works:

1) Make something!  Any type of creative project will qualify - quilt, apparel, home decor, upholstery - make it pretty, make it useful, make it creative!

2) Make a donation to the Big Brothers Big Sisters through our website (tap/click Donate Now below). 

3) Use the order number from your donation purchase to enter below - you'll need a clear picture of your project, a valid email address, and your donation purchase number.  We can only accept one project submission per person.  You can submit your project May 1- July 31, 2021.

4) Voting opens on August 3rd - one vote per person - and ends August 9th.  We will be contacting the winner on August 10th, so check your email!

We will match all donations dollar for dollar!
Donate now

Grand Prize - $2500 Gift Card

 

Deadline for project submission is July 31st, 2021.  Read full rules and details below - click the header to read the information.  A minimum donation of $5 is required to enter the contest.

Big Brothers Big Sisters provides life-changing mentoring programs to children and youth in Guelph and Waterloo Region.  Our children are matched with a screened and trained adult volunteer mentor who provides support and guidance. Mentoring programs are offered in both one-to-one and group settings, in local schools and throughout the community.  Thanks to the generosity of donors, supporters, and community partners, we are empowering local youth to reach their full potential!

Contest Rules & Conditions

 Please Read Before Submitting Your Project - click on a heading to view or hide full text.

Contest Entry

To enter the Len's Mill Stores Contest, purchase a donation from our online store - you will receive a PDF with contest entry instructions and links in your email.  Please fill out the contest entry form accurately and completely. Missing information may lead to disqualification from the contest.

There is a limit of one entry per person. The Contest is open to all Canadian residents of any age. The same project may not be submitted more than once to multiple contests. Missing information upon contest entry may result in disqualification from the contest.


The "Big Brothers Big Sisters Fundraiser Contest" submissions must be made by May 31st, 2021 *extended to July 31st* at 11:59pm EST.

Len's Mill Stores will post all accepted submissions to our website.  At the end of the contest, the results are tallied and the project with the most votes will be declared the winner.  Only one vote per device is allowed during the voting period.  Multiple votes from the same device will be taken out of voting consideration.

The "Big Brothers Big Sisters Fundraiser Contest" voting will be open to the public from midday August 3rd until August 9th, 2021 at 11:59pm EST.  The winner will be contacted via email on August 10th, 2021 after votes have been tallied.

Employees of Len's Mill Stores are not eligible to enter any Len's Mill Store contest.

Prize

Grand Prize for Contest winner is a $2500 Len's Mill Stores Gift Card - winner may select to have all or some of the amount available for online purchases. Prize shall be accepted as is and may not be exchanged or refunded for an amount of money, sold or transferred.

The winner is notified via email to verify their information. If the information is accurate, an announcement of the winning project will be made on Len's Mill Stores website and Facebook page. By submitting a photo to this contest, you consent to it being used for any purpose Len's Mill Stores sees fit.

Photo ID is required to claim the prize. If the selected winner cannot meet these requirements, or declines the prize, the prize shall be awarded to the entry with the second-highest amount of votes. At any time, the prize may be forfeited and Len's Mill Stores has the right, at it's sole discretion, to select another winner.

The winner is required to pick up the prize at the Len's Mill Store location of choice. The prize must be picked up within 30 days or it shall be forfeited and Len's Mill Store has the right, at its sole discretion to select another winner.

Refusal to accept the prize releases Len's Mill Stores from any obligation to the winner.

If the contestant makes any false statement, he/she will be automatically disqualified.

By accepting the prize, the contestant declares their eligibility as stipulated in these rules; and releases Len's Mill Store and their directors, officers and employees from all liability for any damage of loss arising from the participation in the contest or from awarding, acceptance, or use of the prize.